Vibrant Seasonal Veggies

Heading to the beach to soak up some summer sun? Pick up some watermelon or cantaloupe for a refreshing snack or make a fresh sweet corn and heirloom tomato salad for an easy lunch on the go. Despite the difficult weather during this growing season, we are glad to share these seasonal staples while they last!

Stop by and see us Wednesdays-Saturdays. Just a friendly reminder to consult your electronic maps before venturing to our store to try to avoid traffic at the intersection of 49 and Indian Boundary Rd.

Produce

This week’s fresh harvest includes a delicious variety of local, seasonal options! As always, if you can't make it in until Saturday, please put a pre-order in so that we can either reserve some of the harvest from earlier in the week or harvest again and have it waiting fresh for you.

  • Beets! Tops included!

  • Blueberries (frozen)

  • Broccoli (florets and heads) 

  • Cabbage (green or purple)—If you're trying to can or make sauerkraut, order ahead and we'll try to offer bulk for the weeks to come!! 

  • Cantaloupe

  • Cauliflower

  • Cherry Tomatoes (many heirloom varieties)

  • Cucumbers—Enjoy an added crunch to your healthy salads with this delicious addition to any meal! 

  • Eggplant

  • Garlic

  • Green and Sweet Pepper Varieties —Banana, Bell (green, yellow, red), Poblano, Shishito, and more

  • Green, Yellow, and Purple Beans (bush and filet varieties —Capitano Romano, Celine Filet, etc.) 

  • Heirloom Tomatoes—Many colors and varieties, including the amazing Italian Gilbertie Paste Tomatoes! Great for making your favorite sauces, pastes, and for eating! Don't miss the season for eating and storing fresh and nutritious tomato flavors!

  • Herbs—Fresh basil, celery, chives, cilantro, dill, mint, oregano, parsley, sage, thyme, and some surprises!! Many dried options! 

  • Hot Pepper Varieties—jalapeño, sugar rush, and additional chili varieties

  • Kohlrabi (also called "German Turnip" or "Turnip Cabbage")—this delicious vegetable is a low glycemic index food and is said to help improve metabolism while aiding with weight loss. However you cut it, we think it adds a crispy addition to any raw salad or as a nice change to a warm, mashed option.

  • Leeks 

  • Lettuce (whole heads or leaf)—The heads are full, long-lasting, and have a delicious crunch while the leaf lettuce is a delicious mix.

  • Onions —dried and fresh green / purple amazing flavor in any dish!

  • Potatoes—medium to large Kennebec, Purple, and Red Nolans!! Fresh dug . . . amazing flavor! 

  • Shallots

  • Sweet Corn—young and tender bi-colors!

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Swiss Chard

  • Watercress

  • Watermelon—crimson sweets extra-large (seeded), small to medium reds (seeded) and sweet yellow (seeded) varieties!!

  • Zucchini—yellow, zebra, and other varieties (petite and tender)!

    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:

  • Grass-fed cow's milk, butter (limited supply—and more of the Small Acres 8 oz tubs than the Kalona), buttermilk, cheese (Caciocavallo, cottage, GGC sharp cheddar, semi-soft, washed rind cheese, traditional tomme, semi-firm, smear-ripened, Alpine style premium reserves and a variety of others), French Dip, Kefir (plain), sour cream, yogurt (plain & vanilla), and whipping cream! We cannot predict the flow of traffic from week-to-week that causes us to run out of some of these dairy and creamery items. Additionally, we need to plan 2 weeks ahead to supply them. Thank you for understanding!

  • 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, Ribeyes and thinner cut Sirloin Steaks! Dry aged 14 days and grass fed start to finish . . . delicious!

  • Beef Savory Steaks & Ribs: Cubed, Flank, and Skirt Steaks as well as Short Ribs!

  • Beef Grill Options: Ground Beef, Chuck, Round, and Sirloin, Beef Patties (3 or 4 pk), Suet (for getting your skillet hot, with flavor), and more! We're also carrying The Brooklyn Hot Dog Company dogs: All Beef or Beef & Pork! Buy two and get 20% off, while supplies last (see our box specials including a break on 3 condiments and brioche buns when you pre-order)!

  • Beef Stew & Organ Meat Options: Soup Bones, Stew and Organ Meats! 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—currently boneless/skinless only, leg quarters, thighs—boneless or bone-in options, and wings), Ground Chicken, Soup Bones (necks and backs—2 for the price of 1 while supplies last, for the backs) and Organ Meats (liver & gizzards). Also, if you haven't tried our yummy, Mild Chicken Italian Sausage, you're missing out!!

  • Lamb: 

    • Lamb Loin or Lamb Rib Chops

    • Lamb Shoulder or Sirloin Chops

    • Lamb Neck Roasts

  • Pork: Hot and Sweet Italian, Ethiopian Berbere, Fresh Kielbasa, 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 (bone-in/thick or thin cuts), Steaks, spareribs and more! Other cuts: Back Fat (Great for making your own lard, sausage, or using just like it is to grease your skillet!). 

    • Smoked Jowl, pork belly, Canadian bacon, ham slices, hocks, and hams!! 

    • 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, Chicken & Bacon, Cracked Black Pepper, 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 (bone in), Thighs, Drumsticks, Wings, and Soup Bones (including backs). We also have ground turkey by the pound! 

    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: Fresh or Frozen (as preferred) Sourdough Bread, bacon bagels, everything bagels, brioche hamburger or sausage / hotdog buns, and pretzels! Featuring Janie's Mill flour!

  • Teeny Tiny Spices (entire organic tin collection with recipes and featured in our pork sausage)! Enjoy the spice of life in each amazing variety!

Sarah Highlen