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The Maple Times

Here little piggy

We welcome you all to join us on Saturday October 17, 2009 from 10am - 2pm here on the farm for our Pig Information and Auction Day.

Come learn about the 12 pigs we have been raising by Murrary Berring (the farmer), learn about all the different cuts of meat that come from pigs by Carl Egerter (Garden City Meats - the butcher) and receive information from Ontario Pork.

Included in the registration fee is:

Question and Answer - 10am

Lunch - 11:30am - Your choice of Sausage on a bun or Peameal Bacon on a bun, drink and an apple

Pig Auction - 12:15pm - bid on the pig of your choice and choose the cuts of meat suitable to your taste and family (or maybe split the cost and meat between yourself and a friend or family member)

Pre-registration is $7.00 or sign-up at the door for $10.00.

To help us better estimate the number of attendees, please pre-register by October 10, 2009 by calling 905-682-0642 or send an email to info@whitemeadowsfarms.com

Payment options: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard and American Express

Holiday Hall Rentals

White Meadows Farms is available to  "Deck the Halls"  for your next Holiday gathering. The Maple Lodge can accommodate small groups or up to 136 people. Our 30' x 70' hall will charm the likes of everyone.

Catering is available in all price ranges, or if food is your forte we welcome you to bring your own.

Base rental fee is $300 + GST. Add a little something extra like: wagon rides, maple favours, maple kettle corn, make your own butter or anything else you can think of!

Book your party prior to October 1, 2009 and recieve a Simply Maple Gift Box (value $31.75) FREE! Just mention this ad to obtain this free gift!

Did you know...

Did you know...

Soya beans belong to the legume family and are native to East Asia. The pods, stems and leaves are covered with fine brown or grey hairs. This year at White Meadows Farms we planted 30 acres of soya beans in May and will harvest the beans when the leaves have fallen off and the beans are hard. Lady beetles in our fields help ensure that the soya bean aphid population does not overwhelm the plants and destroy the crop. Once harvested (in September) the beans are sent to be crushed taking all the oil out. The soya meal that is left is then fed to our livestock.

A given area of land planted with soya beans can produce much more protein than land planted with other crops, or if the land were used to raise cattle.

Soya beans are very rich in nutritive components. Besides the very high protein content, soya beans contain a lot of fibre and are rich in calcium and magnesium . The soy protein has a high biological value and contains all the essential amino acids.

Besides being able to consume soya beans this popular legume is also used in industrial products including oils, soap, cosmetics, plastics, inks, crayons, clothes and solvents. Soya beans have also been used since 2001 as fermenting stock in the manufacturing of a brand of vodka!

Stop by our Maple Sweet Shop and try some Maple Roasted Soya beans!

In this issue

Culinary Kids with Greg Willis

Calling all kids (11-16 years of age) to join us on Sunday October 18, 2009 from 1-4pm in our Maple Kitchen!

Learn how to blend sweet and savoury flavours indigenous to Niagara, plus knife and  pan skills. Students will prepare and taste foods plus each student will take home two Walnut-Raisin Baked Apples with Maple Syrup.

Sign up through the Culinary Trail emailing info@niagaraculinarytrail.com

Maximum 16 participants so sign up soon!

 

Photo contest deadline

The photo contest deadline is September 6, 2009. Be sure to submit your favourite photos that you've taken here on our farm to be entered into a draw to win a fabulous prize.

 

Recipe of the Month

Submit your favourite maple recipe to info@whitemeadowsfarms.com and if selected as our feature of the month we'll give you a litre of syrup (pick up or just pay shipping and handling)

This months recipe is: Maple Glazed Ribs Submitted by: Shelley Bourdeau

1 Litre Glass

1 Litre Glass bottles are now back in stock. Available in Medium, Amber and Dark grade.

Locally raised Beef

Our beef is raised here at White Meadows Farms, butchered locally and then frozen.  We pride ourselves on raising drug and hormone free Angus Beef!  Stop by our Maple Sweet Shop to see the many different cuts of beef available!

Extended Hours at the Maple Sweet Shop

Monday thru Wednesday & Saturday 10am - 5pm

Thursday & Friday 10am - 6pm

Sunday 11am - 5pm

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