This Week ‘Round The Farm

Someone overestimated his abilities 🐈.

Bed head and a hammer. My fencing buddy gets the job done 🔨.

Semiannual migration was a success. I love walking the cows 🐄.

She finally caught Queenie all by herself 🐓.

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Mississippi Pot Roast

It’s that time of year again. Frosty mornings and early sunsets. Its fall and that means comfort foods. One of our favorites is known as Mississippi Pot Roast. According to Southern Living, this recipe was shared by Robin Chapman of Ripley, Mississippi in the early 90s. It took off from there, and is now a favorite of many looking for that perfect fall dish.

There are no rules to which roast you use. We like Bone-in Chuck Roast as it’s a trifecta of goodness which is nutrient rich bone, savory meat, & flavorful fat. Rump Roast, Top Round, or Sirloin Tip are also great choices as well. Break out the Crock-Pot or dutch oven (or Instant Pot at ~ half the cooking time) and give it shot!

Ingredients:

– 1 pkt brown gravy

– 1 pkt ranch dressing mix

– 1/2 -1 stick of butter depending on how buttery you’re feeling

– Pepperoncini or pickled peppers to taste (we use about 10-15 slices to keep it mild for our young ones)

– 1 Teaspoon Turmeric

– Carrots (as many as you want)

– Potatoes (as many as you want; fingerling or diced)

– 1 Onion (your preference)

– 3 Celery sticks (chopped)

How to Make:

Throw everything in your preferred cooking vessel and cook for 8 hours on low or 4-6 on high (low and slow is best). About half this time if using an Instant Pot.

Tweak it to your taste by adding other spices or veggies that you like. No rules here! That’s it and Enjoy!

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Charlottesville City Market To-Go

Want to pick some Longbottom Farm beef, pork and eggs, as well as other locally produced goodies. This is the place to to it. Charlottesville City Market To-Go is a drive through farmers market where you preorder online, then drive around the market on Saturday to pick up your goods. Here’s how it works.

1. Go to the online site Charlottesville City Market To-Go.

2. Set up an account and choose a time slot.

3. Shop for some hand-gathered eggs, pork, and beef among other veggies, meats, pastries, and more (Search feature allows you to look for products or your favorite vendor).

4. Show up Saturday morning at your chosen time, drive through the horse-shoe market where your goods are loaded in your trunk, then you’re on your way.

That’s it. A great way to stock up on some local food and treats while enjoying some fresh air in a safe way. Take your favorite beverage, put on your favorite tunes, and enjoy a Saturday morning drive. Thanks to all those that have come out to support local farms and artisans in our area. Hope to see you there!

City Market To-Go