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Tasty and Healthy - April 5, 2012 Psst! Please note that we will be closed on Easter Sunday. Hello! and welcome to this week's newsletter!

Spring on the farm is showing itself full of promise, just as it is everywhere. Migrating birds share their melodious magic, and vibrant colors appear everywhere as bulbs emerge, bees get humming, seeds germinate and flowers blossom! Whether it's with or without paprika, Deviled Eggs are always a hit at get togethers. Click here for a tip in making traditional deviled eggs Eastery!

It's always fun finding surprises in the compost heap. A few weeks ago, Swiss Chard prolifically grew all over this 8' wide pile. Just after these photos were taken, some night creatures treated themselves to "delectables" found inside the compost heap. They visit regularly, so we seldom get to harvest the volunteers growing in the compost pile. 

We're still busy harvesting cruciferous vegetables! To read all about Cruciferous Veggies and see our farm photos, just click here. Time's Moneyland Magazine suggests freezing meals in advance - for convenience, nutritional value, and to save money. "Food-Skills-for-Self-Sufficiency.com" has some great tips. Click Here to get started. Let's talk about roasting (or oven baking) vegetables. This is one of our favorite ways of preparing veggies. Jack enjoys roasting to obtain rich flavors, and then integrating into our meals. When it comes to oven-baking veggies, Experimenting is what it is all about. Find the right "doneness" for your taste. Utilize a number of spices and herbs - or do it plain. Try slicing the veggies in a number of ways - cubing, diced, sliced, slivers. Olive Oil enhances the flavors, but sometimes I like the vegetables without anything else added. We've been experimenting the past few weeks, adding photos and ideas to get you started. Just click here for more information. Thanks for always brightening our days by visiting one of our locations every week. It's so good seeing familiar faces, sharing recipes, and hearing about your lives. Please feel free to phone the farm for special requests or special orders. We'll do everything we can to accommodate you. If you need something from the Farmers Market in Plant City, it is best to phone by Wednesday afternoon. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services regularly makes "surprise" visits to our farm to test our soil and plants. Tests always reveal no trace pesticides. For more information about our farming techniques, and the testing we undergo, please click here. From the Farmers Market:

From the Farm: Where we will be this week:
NOTE: We will not be at our Sunday location in observance of Easter. The Produce Barn will also be closed on Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday - Rolo will NOT be at the Towne Square Market Place in Spring Hill near Chili's on Hwy 19 from 8AM-3PM.  He will return the following Sunday. Quotes for this week: Posted by Donna Ellis at 1:42 PM