Wild Turkey Farms: June 2013

Friday, June 21, 2013

SFM Newsletter- June 21, 2013

Market Update for Local Shoppers from the Farmers

The farmers at the Salisbury Farmers Market have indicated that they will have the following produce available this Saturday, June 22:

VEGETABLES: Bell Pepper, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Baby Cabbage, Savory Cabbage, Carrots, Eggplant, Garlic, Hot Peppers, Kale, Onions, Radishes, Red Potatoes, Squash, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Kale, Lettuces, Salad Mix and much more.

HERBS: Basil, Dill, Parsley, Oregano

ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Georgia white sweet corn, Vidalia onions, Athena cantaloupes, medium onions, potatoes, homemade goat's milk soap, homemade sugar scrubs, homemade lotion bars, homemade hair bows, Alpaca clothing and local free range eggs.

COMMENTS FROM OUR VENDORS: Barnhardt Farms and Vineyards will not be at the Salisbury Farmers Market this Saturday, June 22.

Field grown tomatoes have finally arrived and we will have lots to choose from this week. We will also have a huge variety of peppers, eggplant, squash and cucumbers. Red Barn Market/Correll Farms, LLC

Hi Everyone, This week at the Saturday Market we will have the following veggies grown on our farm: sweet banana and cubanelle peppers, bell peppers, cucumbers, several varieties of eggplant, stringless Derby snap beans, half-runner green beans, jalapeno and cayenne peppers, squash, several different varieties of tomatoes and zucchini. Hope to see you Saturday. Eagle’s Produce Farm

New Vendors at the Market:

The Soap Shack and Two Pigs Farm

The market opens at 8 a.m. to noon. The market has relocated to the corner of South Jackson and West Fisher Streets in downtown Salisbury near Rowan Public Library earlier this spring.

Featured Vendor for the Week

Eagle Produce Farm

We have grown produce in Salisbury approximately 25 years. We love to provide QUALITY FRESH HOMEGROWN produce. Come See Us - We'll Provide You with Delicious Veggies and Friendly Courteous Service.

Products Sold: strawberries, tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, squash, greens, zucchini, cabbage, lettuces, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, red potatoes, spring onions, garden peas, eggplant, cantaloupes, watermelons, okra, green beans, bell pepper, radishes, turnips, hot pepper, beets, crowder peas

Days at Salisbury Farmers Market:Wednesday & Saturday

WTF News- June 21, 2013

Happy Friday!!!

Looks like another nice weekend for grilling and we'll be restocked on our grass fed beef so come see us at the markets tomorrow.

Come get your WTF Fix at the markets tomorrow

Davidson Farmers Market 8-Noon

Salisbury Farmers Market 8-Noon

Don't forget to check out our Wild Turkey Farms Facebook page and "like" us to get the most up to date info.

We hope that you'll support some of the chefs & businesses that support us & other local farmers.

Customshop Restaurant- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

The Bradford Store- Davidson

Black Mountain Farmers Market- Black Mountain

Salisbury Wine Shop- Salisbury

300 East- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Wooden Vine- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Thanks for your support, have a great weekend, and we'll see you at the market.

Lee, Domisty, Rosty, & Charlie

Wild Turkey Farms LLC

China Grove, NC

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

CSA Week 8

Zucchini

A few fun facts about zucchini taken from wherefoodcomesfrom.com

1. Zucchinis contain 95 percent water; One zucchini has just 25 calories.

2. The flower of the zucchini plant is also edible. Fried squash blossoms are considered a delicacy.

3. According to World’s Healthiest Foods Nutrition info, nutrients and vitamins found in zucchini can help prevent cancer and heart disease.

4. Bigger is not necessarily better. Small to medium sized zucchinis are the most flavorful and the darker the skin, the richer the nutrients.

5. Zucchini is fat free, cholesterol free, low in sodium, rich in manganese and vitamin C and has more potassium than a banana.

6. Zucchinis were first brought to the United States in the 1920s by the Italians.

7. Zucchini bread is one of the most popular ways to use zucchini.

8. The town of Obetz, Ohio has an annual Zucchini each year. This year it is August 27-30.

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One reson I decided to talk about zuchinni was our youngest son asked me this week-end to make Zucchini Bread. Plus, zucchini is one of those vegetables that you seem to get A LOT of & sometimes you just run out of ideas.

As you know, I love to roast vegetables at our house. I think last week we had roasted vegetables three times not including the leftovers we ate for lunch. So, you can throw a lot of vegetables together & roast them or maybe just just zucchini, squash & onion with some olive oil & season as you like.

I will also fry squash & zucchini. Batter them up & fry, baby, fry. A few times while you have fresh zucchini & squash is acceptable!!

We also peel zucchini & cuccumber thinly (like with a vegetable peeler) & soak them in vinegar.

Don't forget if you are grilling to throw some on the grill.

Finally, Charlie's favorite Zucchini Bread. I actually shred some zucchini & freeze it so I can make him Zucchini Bread throughout the year.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as he does.

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Zucchini Bread

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

2 cups shredded zucchini

1/2 cup oil

2 tsp. vanilla

3 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped nuts

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking soda

1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. ground cloves (optional)

Heat oven to 325 degrees.

Grease bottoms only of two 9x5 or 8x4 loaf pans.

In large bowl beat eggs until foamy.

Stir in sugar, zucchini, oil & vanilla.

Blend in remaining ingredients by hand: flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves & nuts.

Pour batter into prepared pans.

Bake at 325 degrees for 50-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool 10 minutes, remove from pans.

Cool completely.

Makes 2 loaves.

Friday, June 14, 2013

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Fathers Day from WTF!!!

WTF NEws- June 14, 2013

Happy Friday!!!

Hope everyone has enjoyed this week's dose of summer. It's been a warm one here at WTF but it looks like things will be getting nicer for the weekend which means great weather for a Father's Day Cookout. Come see us and stock up on German or Beer Brats, Hot Dogs, and Hamburgers. If you don't want to grill, how about some sausage & eggs for breakfast in bed Sunday. Want something that will last longer than a meal? How about one of our signature WTF T shirts to make dad the coolest kid in the office on casual Friday???? Whatever your need come see us Saturday at the market.

Come get your WTF Fix at the markets tomorrow

Davidson Farmers Market 8-Noon

Salisbury Farmers Market 8-Noon

Don't forget to check out our Wild Turkey Farms Facebook page and "like" us to get the most up to date info.

We hope that you'll support some of the chefs & businesses that support us & other local farmers.

Customshop Restaurant- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

The Bradford Store- Davidson

Black Mountain Farmers Market- Black Mountain

Salisbury Wine Shop- Salisbury

300 East- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Wooden Vine- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Thanks for your support, have a great weekend, and we'll see you at the market.

Lee, Domisty, Rosty, & Charlie

Wild Turkey Farms LLC

China Grove, NC

WTF News- June 7, 2013

Happy Friday!!!

Here at Wild Turkey Farms we are always on the look out for new and innovative products and we think that the new vegan lamb may hold some promise....