Moore Farms
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy, Joy Joy Joy!

We're all done with deliveries now for the rest of the year and ready for our holiday break. The week between the First Day of Winter and New Year's is the only time we take off each year so we look forward to it. We would love to be doing our crop planning on a sunny beach somewhere but alas, it was not in the cards this year! Will and I are working on the Farmhouse renovations in-between family and friend celebrations. We hope to have the rejuvenated kitchen ready for 2012 so we can expand our on-farm cooking and canning classes and farm dinners, yay! **Our Online Market will be closed until Thursday December 29th when we re-open to place orders for deliveries on January 4th, 5th and 6th.    

 

However you wish to celebrate the season, we wish all of our Members a Happy Hannukah, Merry Christmas, Good Kwanzaa, Joyful Solstice and a very, very Happy New Year!

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Farmers Pick details for this week's deliveries:

$20 Farmers Pick 12.21.11$20 Farmers Pick
Apples (GA) 4-5
Cracked Pecans (AL) 1/2 pound
Mixed Roots (AL/GA) 1.5 pounds
Arugula (AL) 1/4 pound
Greens: Collards or Kale (AL/GA) 1 bunch 
Green Onions (AL) 1 bunch 
Dill (AL) 1 bunch 
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$30 Farmers Pick 
Radicchio (GA) 1 head
Radishes (AL/GA)  
Rosemary (AL) 
Apples  (GA) 8-10 
Cracked Pecans (AL) 1/2 pound 
Mixed Roots (AL/GA) 1.5 pounds 
Arugula (AL) 1/4 pound 
Greens: Collards or Kale (AL/GA) 1 bunch 
Green Onions (AL) 1 bunch
Dill (AL) 1 bunch
 
Our $20 Farmers Pick box this week. 

 

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Upcoming Events

Check out our Upcoming Farm Events and Atlanta Cooking Classes!

 

Moore Farms Cooking Class

Saturday February 4th 2012 

11am - 3pm Eastern time

$30 per person (includes Lunch) 

Join us in the Farmhouse Kitchen as we show you how to create an elegant dinner crafted with local ingredients for the one you love. This is geared toward adults, especially guys or gals who want to expand their kitchen skills**. We'll help you plan a beautiful evening for Valentine's Day or any day that will surprise and impress your special someone! Click here to Register.

February Farm Dinner
Feb Farm Dinner 2011
Saturday February 11th 2012 
3pm - 6pm Eastern time 
$45 per person
One of our most popular annual events, enjoy a beautiful drive out to the Farm (90 miles from Atlanta or Birmingham) for a Valentines Dinner you will both remember. This evening is for adults and features 6 courses of delectable gourmet dishes made with our local farm ingredients**. Click here to Register.  
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**All diets can be accommodated just let us know when you register if you need to avoid certain ingredients.  

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2012 Local Food Cooking Classes 

with Will and Laurie 

 

February 18th - Midtown

Wonderful Winter Greens

Winter Greens are a fast and delicious way of providing your family with much needed nutrients during the darkest time of the year. Since Winter Greens develop their best flavor after the first frost, this is the perfect time to let Will and Laurie Moore of Moore Farms show you how to bring out the best in this wintertime staple. We'll prepare Stuffed Collard Greens (both with meat and vegetarian), Kale Salad, Mixed Greens Casserole and Cheesy Mac and Greens. Everything will be coming up green once you add these great recipes to your winter arsenal.    

 

March 10th - Decatur

Elegant Vegetarian Dinner Party 

Laurie and Will Moore will display their gift for creating deceptive delicious dishes, even for die-hard carnivores. Watch and learn as they show you how to prepare this elegant menu, sans meat: Savory Spinach and Goat Cheese Bites, Spring Greens with Dill Vinaigrette, Roasted Root Soup, Homemade Pasta Primavera and Apple Tart with Frozen Yogurt. This is one of the most requested class topics, so don't be left on the waiting list!

   

Visit The Cook's Warehouse site for details and to register!  

 
Root Vegetable Gratin 
Another favorite way to enjoy our Mixed Roots, we were reminded of this one by our good friend Cathy Conway at Avalon Catering. She made this for the Field of Greens Festival this year, yum!

Wash, trim and thinly slice a variety of Root Vegetables (different colors are really cool). You want 2 cups for the dish.

Grate 1 cup Cheese of your choice (we like a mix of Peppered Gouda and Red Hill Cheddar but any kind will be great).

Butter the bottom of a 9"x9" glass baking dish. Arrange one layer of Root slices, sprinkle with cheese, salt and pepper. Continue until dish is full. Dot top with Butter and pour 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (we know!) over all.

Cover with lid or foil, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender. Allow to rest before cutting and serving, makes a terrific side dish or brunch offering and everyone will LOVE the Turnips and Rutabagas!
Start The New Year with an Investment Membership!
Why not start your New Year's resolutions a little early by becoming a Moore Farms and Friends Investment Member? Our average Member spends $1250 per year on our Online Market. By effectively pre-paying for their orders, Investment Members support their local food system; enjoy easy checkout without having to enter a credit card; realize a return on the Investment of 3% - 7% depending on the level you choose; if you are a New or Renewing Investment Member by January 1st we will also waive your $30 Annual Membership Fee (or add 12 months to your Membership). All of this plus two-for one pricing for Farm Events and a "Thank You" Goodie Bag check it out!

(Investment Memberships may be purchased even though the rest of the Online Market is closed.)

Psssst! If you haven't already signed up for  Creative Loafing's Loaf Deals you might  want to look for an imminent special offer from Moore Farms and Friends!

We are very proud to bring our farmer's foods to your family and we  always want to know what you think about what we do. Send us your recipes, pictures and stories and thank you for your support!

Laurie and Will with Sweet Pea 2011

 photo by Anthony-Masterson Photography

Will and Laurie Moore

Moore Farms 

www.moorefarmsandfriends.com 
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Cell: 256-282-7889
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