Farm-stand Update – August 25, 2016


  
      

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There’s several events coming up at Crossroads farm in the coming weeks, sign-up or purchase your tickets below.

SAVE when you buy your tickets in advance!

Sunday, Sept 11, 2016 at 12:30 PM“A Spoonful of Honey” – a free Community Outreach event and bee workshop in partnership with the Malverne Jewish Center. Click here for details and sign-up for this event.

Friday, Sept 30, 2016  at 7:00 PM“As You Like It” – the Malverne Civic Wine Event at Crossroads farm. Click here for more details and ticket prices.

Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 12:00 PMAnnual Fall Festival – come enjoy music, refreshments, and hayrides at Crossroads farm. Click here for details .

Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM Annual Oktoberfest at Crossroads farm. Click here for more details and ticket prices.

Volunteers Needed!

Looking for volunteers to assist with the festivities during these events. Please click here if you’d like to volunteer for one or all of these events.


We Wish David Good Luck in his Coming School Year!
David Gambino has been a long time volunteer and a farm assistant during this spring and summer season here at Crossroads farm. He’s an integral part of the farm and has helped develop and implement many new programs including a cover cropping and mulching program and a new row spacing system. David is majoring in Sustainable Agriculture Systems at Delaware Valley University, we wish him continued success in his sophomore year.  His diligence and hard work will be missed. We look forward to next year to see what innovative and new ideas he brings to the farm! 
 

 
Half-Price Plant Sale Continues While Supplies Last!

Spruce up your summer garden with half-priced annuals and perennials, many plants to chose from including annual bedding plants, large potted annuals, a wide assortment of hanging baskets, hibiscus trees, roses and many varieties of both sun and shade perennials to enjoy year after year. Get them while you can!


Your On-line Farmstand
All Buyers Club members please remember to place your Buyers Club direct order by Friday noon.  Pick-up is Saturday or Sunday between 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the farm. Click on the link below to place your order.
 

Farmers Market Every Saturday from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
 
Shop our Farmers Market every Saturday  from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM through November. Purchase fresh and local produce and products, Long Island local beer, and more. Enjoy music from our performers while you shop.
 
This week we’re featuring Wally’s Spotted Dog marinade. Try Asian Sesame, Golden Balsamic, White Wine Vinegar, Red Wine Vinegar, and Mediterranean Marinade. Use the coupon below and enjoy 10% off this new addition to our farm stand. To redeem click on the coupon below and use Promo Code CFT002. While supplies last. One per customer.
 


Crossroads Farm’s Own Produce

The following from our fields will be available this weekend at Crossroads Farmers Market table and Farm stand:

  • Kale
  • Cabbage – Green 
  • Tomatoes -Valencia, large slicing varieties & cherry
  • Peppers – green, red and yellow bell and jalapeno
  • Eggplant – small and large variety
  • Swiss Chard
  • String Beans – tri-colored (green, yellow and purple)
  • Garlic
  • Cucumbers
  • Herbs – Basil, Oregano, Sage, Thyme, & Mint
  • Fresh cut flowers

Try a New Corn Recipe !

Corn is available this Saturday at the Farmers Market tables and Wednesday through Sunday in the farm stand. Please stop by and purchase Long Island’s Best bi-colored corn and try out this spicy corn recipe:

Spicy Corn on the Cob with Lime Butter

 

Ingredients

 

    • 4 large fresh corn on the cob, shucked
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • zest of 1 lime
    • 1 lime, quartered
    • 1/2 teaspoon of salt, plus more for finishing
    • ground cayenne and/or pepper to taste, optional
    • minced fresh parsley, optional

 

Directions

  1. In a small pot combine  butter, lime zest, salt and red pepper flakes. If using, add pepper and/or cayenne. Once butter has melted, stir, turn off heat and let ingredients steep.
  2.  Add corn to a pot of boiling water well salted. Boil for 6 to 7 minutes, uncovered. Remove from heat, and set aside. Drizzle butter mixture over ears of corn and finish with a squeeze of lime, a pinch of salt and a sprinkle of parsley.

 


Summer Store Hours

Starting Wednesday, August 31st we’ll be open every Wednesday.

Monday, Tuesday –  We’re closed on these days, but ring the bell:  if we’re nearby, we’ll open the door and assist you with your purchase!

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Saturday – 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 


480 Hempstead Avenue – Malverne – NY – 11565 – google map – 516-881-7700 – info@nassaulandtrust.org – Store Hours


Click donate to make a fully tax-deductible contribution.  Or click volunteer to offer your time.  Our success depends on you, our extended farm family!

 
      


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