A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. — Leopold Stokowski | Let There Be Music I was going to say that things have slowed down at the farm, and for some it has. However, because the weather has continued to be exceptionally mild with no snow, outside work keeps getting done. The caragana hedges that have been wonderful windbreaks are getting cleaned out of dead wood. Now, they are looking nice and tidy. | Martin and James didn't stop with the major overhaul of the driveway and parking lot. They decided to do all the main roads on the farm. For a few days, big dump trucks were bringing in loads of crushed recycled concrete and dumping it on the back roads. The heavy loads proved that the newly-finished drive was properly done and could endure the traffic and weight of the trucks. The crushed recycled concrete base is watered as it's being spread. When it dries after being packed, it is as solid as cement, which is what the traffic proved. It'll be nice not to have mud on the roads when it's wet from melted snow, rain, or irrigation. | While the heavy equipment was music to James's ears, others were making more harmonious melodies. Kathy, the kids' piano teacher who can play at least 30 instruments, brought a trumpet for them to try. Mathijs liked it, but he enjoys trying new things. Marseilles is sticking with her piano. Because Konstantijn has become so proficient at piano and her next level of lessons was into uninteresting musical pieces, Kathy is giving her voice lessons. And K is becoming quite the singer, but still too shy to share with everyone. Now that the evenings are dark and the guys don't need to be working outside, they've picked up their instruments for jam sessions in the studio. Music is good for the soul. | It's hard to find convenience without some kind of compromise. But, at Harvest Haven, you don't have to worry about compromising. We have a tasty selection of thinly sliced Ready-to-Serve deli meats made from our pasture-raised beef, lamb, chicken, and turkey. All of these are made from quality meat (no strange ingredients), sea salt, and spices. No fillers or harmful preservatives are added. Perfect for a cold plate, sandwich, or pizza. The beef deli meats are beef salami and sliced pizza pepperoni, great to have on hand for a quick bite. A special treat is the lamb ham. Sliced paper thin for an elegant appetizer on a slice of Harvest Haven sandwich bread. In the poultry section, you'll find chicken franks, turkey kolbassa, and turkey pepperoni (a handy snack). Poultry deli slices include smoked chicken breast, turkey salami, and smoked turkey breast (everyone's favorite). Go to Harvest Haven Meats for a list of all our meats and the prices. | The Harvest Haven kitchen is always a busy place, especially with making flour tortillas. They're a big hit! Our customers were telling us that they'd given up trying to find good quality tortillas and were too busy to make their own, as are we. So, let's mass-produce them and have some for us and everyone else. We were able to purchase a special press and dough divider to make the process easier and quicker. Now, we can make a few hundred at a time. One problem, they are so good, that they sell out quickly. Harvest Haven Flour Tortillas are made from our fresh-milled whole grain flour, Granderized water, Harvest Haven beef tallow, and a touch of salt. They are thin, pliable, and tasty, making great wraps, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. So versatile! | Humble Potato Chips has introduced the Canadian snack food industry's first certified organic potato chips packaged in certified plastic-free, compostable bags. Humble Potato Chips are crafted from Canadian-farmed, certified organic potatoes. Light and crispy, they're traditionally cooked (not kettle cooked) in organic sunflower oil, with skins on to enhance taste and reduce waste. The final product is lightly dusted with organic seasonings and then packaged in certified plastic-free bags made from renewable plant-based materials. Committed to preserving taste and satisfaction, the brand's organic potato chip line-up – designed by a Certified Humble Chip Chef – includes family favorites like honey mustard, smokey BBQ, and creamy dill. All seasonings are made using natural and organic ingredients, resulting in a flavorful chip that has less sodium and sugars than competitors, and fewer preservatives/chemicals than factory-produced brands. Their "Original" chip has only three ingredients – organic potatoes, organic sunflower oil, and sea salt. Great taste in an environmentally friendly package. | Sliced Smoked Harvest Haven Turkey Breast – This thinly sliced deli meat is great in a sandwich or on a deli plate, and excellent spread on pizza. One of our very favorites. Harvest Haven Flour Tortillas – These have become very popular with our customers. And here's why. Made from our fresh-milled whole grain flour, Granderized water, Harvest Haven beef tallow, and a touch of salt, they are thin, tender, and tasty. Because they are very soft and don't break when rolled, they make great wraps, burritos, enchiladas, and quesadillas. So versatile! Humble Organic Original Potato Chips, 150 g – Humble Potato Chips are crafted from Canadian-farmed, certified organic potatoes. Light and crisp, they're traditionally cooked (not kettle cooked) in organic sunflower oil, with skins on to enhance taste and reduce waste.
Great taste in an environmentally friendly package. Harvest Haven Organic 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. Camino Organic White Chocolate Chips, 225 g – Bring goodness and a dose of creativity to your desserts and snacks with Camino White Baking Chips. Made without dairy and free of 14 allergens, they are the ideal alternative. These baking chips are made with quality cocoa butter for that melt-in-the-mouth enjoyment! Whether for cooking or snacking, their creamy sweetness is simply irresistible. Organic Dried Cranberries, 200 g – A sweet treat with a tad of tartness. They are a bright garnish on salads or chicken dishes, and a refreshing alternative to raisins in your muffin recipes. | Please note, all ingredients in our recipes are organic. | Turkey and Cheese Rolls Ups 6 Harvest Haven flour tortillas
2 packages cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tbsp ranch dressing mix (recipe below)
30 pieces thinly sliced Harvest Haven smoked turkey breast
30 pieces of thinly sliced cheese, the amount will depend on how thick you want it In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until soft and creamy. Then add mayonnaise and ranch dressing mix and combine until fully mixed. Lay out the flour tortillas and divide the ranch cream cheese mixture evenly between the flour tortillas. Spread the filling out evenly over the flour tortillas. Then lay 3 slices of turkey evenly on top of the tortilla and top with cheese 3 slices. Repeat the turkey and cheese layers. Tightly roll the tortilla up. Slice into pieces about 1/2 inch thick, you should get 8-10 slices from each tortilla. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Should be served same day for best results. DIY Ranch Dressing Mix 8 teaspoons dried parsley
4 teaspoons dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon dried dill
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Mix everything and store it in a glass container. | French Onion Dip 2 tablespoons butter
2 Harvest Haven cooking onions, sliced
3 Harvest Haven garlic cloves, minced
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Heat the butter in a large sauté pan on medium heat and add the onions. Stir the onions for 2 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Continue stirring the onions every 2 to 3 minutes, allowing them to caramelize on the bottom before stirring again. If they start to stick or brown, add a few tablespoons of water to rehydrate them and deglaze the pan. Continue cooking the onions for approximately 45 minutes or until they're cooked to your liking. When there's one minute left on the onions, add the minced garlic and sauté for one minute. Once the onions have caramelized, transfer them to a small bowl and place them in the fridge to cool. After the onions have cooled, add them to a mixing bowl with the sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together until creamy and garnish with additional herbs. Serve with Humble Organic Original Potato Chips. | Cranberry White Chocolate Blondies 1/2 cup butter
1 1/3 cups light brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Harvest Haven eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 cups flour
1/2 cup Camino white chocolate chips
1/3 cup dried cranberries
Sea salt to sprinkle after it's baked Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper. With an electric hand mixer cream together butter and sugar. Then add eggs and vanilla extract. Continue to mix those ingredients until combined. Add in flour and baking powder, and mix until just combined. Fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips. Transfer the batter to a baking tin and even out into a smooth layer. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Sprinkle with salt and enjoy! | I Heard The Voice – Victor Hafichuk Here's Victor's recent music video filmed by our friend, Liam Dunning.
Victor's comments: The Voice of the Almighty God has arrested my being. He has consumed my soul for the past many decades. He has brought me through blood, sweat, and tears, through the valley of the shadow of death, of sorrow, suffering, fear, loss, defeat, humiliation, and failure. He said to me, "As you have been hated by many, so I will cause you to be loved by many." After nearly a lifetime, that promise has begun to be fulfilled. Now, I'm beginning to know victory, power, joy, and peace - life as I've never known it. He is delivering me from all my fears and has appointed me, my wife, and my companions to bring those same benefits to others, who will in turn bring them to others still. My dreams come true. How good is that? | | |
