08/27/2026
Farm Store Happenings 8.28 & 8.29
Hello!
Look at this load of eggplant that Jenny and Shana brought in, wow! I hope you have been able to enjoy some eggplant this year, it has been a great year for it. With the weather feeling a little cooler it is a fun time for eggplant bolognese. You can grab some eggplant, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, tomatoes, basil and oregano from us to make this recipe!
https://www.backlundacres.com/recipes/eggplant-bolognese
I hope everyone got to enjoy some of the apples that we had, aren't they just SO flavorful this year? We will have them back in the store this weekend as well.
🌱 What to Expect in the farm store this week...
New:
Melons! We are just starting to harvest melons and so far they are huge. These will need to equal 2 of your items until they get smaller. We cut one open, and they are delicious! Apparently people like to eat cottage cheese with their melons. I have heard about it many times and am going to give it a try this year. Here is a recipe.
https://www.eastewart.com/recipes-and-nutrition/cantaloupe-breakfast-bowl/
Celeriac - I decided that I am not waiting for soup weather to enjoy some soup this week:) I like to use this root vegetable in all soups and stews or anywhere I would use celery. Simply peel the rough outer edges and cube or dice.
Swiss Chard is back.
Returning:
Raspberries - Available for purchase
Zestar Apples
Green Beans
Onions and Shallots
Pickling cucumbers
Edamame
Garlic
Leeks
Shish*to Peppers
Tomatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Eggplant
Carrots - Green tops on this week! We have basil and carrot tops, so its a good time to make and freeze if you want carrot top pesto.
Beets
Summer Squash and Zucchini
Cucumbers
Sweet peppers - Including bell, mini snacking and Italian Frying
Basil
Parsley - While our other herbs are taking a late summer break, take this time to enjoy some parsley with your meet. I LOVE making this chimichurri recipe to have along with steak.
https://cafedelites.com/authentic-chimichurri-uruguay-argentina/ -recipe-container-40200
We will also bring up some fresh oregano if you would like to use that instead of dried.
Celery
Flowers
Kale
Green Onions
Microgreens - Superfood mix
Poblano Peppers
Spicy Peppers - Jalapenos, Red Fresnos, Habaneros, Anaheim, Sugar Rush Peach and Hungarian Hot wax.
Ground Cherries
Bulk Items
Garlic - 20 heads for $25
5 gallon bucket of basil for $30 - Must pre-order
round red tomatoes - $1.50/ lb when buying 30 lbs or more
Roma tomatoes - $1.75/ lb when buying 30 lbs or more
1 gallon bucket of jalapenos $15
bushel of slicing cucumbers - $50
Flowers- $35 for black floral bucket (must pre-order)
Upcoming events:
Dahlias - Starting this week we will have an additional selection of dahlias near the farm store for purchase. Come on out to get some blooms!
September 11th - Friday farm to table lunch
September 25th - Friday farm to table lunch
Pick Your Own:
Green Beans (Members Only)
Spicy Peppers (Members Only)
Shish*to Peppers (Members Only)
Ground cherries (Members only)
Tomatillos (Members Only)
Basil (Members Only)
Parsley (Members Only)
Cherry tomatoes (Members Only)
Flowers (no membership required)
Kale (no membership required)
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https://mailchi.mp/backlundacres/farm-store-email-sign-up
Thank you! It is such a joy growing for you all this season.
Sheila and the Backlund Acres Crew
