Great Day in the morning…will it ever stop raining?

When the children and I said our prayers this morning, we thanked Him for the rain because we are sure that He knows better than we do what is needed! (but we went ahead and prayed for sun, too)

Our supply of produce may dwindle a bit because of the freezes but as winter market approaches we hope to be at or near full steam in the greenhouses.

I don’t know if Deana will join us this week or not. I hope that she can come though!

Also remember that….

The Dickeys began their fall pumpkin and winter squash harvest this month, and it will continue through the end of October. Visitors are welcome! They are located in Tontitown. Take 412 west to Harmon Road. Follow Harmon for about a mile to the first curve and turn right onto Wildcat Creek Road. Follow this for several miles until it turns to gravel. They are just past this point on the right. I am sure there will be signs and plenty of traffic, especially if you visit on a Saturday. You can visit their website at dickeyfarmsupick.com or call 479-361-9975. You have to visit to appreciate what a special family they really are!

One other point, at this time of year Dwight and I always purge our email list of folks who have moved or have never ordered or for whom we have undeliverable addresses. If by chance you are deleted and want to remain on our email, please let us know. There are many names and emails to go through and we occasionally make a mistake.

Also, remember that our neighbors to the south, Brickhouse Kitchen, have begun their new menu for the fall. It was my intention to include it in this week’s produce list, but I don’t know how; and Dwight was gone when I sent the email. I do intend to include it next week. Please visit David and Lisa. They work diligently at bringing local foods with exotic flavors while keeping it simple and healthy and delicious. You have but to chat with David to know where his heart is.

Here’s what we have for the week if you need to order:

Dwight & Candye Wynn, Viney Grove:

  • Sweet Baby Girl Cherry Tomatoes: $3.50/pint or 2 pints for $6.00 SPECIAL PRICE THIS WEEK! it’s a new crop …big and tasty
  • Beefsteak Tomatoes: $3.00/lb. Brandywine or the Red Varieties of Jetsetter and Big Beef
  • Winter Squash: $ .80/lb for small varieties and $ .50/ lb. for larger I may not have as many because of the wet weather’s damage
  • Arugula: $2.50 per bunch…it’s young and has taken its first frost…yummy!
  • Brussels Sprouts: $2.50/pint again…through the frost making them sweeter and crispy
  • D’avignon Radish: $2.00 per bunch our favorite winter variety white with red tips and has now also taken a frost!
  • Amethyst Radish: $2.00 per bunch a large purple radish with tons of flavor and color
  • Purple Top Turnip: $2.50/tops & turnips bunched or $4.00/ quart just turnips or $3.00/pint just turnips
  • Fresh Dill: $1.50/bunch mostly fronds so it’s easy to use
  • Single Flat-Leaf Baby Parsley: $1.50/bundle Rachel Ray’s favorite
  • Collard Greens: $2.00/bunch outside as well and went through the frost…great for fall soups!
  • Bright Lights Chard: $3.50 per 1/2 lb. bag (last week’s price was a typo which I apologize for) and no larger leaves this week
  • I promise Spinach is close!

FRESH PORK:

We harvested our first hog of the season with more to come yet. Our animals are given a stimulated, healthy, free life. They are never given antibiotics (they don’t need it our way) or hormones (we let nature work on its time table.) They are never caged. We give them cover and fodder for their nests (which is like a giant bird’s nest) and our children love them and care for them. They are processed in a USDA-inspected facility and come to you fresh. They will appear more like beef but it’s all pork. You may have to add fat with some cuts! We received no cured products this year again to avoid adding back chemicals. We also requested no sausage to avoid the MSG. If you want to make sausage, though, our ground pork is perfect; and we will offer a sausage recipe if you are interested.

  • pork roast: $5.35/lb only 8 packages roughly 3.75 lbs per pkg
  • pork cutlets NEW!: $6.00/lb 8 pkgs roughly 1.5 lbs per pkg cuts from the ham
  • ground pork NEW!: $5.00/lb 35 pkgs roughly 1 lb per pkg
  • ham hocks: $3.50/lb 10 pkgs roughly 1lb per pkg
  • end cut chops: $7.00/lb 2 pkgs roughly 2.5 lb per pkg
  • center cut chop: $7.50 /lb 4 pkgs roughly 2 lb per pkg
  • loin cut chop: $8.00/lb 5 pkgs roughly 2.25 lb per pkg
  • country style boston butt ribs: $4.75/lb 3 pkgs roughly 1.75 lb per pkg
  • freshside: $5.50/lb 17pkgs roughly 1 lb per pkg the healthier alternative to bacon
  • neckbones: $ .99/lb 4 pkg roughly 2 lbs per pkg
  • feet: $ .99/lb roughly 3.00 per pkg
  • kidney suet (fat from over the kidney): $ 3.50/lb roughly 3.5 lbs per pkg

It is our pleasure to serve your family!

Sharing His Harvest,
The Wynn Family