December 15 Farm Updates

We are wrapping up the year with the very tail ends of our apples left in the farm store (and appearing in Winter Wellness CSA), greens and the chickens laying about 2 eggs a day. It feels like a real Minnesota winter with the cold, snow, sledding (and chickens laying 2 eggs a day). I love it.

Stop into the farm store for Christmas gifts and more!! Last day to shop Friday, December 19th.

Closed December 21-31. 

Text Brooke for appointments & inquiries during this time, and watch the socials for updates. Greens will be available also at Winter Markets and Graze Coop.

Mankato Market Schedule

Find us at the Winter Mankato Farmers' Markets 9am - 12:00pm, 1st & 3rd Saturdays through March!

December 20

January 3

January 17

What's in the Farm Store

Organic Winter Greens:

Microgreens - Zesty Mix!, Arugula, Mizuna

Pea Shoots

Baby Salad Greens *limited due to cloudy conditions

*Micros/peas are harvested weekly to keep things fresh! Salad mix is harvested as ready/able.

Organic Apple Varieties:

Haralson - classic baker, complex tart flavor, firm, crisp, juicy.

Prairie Spy - A sweet apple with excellent flavor, which only improves in storage. Good sized, firm and dense apples. Great for fresh eating, cooking and storage.

Canned Items in Store:

Applesauce

Apple Butter

*Watch for jams returning!

Eggs are basically out of stock til Spring.

Herbal Wellness:

Salves:

   -Bruise Salve - stop a bruise in its tracks, aid healing of existing bruises, hemherroids

   -Knitbone Salve - musculoskeletal, sore muscles, sprains, strains, broken bones

   -Cottonwood Wound Salve - think of it as a natural neosporin, plus pain relief, use on cuts, minor            wounds, burns, etc.

Calendula Lotion Bar - solid lotion bar that soothes and moisturizes

Herbal Sore Throat Spray

Elderberry Syrup Kits

Digestive Bitters

Herbal Tinctures - Willow Bark, Astragalus, Stinging Nettles, Elderberry, Ashwaganda, Holy Basil

Farm Store Hours - Tu-Fri 9-7 & Sat 9-2, or by appt.

Winter greenhouse sunset.

Favorite Ways to Use Pea Shoots

Pea shoots! Harvested at about two weeks of age, these tender shoots taste like fresh spring peas. They have a mild, fresh flavor and are packed with nutrition. Pea shoots can be used raw, or lightly cooked. Like microgreens they are super versatile!

With Eggs

If you have been following me for any given amount of time you've probably seen my post 800,000 pictures of eggs and greens. Zesty Micros are my first go-to, but pea shoots fill the bill too!! They are my preferred when dressing scrambled eggs, or adding a layer on a frittata.

Sandwiches and Wraps

Let's just dress those BLTs, wraps, burritos and tacos, shall we! Tender pea shoots are the perfect accompaniment.

Curry and Stir Fry

I know this is a pic of micros, but I haven't one of pea shoots. We love wilting pea shoots into hot curry, stir fried ramen and the like, or mixed in a bowl of korean beef! Always topping our bowl, or adding in just before serving.

With Salad

Of course the easiest thing would be to add to your existing lettuce salad! Pea shoots are light and tender enough that I will also use them as a salad base solo. 

Health Tip!

Aim for 1 cup of raw greens, or a 1/2 cup cooked each and every day - studies show it keeps our brains younger! Pea shoots are an easy way to keep greens in the diet, add flavor and nutrition...and feel a little fancy when you sprinkle them around. 

P.S. Pro tip...you could take this same advice for microgreens!!