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Season's Greetings from the farm!
12/16/2009 9:32am by Heather Redden
Hello Everyone!
I hope you are all having a lovely time getting ready for the holidays. As usual, I wish I was a little farther along than I am but it will all work out perfectly in the end. The girls and I had great fun putting up our Christmas tree two days ago. It sits in our front windows which look out on the porch. Yesterday morning, I was sitting on the couch holding a sleeping Ella when a head appeared in the window. Frick, the tom turkey, had discovered the Christmas tree. He spent quite awhile looking it over from all angles and after much scrutiny decided it would make a suitably beautiful backdrop to a full turkey display. He spent the next several minutes puffed up and tail fanned in front of the window. If I hadn't been holding a sleeping child I would have run out with the camera. The turkeys and a couple of the chickens are fascinated by the house. Any time I leave the door open to load or unload a car, I usually end up with one or more of a turkey, Whitey (I know, what a creative name for a white chicken!), and a New Hampshire Red chicken in the house. Don't worry, Mom, I shoo them out before they leave any deposits!
I will be coming to Independence for another drop off on Saturday, December 19. We are going to try something new this Saturday. In addition to the products we offer, I will also take orders for baked goods and jams from Michelle Peluso. She was one of the vendors at the market this summer. Her cupcakes, bread, and jams are delicious and would be perfect to have for the holidays. I will be taking the orders but Michelle will come to the courthouse Saturday and you will pay her separately for her items. I like collaberating with other farmers when possible. I think we all do better when we help each other out. We will be at the courthouse from 10:30-11:30 in the morning. The orders need to be in by Friday at 5:00 PM. Available this week from Nature's Harbor Farm:
1. Pasture raised whole chickens: $4.25 per pound-They range between 2.5 and 6 lbs so let me know approximately what size you would like.
2. Cut up chickens: $5.00 per pound-They are between 2.5 and 3.5 lbs
3. Gizzards: $3.75 per pound
4. Hearts: $6.50 per pound
5. Feet: $3.25 per pound-great for soup
6. Necks: $1.50 per pound-also great for soup. Feet and necks also make tasty and healthy supplements for a dog's diet. Chicken bones are safe for dogs to eat as long as they are NOT cooked. Cooked chicken bones splinter and can kill a dog (or cat) when lodged in their throats.
7. Grass Fed eggs: $3.00 per dozen-They are limited right now due to hens not laying much because of the short daylight. I will make sure everyone gets some but you may not get the entire amount you order. At the last drop off, everyone got their entire order so don't be shy.
8. Romaine lettuce: $3.00 per bag
9. Wheatgrass in 4 in. pot: $2.00-Great for your indoor kitties or for juicing.
10. Baby Bok Choy: $2.00 per bag-Delicious in stir fry, steamed, or sauteed.
Products from Michelle Peluso:
1. Jumbo cupcakes: $2.00 a piece- She makes three different delicious varieties. Specify whether you would like caramel frosted blackberry jam cupcakes, amaretto cupcakes, or fuzzy navel cupcakes. Minimum order of 4.
2. loaves of buttermilk honey bread: $4.00
3. Seedless blackberry jam: $4.50
4. Pina Colada and Strawberry Daquiri jam: $4.00 each (That is two different flavors just to clarify. They are not together!)
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you this Saturday. Thank you so much for all of your support over the past year and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Heather and Brandon Redden
www.naturesharborfarm.com
I hope you are all having a lovely time getting ready for the holidays. As usual, I wish I was a little farther along than I am but it will all work out perfectly in the end. The girls and I had great fun putting up our Christmas tree two days ago. It sits in our front windows which look out on the porch. Yesterday morning, I was sitting on the couch holding a sleeping Ella when a head appeared in the window. Frick, the tom turkey, had discovered the Christmas tree. He spent quite awhile looking it over from all angles and after much scrutiny decided it would make a suitably beautiful backdrop to a full turkey display. He spent the next several minutes puffed up and tail fanned in front of the window. If I hadn't been holding a sleeping child I would have run out with the camera. The turkeys and a couple of the chickens are fascinated by the house. Any time I leave the door open to load or unload a car, I usually end up with one or more of a turkey, Whitey (I know, what a creative name for a white chicken!), and a New Hampshire Red chicken in the house. Don't worry, Mom, I shoo them out before they leave any deposits!
I will be coming to Independence for another drop off on Saturday, December 19. We are going to try something new this Saturday. In addition to the products we offer, I will also take orders for baked goods and jams from Michelle Peluso. She was one of the vendors at the market this summer. Her cupcakes, bread, and jams are delicious and would be perfect to have for the holidays. I will be taking the orders but Michelle will come to the courthouse Saturday and you will pay her separately for her items. I like collaberating with other farmers when possible. I think we all do better when we help each other out. We will be at the courthouse from 10:30-11:30 in the morning. The orders need to be in by Friday at 5:00 PM. Available this week from Nature's Harbor Farm:
1. Pasture raised whole chickens: $4.25 per pound-They range between 2.5 and 6 lbs so let me know approximately what size you would like.
2. Cut up chickens: $5.00 per pound-They are between 2.5 and 3.5 lbs
3. Gizzards: $3.75 per pound
4. Hearts: $6.50 per pound
5. Feet: $3.25 per pound-great for soup
6. Necks: $1.50 per pound-also great for soup. Feet and necks also make tasty and healthy supplements for a dog's diet. Chicken bones are safe for dogs to eat as long as they are NOT cooked. Cooked chicken bones splinter and can kill a dog (or cat) when lodged in their throats.
7. Grass Fed eggs: $3.00 per dozen-They are limited right now due to hens not laying much because of the short daylight. I will make sure everyone gets some but you may not get the entire amount you order. At the last drop off, everyone got their entire order so don't be shy.
8. Romaine lettuce: $3.00 per bag
9. Wheatgrass in 4 in. pot: $2.00-Great for your indoor kitties or for juicing.
10. Baby Bok Choy: $2.00 per bag-Delicious in stir fry, steamed, or sauteed.
Products from Michelle Peluso:
1. Jumbo cupcakes: $2.00 a piece- She makes three different delicious varieties. Specify whether you would like caramel frosted blackberry jam cupcakes, amaretto cupcakes, or fuzzy navel cupcakes. Minimum order of 4.
2. loaves of buttermilk honey bread: $4.00
3. Seedless blackberry jam: $4.50
4. Pina Colada and Strawberry Daquiri jam: $4.00 each (That is two different flavors just to clarify. They are not together!)
I look forward to hearing from you and seeing you this Saturday. Thank you so much for all of your support over the past year and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!
Sincerely,
Heather and Brandon Redden
www.naturesharborfarm.com
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