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May 9, 2020 M@D Newsletter - Lots of VEGGIES this week!
Heeeeeee’s Back!
Market Chitchat
Grower Notes: Richter Farms, Avalon Farms, & Casablanca Ranch
WELCOME BACK SANDY VALLEY
Exciting News! SANDY VALLEY is rejoining Market at Dothan (M@D) this week. They’ve been on our grower page, sometimes active, sometimes inactive, for many years. It’s not that they ever really left, but owner/farmer/all around great guy Scotty also runs another business which sometimes interferes with his true love of gardening. Scotty is picky about the quality of his food and has grown beautiful chemical free produce for many years. So we’re excited things have worked out for them to return.
And here’s the deal – his garden is bigger than ever, and doing so well with this beautiful spring weather that produce is coming in sooner than expected. His products will be offered in both 1 lb and 5 lb sizes for those who wish to can, freeze, dehydrate or make pickles. With food shortages predicted this is a wonderful opportunity to be prepared.
This week Scotty has string beans, yellow crookneck squash, zucchini and pickling cucumbers. Cowhorn okra, eggplant and sweet corn will follow in a few weeks. Other vegetables are planted and we’ll let you know as they become available.
MARKET CHITCHAT
WELCOME NEW CUSTOMERS! We’re glad to have you on board and hope Market at Dothan works for your needs and lifestyle. If you’ve not had a chance please get to know us better by reading our Question & Answer page. Our business model is a bit different and we don’t claim to be like other food sources, but we do offer the absolute BEST products in the area!
It’s exciting that our state is going to start opening back up on Monday. We are cautiously optimistic that as the population continues safe practices that the “curve” won’t worsen. That being said – is anyone interested in classes this summer? In the past we’ve offered classes and talks on a variety of subjects and would love to do so again. Please notify us if there are any particular topics that would interest you.
This section is for the benefit of our new and returning customers.
I. Order Payment:
1. Voluntarily prepay by 6 pm Thursday if possible using this PAYPAL link. This eliminates passing paper currency back and forth or handling of debit/credit cards on site. Your invoice will be marked PAID and pickup is fast and easy.
2. You may use PAYPAL curbside on Friday. Not quite as efficient as we have to verify receipt but it does work.
3. Debit/Credit – yes, we still take cards using our regular system. We just have to get within 6 feet for you to put your card in the chip reader. We do our best to avoid touching your card or you touching the equipment which means we sign an “x” for your signature.
4. Cash and Checks – please put them in a plastic baggie or bank bag. If you want to put them in your trunk/tailgate that would eliminate the need to come near the drivers window
II. Curb Service: It’s OK to pull up next to the building. In fact we recommend it as tractor trailers sometimes need to share that space. Have your trunk/ hatchback open and we’ll load you up!
GROWER NOTES
RICHTER FARMS I will be picking up fresh pork on 5/11! I will have ground, mild pan, chops, sliced ham, boston butt. As of now the smoked sausage, smoked ham and bacon won’t be ready until early June, (smoking the old fashion way)! I will gladly bring what I have if you let me or Ros know. I will try and list some but I am swamped with farm chores. Still have some smoked sausage left, reg, jalapeno and cajun, not a lot of each and will bring what I have Friday. Let Ros know if you want to add some to your order.
I planted a garden so hopefully I can help supplement what Avalon Farms will be offering, she has been working so hard to have fresh veggies for you!
AVALON FARMS:
Jumbo Kinston Sweet onions – Sandwich size onions for onion lovers! These jumbo “Kinston Sweet” onions are delicious on burgers! One slice will fit side to side on a 4 inch bun. Supply is limited!
Squash – it’s back in a big way! If you haven’t tried the Zephyrs you need to!!
Sugar snap peas – I’ve really struggled with these this year. I tried a new variety and the early heat wave took them out. My old faithful, Super Sugar Snap peas, were also hurt, but are making a small crop. They will only be available for a few weeks.
Asparagus – Asparagus has a short harvest window (usually 6 weeks). This will probably be the last week for asparagus.
CASABLANCA RANCH: Dear Folks, I wanted to let you know that some of our stock has been depleted with the recent run on beef—But believe me the cows are not bothered by Covid-19. They are happily grazing and chewing their cud and having calves that are running and jumping along.
We process once monthly and although we are out of some of our cuts, they will be replenished soon. Cows age for a certain amount of time before they can be packaged and that will take time. The next processing date is 5/21 and we will make it available as soon as we receive it. Maybe now it the time to try a new cut or make some bone broth as it is highly nutritious. Some folks have a hard time with our grass fed steaks being tough. Low and slow is the way to cook grass fed steaks and a marinade can make all of the difference.
I want to share my favorite marinade and my bone broth recipe. Hang in here with us while we all try to navigate this time resting assured that we can trust God for His guidance and help.
God Bless You
Bone Broth
Braise in oven at 450 degrees for approximately forty-five minutes or until nice and brown.Move to large stock pot and cover with water. Add flavoring of your choice. You may add onions and carrots celery etc but I do not always. Let them lightly simmer for a day or two,making sure they are covered with water and a lid. Discard bones and remove fat. Strain to catch small bones and vegetable parts. May add meat from bones back to broth. Use as desired or pressure cooker can. Delish!
This Korean-Style Short Ribs Marinade is our favorite for T-Bones and Ribsteaks.
FOOTNOTES
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