We're so lucky to be able to get fresh, locally grown cranberries at Old Gray Beaver Bog.... Christmas Jam, Cranberry Merlot Jam and  fresh Cranberry Sauce..done. And even better, now labeled! Thank you Santa for my new printer, Yeehaw! 
                                  
                                          

With our Farmers Markets finished for the season, we're busy gearing up for our holiday shows!

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 Holiday events include our participation in:

•  The International Women's Club of New England, York, ME

                                                         November 9, 2013

•  Kennebunkport Christmas Prelude at Atlantic Hall, Cape Porpoise                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           December 7, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

• Christmas By the Sea, Ogunquit, ME                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       December 14, 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Too close to call

I cannot decide what I like best...making these fabulous jams and jellies, or seeing the look on my customers faces as they dip into our many sample offerings! I had one fellow dancing around in my booth Saturday after he sampled our Margarita Jelly, asking me 'why did you omit the worms?'!!  So far, this month, these three have been neck and neck in the favorite department...but the Raspberry Chambord Truffle is inching up quickly! Which is your favorite?

Fiesta time--Margarita Jelly

   Margarita Jelly!  Our newest creation with a flavor from the Cantina... fresh squeezed limes, tequilla, Cointreau and all. It's the real thing! Bring the fiesta to your table!

Raspberry Chambord Truffle Jam

Sinfully addictive.. Raspberry Chambord Truffle Jam

    Well, I picked bazoodles of raspberries and decided to try something new...Raspberry Chambord Truffle Jam with just a bit of chocolate.  Definitely addicting!  This is just scrumptious over vanilla bean ice cream...so chill out and come for a taste! We'll be bringing this new jam to Kennebunk Farmers Market this Saturday.  See you there!

Vintage Garden Hot Pepper Chili

                                                      Vintage Garden Hot Pepper Chili

                                                         1 1/2 Lbs of Lean Ground Beef

2 Hot Sausage patties

1 tablespoon Olive Oil

1 tablespoon Salt

1 tablespoon ground black Pepper

1 Medium Onion, diced

1 Sweet Red Pepper, diced

1 Sweet Orange Pepper, diced

1 Sweet Yellow pepper, diced

3 Cloves Fresh Garlic, minced

3 Jalapeno Peppers, minced

2 tablespoons Chili Powder

1 tablespoons Cumin

1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika

2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes

1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon

1 - 6 oz can Tomato Paste 

1 Jar of Vintage Garden Hot Pepper Jelly

1/2 cup Brown sugar

5 fresh Tomatoes, diced

1 can Red Kidney Beans

1 can Pinto Beans

8 oz Pepper Jack Cheese, shredded

Optional Garnish: Chopped Scallions, Sour Cream

Heat pan with olive oil. Brown ground beef and sausage, add salt and pepper. Add all diced peppers, garlic, onion and jalapenos. Cook until soft. Once soft, add all spices to the mixture. Stir until all combined. Add tomato paste, jelly and molasses. Stir until combined. Then add diced tomatoes and all beans. Cook for 1 hour on low heat but stir occasionally. Place into bowls and add pepper jack cheese and optional toppings. Enjoy!!

Blueberry Picking

Sunday was blueberry picking day.. managed to picked 25# and will go for another 25 on Wednesday.  Did I say I just love blueberries?  Open daily, from now til the season ends.. Payeurs Blueberry Farm in Sanford, Maine. The picking is awesome and the Payeur family super nice folks!
In addition to our best selling Blueberry Merlot Jam~~we'll also be offering fresh blueberry galettes this week at Kennebunk Farmers Market. Stop on by for a sample!

Blueberry Picking Day

Strawberry Shortcake Social

  This Wednesday, the Wells Farmers Market will be celebrating it's 10th year anniversary, and Anne & Howard of Foxes Ridge Farm will be  serving up a ten foot strawberry shortcake, so bring the entire family!

Spring is here

After a far too long winter, I think we can safely say that Spring is finally making it's way here in southern Maine.  The rhubarb is already bursting open in the garden and you know what that means.. Rhubarb Patch Jam!
We've been busy readying for the opening day of farmers market,been  very busy in the gardens expanding the blueberry beds, transplanting all the herb seedlings and stirring up the jam pots! Today I'm infusing blackberries in Shirah.

 Many thanks to all that answered our survey. I really appreciated all your comments!
Looking forward to another fruitful season, and seeing you all at farmers market. Mark your calendars.. Opening Dates for Kennebunk Farmers Market--Saturday, May 4th.  And for Wells Farmers Market--Every Wednesday beginning May 22.