This Week's Locavore Delivery From Dee Creek Farm - 4.29.10

Here's this week's delivery offerings:

At the Farmers Markets this weekend: Plan on finding our chevre's and feta, as well as Cajeta and fresh lightly-pasteurized goat milk, at the Markets. If you arrive early, you'll find Dee Creek Farm eggs. You'll also find chewy goat milk caramel candies at the PSU Market on Saturday. They're teeth-stickin' good.

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Eggs, $5/dozen

We have plenty of eggs this week from Dee Creek Farm and Creative Outlet (certified naturally grown). Order fast for first dibs. DCF eggs are generally sold out to our "Egg CSA-ers". We also share our eggs at the Portland & Vancouver Farmers Markets. Please bring cartons back for reuse, if decent!

Dee Creek Farm Dairy Deliciousnesses, from start to finish (note our new compostable pkg'ing!)

Goat Milk, Lightly Pasteurized, $4/quart

Frozen Chevre, $4/each - Pasteurized, soft, spreadable goat cheese. Frozen from Saturday Market.

Garlic & Chive, Original, Provence, Raspberry Chipotle, Spicy Asparagus

Feta, $5/each - Fresh, Pasteurized, block or crumbles 4oz.

Vanilla Cajeta (caramel topping/dip), $5/each - Creamy vanilla caramel - made with goat milk! In coffee, on ice cream, dipping apples... Mmm! Does include raw cane sugar.

Chester, $7-$8.50 - Young washed rind Muenster-like, semi-firm, full of flavor. Soft and creamy.

Raw Local Honey, $7/pint, $12.50/quart, $19/half-gallon, $34/gallon - from Honey House Farm

Raw, local, delicious honey in glass jars. Yum!

Local Lamb - from Reister Farms

$6/lb. lamb burger - SALE this week!

$8/lb. italian ground sausage

$8 mint & feta brats

$30 - Individual size includes the following:

1lb. kabob meat, 2 shoulder steaks, 1lb burger, 1 pkg garlic feta or italian brats

$65 - Small family size ( 2 to 3 people) includes the following:

1 boneless shoulder roast, 4 shoulder steaks, 1 lbs burger, 2 shanks 2 pkg garlic/feta brats or italian

$100 - Large family size includes the following:

1 boneless leg roast, 6 shoulder steaks, 2lb. burger, 2lb. shanks, 2 pkgs garlic feta brats or italian

This is from Reister Farms in Washougal, and includes USDA processing and packaging.

Home Roasted Coffee & Hazelnuts - from Columbia River Coffee Co.

Farmers Market Blend Coffee Beans, $5.00/half-pound

Peru Organic Coffee Beans, $5.00/half-pound

Roasted Hazelnuts, $8.00/pound

These are from Steve, who you'll also find down at the Vancouver Farmers Market. He sells his coffee by the cup down there, too!

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats - from Nature's Choice

Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags)

Shiitake $3.00

Maitake $4.00

Wild Morels $6.50

Frozen Porcini $4.50 (1/4# pound)

Berries & Nuts

Frozen Huckleberries $9.00 per pound

Frozen Elderberries $6.00 per pound

Dried, Peeled, Cleaned Chestnuts $3.50 per 1/4# bag

Check out www.natureswildharvest.com for more info on these great wild gatherers, and how to use their products!

Natural Soap - $4/each

These are great soap bars made out of natural ingredients by one of our customers, Kathy. Choose from: Oatmeal/Tea Tree, Peppermint, and/or Lavender

To order, click here and specify what you would like.

Pay by cash. If necessary, checks can be made to "Dee Creek Farm"

**BRING YOUR OWN BAG**

We fill pre-orders first, then it’s first come, first served!

We do mostly pre-orders at deliveries, rather than Farmers Market style.

Please help us in this by pre-ordering what you can!

Summer & Spark

Email

Farm Phone: 360-225-9711

Cell Phone: 360-903-6956 (no service at the Farm)

Blog: http://summersperspective.wordpress.com

Dee Creek Farm Locavore Farm Delivery - 4.15.10

I have sold out of pre-ordered chicken CSA's. That said, we have only pre-sold only a portion of what's on the field, 'just in case'. This way we do not over-commit. So there should be extra's, which I'll post in emails. The first batch will not be until the last week of May (and the first week in June). Remember to bring me paper shreds for bedding if you happen to have some!

One of our young lady customers, Lana, is offering tomato starts at $2.50 for a 4" pot, $4.60 for a 6" pot. She can bring them to deliveries on the 23rd, I believe (but order from her directly). There are many great varieties. Check out her website at: http://lanastomatoes.50webs.com/index.HTM

Be sure to mention Dee Creek Farm when registering for the Rainbarrel Workshop on 5/12 - the're leaving us a little extra room for seats! Also, the Clark County Dairy Goat Association is hosting a cheese making class on May 1st at the CASEE Center in Brush Prairie. Mary Rosenblum is an amazing instructor, and a great resource! You will also get to taste a 'fleet' of cheeses! Membership is $15, which gets you into class, or you can pay for class without joining.

Check out our recent blog about the last Herbal Class, too! We're scheduling another, as that one sold out quickly! We're planning on 4/24, possibly at the Farm (preference?) Details coming! Are you interested? ~S

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Eggs, $5/dozen, $2.50/half-dozen
We have plenty of eggs this week from Dee Creek Farm and Creative Outlet (certified naturally grown). Order fast for first dibs. DCF eggs are generally sold out to our "Egg CSA-ers" -- if you want onboard, I can give you more info and get you started! We also share our eggs at the Portland & Vancouver Farmers Markets.

Dee Creek Farm Dairy Deliciousnesses, from start to finish
Goat Milk, Lightly Pasteurized, $4/quart
Frozen Chevre, $4/each - Pasteurized, soft, spreadable goat cheese. Frozen from Saturday Market.
Garden, Garlic & Chive, Original, Black Pepper
Feta, $5/each - Aged (sharp), Pasteurized, block or crumbles 4oz.
Cajeta (caramel topping/dip), $5/each - Creamy caramel - made with goat milk! In coffee, on ice cream, dipping apples... Mmm! Does include raw cane sugar.

Dried Things - from Mountain Rose Herbs
We put in a bulk order and I have a few things I don't need (extras). Let me know if you want to claim any of the following, for medicinal and/or food preparing uses - or whatever else! MRH is a great resource of quality, organic herbs and spices. Check them out for more info!
Arnica Flowers, $10/2oz.
Basil, $2.00/4oz.
Calendula Flowers, $3.50/2oz.
Lemon Balm, $1.50/2oz.
Nettle Leaf, $3/2+oz.
Oatstraw, $2.25/4oz.
Thyme, $2.00/2oz.

Local Lamb - from Reister Farms
$7/lb. lamb burger
$8/lb. boneless lamb roasts (2 to 4 lb roasts)
$30 - Individual size includes the following:
1lb. kabob meat, 2 shoulder steaks, 1lb burger, 1 pkg garlic feta or italian brats
$65 - Small family size ( 2 to 3 people) includes the following:
1 boneless shoulder roast, 4 shoulder steaks, 1 lbs burger, 2 shanks 2 pkg garlic/feta brats or italian
$100 - Large family size includes the following:
1 boneless leg roast, 6 shoulder steaks, 2lb. burger, 2lb. shanks, 2 pkgs garlic feta brats or italian
This is from Reister Farms in Washougal, and includes USDA processing and packaging.

Grassfed Beef - from Nadine
$4.50/lb. - ground beef
$40/ten pounds of ground beef
$62/10-lb. Roast Pkg (4 roasts)
Keeping it simple for now!


Home Roasted Coffee & Hazelnuts - from Columbia River Coffee Co.
Farmers Market Blend Coffee Beans, $5.00/half-pound
Peru Organic Coffee Beans, $6.00/half-pound
Roasted Hazelnuts, $4.00/half-pound
These are from Steve, who you'll also find down at the Vancouver Farmers Market. He sells his coffee by the cup down there, too!

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats - from Nature's Choice -- Buy a full pound of (any mix) mushrooms and receive a 1/4# bag of dried lobster soup mushrooms FREE!
Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags)
Shiitake $3.00
Maitake $4.00
Wild Morels $6.50

Mushrooms, Frozen (1/4# pack)
Porcini $4.50

Berries & Nuts
Frozen Huckleberries $9.00 per pound
Frozen Elderberries $6.00 per pound
Wild Mountain Huckleberry Jam $5.00/jar (incl's sugar)
Dried, Peeled, Cleaned Chestnuts $3.50 per 1/4# bag

Wild Greens
Fresh Siberian Miners Lettuce $3.00 (1/4# bag)
Fresh Fiddlehead Ferns $3.00 (1/4# bag)
Dried Spring Nettle leaves $12.50
Check out www.natureswildharvest.com for more info on these great wild gatherers, and how to use their products!

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To order, click here and specify what you would like.
Pay by cash. If necessary, checks can be made to "Dee Creek Farm"
**BRING YOUR OWN BAG**
We fill pre-orders first, then it’s first come, first served!
We do mostly pre-orders at deliveries, rather than Farmers Market style.
Please help us in this by pre-ordering what you can!

Summer & Spark
Email
Farm Phone: 360-225-9711
Cell Phone: 360-903-6956 (no service at the Farm)
Blog: http://summersperspective.wordpress.com

Dee Creek Farm Locavore Delivery - 4.1.2010

Here's a list of all the tasty locally produced and grown goodies you can order from Dee Creek Farm's locavore delivery service this week:

Spring is here! Eggs are coming in like there's no tomorrow, so please be sure to recycle ALL egg cartons at deliveries. Even if they're not ours, several of the other farmers can still use them. Remember, too, that Egg CSA's are due this week. We also have room for more, if interested. Bulk up for the weekend celebrations!

Rainbow Egg Farm would like to start their own egg CSA (reduced rate, committed - not 'sold out', etc) out at their place in East Vancouver. If you're interested, I can forward your interest on to them. Their hens are raised with no soy added to their diet. We'll continue supplying their eggs through deliveries as long as orders are up for them!

Maple syrup still won't be here by Thursday. Sorry for making you wait. The anticipation is killing me, too, as I've licked my pint dry. Literally, with my fingers. I couldn't help myself. Soon, tho'! I had my Maine friend bump the order up a smidgen, too, so there should be a little extra if you missed ordering. Wait for details!

Check out the great deal from Nature's Choice on fresh mushrooms & wild greens. Maybe now would be a good time to enter our recipe photo contest (which includes a pound of shiitakes), as per my most recent blog entry. Please try to e-order befor Thursday at 11am. That's been working really well! ~S

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Eggs, $5/dozen
We have LOTS of eggs this week: Dee Creek Farm, Creative Outlet (certified naturally grown) and Rainbow Egg Farm (soy free). Order fast for first dibs. DCF eggs are generally sold out to our "Egg CSA-ers" -- if you want onboard, I can give you more info and get you started!

Dee Creek Farm Cheeses & Deliciousnesses, from start to finish
Fresh Chevre, $5/each - Soft, spreadable goat cheese.
Original, 4.0 oz, Garlic & Chive, Provence, Black Pepper - 3.50oz.
Frozen Chevre, $4/each -Soft, spreadable goat cheese. Frozen from Saturday Market.
Garden Feta, $5/each - Aged (sharp), Pasteurized, block or crumbles 4oz.
Cajeta (caramel topping/dip), $5/each - Creamy caramel - made with goat milk! In coffee, on ice cream, dipping apples... Mmm!

Local Lamb - from Reister Farms
$8/pkg of feta mint brats (4 to a pkg)
$7/lb. lamb burger
$8/lb. boneless lamb roasts (2 to 4 lb roasts)
$30 - Individual size includes the following:
1lb. kabob meat, 2 loin chops, 1lb. burger, 1 pkg garlic feta brats
$65 - Small family size ( 2 to 3 people) includes the following:
1 boneless shoulder roast, 4 loin chops, 1 lbs burger, 1lb. steaks, 2 pkg garlic/feta brats
$100 - Large family size includes the following:
1 boneless roast, 6 loin chops, 2lb. burger, 2lb. lamb steaks, 2 pkgs garlic feta brats
This is from Reister Farms in Washougal, and includes USDA processing and packaging. Checks for this will need to be made out to them separately, as possible.

Raw Local Honey, $12/quart, $18/half-gallon - from Honey House Farm
Raw, local, delicious honey in glass jars. Yum!

Home Roasted Coffee - from Rainbow Egg Farm
Raven's Blend Espresso - Dark roast. An exceptional blend for lattes and cappuccinos, $6/half-pound
Nyeri Decaf - Bold intensity, sweet, notes of fruit, a light bodied coffee to enjoy anytime, $6/half-pound
Kona Paradise - 100% premium. Complex blend of fruit, floral aromas, choclate, cararmal & citrus. $12.50/half-pound
If we get enough orders to make their trip worth coming down, we'll get some coffee in the mix. Rainbow Egg Farm's very own special coffee varietal selected from the finest beans, and roasted weekly at the farm.

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats - from Nature's Choice -- Buy any FULL pound of fresh mushrooms & receive one fresh wild green FREE!
Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags)
Shiitake $3.00
Maitake $4.00
Wild Morels $6.50
Snow Bank False Morel $3.50
Mushrooms, Dried (2oz. bag)
Special Soup Blend, $10.00
Berries & Nuts
Frozen Huckleberries $9.00 per pound
Frozen Elderberries $6.00 per pound
Wild Mountain Huckleberry Jam $5.00/jar (incl's sugar)
Dried, Peeled, Cleaned Chestnuts $3.50 per 1/4# bag
Wild Greens
Watercress $3.00
Siberian Miners Lettuce $3.00
Fiddlehead Ferns $3.00
Check out www.natureswildharvest.com for more info on these great wild gatherers, and how to use their products.

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To order, click here and specify what you would like.
Pay by cash. If necessary, checks can be made to "Dee Creek Farm"
**BRING YOUR OWN BAG**
We fill pre-orders first, then it’s first come, first served!
We do mostly pre-orders at deliveries, rather than Farmers Market style.
Please help us in this by pre-ordering what you can!

Summer & Spark
Email: summer (at) deecreekfarm (dot) com
Farm Phone: 360-225-9711
Cell Phone: 360-903-6956 (no service at the Farm)
Blog: http://summersperspective.wordpress.com

Locavore Farm Delivery from Dee Creek Farm - 10.28.2009

Here's this week's awesome Locavore delivery list chock full of locally grown, raised, made and gathered goodies for your table. Take note of some very special items this week, including fresh baked bread from the fabulous Russell of Russell's Bread, free laying hens, lots of great wild crafter foods from Nature's Choice (including watercress and wild chestnuts...and don't forget that Bill & Laura are offering an extremely rare opportunity to spend a day in the woods learning and gathering mushrooms with Bill. Sign up soon, because there are only a couple of hunts left for the year!),a nd finally fresh lamb from Reister Farm in Washougal. Sweet. Now here's the official word from Summer at Dee Creek Farm:

We have bread for Thursday! Russell, the bread maker, has generously offered to make up "goodie bags" for me to send home with customers Thursday night, each containing a fresh mini french loaf and delicious cookies. We've swapped cheese for bread with Russell many'a time at the Market (yum!), and would be happy to keep his breads a regular thing if you guys are wanting it! I'm taking pre-orders for multi grain full sized loaves below for Thursday. If you'd like to meet Russell in person, visit his booth this Saturday during the last Vancouver Farmers Market Saturday of the season!

If you've emailed me about the beef, and haven't heard back, I will email you shortly. Because it's hunting season, I need to check in with Gartner's to see how many animals they can handle at once. If not now, we can hook you up in a couple of weeks.

Stock up THIS Thursday on extra's for two weeks worth, as on 5th (the next delivery), we will only have eggs and cheese. Scott & I are taking off to the coast for our 10th anniversary, and Mom will be doing deliveries alone - thanks Mom! ~S

Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, from 3pm-6pm, Storytree Farm will be having a bit winter squash & pumpkin sale!

An offer from one of our customers: ...have five hens that need a home, free of charge, to be picked up in Vancouver. At least three of them are laying regularly. A picture of these lovely girls below. Email me if you're interested, and I will fwd it to her.

Dee Creek Farm Cheeses, from start to finish - ask about our weekly CSA discount. A plethora of choices this week, all delish!

CHEVRE:

Original, 4 oz, $5.00 tub
Flavored, 3.5 oz, $5.00 tub. Flavors are: Garlic & Chive, Provence, Dill, Red Peppers (contains sugar)
FETA, Raw & Pasteurized:
Fresh, Pasteurized, block or crumbles, 4 oz, $5.00
Spicy, Fresh, Pasteurized crumbles, 3.5 oz, $5.00
Tapenade Aged, Raw crumbles, 3.5 oz, $5.00
Smoked, Fresh, Pasteurized blocks, 3.5 oz, $5.00
REGULAR CHESTER (young Muenster-style). Pasteurized milk, washed rind cheese. Mild, smooth, soft and creamy. $1.50 per oz. Vacuum sealed wedges. Apprx $6-9
MANCHEVO MOLE (Manchego Fresco-style). Pasteurized milk, rind rubbed with cocoa & (hot!) chipotle. Mild, subtle and fresh PASTE. Rich, semi-firm & creamy. Try with baked potatoes, chopped onion, beans, burritos, tacos, salad. $1.75 per oz. Vacuum sealed wedges. Apprx $4-8
CAPRAPHILLY (Caerphilly-style). $1.50 oz. Vacuum sealed wedges. Apprx $6-10.50
CHELBY CRUMBLES (Colby-style), 3.5 oz, $5.00 tub
CHEVINS (Cabra al Vino style), Vacuum sealed wedges. Soaked in Spirits. Some Raw milk, some pasteurized:
Semi-Dry Cider $2.00 oz. Unpasteurized. Semi-Dry Cider-soaked rind. $8.50-11
Blackberry $1.75 oz. Pasteurized. Blackberry wine-soaked rind. $10-14
Strawberry $1.75 oz. Pasteurized. Blackberry wine-soaked rind. $9.50-13
Riesling $1.75 oz. Pasteurized. Riesling wine-soaked rind. $9.50-13

Eggs,
$5/dozen, ($4.50 per dozen for egg CSA'ers)
$2.50/half-dozen (limited)

We may have extra from other farms this week. Our chickens are fed only natural feeds and lots of pasture - you can find lots of info on our poultry-raising on our website. Be sure to recycle egg cartons that you pick up at our deliveries with us!

Fresh Lamb, (options below)
$7/lb. ground lamb burger
$11.25/lb - Rack of Lamb - they each are 2-3 pounds
$30 - Individual size includes the following:
2 lamb chops, 1 pound of kabob meat (made from the leg), 2 pounds of burger
$65 - Small family size ( 2 to 3 people) includes the following:
4 lamb chops, 1 boneless shoulder roast, 3 lbs burger, 2 shanks
$100 - Large family size includes the following:
6 lamb chops, 1 shoulder roast, 3 lbs burger, 4 lamb steaks, 2 shanks
This is from Reister Farms in Washougal, and includes USDA processing and packaging. Checks for this will need to be made out to them separately, as possible.

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats,
Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags) -
Shiitake $3.00
Maitake $4.00
White Chanterelle $3.50
Yellow Chanterelle $4.00
Wild Water Cress $3.00 per bag
Wild Chestnuts $4.00 per 1# bag
Frozen Huckleberries $9.00 per pound
Frozen Wild Blackberries $3.50 per pound
Frozen Elderberries $6.00 per pound
From Nature's Choice, a couple-owned business in Vancouver, these wild eats are amazingly well-gathered, fresh, and nutrient-dense!

Multi-Grain Bread, $4.25/loaf
Tomorrow Russell (with Russell's Bread) will be bringing some of his multi-grain bread loaves, fresh and sliced, ready to serve. Since he started mixing and prepping tonight for them to be fresh Thursday, quantities are very limited - so be sure to pre-order if you'd like to try one or two!

Natural Soap, $4/bar
Handcrafted by one of our customers, Kathy, these naturally made bars are made with vegetable and essential oils. They are mild and non-toxic. Many of the 'extra's (oils, dried herbs, etc) come directly from Kathy's garden! Choose one (or more) of the following: Cinnamon Coffee, Clove, or Rosemary.

Laundry Soap Kit - $5/each
The kit will make 3 gallons of liquid laundry soap, made by Kathy. All ingredients & instructions included to make your very own. You just need a pot, a bucket, a wooden spoon, and essential oils if you desire!

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Remember that in an effort to be more efficient, and less wasteful, we do not write individual receipts, but instead keep a book. If you specifically want a receipt, please let us know when you place your order, if possible.

Anyone and everyone can order from our deliveries, not just "subscribers" or CSA-ers! To any newcomers on the e-list, welcome! Also rest assured that all farms contributing to our deliveries all meet several standards: chemical-free, sustainable, natural, family farming... If you have questions about any of them, don't hesitate to ask, or check them out yourself!

To order, click here and specify what you would like.
All checks go to "Dee Creek Farm", or bring cash.

**BRING YOUR OWN BAG**

We fill pre-orders first, then it’s first come, first served!
We do mostly pre-orders at deliveries, rather than Farmers Market style.
Please help us in this by pre-ordering what you can!

Summer & Spark
Email
Farm Phone: 360-225-9711
Cell Phone: 360-903-6956 (no service at the Farm)

Here’s a riddle for you: When is a nut not just a nut? When it’s a chestnut. Because of their high starch content (twice that of potatoes), chestnuts have historically been used more as a vegetable than a nut. In some parts of the world they are still used as a potato substitute. This speaks of the chestnut's versatility. Roast them, use them in soups or as an accompaniment to vegetable dishes, puree them, or add them to stuffing. However you use chestnuts, you can be sure that this ancient food, is a good nutritional choice over the holidays. And once you figure out how to penetrate their forbidding hard mahogany exterior, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a wonderful low fat, high fiber holiday treat.

This and more info (including recipes) can be found by clicking here.

Locavore Delivery Service and Dee Creek Farm News - 8.27.2009

Here's the word on this week's Locavore delivery service, brought to you by Summer @ Dee Creek Farm:

We have a pretty well-rounded, full list of delivery items this week below! Be sure to check through to find anything new that may be of interest to you!

With a wee bit of luck, I'm hoping for more extra fresh veggies from Storytree Farm, but anything other than below will be on the fly, as they pick it moments before our delivery starts! Their pickling cukes are amazing heirloom cucumbers that are sweet and delish! We may also get some veggies from NW Organics also, and that I'm hoping to know by tomorrow night's email.

Also, heads up: tomorrow I'll be sending out bulk peach/nectarine purchasing information. After having thought we missed out, we're in luck! It'll be $25 for a twenty pound box, but don't pre-order until you get the delivery info - it will be on a Friday (not normal deliveries), either this one or next one. 'Til soon! Meanwhile, check out what's available for Thursdays delivery below, send me an order, and we'll see you then!

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Bronze Pastured Turkeys, whole, $3.85/lb
We are harvesting tomorrow (Wednesday), and will be doing a couple extra this week that are up for grabs. Last week they ranged from 20-25 pounds. This week should be similar. You cannot pick your weight until deliveries - the sooner you get there, the better chance you have at your pick. But you're welcome to email me back and let me know if you want your name on one (so to speak)... Check out our website for info on how we raise our poultry.

Dee Creek Farm Cheeses, from start to finish
Our cheese can also be found at our Thursday deliveries, or, thanks to Mom and/or other lovely 'hosting' farmers, at:
Wednesday afternoon/eve at the Camas Farmers Market
Wednesday at the Portland Farmers Market
Thursday 3pm-7pm at the Portland Farmers Market
Friday at Wahkiakum's Two Islands Farm Market
Friday, 3pm-7pm at the Woodland Farmers Market
Saturday, 9am-3pm at the Vancouver Farmers Market
Feta, $5.00/container - Creamy and salt, fresh and pasteurized. Raw coming soon again!
Plain - block or crumble
Fresh Chevre, $5.00/container - Creamy - great on crepes, bagels, crackers, veggies... pasteurized
Original (Plain)
Dill
Garden Mix
Garlic & Chives
Black Pepper
Herbs de Provence
Marionberry Lavender Chipotle

Blueberry Delight - layered granola (from Pdx Farmers Market), sweet cheese (with Honey House honey), and blueberries on top (also from Pdx Farmers Market)
Caperphilly, $4-$6/wedge - Firm, dry table or melting caerphilly-style cheese, with a clever play on words for a title. Young and mild in flavor. Pasteurized.

Eggs,
$5/dozen, ($4.50 per dozen for egg CSA'ers)
$2.50/half-dozen (limited)
First come, first served on extras. Our chickens are fed only natural feeds and lots of pasture - you can find lots of info on our poultry-raising on our website. Be sure to recycle egg cartons that you pick up at our deliveries with us!
SOY FREE EGGS, $4/dozen - limited
Rainbow Egg Farm in Brush Prairie has raised a flock on NO SOY, and continues to feed a no-soy diet to her laying hens. These eggs are small. I was surprised how dirty some were from last week, and so have gone through to make sure what we're passing out are clean and un-cracked.

Fresh Emmer Salad,
$4/8-ounces
A yummy lunch or side salad to take home made with whole grain organic emmer, heirloom tomatoes from Storytree Farm, organic onions from NW Organic, feta cheese from Dee Creek Farm, fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. I'll bring forks :-)

Fresh Farmer Fare,
Zucchini, yellow & green, 3 for $1.00
Heirloom Pickling Cucumbers, $2.00/lb
$1.50/lb if you order 20# or more

These (and much of our extra's lately, including those amazing figs!) come from Storytree Farm in Vancouver.

Raw Honey,
Quart/$12, Pint/$7
Raw honey in glass jars form Honey House Farm in Brush Prairie - super local!

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats,
Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags) -
Maitake $4.50
Lobster $4.00
Shiitake $3.00
Fresh Huckleberries, $4.50/half-pint, $24 for half flat (6 half-pints), $45 for full plant (12 half-pints) -- Bill says they've sweetened up this week!!
From Nature's Choice, a couple-owned business in Vancouver, these wild eats are amazingly well-gathered, fresh, and nutrient-dense!

Heirloom Organic Grains,
From Bluebird Grains in Eastern Washington, we have some left overs from our last bulk order that you're welcome to. You can go ahead and pre-order any of the following until it's gone (then we can do a new order):
Organic Whole Grain Emmer (Farro), $7/1.3 pounds, $19/5 pounds
Emmer Pancake and Waffle Mix, $8/2 pounds
Old World Cereal Blend, $7/1.3 pounds
Sage Biscuit Mix, $8/20 ounces
Organic Dark Northern Rye Flour, $11 for 4.5 pounds

Cultures,
Kombucha, $5/scoby
Dairy Kefir, $5/grains
These are the ones I've been using at Dee Creek Farm, and they've started to multiply (finally!) since I've gotten back on the task of keeping them happy and well. There should be enough to get you started.

Handmade Soap,
$4.00/bar - Limited amount
Both of the soaps below are crafted by Summer at DCF with quality coconut, olive, palm, and essential oils. Handmade & individually cut, these bars are mild on your skin, and amazing to your nose!
Egyptian Geranium, $4.50/bar - Fresh floral scent, similar to rose. Geranium is said to have psychologically balancing effects and some like to use it for skin problems such as eczema, psoriasis, and shingles. Historically it was used to treat menopausal and other women's problems.
Bittersweet Almond - This light pink colored, cherry-smelling mild soap is great smelling, and full of quality essential oils.

Coconut Oil,
Non-Certified-Organic Expeller Expressed, $100/5-gallon-bucket
This is a bulk purchasing opportunity for those who use coconut oil at home. They are 5 gallon buckets from Tropical Traditions. This is a great price. You can find friends to split it with, or separate and cool-storage what you don't need. Let me know right away if you want a bucket! They won't come in until next week or the week after.

Locavore Delivery & News from Dee Creek Farm - 8.06.2009

I spent today with other local CSA farmers, setting up the Featured Ag exhibit at the Clark County Fair (which starts Friday, btw). Come by and visit! One of our customers with Sunshine Gardenhouse donated a fantastic greenhouse to use. You should swing by and see it, as well as the rest of the display - it's turing out pretty cool!

Don't forget that it's the first of the month, so egg CSA's are due! And returned cartons would be grand.

We'll have several kinds and quantities of produce Thursday evening. Here's what I know, tho' we may end up with more at deliveries (and I'll email order confirmation emails shortly!):

I'm back from an amazingly relaxing trip to Idaho! My grandma said that a glass is heavier the longer you hold it, and suggested that I set mine down for a little bit, that it will feel lighter when I pick it back up. Alas, I feel refreshed and excellent! Since I've only been home a day, I haven't wrapped my mind around everything for deliveries, but will add more to Wednesday nights Quiz Results email. I know we should have several veggie and fruit options.

Anyone up for helping me make an online shopping cart to make delivery stuff easier? ~S

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Dee Creek Farm Cheeses, from start to finish
Our cheese can also be found at our Thursday deliveries, or:
Wednesday afternoon/eve at the Camas Farmers Market
Wednesday at the Portland Farmers Market
Thursday 3pm-7pm at the Portland Farmers Market
Friday at Wahkiakum's Two Islands Farm Market
Friday, 3pm-7pm at the Woodland Farmers Market
Saturday, 9am-3pm at the Vancouver Farmers Market
Feta, $5.00/container - Creamy and salt, fresh and pasteurized.
Plain - block or crumble
Fresh Chevre, $5.00/container - Creamy - great on crepes, bagels, crackers, veggies... pasteurized
Original (Plain)
Dill
Garden Mix - seems to be new best seller, along with garlic/chive
Garlic & Chives
Black Pepper
Spicy
Chelby Crumbles, $5/each - Mild, pasteurized, crumbles
CheVin, Blackberry, $1.75oz, 4-8oz. each -semi-hard, unpasteurized, aged 60+ days, soaked in Blackberry wine from The Rusty Grape in Battle Ground.

Eggs,
$5/dozen, ($4.50 per dozen for egg CSA'ers)
$2.50/half-dozen (limited)
First come, first served on extras. Our chickens are fed only natural feeds and lots of pasture - you can find lots of info on our poultry-raising on our website. Be sure to recycle egg cartons that you pick up at our deliveries with us!

Fresh Farmers Fare
Squash (yellow and green zucchini, crook neck), 2 for $1.00
Slicing Cukes, (Japanese, English or Lemon) $2.50/lb.
Pickling Cukes, 5 for $1.00 --- I tried them today, and they are amazing
All of the above is from Storytree CSA Farm in Vancouver.

Organic Heirloom Tomatoes, $2.60/lb.
Organic Blueberries, $32/flat
Organic Garlic, small, $2.50/lb.
Organic Walla Walla Onions, $1.40/lb.
Organic Greens, $
The above comes from NW Organic Farm in Ridgefield

Heads up: Next week we could have large quantities (for preserving) of organic peaches. They MAY be around $25 for a twenty-pound box. Will let you know!

Wild & Naturally Preserved Eats from Nature's Choice,
Mushrooms, Fresh (1/4# bags) -
Lobster $4.00
Maitake $4.00
Shiitake $3.00
Pure Mushroom Seasoning Powders, $5.00 - 4.4oz glass jar
Porcini, Chanterelle, Matsutake, Shiitake, or Maitake
Pure Ground Elderberries $10/half-pint jar (ready to use for teas, tinctures, etc)

Dried Herbs, $4/packet
From Garden DElights in Brush Prairie, these herbs were hand prepared from chemical-free herbs. There are several mixes available - Ask if you want to have a look/smell/feel at deliveries!

Canned "Preserves", low sugar
We will have Strawberry, Raspberry, or White Grape jellies for $5 each (from Garden DElights in Brush Prairie). A multi generational farm, this Mom and daughter team work hard on creating healthful, local, and delicious foods. Generally known for their herb packets & natural doggy treats, they are also a produce CSA farm and have value-added products!
Wild Huckleberry Jam, 7oz., $5.00
Wild Huckleberry Syrup, 8oz., $6.00
These two huckleberry delights are wild-gathered by Nature's Choice, and are made with white grape concentrate. Both are almost sugar free!

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Remember that in an effort to be more efficient, and less wasteful, we do not write individual receipts, but instead keep a book. If you specifically want a receipt, please let us know when you place your order, if possible.

Anyone and everyone can order from our deliveries, not just "subscribers"! To any newcomers on the e-list, welcome! Also rest assured that all farms contributing to our deliveries all meet several standards: chemical-free, sustainable, natural, family farming... If you have questions about any of them, don't hesitate to ask, or check them out yourself!

To order, click here and specify what you would like.
All checks go to "Dee Creek Farm", or bring cash.
**BRING YOUR OWN BAG**
We fill pre-orders first, then it’s first come, first served!
We do mostly pre-orders at deliveries, rather than Farmers Market style.
Please help us in this by pre-ordering what you can!

Summer & Spark
E-mail
Farm Phone: 360-225-9711
Cell Phone: 360-903-6956 (no service at the Farm)