Two sounds of autumn are unmistakable…the hurrying rustle of crisp leaves blown along the street…by a gusty wind, and the gabble of a flock of migrating geese. – Hal Borland | Harvesting and Construction We're very thankful to have the field crops harvested. And what a harvest it was - super abundant and excellent quality! The root cellars have never been fuller. They smell of such fresh earthy goodness! With harvesting during the day, Martin had to put on his headlamp and work in the evening on his brick-walled entrance to one of the root cellars. It's coming along and should be done shortly. At this time of year, farmers put in long days. We all know what's around the corner. | Turkeys are wonderfully sociable and curious creatures. They are animated, vocal, friendly, and will not fail to peck at your shoelaces or the rivets on your back pocket. The confinement turkey farms have absolutely no respect for the personality and expression of turkeys. Their only goal is to create as many pounds of flesh as possible for the smallest dollar. Our goal is maximum health and maximum happiness for animal, farmer, and consumer. This video was done last year after the trespassing incident at a local Hutterite colony. Martin describes why it's important to let turkeys be turkeys on fresh pasture. | Harvest Haven turkeys are truly pasture-raised and free range. Our birds are in the pasture during the growing season where they get to scratch, hunt for bugs, and eat all the greens they want. If there's one thing we've learned, it's that healthy birds need lots of sunlight and salad. And if a turkey doesn't have the ability and freedom to express every part of its scratchy, diggy little personality, something's wrong with how they're being raised. Folks, to make ordering our turkey more convenient and foolproof, we're adapting to the times and moving to online ordering. Thank you for your cooperation. It'll make things easier for everyone. This new system should ensure that your order is accurately submitted, confirmed, and processed to your satisfaction. The cost of our whole turkeys is $5.79/lb. We require a down payment of $50/bird to reserve your order. You'll pay the balance on pick-up. There are two dates for fresh turkeys: October 6 – 9
October 21 – 23 Please make a point of scheduling the date in your calendar. As our business continues to grow, reminding everybody to pick up their orders is becoming unrealistic. REMEMBER TO BRING SOMETHING TO TRANSPORT YOUR TURKEY IN. If you can't pick up your turkeys while they are fresh, having us freeze your order costs $10 for 5 days of storage and $1 per day thereafter. Order here. | Dom's Deodorant A new generation of natural deodorant – say goodbye to toxins, plastic, and waste with Dom's. One of our customers introduced us to DOM'S Deodorant and we're thankful he did. Dom's Deodorant is 100% natural with organic ingredients. It's free from aluminum, parabens, synthetic fragrances, and phthalates. This natural deodorant comes in 5 scents, including an unscented option. The scented blends incorporate certified organic essential oils, chosen for their antibacterial properties as well as their wonderful fragrances. | Let's do brunch! Harvest Haven Pastured Eggs – We're so happy to have enough eggs again for everyone. The hens have been enjoying the fresh outdoors, scratching in the dirt, and poking through the grass for bugs. Harvest Haven Cherry Tomatoes – Homegrown tomatoes come in all sizes. We love these delicious rubies of flavor. Wholly Wholesome Organic Pie Shells – These ready to use shells are not only convenient, they're good, too. The tasty 9" pie shells are made with simple organic ingredients – no nasty preservatives here. You'll find them in the freezer section. BC Organic Bartlett Pears – What would fall be without Bartlett pears? Sweet, aromatic, and juicy. Just right for eating fresh, canning, or a lovely dessert. Organic Bananas – Well, what can be said about bananas? We love them at all stages of ripeness. Such a convenient snack in its own wrapper. Whirled in a smoothie, fresh or frozen. Baked in a chocolate chip banana muffin. And check out the recipe we have for you – Banana Crumb Coffee Cake. Bananas even go good with coffee. But then, what doesn't? Well, maybe… tea? Hey, even tea; nothing's impossible for coffee... | Please note, all ingredients in our recipes are organic. | Caprese Quiche For the quiche:
1 Wholly Wholesome Organic pie crust, thawed for 10 to 15 minutes
6 large Harvest Haven eggs
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaves
4 ounces cubed mozzarella For the tomato topping:
1/2 pint Harvest Haven cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 425°F. Prick the pie crust all over with a fork. Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined. Stir in basil; set aside. Let the crust cool for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, stir the tomatoes, vinegar, and salt together for the tomato topping. Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F. Once the crust is cool, place the mozzarella cubes in an even layer on the crust. Pour the egg mixture over the mozzarella. Bake until the quiche is just set and the top is lightly browned, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving with the balsamic tomatoes. | Sauteed Pears with Bacon and Mustard Dressing 6 slices Harvest Haven beef bacon, diced
4 ripe but firm Bartlett pears, quartered, seeds removed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
½ cup roasted walnuts
Sliced chives (for serving) Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp around edges, 10–12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp. bacon fat from skillet. Season pears with salt and pepper and cook in skillet with bacon fat over medium-high, turning occasionally, until golden brown and starting to soften (they should be slightly firm at cores), 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a platter; let cool. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, mustard, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl to combine; season dressing with salt and pepper. Toss walnuts with remaining 2 tsp. oil in another small bowl; season with salt. Drizzle dressing over pears and scatter walnuts and bacon on top. Just before serving, top with chives. | Banana Crumb Coffee Cake Crumb Layers
1/2 cup cold butter (8 tablespoons), cut into small cubes
1 cup all purpose flour (gradually add more by the tablespoon if needed)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
3 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large Harvest Haven eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup milk Glaze (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 tbsp milk Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with butter; set aside. In a large bowl, use your hands or two forks to crumble together the cold butter cubes, flour, sugars, and cinnamon until the mixture resembles a crumbly topping. Set aside the crumb mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. In a stand mixer, mix softened butter on medium until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and mix for another minute, until well incorporated. Then add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and mix just until ingredients are incorporated (do not overmix!) Turn the mixer down to low, and alternate mixing in milk and flour until all ingredients are combined. Pour half of the cake mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1/3 – 1/4 of the crumb mixture. Then pour the remaining cake mixture on top of that layer and finally, top evenly with the remaining crumb topping. Bake at 350º for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. To make the optional glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk. Add more milk as needed until you get the glaze consistency you prefer. Set aside. Cool at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before drizzling the glaze over the top, slicing, and serving. |
Harvest Haven Pasture-Raised Meats You've seen bits and pieces of how we raise our pastured meats, but here is a video that gives you an overview of what we do. One of the factors of HARVEST HAVEN CERTIFIED is that all our meats are raised and finished on premium pastures. Enjoy this short tour of our operations. | |
