WTF News- November 22, 2013

Happy Friday!

 

 

                                                   

We'll be at Davidson Farmers Market Saturday 9-Noon  

 

Salisbury Farmers Market 9-Noon

 

Tomorrow will be a busy day so email us your orders

 

 

 

Here's our market schedule through Christmas

 

DFM-Dec 7, Dec 21

SFM- Dec 7, Dec 21

 

 

Thanksgiving turkey info- We are sold out.  Thanks to everyone for supporting us.

 

 

 

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.

300 East- Charlotte

Customshop- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Fork- Cornelius

 

 

 

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

TURKEYS

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A TURKEY PLEASE EMAIL US & YOU WILL BE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST.

WE HOPE TO HAVE A FINAL COUNT ON THE TURKEYS BY THE END OF THE WEEK.

THANKS.

WTF News- November 8, 2013

Happy Friday!

 

 

​Just a reminder that we will not be at the markets tomorrow.  I will be around the farm so give me a call and come out to stock up. 

 

                                                   

Here's our market sechedule through Christmas

 

DFM- Nov 16, Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21

SFM- Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21

 

 

Thanksgiving turkey info- We still have a few birds left if anyone is interested.  This year we expect our turkeys to dress around 15-17lbs on average and the price is $4.99/lb.  Email me ASAP if you're interested

 

 

 

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.

300 East- Charlotte

Customshop- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Fork- Cornelius

 

 

 

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- November 1, 2013

Happy Friday!

 

We finally got a chance to get our sorghum cane cut and the sorghum syrup (molasses) made this week!!!  We'll have it available at the farmers markets this weekend.  

 

So you may wonder "Why call it sorghum syrup instead of molasses?"  Sorghum syrup is made from sweet sorghum cane.  True molasses is made from sugar cane.  Though they are similar, sugar cane requires a much longer summer growing season so it's only grown in the lower part of the South (Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas).  Sorghum is is capable of growing in a much shorter season and can be grown much further North.  

 

Both molasses and syrup are made by pressing the juice out of the cane and then boiling off the water until the sweet syrup is left.  Just like honey, properly made molasses/ syrup will last for many years.  True blackstrap molasses/syrup has been cooked off 3 times.  Unfortunately many people call theirs blackstrap because it's dark or black.  The real culprit is that it's been cooked too hot in the final stages and and the sugars have been burnt.  

Come out and give this a try.  It's a great natural syrup for pancakes or mix it with some butter and add it to some homemade biscuits or make some molasses cookies for a sweet treat.

 

 

 

Come get your WTF Fix at the markets tomorrow

 

Davidson Farmers Market  9-Noon Winter hours are now in effect.  

 

                                              

Salisbury Farmers Market - 9-noon Domisty is back this week and the winter hours are now effective (this is possibly subject to change depending on the whims of market management)

 

 

                                                   

Here's our market sechedule through Christmas

 

DFM-   Nov 2, Nov 16, Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21

SFM- Nov 2, Nov 23, Dec 7, Dec 21

 

 

Thanksgiving turkey info- We still have a few birds left if anyone is interested.  This year we expect our turkeys to dress around 15-17lbs on average and the price is $4.99/lb

 

 

 

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.

300 East- Charlotte

Customshop- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Fork- Cornelius

 

 

 

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

The Turkey Email

The turkey email has gone out.  You should receive a confirmation later this week if you are on the turkey list.  I am posting the turkey info here in case you lose the TURKEY EMAIL.

Thanks for your continued support!!

THE TURKEY EMAIL!!!!

 

Hard to believe that it's that time of year again but it is.  It's been a rough year on turkeys here between the black snakes and the down pours and though we had plans to raise 200 birds, we are now at about 50.  Fortunately it looks as though I've got a friend that is going to help us out with some birds to help make sure everyone that wants a turkey will have one.  His are all natural and pasture raised, just like our birds and he's been at it as long as we have so we're confident on his ability to produce a high quality bird.

 

Here are the details so look over and let us know if you want to get a turkey this year.

 

- we anticipate this years turkeys will be about 14-17lbs on average

 

- if you have a size request now is the time to let us know (ie bigger bird or smaller bird) and we'll do the best to match you up with what's available

 

- this year we plan to have birds available for pick up at the the farm on Friday (11/22) and at the farmers markets on the Saturday before Thanksgiving (11/23)

 

-due to the limited number of birds we may have to limit everyone to 1 bird- if you would like a second bird please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate that request

 

- price is $4.99/lb

 

- we require a $30 deposit be made - balance will be due at pick up

 

- let us know if you plan to get a turkey by replying back to this email  - we send out a confirmation to everyone so if you don't get a confirmation email we probably didn't get your reply

 

 

Thanks for your continued support

 

Lee & Domisty Menius

WTF News- October 25th

 

WE WILL NOT BE AT THE SALISBURY MARKET ON OCTOBER 26TH

 

 

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Happy Friday!

 

 

Well we made it back from the beach and we're ready to get back to the markets this weekend.  Come on out and see us tomorrow and get stocked up.  Email us your order and we'll have it ready for you.

 

Come get your WTF Fix at the markets tomorrow

 

Davidson Farmers Market  8-Noon

Salisbury Farmers Market - Domisty will not be at Salisbury this week.  She will be back Nov 2.  Please come see us at the farm today 3-5pm, Saturday 2-5pm or come by the farm next week

 

 

 

Thanksgiving turkey info- Look for the turkey email to go out around next Wednesday (10/30) at perhaps about 3pm.  Please don't reply to this one and tell me you want a turkey (I may assume you didn't read this and might remove you from the email list......)   This year we expect our turkeys to dress around 15-17lbs on average and the price is $4.99/lb

 

 

 

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.

300 East- Charlotte

Customshop- Charlotte

Greeneman Farms @ 7th Street Market- Charlotte

The Prickly Pear- Mooresville

Pure Pizza (at 7th St Market) - Charlotte

Whiskey Warehouse- Charlotte

Chef Charles Catering - Charlotte/ DFM

Fork- Cornelius

 

 

 

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

SFM Newsletter- October 25, 2013

MARKET WEEKEND UPDATE:   The Market will be open in October-Saturdays ONLY from 8 to noon!      News from the Salisbury Farmers Market!   Market Update for the Local Shoppers     The farmers at the Salisbury Farmers Market have indicated that they will have the following produce available this Saturday, October 26th:                                                                            VEGETABLES: Artichoke, Baby Bok-Choy, Bok-Choi, Collards, Diakon, Lettuces, Bell Peppers,  Cucumbers, Sweet Corn, Eggplant, Garlic, Hot Peppers, Spring Onions, Onions, Red Potatoes, Squash, Tomatillos, Tomatoes, Zucchini, Carrots, Green Beans, Beans, Lemon Grass, Okra,  Radishes, Spinach, Wax Beans, Purple Beans, Beets, Fresh Ginger, Garlic and much more.   Fruits:  Apples                                                                           Cut Flowers: Beautiful cut flowers continue to be available.                                                                            Assorted Beef, Pork, and Chicken Products Available.   Assorted crafts are available at the market.                                                                                                                                       ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Farmstead Cheese in 1/4 lb. and 1/2 lb. packages, Halloween Cookies, Baked goods, Homemade dog and cat treats, Basil, Cilantro, Salsa, Hot Mustard, Zucchini Relish, Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, Spaghetti Sauce, Bread and Butter Pickles, homemade goat's milk soap, homemade sugar scrubs, homemade lotion bars, homemade hair bows, Alpaca clothing, Designer Chef Aprons, Original Wheat Weaving and local free range eggs.                                                                             Vendor Updates:   Market Hours-Starting in October-Saturdays ONLY from 8 to noon!    Market Hours-Starting in November-Saturdays Only from 9 to noon!   David Correll with Red Barn Market/Correll Farms LLC. will not be at the market this fall/winter.  They are looking forward to seeing everyone in the Spring 2014.   Eagle Produce Farm will not be at the Farmer's Market until further notice.   Koua Yang will not be at the market until further notice.   Cathy Reynolds from Bluebird Acres Farm will not be at the Farmer's Market until further notice.                                                                                                                                           It is important to shop early to get best selection as some items may be limited. Local growers make a special effort to produce clean and safe produce for their shoppers.                                                                           The market is open 8 a.m. to noon. Both senior and WIC vouchers are now being accepted at the Salisbury Farmers Market.   As another summer fades into memory, autumn’s brisk mornings take center stage.  The fall market has a little something for everyone. Apples - Fall means apples. Lots of them. From Red Delicious to Granny Smith, there’s a seemingly endless variety available. Like other produce, there are some wonderful heirloom varieties that vary by region. Try one you’ve never had before. Make turnovers, pies and fritters. Bake them with some cinnamon and brown sugar. Or, just slice and add some zest to your salad.   Broccoli - Although it’s available year round, fall broccoli is typically sweeter and less tart. You can eat it as a side or use it to add color and flavor to your favorite pasta dish.   Brussels spouts - Poor things have a bad rap. But Brussels sprouts are a great source of vitamins and nutrients and, if you cook them well, even the biggest skeptic will become a fan. Try roasting them with a little salt, pepper and olive oil until they’re crispy on the outside.   Butternut squash - It’s sweet. It’s savory. Butternut squash is just one of the many fall squash you’ll find at the farmers’ market. Look for a heavy butternut with no cracks or blemishes. Try maple-glazed butternut squash with a dash of dark rum.   Cranberries - There’s more to cranberries than a can-shaped gelatinous glob at Thanksgiving. If you haven’t had fresh cranberries before, you’re missing something. Try baking some cranberry and pecan muffins or go crazy and make a cranberry and fig (also in season) chutney.   Green beans - Green beans are at their best from mid-summer into fall. They’re sweeter than those you find in the off-season. Sauté them with some mushrooms and onions or add a little Asian flavor with some sesame seeds and sesame oil.   Pears - Pears are another mid-summer into fall food. To find a ripe pear gently press the flesh near the stem. If it yields to light pressure, it’s ready to eat. Slice and serve with brie and baked ham or try grilled pears with currants.   Pumpkins - You can carve ’em, you can eat ’em, you can wear them as a helmet. This gourdy-squash is great in soups, breads and pies. But they can make great entrées and sides too. Try some pumpkin ravioli or pumpkin risotto.   Sweet potatoes - Although some people use sweet potato and yam interchangeably, they’re not the same thing. Sweet potatoes look like potatoes, while a true yam looks like a potato that’s lived a really, really hard life. Sweet potatoes are incredibly versatile. They can be sweet or savory and are rich in vitamins A and C.   Swiss chard - This great leafy green is at its best when it’s super fresh. Like corn that’s just been picked, it’s sweeter and tastier the fresher it is. Wilt some in a pan with a bit of olive oil, garlic and seasoning.     UPDATE to Farmers Market Hours!   The Salisbury Farmers Market will adjust to its winter schedule in October. Please note there will be no Wednesday market. Saturdays-only!  The Farmers Market will operate from Oct. 5 to Oct. 26 from 8am to 12. Starting Nov. 2 to Dec. 21, the starting time for the market will be 9 a.m. to noon. There will be no Salisbury Farmer’s Market on Nov. 30.