The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools. -Henry Beston | Getting 'er done! We received much needed precipitation in the form of rain and then, snow. The field work was done, and the garlic planted, so the timing couldn't have been better for us. With the snow and cooler temperatures, we'll be able to straw the strawberries and garlic to protect them from the temperature fluctuations during the winter. The guys put their heads together and came up with simple ways to process cabbage into sauerkraut. Instead of taking 3 or 4 days to shred, pack, and salt the cabbage, it took them just a few hours. They packed it into 40-gallon wine barrels instead of ceramic crocks, which was easier and should be tastier. We'll know in a couple of months. Before the barns fill up with livestock for the winter, the guys were able to power-wash them, so they are clean and fresh. Between planting garlic, making sauerkraut, power-washing the barns, and managing the store, Martin has squeezed in more construction on the studio. He wants to get the piles of lumber out of the parking lot before more snow falls. When he's finished with putting lumber on the interior of the studio, he'll start strapping that building in preparation for a new roof. We've had a warm, dry fall – perfect for getting lots of work done. |  In March... |  Today! | | | We thank everyone for your patience and understanding through the summer months when we didn't have much for variety of frozen meats. The shortage has been remedied! The freezers are full again. All the turkeys and broiler chickens have been processed. Now, you can get whole birds, as well as all the various parts, ground meat, and sausages. The lamb section has a selection of roasts, chops, stew, and ground. Ready for you to enjoy with family and friends. And we have lots of beef. No more, "Where's the beef?" If you don't see the cut you like, ask us. It may be hiding among all the other cuts. | Benefits of Bone Broth Bone broth has so many benefits, it should be an essential food in every home. And Harvest Haven bone broth has unique qualities not easily found in other broths. We have four varieties, Beef, Lamb, Chicken, and Turkey, all made from our pasture-raised livestock. Along with the vegetables grown on our farm, the other ingredients used in our broths are certified organic. However, the most important difference with our broths is the water, which is filtered and Granderized. Granderizing the water results in rich, velvety smooth broths full of flavor. All our broths are ready to use as a warm drink, or in soups, gravies, and sauces. Some of the benefits of bone broth: • It is mineral-rich and very healing for the digestive system.
• The minerals found in bone broth are very easily absorbed and utilized by the body, and essential for helping to make healthy bones.
• Potassium and sodium are two essential electrolytes abundant in bone broth that is essential for hydration and fluid balance.
• Bone broth is a source of easy to absorb amino acids such as glycine and glutamine. Glutamine is one of the best amino acids to help heal the gut as it is a primary fuel source used by the intestinal lining.
• It also contains amino acids essential for the formation of collagen which is why bone broth is touted for its anti-aging skincare properties.
• Bone broth is a rich source of protein and minerals, but it's greatest magic lies in its glycine content, increasing the ratio of glycine to methionine.
Glycine is anti-inflammatory and improves insulin sensitivity, making bone broth a wonderful healing food. We're having a box sale on Harvest Haven Certified Soup Bones! Boxes are approximately 40 lbs. Beef Bones- Regular $7.49/lb Sale $6.49/lb Lamb Bones- Regular $7.49/lb Sale $6.49/lb Chicken Bones- Regular $3.99/lb Sale $3.19/lb Turkey Bones- Regular $3.99/lb Sale $3.19/lb | Harvest Haven Pasture-Raised Chicken Soup Bones – These meaty soup bones make rich and delicious soups, stocks, and broths. Harvest Haven Chicken Feet – What makes chicken feet so special? It's the collagen! Collagen has numerous benefits that include improved digestion and gut hormone functioning, calcium and protein absorption, and bone density and joint mobility. Chicken feet are also rich in glucosamine and chondroitin. These substances are structural components of cartilage, the tissue that cushions the joints. They make great soups and excellent bone broth. Harvest Haven Pasture-Raised Soup Chicken – Old-fashioned chicken soup, the ultimate comfort food, made with pasture-raised real soup chickens. These birds are meaty and full of flavor. Perfect for a hearty soup! Harvest Haven Cooking Onions – Pungent, savory bulbs that are a staple in every kitchen and give a boost of flavor to your favorite dishes. Besides being a tasty addition to meat dishes, salsas, and dips, they taste great sauteed, roasted, grilled, and caramelized. Harvest Haven Haralson Apples – Haralson apples are a heritage variety, developed by the Minnesota Horticulture Research Center in 1922. They became the standard by which other apples were judged. Haralsons are good for eating, baking, and juicing; they're crisp, juicy and firm with a tart flavor. Wholesome Organic Brown Sugar – This soft, moist, and fine-grained sugar is perfect for all your baking needs, and is especially good in cakes, cookies, pies, and candies. Great on hot cereal. Wholesome Sweeteners has a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture. In adherence with strict organic standards, the sugar cane fields are green cut and are not burned or treated with herbicides or synthetic fertilizers. This is better for the environment, which ultimately is better for everyone. This also creates the highest quality, most delicious-tasting, unrefined brown sugar you can find. No chemicals, bone char, or animal by-products are used to make or de-colorize this sugar. | Please note, all ingredients in our recipes are organic. | Chicken Bone Broth 1 Harvest Haven Soup Chicken
1 lb Harvest Haven Chicken Feet
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
3 Harvest Haven onions
3 Harvest Haven carrots
2 sticks of celery
1 teaspoon peppercorns
5 Harvest Haven garlic cloves (unpeeled) Place the chicken and feet into a very large stock pot and add enough cold water to cover the bones. Add the cider vinegar and leave the mixture to sit for half an hour. Roughly chop the onions, carrots and celery.
Place the pan on the heat and add the chopped vegetables, garlic and peppercorns. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to its very lowest setting and place on a vented lid. During the first couple of hours use a large spoon to skim off any foam/scum that rises to the top of your bone broth. This should reduce after the initial cooking period. Allow the bone broth to cook at the lowest possible heat for at least 6 hours, 12 hours would be even better. Remove from the heat and carefully pour the bone broth through a sieve lined with a clean cheese cloth. You will need to do this slowly to ensure you don't dump all the solids back over the side of the sieve and into your stock. Even better would be do to it in 2 or 3 small portions. Return the bone broth to the pot, bring to the boil and boil vigorously for 10 minutes. Salt to taste. Your bone broth is now ready to use in soups, risottos or to freeze for when you need it. | Homemade Chicken Soup 2 Harvest Haven cloves garlic, finely diced
1 Harvest Haven onion, diced
2-3 medium-sized Harvest Haven carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
2 Harvest Haven potatoes, diced
2 cups shredded Harvest Haven chicken
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp oregano
1 tsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp salt
2 tbsp butter
?8 cups of chicken bone broth Cut potatoes and cover with water, bring to a boil, and let simmer till tender (approximately 20 mins.) In a large pan, melt butter on low to medium heat. Add finely diced garlic and diced onion and let simmer until onions start to become translucent approximately 2-3 minutes. Add diced carrots and celery with salt, pepper, and spices. Let everything saute together until vegetables start to soften up and slightly brown.
Transfer all ingredients, including diced potato and shredded chicken, to the 8 cups of homemade chicken bone broth in the slow cooker. Let the chicken soup simmer for another 2 hours allowing the flavors to meld together. Serve this homemade chicken soup in bowls with additional salt and cracked pepper to taste. | Caramel Apple Bundt Cake 1 1/2 cups sunflower oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 tsp cardamom
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 large Harvest Haven eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 heaped cups chopped Harvest Haven Haralson apples, peeled and chopped into 1/4 inch dice Caramel Glaze
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans Preheat oven to 325F. Butter and flour a standard bundt pan. In your largest mixing bowl whisk together the oil, sugars, vanilla, and spices. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, and fold into the wet ingredients. Fold in the apples. Turn into your prepared pan and spread out if necessary. Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without wet batter clinging to it. The cake should be nicely browned, fully risen, with small cracks down the center. Let the cake cool on a rack for 15 minutes, then carefully run a thin spreading knife around the edges to make sure they're loosened before turning out of the pan onto a plate or platter. Let cool before frosting. When the cake is cool, make the frosting. (Don't make it ahead of time because it firms up quickly as it cools.) Heat the butter, sugar, and cream in a saucepan, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Remove from the heat and whisk or blend in the powdered sugar. Whisk or beat to remove any lumps. If the frosting is too thick you can add a small amount of cream, and if it's too thin you can add more sugar. Put it back on the heat to loosen it if it stiffens too soon. Immediately pour over the cake, working quickly to pour it over the entire top, letting it drip down the sides. Top with the crushed pecans while the frosting is still soft. | Pond Project Update "Our pond project has been a slamming success," exclaims Martin.
It's been a full year since we started this pond, and it has exceeded our expectations for holding water and being clear. The water is perfectly clean without aeration equipment, even though leaves and other wind-born debris get deposited in it. The large Grander Living Water rod at the bottom of the 8-foot deep pipe energizes the water to make it fresh and enticing to insects, birds, other wildlife, and of course, people. The pond was sealed with bentonite clay, which makes a healthy natural pond with fresh water you can even drink. Watch the first video from the fall of 2020 to get the basic information for why we're building ponds on the farm: Harvest Haven Pond Projects. | |
