Since my updated posts don’t get emailed out again after I change them, I am sending this quick reminder out.

The next new beef delivery will be May 30th. I will also bring eggs to that delivery so order eggs if you would like them.

Also, there will be Kombucha available which is super delicious! Please use the link that is on the Kombucha post to order.

Hope all is well!!

Kombucha is a probiotic-rich drink. Rumored to have originated in China around 200BC, societies throughout the world have been brewing kombucha for centuries. It is made by placing a strange gummy mushroom-like life form, called a scoby, into a gallon of sweetened tea.

SCOBY is actually an acronym for Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast, and the kombucha gets its unique flavor and probiotic power because the scoby “˜eats’ the sugar and components of the tea leaving delicious, nutritious kombucha behind.

What : 1/2 gallon glass jar filled with yummy Kombucha

Flavor : Many

Where: Delivery will be at beef drop at the Meadows Mall 11am and Dean Martin 12pm.

Payment : Cost is $10 plus a $2 deposit for the jar. If you bring bring the jar the next batch will be $10

Order :  http://tinyurl.com/vegaskombucha

The Christiansen Farms pork order is posted and ready for orders!!

Look under “Current Orders” and click the Pastured Pork link.

 March is flying by!!

This is just a quick reminder that today Sunday, March 17th is the last day to get those beef orders in! It’s starting to be grilling weather!!

Also, I have about 6 dozen extra eggs that I will have available at each delivery location.

And don’t forget about the Kombucha! It is sooo delicious!! I am totally hooked

See you soon!!

Rebecca

Canning produces flavorful, high-quality food that saves money, builds self-reliance and creates lifelong memories. Home canning offers the ability to use fresh, great-tasting and hard-to-find ingredients, such as heirloom tomatoes or delicate peaches picked at the peak of ripeness. These simply can’t be used for commercial products because produce fully ripened on the vine or tree simply can’t stand up to long-distance shipping. Textures are better, more alive and real which the absence of additives has something to do with the difference, as does the selection of top-quality ingredients. Also, if you are blessed with a productive garden this year, you will be able to preserve those summer flavors and enjoy them during the fall and winter. Even if you don’t have your own garden, you’ll enjoy safer, better-tasting food if you buy in bulk from a local producer and can it yourself.

There will be two parts to the class, the first part will be water bath canning which will include high acid foods like fruits.

The second part will be pressure canning, using a pressure canner to can low acid foods like veggies or broths.

When :        Saturday, March 2nd

Where :       Aura Sutra – A Wellness Spa and Skin Care

                        1005 Elm Street, Boulder City, NV 89005

                       (on the corner of Buchanan and Elm,behind Vons)

Times :       Water bath canning 9am-12pm and Pressure canning 1pm-5pm

Costs :         Half day = $30 (either water bath or pressure canning)

                        Full day = $60  (both water bath and pressure canning)

This will be a prepaid class, go to the “order” button above, add your information and put canning class in the order field. I will send you a confirmation email.

We are still able to add chickens to the Christiansen Family Farm order. Here is some information from their site:

“Your family will enjoy dining on our antibiotic and hormone free chickens. You can feel good knowing that our chickens are raised humanely and live a happy life outdoors on pasture. However, they will also have ample shelter provided in order get out of the elements. Like our pigs, our chickens are fed a premium 100% vegetarian multi-grain diet of Utah grown grains including wheat, barley, oats, and triticale. This is in addition to the grasses and alfalfa they pick at.”

“Our chickens have lots of white breast meat. Because they are raised on pasture, our chickens are lean, tender, flavorful, and nutritious. Careful farming practices ensure the chickens do not grow too fast and live a happy, comfortable life. About 95% of the chickens fall in the 3-6 lb weight range when dressed. There are always a few that are a little lighter or a little heavier.”

Whole Chicken Options  

3 – 4.5 lbs

3 chickens for $45 ($15.00/chicken)
6 chickens for $84 ($14.00/chicken)
12 chickens for $158 ($13.00/chicken)

4.5 – 6 lbs

3 chickens for $62 ($20.66/chicken)

6 chickens for $117 ($19.50/chicken)

12 chickens for $222 ($18.50/chicken

Ordering

Click the “order” button at the top of the site and fill out the form with your information and what you would like to order. You will then receive a confirmation email with your total.

Payment:

Please make payments by paypal, send to vegasfoodcoop@gmail.com, click on the “personal” tab then “payment owed”.  All payments will be due October 3rd.

I have personal experience using these lids! I have had 100% success with them sealing. No more running out to the store for more lids, once you have a full stock you will never again be in a panic. They are easy to use and store.  I am planning a class to teach the art of home canning so this is a perfect complement.

Here is a bit from their website:

TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids were developed to fill a need for a reusable home canning jar lid. It does everything it is claimed to. We guarantee the TATTLER plastic lid to last a lifetime or we will replace it free. However, no customer has EVER made the request to replace a single lid.

TATTLER lids work in any accepted method of use, pressure cooker, boiler, etc. and they come with a rubber ring which is also re-usable, so long as it is not damaged (cut or stretched).

TATTLER lids are especially desirable for acid foods, pickles, peppers, tomatoes etc., since they will not corrode. We have only recently disposed of product that was canned over 20 years ago and they were still tightly sealed. (We did not and do not recommend use of food with extended age, this was only furnished as interesting info.)

TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids are exactly what we claim them to be, “REUSABLE!” Many of our customers have contacted us and told of more than 30 years use. I welcome you to visit our testimonial page and see for yourself.

The reusable nature of TATTLER lids is perfect for the home canner interested in saving money and time. They are also fantastic for those of us who wish to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids fill a market need by providing a cost effective alternative to metal lids, as well as a safe, environmentally friendly product for your home food preservation. One very important factor regarding TATTLER lids is they are BPA FREE!

Please visit their website for additional information!    www.reusablecanninglids.com

Price:

Wide Mouth

Single pack (12) = $10.00

3 pack (36) = $27.00

Regular Mouth

Single pack (12) = $9.00

3 pack ( 36) = $24.00

Order:

Please visit the “order” tab at the top of the site. Fill in your information along with how many you would like to order. I will send you a confirmation email with your total.

Delivery:

Once you have ordered we will determine the best way  for you to receive them. For example at the beef drop, pork drop, or if we live far apart I will just mail them to you. I already have them so you will not have to wait for them to be shipped

Let me know if you have any questions!

The time is fast approaching for the Green Pastures Deadline!!

Please get your orders in ASAP so that we will all benefit from sharing the cost of shipping and will get the best price on the product.

Thanks!!