May 2024 Newsletter
Ivester Family Farm
Spring has Sprung!
After a long, cold winter, Spring has arrived, and there are lots of exciting things happening on the farm!!
May the PORK be with You!
We will have LOTS of fresh pork in June!
If you haven’t tried our pastured pork, you don’t know what you’re missing! Getting it fresh, local, and pastured is SO much better than any pork you can buy at the supermarket! We offer smoked, maple-cured bacon, mild sausage, tender pork chops, perfectly-seasoned bratwurst and much more!
It doesn’t get fresher than this! Order yours now so you’re sure to get exactly what you want!
“Eggs-tra” Fresh, “Eggs-tra” Healthy, and “Eggs-tra Delicious!”
What makes our pastured eggs so special? Our chickens live the good life on tons of acreage, where they are moved every 3 days in their “egg mobiles” to greener pasture!
You can see and taste the difference in our pastured eggs! The yolk is a darker yellow than those in the store because they contain more vitamins, minerals, and omega-3s! That’s why our healthier eggs taste richer and more delicious! Farm-fresh, pastured eggs are just as God intended!
Don’t settle for less for you and your family! Order yours today or visit us at the Farmers Market in Oak Ridge on Saturdays!
Recipe of the Month
Broccoli Frittata
12 large eggs
1/3 cup whole milk
¾ tsp. table salt, divided
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
12 oz. broccoli florets, cut into ½ inch pieces (4 cups)
Pinch red pepper flakes
3 tbsp water
½ tsp. lemon juice
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1. Adjust oven rack to middle position & heat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk eggs, milk, and ½ tsp. salt in bowl.
2. Heat oil in 12-inch oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add broccoli, pepper flakes and remaining salt; cook, stirring frequently, about 7-9 minutes. Add water, lemon zest & juice, continue to cook, stirring constantly until broccoli is tender and no water remains in skillet, about a minute longer.
3. Add feta & egg mixture & cook, using rubber spatula to stir and scrape bottom of skillet until large curds form. Smooth curds into even layer and cook, without stirring for 30 seconds. Transfer skillet to oven and bake until slightly puffy and surface bounces back when lightly pressed, 6-9 minutes. Using rubber spatula, loosen frittata from skillet and transfer to cutting board. Let stand 5 min. before slicing.
What’s all the Buzz?
We just got 3 new beehives, and are looking forward to Summer and Fall Harvests! Our honey is raw, local, and really delicious! Our honey goes really fast, so order yours now!
We Appreciate You!!
Thank you for supporting local farms!! We hope to see you at the Farmer’s Market in Oak Ridge on Jackson Square on Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.