First picking of the black raspberries
What a day we had for our first official Wednesday market, thanks to all of you who came out today. It was beautiful day and not very HOT, but I know that is coming!
This morning was the first picking of our black raspberries so we should have some for the market on Saturday. Kenny picked about a gallon or so of blueberries last night and we may have a few of those too, but more will be ripening soon.
We will have plenty of veggies on Saturday, new potatoes, green beans, zucchini – both green and golden, summer squash, beets, green onions as well as a new crop of “candy” onions. Swiss chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers and fresh peas will also be available. We will have tomatoes, but they are still slow in ripening; however, we should have about a bushel of red ones (that’s around 50 pounds or so if your’e wondering).
My herbs are still looking great and we have many varieties available. I will probably bring them for a few more Saturdays, so stop by if you need more for your herb gardens. Don’t forget we still have farm-fresh, free-range eggs available; pick some up at the market as well.
I think we are now producing enough fresh produce to start taking order for our “basket of the week”, which includes a little bit of everything available the current week. The “Weekly Basket” cost $25 and always includes fruit when available. If you are interested talk to me on Saturday or e-mail me and let me know.
If anyone wants to pre-order to have their fruit and veggies ready for pick up, just e-mail me and let me know early Friday. I will have your order ready when you arrive Saturday morning (that way you can sleep in, work out or just plain work and still get what you want before we run out).
Thanks for your patronage,
Val & Kenny
Sample basket of the week
It's here!
We’ll I guess it’s that time of year again…Wednesday afternoon market day has arrived. We will officially start our Wednesday afternoons at the New Albany Farmer’s market this week. The weather has been so nice thus far that everything is growing wonderful. Kenny has been so busy trying to keep up with growth that he can barely keep up with the harvesting! We are fortunate to have so much produce available that we are about two weeks ahead of our Wednesday target date.
We will have lots of veggies available this Wednesday…cabbage, broccoli, beets, cauliflower, fresh peas, Swiss chard, radishes, green onions, zucchini, squash, cucumbers, green beans, new potatoes. We will have a small amount of asparagus and even some TOMATOES.
Strawberries are now gone, but we should have some black raspberries; they are just beginning to ripen and taste wonderful!
If anyone needs produce and would like me to have ready, just e-mail me and let me know early in the day Wednesday. I will have your order ready when you arrive Wednesday evening. Eggs will be available on Wednesday’s by request only, if you need them let me know and I will be sure to bring some for you.
Thanks and have a great day, and see you at the market!
Val & Kenny
Broccoli, Cabbage, cauliflower, Swiss chard
Well it’s official,we are out of the fresh greens business until late fall. Kenny has mowed and plowed up all our mustard, kale, collard and spinach (we are trying to keep one small plot of that)! Most of our lettuce is gone now, but I am trying to keep a small amount available for those with special request.
Kenny has been planting more tomatoes and peppers as well as eggplant and squash. The green beans are in full bloom and we are starting to get zucchini and cucumbers. Tomatoes are looking great, but the heirlooms are just slowly starting to bloom.
Strawberries are the biggest and best tasting we’ve had in years, but they will not last much longer. Once the 90 degrees weather arrives they will be all but gone. This will be the last weekend we’ll bring them to the market. The rest we have will be used for jam and for our “local” wine maker. Be sure and come early if you want or need berries. Kenny said black raspberries should be ready about next weekend.
We will have lots of veggies available this week..cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, fresh peas, Swiss chard, radishes, green onions, golden zucchini, beets, possible some cucumbers. We will have a small amount of mixed lettuce blend and even some TOMATOES.
We will have plenty of tomato plants and other veggie plants for sale. My herbs are looking great, we will have many varieties available as well as multiple herb pots available. Don’t forget to pick up your farm-fresh, free-range eggs at the market as well.
If anyone needs produce and would like me to have ready, just e-mail me and let me know early in the day Friday. I will have your order ready when you arrive on Saturday morning.
We are looking forward to another great year and hope to see you at the market,
Val & Kenny
PS If that’s not the best commercial for fresh juicy strawberries, I don’t know what is…
Quincy Greene, enjoying his first fresh strawberries.
I have about 2 gallons of fresh sour cherries that I picked Wednesday morning. If any one wants some let me know early in the morning. First come first serve, limited availability…. I ‘m taking some to the family tomorrow to make fresh pies and some cherry jam, but have plenty to share. $6 quart or $20 gallon. Below is my easy cherry pie recipe. Enjoy!
FRESH CHERRY PIE
1 1/4 c. sugar
2 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 recipe plain pastry (I use Pillsbury’s rolled pie crust)
1 qt. tart red cherries
1/4 tsp. salt
Wash and pit cherries. Mix sugar, salt and cherries together. Line pan with pastry, add cherry mix and cover with top crust (I like to cut strips and make lattice look). Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees, bake for 25 minutes longer.
Tags: cherries
Russell Veggies' youngest customer enjoying his first fresh strawberry!
Thanks to all who came out for a wonderful opening day at the market last weekend. Wow, there was such a grand turnout of both patrons as well as vendors! My how we have grown, let’s hope the weather remains this wonderful and the produce abounds.
We will have plenty of produce this weekend, mostly green stuff, but a good variety… we will have Swiss chard and it is awesome this week, kale, spinach, lettuce(European Blend and some Romaine), cabbage, Chinese cabbage, green onions, radishes and of course strawberries. Kenny may also has a few surprises on hand.
We will have plenty of tomato plants and other veggie plants for sale. My herbs are looking great, we will have many varieties available as well as multiple herb pots available. Don’t forget to pick up your farm-fresh, free-range eggs at the market as well.
If anyone needs produce and would like me to have ready, just e-mail me and let me know early in the day Friday. I will have your order ready when you arrive on Saturday morning. Please remember to bring back your reusable bags for your produce.
We are looking forward to another great year and hope to see you at the market,
Val & Kenny
- Quincy Greene, enjoying Uncle Kenny’s fresh strawberries for the first time.
This is a quick and awesome salad, Kenny and I could eat this almost every evening for dinner. Especially when the fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful, and that is starting to happen about now! The Balsamic vinaigrette is the balm and so easy to prepare.
3 vine-ripe tomatoes, 1/4-inch thick slices
1 pound fresh mozzarella, 1/4-inch thick slices
20 to 30 leaves of fresh basil
Balsamic Vinaigrette, for drizzling
Layer alternating slices of tomatoes and mozzarella, adding a basil leaf between each, on individual salad plates; drizzle the salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and enjoy!
Balsamic Vinaigrette
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar **
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
Beat the vinegar in a bowl with the honey, garlic, salt and pepper until honey and salt dissolves. Then beat in the oil by droplets, whisking constantly, or you can place all the ingredients in a screw-top jar and shake to combine (this is my favorite way). Taste and adjust the seasonings.
Note** The best is that from Modena, Italy; Mom and I were fortunate enough to visit there and bring some back for ourselves.
Tags: balsamic vinaigrette, Basil, mozzarella cheese, Tomatoes
Strawberries are ready!
Opening Day at the New Albany Farmer’s Market is this Saturday from 8-1 and the strawberries are ready! Oh my how Kenny’s garden has grown! There will be plenty of produce this weekend, mostly green stuff but a good variety. We will have Swiss chard,kale, spinach, lettuce ( European Blend and some Romaine), cabbage, Chinese cabbage, green onions, radishes and of course strawberries. Kenny also has a few surprises too.
We will have plenty of tomato plants and other veggie plants for sale. My herbs are looking great, we will have many varieties available as well as multiple herb pots for Mother’s Day. Don’t forget to pick up your farm-fresh, free-range eggs at the market as well.
If anyone needs produce and would like me to have ready, just e-mail me and let me know early in the day Friday. I will have your order ready when you arrive on Saturday morning.
We are looking forward to another great year and hope to see you at the market,
Val & Kenny
P.S. The Swiss chard is awesome this week, it has really grown! We have a couple of different varieties available.
Season opening of the New Albany Farmer’s Market will be Saturday May 12th, 8am -1pm. Have a great week and we will see you then!
Kenny and I have been busy getting everything ready for opening day, it looks like we will have strawberries, cabbage, spinach, Chinese cabbage, lettuce mixes, radishes and fresh green onions. We will have plenty of tomato plants and other veggie plants for sale. My herbs are looking great, we will have many varieties available as well as multiple herb pots for Mother’s Day.
We are looking forward to another great year and hoping to see each of you at the market!
Roasted Chicken Enchiladas
I love Cinco de Mayo for its festive bright colors, celebratory spirit and…food. It reminds me a bit of the Fourth of July but the fireworks are reserved for the backyard grill or fire pit! This salute to Mexican heritage and pride is celebrated throughout the U.S. as well as regionally in Mexico and is the perfect reason to host your very own fiesta! Here’s an easy (and tasty) way to flavor up your menu in the spirit of the day.
1 roasted chicken, pulled and shredded
3 small yellow squash-cut in half, then into half moon slices
2 medium size zucchini-cut the same as the squash
1 red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
1 medium onion large, diced
Small bunch of cilantro, chopped
**taco seasoning (1 pkg of commercial seasoning can be used)
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 small can chopped green chilies (drained)
10-ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup monterrey jack cheese
12 corn tortillas
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine squash, zucchini, pepper and onion. Place on prepared baking sheet and roast in oven until vegetable edges start to turn golden brown (about 7 minutes).
Combine chicken and vegetables; then add 1 tablespoon cilantro, packaged taco seasoning mix and chopped chilies. Mix until chicken and vegetables are evenly coated.
Place 1/3 cup chicken mixture in middle of each tortilla. Fold each tortilla to form a snug roll.
Pour fire roasted tomatoes into prepared 9 x 13-inch casserole dish (or two 8 x 8-inch baking dishes), then layer filled tortillas on top of it.
Mix cheeses and sprinkle over tortillas, then bake in oven for 10 minutes or until cheese starts to brown.
** Easy Taco Seasoning
These items are generally on hand in most cabinets, so make larger batches and keep for additional recipes.
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Mix all the spices together; this is enough for approximately one pound of meat (chicken or beef).
Tags: chicken, cilantro, fire roasted tomatoes, peppers, yellow squash, Zucchini
Gehman's Berries
The words out… fresh strawberries will be at the New Albany Farmer’s Market TOMORROW morning!
9 am until gone.
They aren’t ours yet, they are an earlier variety…but berries none the less. The Gehman’s will bring a substantial supply of berries, come pick some up for your weekend meals.
Kenny will be setting up as well…we have “Pink Beauty” radishes, some asparagus, butter crunch lettuce and fresh eggs. I think a few red tomatoes too. He is also bringing veggie plants and herbs for your garden. Stop by for a visit and get your free gardening advise.
pink beauty radishes
