Acorn Acres Farm (Chesterton, IN)

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Fresh out of the oven and in store this week: Joe's Bread!

Fresh out of the oven and in store this week: Joe's Bread!

We highly recommend stopping by their Artisanal Bakery & Cafe just down the street for small batch breads and pastries made with locally grown, certified organic flours. But for those who don't have the time, we're happy to provide many of their sourdough loaves, bagels and pretzels in our store as well!

We're open Thu 10-5, Fri 10-5, Sat 10-4. (Closed Sun - Wed because we're busy on the farm.) Pre-order or stop on by, just know that these breads are of limited supply!

Produce

We are excited to say that this week’s fresh harvest includes:

  • Blueberries (frozen) 

  • Carrots—a fresh, sweet, healthy treat this winter! Buy in bulk and enjoy a price break!

  • Garlic—large and small bulbs in limited supply!

  • Herbs — limited supply; pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

  • Horseradish

  • Jerusalem Artichokes

  • Mushrooms—fresh and dried Maitake and dried shiitake!!

  • Onions

  • Potatoes

  • Sweet Potatoes

As always, our produce is GMO-free and grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides — and we make sure it stays that way, even for crops that are tricky to grow naturally! 

Dairy & Eggs

This week’s options include:

  • A2 protein/grass-fed cow's milk, butter, buttermilk, cheese (cottage and a variety of others), French Dip, Kefir (plain), sour cream, yogurt (plain & vanilla), and whipping cream!

  • Chicken & Duck eggs

Learn more about our eggs and why the creamy, delicious dairy we carry tastes so good!

Meat Availability

This week’s options (while supplies last) include:

  • Beef Prime Steaks: Thick cut NY Strips and Ribeyes!! 

  • Beef Savory Steaks: Cubed, Flat Iron, Hanger, Mock Tenderloin, Round (Top & Bottom), and Tri-Tip Steaks!

  • Beef Roasts: Rump (or Rolled Rump), Round, Short Ribs, and Sirloin Tip Roasts!

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Patties (3 or 4/pkg), Suet (Great for making your own tallow or using just like it is to grease your skillet!) and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef, Beef & Pork, and Pepperoni! Chef Tony takes great pride in his work as he seeks the best possible ingredients both in the quality of the meat and in the spices that go into his dogs!

  • Beef Stew & Organ Meat Options: Stew Meat, Marrow & Soup Bones, Organ Meats including cubed hearts, kidney, liver, cheeks, and tongue! Respect the whole animal and enjoy the health benefits! Ask our team what makes the organ meats so special!

  • Chicken (frozen for the season): Whole and Cut-ups (breasts, drums, leg quarters, thighs, and wings), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs) and Organ Meats (feet, heart, liver & gizzards). Try our Mild Chicken Italian Sausage!!

  • Lamb: 

    • Ground Lamb or Ground Lamb Patties—4 pieces/patty,

    • Lamb Loin, Rib, Sirloin, or Shoulder Chops

    • Lamb Ribs or Soup Bones

    • Lamb Stew Meat, Neck Roast, and organ meats

  • Pork: Hot and Sweet Italian (thick or thin links), Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, Merquez, Mild Breakfast, Oaxacan Adobo, and Real Vermonter's Maple Sausage!  All from our pannage raised pork and organically sourced spice blends (featuring the Teeny Tiny Spice Co).

    • Pork Chops (thick and thin), steaks, and more! Other cuts: Organ Meats (ask about our 2 for 1 options), Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

    • We have Bacon in limited supply!

    • We're also carrying a variety of hardwood smoked bacon sausage options from Big Fork (from Berkshire Hogs raised on pasture): Aged Cheddar, Bacon & Ale, Cracked Black Pepper, Chicken & Bacon, Hickory & Applewood, Maple & Brown Sugar, and Portabella Bacon Sausage. Request a letter from Chef Lance, for details about his practices when placing your order

  • Turkey (frozen for the season): Whole, Breast, Thighs, Drumsticks, Wings, Soup Bones (including backs and feet), and Organ Meats. We also have ground turkey by the pound! If looking for boneless/skinless turkey breast, please order a week ahead!

Read more about how we raise our grass-fed beef, pastured poultry, pastured pork, and grass-fed lamb.