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Sauteed Eggplant Ingredients: 1 medium eggplant (sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup olive oil (more as needed) Directions: Slice the eggplant crosswise to make circles, about 1/4 inch thick. Cut off the leafy end only after you are done slicing, so that you'll have more to grab onto as you slice. If the slices are damp, pat them dry. Sprinkle the eggplant slices on both sides with garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper....

Peeking into Peak Market Season We had so much fun at the Farmers Markets this past month between celebrating the 4th of July to Christmas in July! As we head into the month of August, we are excited to add more produce to our tables, and an extra Saturday market to the month as well! We will be at the market every Saturday this month, so come see us! The dates for the August farmers markets are as follows: August 1 August 8 August 15 August 22 August 29 4023 Millersburg Road, Wooster, OH...

Big, Little, and Small We have animals of all sizes on the farm right now! Our pigs are growing and are getting big. While we don’t have pork cuts to sell at the markets right now, you can pre-order whole or half hogs. If that doesn’t fit what you’re looking for, we also offer custom cut boxes. Reach out with any questions or to order your pork today! We also have two batches of chickens on the farm again. Our older batch of broilers are big and almost ready for the August 9 processing date...

Garden Refresh! With all of the heat in the month of July, the garden was in much need of a refresh. We spent lots of time weeding, tilling, and even planting new produce! We have added several rows of jade beans, dragon tongue beans, and Jacob’s cattle beans. Our lettuce is at a standstill while the heat remains, but we are hoping to have more this fall. Our tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants are taking off! Keep a look out on our Facebook page to see what produce will be available each week...

Summer Mornings at the Market We have enjoyed seeing you all at the markets so far this summer, and we appreciate all of your support! As the summer goes on, what better way to spend your mornings than coming to the Farmers’ Markets? Buy your food local, enjoy live music and entertainment, and see what all the vendors have to offer! Our dates for July are: July 4th July 11th July 18th July 25th 4023 Millersburg Road, Wooster, OH 44691Unsubscribe · Preferences

Fun in the Mud What a warm start to the month of July! Here on the farm the animals have been enjoying the warm weather with the help of a few fans and added shady spaces. The pigs have been enjoying the mud and are utilizing the natural sunscreen. To help them stay cool we have added a shade screen and spray them with water throughout the day. They are still growing and are getting big! The second batch of broilers is being processed on the 5th! Between this batch and the last, there is...

Let it Grow! The garden has taken off with the heat and we are getting more and more variety with each harvest! The last harvest brought in lettuce mix, kale, pickling cucumbers, garlic, zucchini, tomatoes, and basil. We also have squash, peppers, and eggplants that are showing significant growth. We cannot wait to add them to our produce list in the coming weeks! To see what is available at the Farmers’ Markets each week be sure to check out our social media pages! 4023 Millersburg Road,...

Quick Pickles Ingredients 3 small cucumbers 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp. dried) 1 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 3/4 cup water 1/4 cup white wine vinegar Instructions Trim the ends off of the cucumbers. Discard ends. Slice the cucumbers in ⅛ inch slices. Put cucumber slices in a jar or bowl. Top with garlic, dill, salt, and pepper. Measure water into a measuring cup. Top with vinegar. Stir. Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers. Stir, or put lid on jar and...

Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Kale Ingredients For the salad: 1.5 cups pasta 3 cups kale (ribs removed and leaves torn into 1-inch pieces) 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (or fresh cherry tomatoes) 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1/3 cup feta cheese For the dressing: 1/2 cup basil 1/4 cup olive oil 3 tsp white wine vinegar 3 garlic cloves 3/4 tsp salt 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano black pepper Directions Prep and Pasta Remove the ribs from the kale and tear the leaves into 1-inch pieces, then set aside....

Looking Forward to June Thank you all so much for your support at the May markets! We had a slow start to the season due to the weather, but we look forward to increasing our produce selection with the summer weather. We will continue to have a variety of pasture raised pork and eggs at the market as well. We look forward to seeing you every Saturday in June at the market! These are our dates for the June markets: June 6th June 13th June 20th June 27th 4023 Millersburg Road, Wooster, OH...