The Weblog
This page contains news, event information, and other items added by the market managers.
Availability for week of August 3
Forest Run Farm will have greens, cucumbers, green beans, an assortment of peppers, tomatoes and zucchini. There may be additional items available like eggplant, chard, okra and dill. They are currently listed at Zero, but if you are interested in them, add a note to your order with what/how many you’d like.
Farmer Rich says Ripp-N-Good sweet corn should be available this week. The quantities are listed. Order 1/2 dozen or a 13-ear dozen.
Coffee is available from Rusty Dog Coffee: whole bean or ground.
The Market is Open!
Availability for week of July 27
To Contact Us
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook
Order Sunday, Mon or Tues
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Welcome all new account members!
The Market Managers,
John and Dena Schlitz
DeForest Locally Grown Market News
Thanks to all of you that took advantage of the offerings from Baumans Natural Meats and Pheasants. Their selections will be available again for pickup August 22, (and Sept. 26, Oct. 24). Farmers Kalton and Sheryl thank you for the orders.
The crew at Rusty Dog Coffee is back from vacation and is ready to roast and grind your coffee beans to order.
Farmer Rich says sweet corn should be available this coming week, if the weather and raccoons cooperate. Note that the quantity is listed at Zero, but if you are interested, add a note to your order with how much you’d like. Orders will be filled as corn is available.
Forest Run Farm will have greens, cucumbers, green beans, an assortment of peppers, and zucchini. There may be additional items available like eggplant, berries, lettuce and tomatoes. They are currently listed at Zero, but if you are interested in them, add a note to your order what/how many you’d like.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
Zucchini chips
1 large zucchini, approx. 12 – 14 ounces
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper
Using a mandolin or your expert knife skills thinly slice zucchini into 1/8th of an inch thick coins. Toss in remaining ingredients and bake at 300°F on a silpat or parchment lined sheet trays for 50 – 60 minutes until brown and crispy.
Availability for week of July 20
Bauman’s Natural Meats and Pheasants are offering beef, pork, and chicken along with BBQ sauce this week for delivery to Forest Run Farm on Friday, July 25. As the name implies, Bauman’s all natural meats are grown on pasture in the open air and sunshine. They will deliver the 4th Friday of each month (July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24). On weeks they do not deliver, their items will appear at Zero (sold out).
Forest Run Farm will have green beans and Sweet green peppers. They also have a few items that will be listed at Zero (Sold out) because the availability is in question: that includes berries, tomatoes, patty pan. If you are interested in one of the Zeroed items, you can add to the comment section what you would be interested in and we will pack what is available.
Note that CSA credit can not be used on meat or coffee, so please pay for them with cash or check made out to Forest Run Farm LLC.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
Market is Open.
Availability for week of July 13
This week, the market listing for Bauman’s Natural Meats and Pheasants still shows “0”. Check out their website www.meatsandpheasants.com/ to find out more about their farm and meats. They are selling select items through this market and will be delivering items to the host site at Forest Run Farm Stand for pick up on the 4th Friday of each month ( July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24). Their items will appear at Zero (sold out) on weeks with no delivery.
Forest Run Farm this week has Cucumbers, zuchini and a few tomatoes on the way.
Farmer Rich says his sweet corn is looking good and may be ready soon too.
Please remember that Note that CSA credit can not be used on meat,coffee, or sweet corn when available, so please pay for them with cash or check made out to Forest Run Farm LLC.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market both Wednesdays and Satrudays: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering (for Sat. pickup) so that you get the most variety.
Availability for week of July 6
To Contact Us
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook
Order Sunday, Mon or Tues
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Welcome all new account members!
The Market Managers,
John and Dena Schlitz
DeForest Locally Grown Market News
We welcome Bauman’s Natural Meats and Pheasants to the DeForest Locally Grown Market. They will offer beef, pork, and chicken along with BBQ sauce. As the name implies, Bauman’s all natural meats are grown on pasture in the open air and sunshine. They are selling select items through this market and will be delivering items to the host site at Forest Run Farm Stand for pick up on the 4th Friday of each month ( July 25, Aug 22, Sept. 26, Oct. 24). Their items will appear at Zero (sold out) on weeks with no delivery.
Forest Run Farm is offering lettuce, greens, blackcaps, mulberries and raspberries. Cucumbers, zuchini and a few tomatoes are on the way.
Rusty Dog Coffee offers small batch roasts of 100% Arabica blends.
Note that CSA credit can not be used on meat or coffee, so please pay for them with cash or check made out to Forest Run Farm LLC.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
What is a Blackcap?
It is a native black raspberry; and one of the healthiest berries on the planet. They are lower in sugar than most berries and also contain a lot of fiber (around 8 grams per cup). They contain large amounts of anthocyanins. They are also one of the most well-researched berries, especially in the area of cancer prevention.
Availability for week of July 4
This week due to the 4th of July Holiday, we are asking that all orders be picked up between 3 and 5pm on Friday, or the normal hours of pickup at the Hilldale Farmers Market for those of you that pick up there on Saturdays.
Farmer Rich is not sure if there will be strawberries on Friday due to all the rain and heat, but he will try pick some Friday morning if they are still in good shape.
Availability for week of June 22
The Market is Open!
Please note that some products are marked at Zero as though they are sold out. We may have available quantities on Friday.
This week we’ll welcome Ripp-N Good Strawberries. Rich plans to have them available at market on Friday.
Availability for week of June 15
The market is once again offering Forest Run Farm veggie plants: buy 3 get one free. Order the 3 and then in your comments put the one you want free. This will probably be the last week for most of the plant offerings until the transplants for fall are ready.
Rusty Dog coffee is still offering varieties of coffee ground locally.
Availability for week of June 8
This week Forest Run Farm is offering all plants 4 for $9. That is buy 3 and get 1 Free. Please order the 3 and put in your comments which one you want as the free one.
Availability for week of June 1
To Contact Us
Contact info:
FARMER@forestrunfarm.com
See What’s Happening:
Forest Run Farm on Facebook
Order Sunday, Mon or Tues
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
Welcome all new account members!
The Market Managers,
John and Dena Schlitz
DeForest Locally Grown Market News
Forest Run Farm is offering rhubarb this week, asparagus, lettuce and greens. Rusty Dog Coffee offers small batch roasts of 100% Arabica blends.
Vegetable plants are available for planting home gardens—peppers, tomatoes and head lettuce will have one more week. Squash, pumpkin, cucumber, eggplant will be available for a couple weeks. Note that CSA credit can not be used on plants, so please pay for them with cash or check.
Friday pick up will be 3-6pm at Forest Run Farm in DeForest. Please make alternate arrangements for pick up if needed. CSA members that pick up at Hilldale should arrive between 8 and noon. All Farmstand CSA members can shop at Forest Run Farm’s vendor location at Hilldale Farmers Market: Bring your punchcard. We still recommend pre-ordering so that you get the most variety.
How to use fresh oregano
- To use fresh oregano, hold the rinsed and dried stems in one hand and strip off the leaves by running your fingers of the other hand down the stems.
- Use whole leaves or chop them with a sharp, dry knife.
- The Italians traditionally also use the buds just before they flower.
- Make a marinade or sauce with other ingredients that pair well with oregano: olive oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, onion, parsley and thyme.
- If you have an excess of fresh oregano, you can dry it by tying the stems together and hanging it in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place.
- Store cut oregano like a cut flower in a glass of water.