Greetings Friends!
What a beautiful Spring in Ontario this year! It was dry to begin with but now the rains are coming exactly when we need them and the growing plants couldn't be happier. We are so excited to share the harvest with you all!
There are so many wonderful things in season right now. One day we hope to grow asparagus and strawberries, but for now you can find these delicious items fresh from other farms at your local Farmer's Market. Our first baskets will include sugar snap peas, beets, mesclun mix, garlic blossoms (scapes), purple top white turnips, radishes, rhubarb and kale.
What are "garlic scapes" you ask? Garlic scapes are the soft, lime-green-colored stems and unopened flower buds of hard-neck garlic varieties. Scapes have a mild garlic flavor and a slight sweetness, which makes them a prized addition in the kitchen. You can use them the same way you regular garlic, however they are excellent in homemade fresh pesto sauce.
You might like to try some of the following recipes. The Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Loin Chops are especially good!
http://www.ontario.ca/foodland/recipes/rhubarb-apple-chutney-roast-pork-mustard-maple-glaze-0
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-scape-pesto/
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/fruits-and-vegetables/vegetables/turnip/
http://www.foodanddrink.ca/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?action=result&language=EN&recipeType=1&mainIngredientMaxSize=12&coursesMaxSize=3&keyword=beets&yearissue=&seasonal=
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sauteed-sugar-snap-peas-recipe.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/sauteed-kale-recipe.html
This Spring has been all about new life. Countless baby plants sown and growing. We purchased new chicks, ducklings and goslings to replenish our stock, and one of two foals have been born. We had 36 piglets born at the end of March that were sold to other small farms upon weaning, and there is one last litter due next week!
The last of our outdoor ethically raised Winter/Spring pigs were sent for processing last week after eating thousands of pounds of pumpkin, squash, alfalfa and a non-GMO grain blend. We will have a fresh supply in our freezers this coming weekend. We now carry breakfast sausages (approx. 16 links/lbs), as well as regular sized Honey Garlic, Hot Italian, Mild Italian, Maple and BBQ. Great for your Summer grill! No fillers, just our flavourful pork and seasonings.
Our naturally wood smoked bacon will be back in stock as well. Regular or thick cut available in 1 lbs packages. We also have loin chops, butt chops, side ribs, tenderloin, roasts, smoked and regular hocks, minced pork, meaty bones for the best stock you've ever had, and smoked ham steaks.
If you are a CSA member you can have our pork added to your weekly orders by request. Payment can be made by email money transfer or at the time of delivery. You can also now find us at the Clarington Farmer's Market in Newcastle! We will have all these cuts available this Sunday as well as some of our freshly picked produce.
If you would like a closer look at daily life on the farm, please check out our Instagram account which is updated regularly. You can also keep up-to-date with our Facebook and Twitter pages:
https://instagram.com/ironwoodacres
https://twitter.com/IronwoodAcres
www.facebook.com/ironwoodacrescsa
Thank you all for your support and interest. We love the animals we care for and growing for our community. If you ever have any questions please feel free to contact us :)
Your Friendly Family Farmers,
Kait & Ron
What a beautiful Spring in Ontario this year! It was dry to begin with but now the rains are coming exactly when we need them and the growing plants couldn't be happier. We are so excited to share the harvest with you all!
There are so many wonderful things in season right now. One day we hope to grow asparagus and strawberries, but for now you can find these delicious items fresh from other farms at your local Farmer's Market. Our first baskets will include sugar snap peas, beets, mesclun mix, garlic blossoms (scapes), purple top white turnips, radishes, rhubarb and kale.
What are "garlic scapes" you ask? Garlic scapes are the soft, lime-green-colored stems and unopened flower buds of hard-neck garlic varieties. Scapes have a mild garlic flavor and a slight sweetness, which makes them a prized addition in the kitchen. You can use them the same way you regular garlic, however they are excellent in homemade fresh pesto sauce.
You might like to try some of the following recipes. The Rhubarb Chutney with Pork Loin Chops are especially good!
http://www.ontario.ca/foodland/recipes/rhubarb-apple-chutney-roast-pork-mustard-maple-glaze-0
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/garlic-scape-pesto/
http://allrecipes.com/recipes/fruits-and-vegetables/vegetables/turnip/
http://www.foodanddrink.ca/lcbo-ear/RecipeController?action=result&language=EN&recipeType=1&mainIngredientMaxSize=12&coursesMaxSize=3&keyword=beets&yearissue=&seasonal=
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/sauteed-sugar-snap-peas-recipe.html
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/sauteed-kale-recipe.html
This Spring has been all about new life. Countless baby plants sown and growing. We purchased new chicks, ducklings and goslings to replenish our stock, and one of two foals have been born. We had 36 piglets born at the end of March that were sold to other small farms upon weaning, and there is one last litter due next week!
The last of our outdoor ethically raised Winter/Spring pigs were sent for processing last week after eating thousands of pounds of pumpkin, squash, alfalfa and a non-GMO grain blend. We will have a fresh supply in our freezers this coming weekend. We now carry breakfast sausages (approx. 16 links/lbs), as well as regular sized Honey Garlic, Hot Italian, Mild Italian, Maple and BBQ. Great for your Summer grill! No fillers, just our flavourful pork and seasonings.
Our naturally wood smoked bacon will be back in stock as well. Regular or thick cut available in 1 lbs packages. We also have loin chops, butt chops, side ribs, tenderloin, roasts, smoked and regular hocks, minced pork, meaty bones for the best stock you've ever had, and smoked ham steaks.
If you are a CSA member you can have our pork added to your weekly orders by request. Payment can be made by email money transfer or at the time of delivery. You can also now find us at the Clarington Farmer's Market in Newcastle! We will have all these cuts available this Sunday as well as some of our freshly picked produce.
If you would like a closer look at daily life on the farm, please check out our Instagram account which is updated regularly. You can also keep up-to-date with our Facebook and Twitter pages:
https://instagram.com/ironwoodacres
https://twitter.com/IronwoodAcres
www.facebook.com/ironwoodacrescsa
Thank you all for your support and interest. We love the animals we care for and growing for our community. If you ever have any questions please feel free to contact us :)
Your Friendly Family Farmers,
Kait & Ron