Archive for the ‘Naturally Raised Meat’ Category

Sale on ground beef! Reminder, we will not be at Contoocook market 5/11/13

Saturday, May 4th, 2013
Very Spicy Mesculin mix

Very Spicy Mesclun mix

It’s almost summer and it is time to fire up the grill! In honor of the nice weather we are offering 5lbs barbecueof Ground beef for $5 a lbs,that’s $1.30 off our regular price! Our burger is not fatty,but has enough fat to give it a great taste and texture. It is loose, not in patties and is vacuum packed, giving you the most flexibility!

We have split chickens, steaks, lamb/ pork chops,pork /beef kabobs and ground lamb for your grilling pleasure! Don’t forget to visit your local farmers market or Coop for veggies to grill and accompany your  almost summer feast.

If you don’t want potato salad with dinner,but want some comfort food, make lumpy mashed potatoes with spring greens!

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes with spring greens

I use the handful  method of measuring greens,2 handfuls of greens that are then chopped up will give you enough green in your potatoes and add great flavor,texture and nutrition.The amount of potatoes is up to you. Usually it  is 1/3-1/2 lb of raw potatoes per person ,I am only cooking for 2, but like leftovers.

2lbs of potatoes boiled with or without skins(remember to clean them), smash them with butter or olive oil and some milk,add salt ,pepper  and chop up (pick one) arugula (rocket),baby kale,watercress or spicy greens and add them to the hot potatoes and stir  till they wilt. Then serve.

 

 

 

Time to order chicken for delivery this summer and fall!

Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Time to order  chicken!

Time to order
chicken!

It’s time to order your Chickens!  Today at the Contoocook winter farmers market I sold the last whole chicken in our freezer and only have 5 or 6 halved chickens left in the freezer.

To ensure we have enough chicken for all our customers  we request that you order in advance .  You can go to Harvest to Market and pre-order  your chicken and anything else we sell from eggs to Sweet tomato chutney!

June 8th we will be doing the Articulture market in Webster from 11am-4pm. Come on by see the artists and enjoy the art of local food!

See you at the Market!

We are almost done lambing…..only 2 ewes to go!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, February 16th, 2013
The rooster keeping his feet warm!

The rooster keeping his feet warm!

We have been very lucky with  lambing and the weather this year. So far we have 11 lambs and only 1 bottle baby (her name is Blizzard), but she isn’t an orphan ,her mother is really good, but she has a pushy brother and isn’t getting enough to eat ,so I supplement her with a bottle 4 times a day.

The snow has melted a bit from the last storm and the animals are able to get out of the barn ,which makes the donkey very happy. She gets a little antsy when she is stuck in the barn with all the mothers,babies,goats and chickens as she has to be very careful where she walks. The chicken’s don’t like the snow,so they are jumping from the barn floor to a sheep back and then down to ground where the hay is spread out. Some of the sheep don’t like to be ridden by the chickens, but the minute a chicken starts pecking at hay seeds or grain in their winter coats the sheep stop and become very still. They love to be groomed by the chickens, their eyes close and their heads drop down ,but then the chicken moves on and the grooming is over.

Don’t forget we love to have our egg cartons back (especially the Jumbo size) so we can refill them. If you return any of our canning jars we will give you .50 cents off your next purchase of any of our canned goods!

Finally a Blizzard drops over 20″ of snow and 3 more lambs!

Saturday, February 9th, 2013

Winter is Back!

I don’t know why blowing snow and large snow piles seem to stimulate the ewes to give birth,but we are on a roll and having deliveries every 2-3 days. Luckily we have had no rejections or bottle lambs so far, but we are prepared and I think that our dog Cooper would love to have another bottle baby in the house for him to watch over.

So today’s deliveries were as follows:

Our second oldest ewe Tamale delivered twins this morning. the ram lamb is named Nemo and the ewe lamb is named Blizzard.Our second delivery was by the ewe named  Marsh  and her big ewe lamb is named Grass.

Tamale with twins 2012

Don’t forget once the roads are clear, you can come visit(call first, please),we have eggs,full meat freezers and lots of tasty preserved foods!

Don’t forget……….winter farmers markets are still going strong!

Tuesday, January 15th, 2013

Rocky Rooster-hoping to get into the hen house!

Our chickens are working hard and producing 16-20 eggs a day. We have 3 varieties of egg layers and

Amaryllis in our living room window

they produce eggs of different colors. Your box could contain white, brown or pastel colored eggs. We also have 6 meat birds in the hen house and they produce light brown eggs.

We still have lamb, plus very nice beef and pork roasts. There are still some whole chickens left. To compliment your meal we have a variety of condiments ,jams,jellies,relish and pickles .

Remember if you have any questions about cuts,cooking or anything about what we produce,  just ask,we will be glad to help you!

If you need a special house warming  or hostess gift let us help you with a custom basket or gift certificate! If you call or email us before our Friday or Saturday market we can have the basket ready for your gift card!

What’s new for Webster Ridge Farm? Shop Locally this holiday!

Sunday, January 6th, 2013

Our Christmas Cactus is Blooming!

We are encouraging all our customers to recycle our canning jars. If you don’t use them, don’t throw them in the glass recycling at the dump(unless they are damaged). Instead receive a .50 credit toward the purchase of more canned goodies!
The jars we use include Ball/Golden Harvest 4,8,12,16 oz
The fancier Ball Elite 8 & 16 oz
the Quattro Staginiono Italian jars 8.5 & 10.5 oz (with lids if possible )

We have EGGS & LAMB!!

We have PORK RIB ROASTS and BEEF RIB ROASTS  available at the farm and at the Farmers markets !

Blanca in her Christmas best!

Do you need a different type of gift or a unusual condiment? We can help you with a  variety of condiments,preserves & gift basket or gift certificates. Give a Gift that supports local agriculture and tastes delicious!

The baskets range in price from $15-$50 and we have baskets that are loaded,wrapped and ready for your gift card or you can make your own ,we supply the basket and wrappings with your choice of goodies. The baskets can be ordered in advanced and picked up at the farm or at the farmers markets. .  The gift certificates come in $25 increments and go up to $100, letting your friends and relatives purchase anything that Webster Ridge sells!

Don’t Forget:  we do take credit cards as long as there is a cell phone signal at the farmers markets or at the farm.

 

What you don’t want turkey…again?

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

We had a 22lbs turkey- it was excellent!

I love turkey, but after cooking it, making stock and eating it for 3 days, it is time for a change…maybe chicken? Well we didn’t eat chicken, I have to admit we had Atlantic scallops tonight, tomorrow I will be finishing the turkey broth and will most likely have leftover turkey,gravy and more roasted Brussels sprouts.

At today’s Contoocook Winter Market I got some more Brussels sprouts on the stalk that I will be blanching and freezing tomorrow. I love being able to preserve(freeze,dry,can or store) local produce for later use, it makes my trips to the grocery store less stressful and less expensive knowing I have a well stocked larder.

The traffic at the market was pretty good considering the market was held on the Saturday after the biggest family holiday we celebrate in this country.

Don’t forget Winter markets provide you with lots of choices in winter veggies, stored crops, meat ,preserved foods , bread and prepared foods!

Come on down to the market!

Thanksgiving is slowly approaching……….Nope it is almost here!

Sunday, November 18th, 2012

Only one room to go!

Will I get the house clean in time for all 4 guests? I hope so ……between outdoor chores,off farm work,farmers markets and errands I feel a bit overwhelmed. But If my guests don’t like my house my neighbor has offered her guest room!!!!!!!  I am progressing slowly ,the laundry is almost done, the groceries and turkey are in the fridge ready to go. Only 1 room to go and then Tuesday  morning,one more time around with the duster and the vacuum.

Yesterday I helped my neighbor with the table arrangement for Thanksgiving. We are bringing the turkey,a dessert and gravy to my neighbors house and she provides the rest, I think that is quite a deal!

Wish me luck!

Remember the farmers markets don’t end on Labor Day!

Sunday, November 4th, 2012

Our Friday Winter Farmers Market is at the Weare  town hall 4-6:30pm and on Saturday The Contoocook winter farmers market  is located in the warehouse behind the main building of Gould Hill Orchard 10-1pm. We had a good crowd on Saturday and hope to see more of you at the Market. You have to remember that fresh local food doesn’t stop being produced  on Labor day , what you find to buy after labor day is a little different. You will see more winter greens, root veggies , winter fruits,mushrooms plus vendors will be selling meat,poultry,raw milk,breads,sweets and preserved foods .

all local,beans& pork from the freezer and sweet potatoes stored in the cellar

We hope you will try what we have preserved  with the bounty that the farms and farmers markets have to offer. But you too can preserve what you buy,giving you the ability  to have local green beans in the middle of February. Start small and give preserving a try, it is worth the effort and the results tastes delicious! With a little planning during the growing season you can freeze,dry or can the tastes of summer/fall.  There are too many books to mention on preserving methods like drying, freezing and canning. It is best to borrow or go on line and find the book that doesn’t overwhelm you,but inspires you to give preserving a try.

I buy beets in the late fall and cook them till they are just tender. I slip off the skins and cut them into small cubes or thick slices that I freeze in ball freezer containers .Once thawed I can then use them hot or cold for salads or as they are as a side dish. This time of year citrus is very plentiful and beets,citrus and goat cheese make a great salad. You can also add a bitter greens  to the salad to make a great light lunch.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions about the food we produce or how to prepare it, we would be glad to help you to enjoy your locally produced food!

 

Articulture-Where Local Art Meets Local Agriculture!

Friday, June 1st, 2012

Oil painting by Connie Will called "The Pickle Factory"

Saturday June 9, 2012 1pm-6pm At the old Meeting House on the corner of 127 and Long street in Webster ,NH . Join us for this wonderful premier gallery showing of fine art based on our local farms in a gallery setting. There will be a a farmers market of  all participating farms (Webster Ridge will be there) and free Wine Tasting! The Gallery will accept cash and credit cards ,the farmers market will be cash and Webster Ridge will  also accept checks .Our tent will be in front of the old Meeting House,in between Fleece and Flower Farm and Milk Can Corner.  Admission is free! See you next Weekend!

This activity was organized by the Yard Project.