Schroeder Produce

New Product Graph: When to expect fruit

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:46:09 -0500

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New Product Graph: veggies

Mon, 02 May 2011 11:25:06 -0500

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Winter Squash available

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:27:03 -0500

You love squash? Great cause we love growing it, all kinds and sizes. Let us help you get that favorite one home for dinner. Maybe you like to put squash in the frezzer or keep it in the basement for later meals, let us know and you can get a bulk rate!

Start thinking Pumpkins

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:22:49 -0500

At our Farm we love to have fun, and this is when all the fun fall things start coming on full swing. There are all different types of Pumpkins, large, small, flat, tall, wrinkle, and some even say Happy Holloween. To go with all the fun sizes there are also so a neat varitey of colors, orange, reddish, green, and white. Then there is all the fun gourds, which will make you want to laugh.

Corn on the Cob (hopefully)

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:16:33 -0500

This is the time to start looking for our famous Sweet Corn. It is picked fresh every morning and is mouth watering. This is when we are aiming to open our road side stands! (weather permitting) If you are planning a big event or family get together let us help with fresh, flavorful, local corn!

Start looking for Berries!

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:10:21 -0500

In the mid part of June keep a look out for our berry patch to open! We also will be selling berries in Cambridge, Lake Mills, Jefferson, and Watertown, if you are in a hurry and need only a few.

New recipe: Bruschetta with Grilled Bread

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:03:20 -0500

This is a basic bruschetta recipe, but be creative and add or substract based on what you have in your kitchen. At the farm this was the first use of the early tomatoes out of the field.

1 loaf French Bread or other crusty bread (sliced)
Grill slices lightly on both sides (or broil in oven on baking sheet)

4 large tomatoes (yellow and red makes a pretty mix)
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (diced)
1/2 cup green olives (chopped)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons lemon peel (grated)
1 tablespoon capers or dill pickles (chopped)
6 cloves garlic (minced)
salt and pepper to taste

Combine and spoon over grilled bread.

New recipe: Rhubarb Slush

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:02:22 -0500

4 cups chopped or frozen rhubarb

1 1/2 c. suger

1/2- 1 c. fresh or frozen rasperies

2 c. water

1 quart ginger ale

Bring the first four ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rhubarb is tender- about 5 minutes. Strain and reserve liquid. Freeze. To serve, spoon 1/3 c. slush mix into each glass. Pour 1/3 c. ginger ale over each. Swoosh each with an electric mixer made for individual drinks. Garnish with fresh mint leaf.

New recipe: Rhubarb Raspberry Cobbler With Cornmeal Biscuits

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:00:28 -0500

"Now here is a recipe like no other. I honestly can say that this is the best dessert I've ever eaten. It is very special." - Nan Horton, a Village Acres' CSA Member.

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New recipe: Herbal Butter

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:53:12 -0500

Herbal Butter

2 teaspoon fresh or dried Parsley (chopped)

1 teaspoon fresh or dried Chives (chopped)

1 stick butter, softened

Mix well and shape into a decorative design. Chill overnight. This wonderful butter is great on your fresh bread or as a tasty addition to your baked potato.