MISC MARKET NOTES

Katherine’s Kitchen: Here in Katherine’s Kitchen, one of the only things that still grew happily away through the August heat was basil. I wasn’t getting any tomatoes from my home garden anymore, so I thought I’d try a home-version of the other ingredient in my favorite, Caprese salad. I started experimenting with cheesemaking! The trouble is, fresh cheese like fior di latte is banned for sale by our government. The other trouble is, I stink at cheesemaking. After three batches of lumpy, dry notzzarella, I caved in and realized I needed to go back to storebought cheese for a while. The basil is still delicious, fresh, and homegrown, though! Keep on experimenting and always thank God for the little gifts he still gives us.

Avalon Farms:

Persimmons are SO pretty hanging on the tree. They glow in the sun, looking like tiny pumpkins. I’m always surprised how crunchy and sweet they are.

Finally have a few leafy greens coming in. Kale and broccoli leaves are available this week.

Been crazy busy “jarring” lots of our specialty jams. There are approximately 500 jars of tastiness awaiting our customers. We’ll be attending several seasonal markets and festivals in the coming months.

CASE PRICES – We offer discounted case prices on jarred stuff. Pay for 11, get 1 free. Mix and match products. If you have any questions give me a shout at info@avalonfarms.us

Enjoy this glorious weather!
Wendy

Ode to a Friend Oh sweet friend, I hate to see you go! We’ve spent so many glorious mornings and early evenings outdoors together. Many a cool moment you’ve joined me in enjoying natures splendor and pondering the mysteries of life. And now you’re leaving for a year . . . how am I to cope?

October Gave A Party

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came,
The Chestnuts, Oaks, and Maples,
And leaves of every name.

The Sunshine spread a carpet,
And everything was grand,
Miss Weather led the dancing,
Professor Wind the band.

All balanced to their partners,
And gaily fluttered by;
The sight was like a rainbow
New fallen from the sky.

Then, in the rustic hollow,
At hide-and-seek they played,
The party closed at sundown,
And everybody stayed.

Professor Wind played louder;
They flew along the ground;
And then the party ended
In hands across all round.

We look forward to seeing you next Friday at one of our pickup locations. Thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!