When it comes to being a farmer, it is important to work smarter, not harder. We are always looking for ways to be more efficient around the farm and in the store. From composting to incorporating livestock, poultry, or crops into our processes to help us clear previous season's fields and replenish key nutrients in the soil, – we are focused on making planet-friendly choices in order to grow more delicious crops for you! 

This mindset can be applied in our homes too. When we prevent food waste we help conserve resources such as water, time, and money from being lost. Buy only what you need and share with a neighbor if you won't be able to use it before it spoils! And if it does spoil, please compost it for your soil, your garden, and your future! 

We are so happy and thankful to be able to contribute to a sustainable community with Acorn Acres Farm, thank you for joining us on that mission. 

Produce

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

• Beets! Red and Gold!! Tops included!!--Limited so please pre-order for best results!

• Blueberries (frozen) 

• Frisee endive!! Great for your seasonal detox programs!!--Limited so please pre-order for best results!

• Herbs —Fresh chives in abundance and a small amount of parsley!! Many dried options! Limited so please pre-order to confirm varieties & availability!

• Horseradish

• Jerusalem Artichokes

• Kale --Limited so please pre-order for best results! 

• Lettuce & Greens--Mixed varieties!

• Mushrooms—fresh mixes (Alba, Brown, Trumpet, and Gray Oyster options) as well as dried Maitake and shiitake options (caps or sliced)!!

• Onions

• Potatoes

• Ramp tops! --Enjoy that seasonal "wild leek" flavor and welcome in the spring!!

• Spinach—Plenty! This is the season for delicious, fresh, local spinach! Enjoy the benefits from the micronutrients in the soil when you need them the most!

• Sweet Potatoes

• Tatsoi --Limited so please pre-order for best results!

• Watercress --Limited so please pre-order for best results!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 (limited supply—only salted available Kalona Supernatural and Small Acres Specialty Farm), 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 Filets, NY Strips, Porterhouse & T-Bones and Ribeyes!! Also have sirloin steaks!

• Beef Savory Steaks: Cubed, Flank, Round (Top & Bottom), Skirt, and Tri-Tip Steaks!

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

• Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Chuck, Round, Patties (3 or 4/pkg), Suet, and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef or Beef & Pork! 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 & Soup Bones, Organ Meats including cubed hearts, kidney, liver, 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 (liver & gizzards). Try our Mild Chicken Italian Sausage!!

• Lamb: 

  • Ground Lamb or Ground Lamb Patties—(3 or 4/pkg),

  • Lamb Loin, Rib, Shoulder or Sirloin Chops

  • Lamb Stew Meat, Neck Roast, and organ meats—savory, delicious & incredibly nutritious

  • Leg of Lamb and shanks (pick-ups Friday and Saturday only)--this weekend, the roasts will be fresh!! 

• 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).

  • Shoulder Roasts (Boston Butt), spare ribs and more! Other cuts: Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

  • Jowl and pork belly bacon!! And for those who pre-order one smoked ham each please (pick-ups Friday and Saturday only)! We've waited weeks for these and are just getting a few in at a time.

  • 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.

Fresh Features

Exciting things in store this week, while supplies last!!

• Joe's Bread: Sourdough, bacon bagels, everything bagels, pretzels (Saturday only) and a few surprises along the way!! Order ahead to ensure we have what you're looking for when you come in!! Featuring Janie's Mill flour!

• Equal Exchange coffee (wide selection of whole, ground, and decaf organic beans)

• Teeny Tiny Spices (entire organic tin collection with recipes)

• Pure Indian Foods grass fed, organic ghee options and more!!

• Maison de Monaco jams (8 exciting varieties with half the sugars of other leading brands)!!