At the Farm is located on Highway 5 in Carver County, Minnesota - 2.5 m. East of Waconia - 4.5 m. West of Victoria - 10 m. West of Chanhassen
Donna Frantz, Proprietor - 8880 East Highway 5, Waconia MN 55387 - imthefarmer@earthlink.net - 952-442-4816

At the Farm Newsletter

Sent Sept. 21, 2011 Was feeling ill, with no 'feel good' pill, So went to see the doctor. Now I'm lounging around in a hospital gown But I'll be healthy ever after! (sing to the tune of Jack and Jill) Hello from the hospital, Some people go to a resort for vacation but not me, I go to the hospital! I felt like I was coming down with a chest cold or something but ended up in the hospital with what they thought was pneumonia. As more tests were completed they discovered that I had a heart valve that just wasn't working. So I had surgery last week to repair the valve. Now I'm enjoying my first class vacation at the hospital and looking forward to being back At the Farm very soon. My elves are taking care of things At the Farm for me while I get well. Some things did freeze last Thursday morning but there is still lots of fabulous produce for you to buy! The first of the Minnesota apples are available now. I'll keep you updated each week with the varieties I have. The fall produce is coming in, winter squash is always the first to arrive and we have it in now with lots more to come.
I Grow Organic For Your Health . . . Candy Onions Carrots Beets Sweet Peppers (see photo) Green Peppers Red Peppers Ivory Peppers Purple Peppers Yellow Peppers Orange Peppers Hot Peppers (see photo) Jalepeno Peppers Hot Spot Peppers Serrano Peppers
The Willow Basket is Overflowing . . . Minnesota Local Grown Winter Squash Butternut Buttercup Acorn Spaghetti More coming soon! Pie Pumpkins Chestnut Crab Apples Zestar Apples Green Beans Potatoes Small Red Russet Muskmelon Fresh Garlic Honey from my farm Maple Syrup - East Bay Sugarbush Louisiana Yams Washington Bartlett Pears California Garlic from Gilroy, California
When you care enough to Eat the very best, ask Donna!
We are gearing up for Scarecrow Saturday on October 8th. Be sure to come that day and view our teepee, covered wagon, and other fall displays of pumpkins, gourds, corn shocks, broom corn, hay, etc. Bring your camera for a photo shoot to capture a fabulous fall memory. You'll be able to visit the Apple Shack for excellent Minnesota grown apples, sip a glass of cider and just enjoy. Mark October 8th on your calendar! See you soon, Donna
Brenda's Harvest Chili Football season is here again, so here is a repeat of a fabulous recipe Brenda created that's a winner for cool fall evenings! 1 cup Candy Onion-chopped (from At the Farm) 2 cloves Garlic-chopped (from At the Farm) Sauté 2 cobs Corn - Husk, wash, wrap in wax paper and microwave for 3 minutes. Cool to touch and cut corn off the cob. 3 Carrots-diced (from At the Farm) 3 Zucchini-diced 1 Jimmy's Italian Pepper-diced (from At the Farm) 1 Pablano Pepper-diced (from At the Farm) 20 Roma Tomatoes-peeled and diced 2 Carmen Sweet Peppers-diced (from At the Farm) ¼ teaspoon Cumin (or more, to taste) 2 teaspoons Chili Powder (or more, to taste) 1 16 oz. can Red Beans 1 16 oz. can Black Beans 1 16 oz. can White Beans	Combine all ingredients. Add a little tomato juice if needed. Simmer on stove or put in crock pot 3 hours or longer. Serves 12-15. Enjoy! Thanks to Brenda Tholen of Waconia MN, for creating the Harvest Chili recipe!
When you care enough to Eat the very best, ask Donna!