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February 17, 2012
Welcome Six Acre Soaps and Red Rooster Coffee
February 10, 2012
Referrals=$$$Don't forget that with EVERY new member that sends us an e-mail stating that YOU referred them to Coastal Farms, we will credit your account for $10! That could equal a lot of free strawberries in a few months or yummy local fare now!
New this week:
Finally! Something for the cats! Cooper and Tigger (our beloved felines) are doing the celebration cha-cha dance! There are more greens, plenty of farm fresh eggs, BABY CARROTS (from the adorable Jake and Amanda Browder who are expecting their very first baby, how cute is that?). New entrees are Sweet Potato and Kale Soup, Herbed Goat Cheese Risotta Balls, and Pasta Fagioli Soup. And for your sweet tooth, there are Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Salt River Bars.
February 03, 2012
Welcome Abuelita's TamalesDid you know that if every area household spent just $10/week on local foods, it could generate $384.2 million annually in southeast Virginia and $1.65 billion statewide! WOW! Here are some great ways to start.
New this week:
Welcome Abuelita's Tamales! These delicious tamales came to us highly recommended. Abuelita's authentic gems are sure to satisfy your Latin American cuisine cravings!
Also new: Chuck has new salty oysters from the Seaside of the Eastern Shore, Shad Roe, and Rainbow Trout, Herban Avenues has a Pre-Natal Tea and a Mineralized Mixed Blend Tea for hair, skin and nails,Taste and See has Valentine Cookies, Lowfat Blueberry, Lemon Poppyseed, and Morning Glory-Style Muffins, and Yummy Goodness has Baby Apple Pies, Vegetarian White Chili, Shepherds Pie, Mardi Gras Specials and more!
January 27, 2012
Killer Mac 'n Cheese is Back!New this week:
Gum Tree Farm is glad to announce that they now have chickens laying green eggs! Chuck has Jumping Jack Chipotle Pepper Cheese and Baby Swiss, and Yummy Goodness has Killer Mac 'n Cheese listed again this week! Can we he hear a "HOORAY"! They also have new additions of Chili, Cornbread, and Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup. Happy Shopping!
January 20, 2012
Beet Greens and Lotion BarsMake sure you check out the link for our featured producer and see why we are so thrilled to have them as a part of the Coastal Family. Their website is great! Amanda only has 4 more months until the baby is here!
Did you get a chance to see the cabbage Cromwell delivered last week? I know he said 6-8 lbs, but oh my goodness! It filled a grocery bag! We are baking ours tonight as he suggested, can't wait!
New this week: The chicken Pot Pies are so popular, that Yummy is now offering them in a family size! Have you tried the Honey Lotion Bars? The Sugar Cookie is heavenly! There are new smoked sausage links from Windhaven, Italian Meat Sauce and Somezing Sveet from Yummy, and lots of new things from Browders such as Beet Greens and more Green Onions. Happy Shopping!
January 13, 2012
Welcome Compass Winds SorghamHave you had a chance to try Vaughan Farms Hanover Salad? AMAZING! Collards, Kale, and Cabbage are wonderfully healthy and Vaughns, Scott Farm and Cromwell have them listed this week!
We would like to welcome Compass Winds Sorgham! Compass Winds is from Dayton and has molasses.
We are happy to announce that Price (Prize's Pantry) is back in town! We have missed that Simply Sourdough, that is for sure!
Please keep Chuck (Uncle Chuck's Seafood) and Greg Pappas (our Town Center host at Eclectic Designs) in your thoughts and prayers. Chuck just had Carpal Tunnel Surgery and Greg has had heart surgery this week. Greg has made amazing strides thus far but he still needs all our prayers.
New this week: Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Rockfish, Rutabagas, New Green Onions, Molasses and Tomato Bisque Soup, yum!
January 06, 2012
Nothing warms the soul like Chicken Pot Pie!New this week:
Easter Egg Radishes, Coq Au Vin, Greenleaf Lettuce, New Flavors in Oatmeal, Romaine and Mesculin Lettuce, New Soups, Kale, and nothing warms the soul like the new Pot Pies from Yummy Goodness Catering!
December 27, 2011
Happy New Year!Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your Christmas Holiday! The ordering window is now open.
New this week: Lotion Bars, Maple Sausage, More Teas, Greens, Greens, and more Greens!
December 16, 2011
Coastal is closed next week! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
New this week: Chocolate covered cherries, Christmas lasagna, Turkeys, Holiday Gift Box of Jams, and Maple Syrup.
Exciting news! Prize's Pantry now has a VA's Finest label! Way to go! We are so happy for you Price Clarke!
December 09, 2011
Hanover Salad and Ground Turkey this week!What a wonderful pick up this week! The weather was beautiful and the food amazing! Hope you had a chance to see the Foccacia bread-it is huge! We were all going crazy over the Gingerbread Men, they were adorable! It was exciting to see all the other specialty products as well: Jams, Creamed Honey and beautiful smelling soaps! All the "yummy Goodness" stuff smelled amazing, as always. We have already heard that dogs are enjoying Pierre's food for them, that is so exciting!
Our son just informed us that there are only 16 more days until Christmas! Oh my goodness! How did that happen? Hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
New this week!
Ground Turkey and Hanover Greens, Applesauce, Cheddar Cheese is back in stock, "Mulled Cider" Honey Soap, Fresh Salad Mix (with Spinach!), and Dried Navy Beans!
Don't forget: Coastal will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years.
December 02, 2011
Welcome Pierre's Bistro for DogsHave you heard the news? A baby Browder is on the way! Amanda is due April 28 and they are finding out what they are having in a few weeks! All we know is it will be a Hokie, that is for sure!
Welcome Pierre's Bistro for Dogs!
Now is your chance to spoil those precious canine friends of yours the Coastal Farms way! We put in a request for cat treats as we have two very loved cats here at Coastal Central. A spokesperson for the company told me they were "thinking on it", as they are a dog company. Dog lovers, cat lovers,can't we just all be one big happy family! :)
This week:
Broccoli, Lip Balm, Decorative Red Apples, Chuck has Catfish, 1 oz. samples from Sonsoap for $1, Raw Peanuts from Windhaven, More Yummy Goodness, Specials from Browders, All kinds of cookies to go along with the now famous Welsh cakes from Taste and See, and last but not least, our favorite of the season: CREAMED HONEY from Bees Knees! We are so excited that it is back!
Don't forget: Coastal will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years.
November 25, 2011
Coastal Farms will be closed the week between Christmas and New YearsNew this week:
Herbal Teas! We are so excited to be offering this wonderful product! Welcome Herban Avenues! Check out the link to find out more about them! The grow all the herbs in their teas, pretty neat, huh?
Okay, so you have always dreamed of having a personal chef, but reality is...well, all of our reality, $$$. Holidays are here, you are busy and you still yearn for one. Well, Yummy Goodness has solved your problem. And guess what else? If you are just looking for some great things to take to parties, that look and taste divine, Yummy Goodness has you covered there as well!
We also have some new focaccia bread, a perfectly plain one that you can use for pizza or anything that you can imagine or a super yummy cheddar cheese one!
Coastal Farms will be closed the week between Christmas and New Years for a much needed vacation for our family, hosts, suppliers, volunteers and fabulous employees. Coastal Farms has not taken the two weeks a year that is in its contract since opening April of 2010, and feel that this is the perfect time for rest and reflection as we approach what we anticipate to be another wonderful year!
November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 16, 2011
You have until Saturday to order, pickup is Tuesday!Everything you need for your Thanksgiving meal is here: Turkey, Ham, "Yummy" Side Dishes, and More! Don't forget sweet potatoes, bread, and fresh greens! Vegetarians, we have not forgotten about you! The talented chefs from Yummy Goodness Catering have Thanksgiving dishes for you as well! Last but not least, Shire has Gluten free Cranberry bread and Sugar Cookies!
IMPORTANT NEWS:
We will have an altered schedule for what would be our normal pick up on Thanksgiving Thursday. This way you will be able to shop Coastal for all your Thanksgiving dinner needs! The window will open Wednesday, 11/16 at 6pm and it will close Saturday, 11/19 at 10 pm. PICK UP will be TUESDAY, 11/22 (your normal time and location).
New this week! Gingerbread Pear Jam (our favorite!), Gouda Cheese, Flounder, Quiche and a Holiday Gift Pack of Jams that will be a wonderful hostess gift this Thanksgiving!
November 10, 2011
Please don't forget, pick up will be Tuesday for Thanksgiving week!We have more Turkey and Ham this week!
IMPORTANT NEWS:
We will have an altered schedule for what would be our normal pick up on Thanksgiving Thursday. This way you will be able to shop Coastal for all your Thanksgiving dinner needs! The window will open Wednesday, 11/16 at 6pm and it will close Saturday, 11/19 at 10 pm. Pick up will be Tuesday, 11/22 (your normal time and location).
Hors d'Oeuvres, Simply Coastal
"Cheese, Glorious Cheese!" Don't forget to select some of Virginia's Finest Cheese for your Thanksgiving meal! Chuck plans to have Gouda in soon, yeah (a personal "fav")! Who can resist a beautiful tray with any of Chuck's cheese and shrimp! Chuck even has crab dip! We now have the first course covered, stay tuned for more........
New this week! Duck, Pies, Walnuts, Cranberry-Orange Bread, Gold Rush Apples and O'Henry (White) Sweet Potatoes
November 04, 2011
Altered Schedule for Thanksgiving WeekThe kids and I just returned from a dear friend's father's funeral. *sigh* Sometimes it takes a funeral to make us all pause to think about those that mean so much to us. We would be remiss to not mention how important our Coastal family has become to us. From our producers, volunteers, amazing employees, to our very special customers. Please know that each and every one of you mean the world to us! Thank you so much for being a part of Coastal Farms.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, we will have an altered schedule for what would be our normal pick up on Thanksgiving Thursday. This way you will be able to shop Coastal for all your Thanksgiving dinner needs! The window will open Wednesday 11/16 at 6pm and it will close 11/19 at 10 pm, pick up will be Tuesday 11/22 (your normal time).
NEW THIS WEEK: Turkeys, "Secret Recipe World Famous" Pasta Sauce, Collards, Heirloom Speckled Butterbeans, Vegetarian Entrees and Soups, and Oysters (must have for stuffing or do you call it dressing?). Have a great weekend!
October 28, 2011
New things to spice up your fall!New this week! Spicy Cayenne and Habanero peppers to warm up any dish! Also, we have sliced Jalapeno Peppers and Cayenne Peppers in a jar, a wonderful, colorful jar to have and use! To start your mornings there is a new flavor of oatmeal; maple, pecan, autumn spice. For a taste of local Virginia, we have Autumn Stuffed Red Peppers. You can go traditional with turnips, or try Pink Lady Apples, a crisp snack for a cozy afternoon or Asian Persimmons, a variety you can eat like an apple. We also are offering Maple Pinwheel Sausage, an irresistible flavor of the season!
October 21, 2011
It is finally starting to feel like Fall!We are heading out to the big homecoming game and it finally feels like fall! Go Windsor Dukes and all the teams you are heading out to see!
New this week: Crabby Appleton Bread, Quinoa Tabouli, Halloween Chocolate Popcorn, Piney River Gold Apples, and Manicotti Chicken Florentine! Yum! Don't forget the things that aren't new, such as sweet potatoes, lettuce, soups, soap, meats, seafood, cheese,breads, well, you've got the picture! Just about all your grocery needs are right here at Coastal Farms! Have a lovely weekend!
October 13, 2011
Lettuce, Lettuce! Lettuce!Lettuce Lovers Eat To Your Hearts Content! Between Browder's and Rain or Shine there seems to be plenty to go around! And for the Vegetarian, A Vegan Broth!
There are more yummy meals for those of you with hectic schedules, and breads and desserts to join them! Don't forget apples, pears and all the other irresistible things! Have a lovely weekend!
October 07, 2011
New pick up in Carrollton!We have a new pick-up site in Carrollton located at the The Virginia BBQ restaurant! What a wonderful place to pick up your stuff and a warm yummy dinner while you are there! The owners are Mike and Julia Peterson and are good friends. We know that our Carrollton friends will be in great hands!
Did you all see the chocolate peanuts from Hubbs last week? We are so excited that they are back now that the weather is cooler!
New this week! Navy Beans,Chocolate Asian Persimmons, Arkansas Apples, Lemon Zest Cookie Dough, Mexican Salsa Verde, Foccacia Bread, and who doesn't need some Chicken Soup for your Soul!
September 30, 2011
Welcome A Little Yummy Goodness Catering!Welcome A Little Yummy Goodness Catering Company! After an outstanding job at the Farm to Fork event, these talented chefs agreed to prepare some things for Coastal Farms members. We figured that our members are busy like us,still wanting that healthy local food, but sometimes semi-prepared would be great! After what we sampled at that event, we can't wait to taste what they have in store for us in the future!
So Much News So Little Space!
First Things First! Congrats to our very own Price Clark (Prize's Pantry). Let's just say she "cleaned up" at the State Fair, taking home the coveted "Best in Section" for yeast breads. She was awarded two blue ribbons (for Cinnamon Comfort and Peachy Keen) and the rosette for Peachy Keen! We are so very proud of this very special lady!
September 23, 2011
Fall "yummeries", the Coastal Farms way!New this week: Apples, Pears, Maryland Style Crab Soup, Pork BBQ, Fajita and Kabob Meat, and truly decadent desserts! Yummmmmmyyy!
September 16, 2011
Isle of Wight County FairCome on out for some good old fashioned country fun at the Isle of Wight County Fair! It will be a pretty fall weekend for you to enjoy being outside enjoying what some of your neighbors in Western Tidewater have to offer! See you there, we will be hanging out with all the cute Isle of Wight County 4-h'ers!
New this week: Speckled Heirloom Butterbeans, Chioggia Beets, Warted Pumpkins, Gourds,and Cinnamon Rolls!
September 09, 2011
Happy September!Don't forget the big Farm to Fork Event happening this weekend, September 11th! Farm to Fork will be a Local Celebration of Family, Food, and Farms! It is from 3-6 pm, for tickets and info: www.farmtoforkhr.com
Coastal Farms' very own Chefs Lori and Kelly will be cooking "Iron Chef" style, you will have the opportunity to meet them and taste their creations! They will also be giving some ideas for cooking with kids- the locavore way! We hope to see you out there!
Some new things we have this week: Applesauce, Muscadines, Scuppernongs, Sweet Potato Rolls, Hot Pork Sausage (That should wake them up in the morning!), & Buttenut Squash.
August 19, 2011
Farm to Fork! Don't miss out!Farm to Fork! A Local Celebration of Family, Food and Farms!
September 11, 2011 3-6pm
Come out for an afternoon of local food tastings, drinks, music and more! This event supports the work of Buy Fresh, Buy Local Hampton Roads.
Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and Extension Service
1444 Diamond Springs Road, VA BCH, 23455
Limited Tickets Available
$30 in advance/ $35 at the door
Children 8-12 $15/ $20
For Tickets and Information:
www.farmtoforkhr.com
August 12, 2011
Happy August!There are some fun activities planned for you and your family!
Heifer International Fundraiser at VB Farmers Market Aug. 13 from 11-2, please come out to support this amazing organization! Animals on display, and kids activities!
Farm to Feast week (Aug. 7- 13)- Don't miss out, call soon to make your reservation! See last week's news article for more info.
Don't Forget!
Farm to Fork- September 11th, 3-6p.m., Live band, kids activities, and scrumptious tastings of local food! It is going to be a blast!
July 29, 2011
Summer is all about fresh food, family and fun!What an exciting day! We attended The airing of The Hampton Roads Show this AM for Buy Fresh, Buy Local. We were promoting the upcoming event "Farm to Feast Week"!
Farm to Feast Week
August 7-13, 2011
Hosted By: Hampton Roads Buy Fresh Buy Local
A Week Of Seasonal Menus And Fresh Food Showcasing The Region's Best Local Farms And Chefs. Warm-season produce, meats and seafood are highlighted as a handful of restaurants in the Hampton Roads area work with the Hampton Roads chapter of Buy Fresh Buy Local to celebrate the small family farmer and producer. Local food is vital for our economy as well as our health. Join us during this week in August for a delicious and seasonal celebration as area restaurants create special menus to show-case the best local farms.
3 Courses for Only $20/$30 - Celebrating a bounty of local produce each night, Farm to Feast Week has each Chef putting together a 3 course menu featuring the season's best offerings. Pick your favorite or go wild and enjoy a new restaurant each night. Please Call Ahead and Make Reservations Now!!!
Farm To Feast Participants
Bella Monte - International Marketplace & Cafe
1201 Laskin Rd.
Suite #100
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.425.6290
Boot - Local Kitchen and Wine Bar
123 W. 21st St.
NORFOLK
757.627.2668
Croc's 19th Street Bistro
620 19th St.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.428.5444
Doc Taylor's Restaurant
207 23rd St.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.425.1960
eat: an American bistro
4005 Atlantic Ave.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.965.2472
Hot Tuna
2817 Shore Dr.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.481.2888
Shorebreak
2941 Shore Dr.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.481.9393
Stove
2622 Detroit St.
PORTSMOUTH
757.397.0900
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.422.0081
The Cellars
4001 Church Point Rd.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.460.2210
Todd Jurich's Bistro
150 West Main St.
NORFOLK
757.622.3210
Todd Jurich's BURGERbar
530 Winston Salem Ave.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.351.0488
Tradewinds Restaurant
2800 Shore Dr.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.481.9000
Zoe's Restaurant
713 19th St.
VIRGINIA BEACH
757.437.3636
July 22, 2011
Hot, hot, hot!Everything you need for your summertime feast is here. And if you are over the heat and local, light fare is what you need, then look no further! Coastal Farms has it all!
This week:
Prize's Pantry has a new peach bread, one word.....AMAZING!
Stock up on your Sonsoap needs, remember they are listing once a month now!
Stay cool! Our poor horse Dolly is grazing under the trees these days and looks forward to many "rinse-offs" with the garden hose. Hopefully you are able to beat the heat as well!
July 15, 2011
Save the Date!New this week: Plums! Welcome back Linda Xenakis (Linda's Garden)! We have missed you!
Did you know that "If every area household spent just $10/week on local foods, it could generate $384.2 million annually in southeast Virginia and $1.65 billion statewide." Buy Fresh, Buy Local Hampton Roads
On September 11, 2011 Buy Fresh, Buy Local Hampton Roads will be having it's first fundraising event! It is a family event, with activities for kids, food served by area restaurants committed to using local produce, and you will have an opportunity to try different varieties of vegetables to see which are your favorites! Hope to see you there! It is going to be so much fun!
SAVE THE DATE! September 11, 3 - 6pm, Farm to Fork, BFBLHR's first fund raising event, at the Hampton Roads Agriculture Research and Extension Center on Diamond Springs Road, VB
July 08, 2011
Nectarines, Corn and Berries, OH MY!The ABC's of Coastal items this week (and this is just the tip of the iceberg!):
Artisan cheese, Beans, Cucumbers, Dynamite peppers, Eggs, Fresh herbs, Gluten-Free cookies, Honey, Interesting wool products, Japanese eggplant, Kolrabi, Lovely flowers, Many varieties of potatoes, Nectarines, Okra, Peaches, Quail eggs, Ridiculously yummy cakes and Rolls, Sweet corn, Tomatoes, Unbelievable combos, Vibrantly delicious berries, Watermelon, Xcellant meats, Yellow squash and Zucchini!
WOW! Happy Shopping!
July 01, 2011
Summertime! Ain't it great!Happy 4th of July!
Attn: Smithfield/ Carrollton members, we are pleased to announce that we finally have a permanent pick-up location for you, the truly wonderful Bon Vivant Marketplace on S. Church Street between 4pm and 6pm on Thursdays! Make sure you pick up one of the amazing wines that Mike has to offer in his store while you get your Coastal order. We are sure that you will enjoy picking up your order at Bon Vivant!
This week: Tomatoes. Corn, Blueberries, Blackberries, Potatoes, Cucumbers, Squash, Meat, Seafood, Peppers Galore, and so much more! We have everything you need for your summer cookouts. We even have beautiful floral arrangements for your table! Happy shopping!
June 17, 2011
Chuck Macin, One of Coastal Farms' Finest!Blackberries and Corn This Week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Macin, a real go-getter!
Coastal Farms would be lost without Chuck Macin of Uncle Chuck's Seafood. Since becoming one of our first producers, he has always looked for any opportunity to help Coastal Farms. If you pick up from either Town Center or Central Virginia Beach, it is because Chuck has delivered food to your site. He truly is a team player and and an absolute joy to work with. At one point we were desperately in need of cheese. Chuck did extensive research on VA cheese producers, picked some of the finest to work with and filled that gap for us. All of us who lovingly prepare your orders each week look forward to Chuck's arrival each Thursday, he truly is "our very favorite fisherman and cheese monger"!
Chuck was recently featured in the Virginian Pilot and we are so very happy for him! These are just a few of the reasons why Chuck is receiving the Coastal Farms' Go-Getter Award!
*We are featuring the article on our news page.
Chuck Macin
-as told to Pilot writer Robert McCabe, THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Fishmonger, Uncle Chuck's Seafood & Produce in the Virginia Beach Farmers Market
I WAS BORN IN BALTIMORE almost 70 years ago, but I came down here in 1965, not long after graduating from college, and never left. I came here to take a job with Marriott Hot Shoppes - I had just gotten married - but after moving three times in less than nine months I answered a Sunday ad in The Virginian-Pilot for a position at the Ford plant in Norfolk. By Monday afternoon, I was hired.
Wound up working at the plant there for 30 years. You wonder how you lasted that long. So how did I get to this? Through lots of little steps and half steps, really.
My mom always told me that if you knew how to cook, you would never starve to death. After doing some of the normal kid jobs - cutting the grass, shoveling snow - I started as a bag boy in a grocery store. Not long after that, I graduated to a cannery in Baltimore, Crosse & Blackwell, where they made pickles and canned tomatoes and ketchup, things like that.
So I began to notice I liked being around food, cooking. My aunt owned a restaurant in Baltimore and I started working there, which drew me a little more in the direction of kitchen work. Her big dish was crab cakes. I washed dishes, bused tables and gradually picked up how to cook.
After graduating from college, I went to work with Marriott. They sent me to a cooking school, where they did everything from scratch. I thought I was on track to stay with them when they gave me a job in the Norfolk area, but soon figured out it wasn't going to work. Patton didn't move that much and they were shooting at him!
It was kind of strange. I was on this path, heading in one direction. And then all of a sudden, there I was at the Ford plant, doing something else. So all of that interest in food and cooking sat on the back burner for decades.
After I retired in 1996, I did all the usual retirement things, watched too much TV. But retirement is a bore. I started getting out a little more, connecting with people. I joined the Great Bridge Fisherman's Association and got to know some people. Then I got involved with the Ruritan and met more people.
So in 2003, after being asked by a friend in the seafood business, I started selling seafood off the back of a truck. About a year later, I set up shop in the Virginia Beach Farmers Market, where I'm still going.
I started with scallops, shrimp and crab meat - and that was it. But then people started asking me if I could get this or that for them, some little thing. And things began to happen. The business grew. That's how all of this mess started.
I'm a fishmonger for the little guy. I carry stuff that nobody else carries. I carry conch. I carry octopus - you don't find that at grocery stores.
When the season opens up, I'll carry goofy stuff like cockles, from New Zealand. They're a real small clam, but the intensity of the salinity is three to four times that of our local clams. It gives a more intense taste to a dish you're making.
For Father's Day, I'll have crawfish, flown in from Louisiana. l'll also have steamer clams from Maine, because customers ask for these kinds of things.
People do not mind paying for quality, but don't charge quality prices for an inferior product. That's my keystone.
I'll carry everything that I can find locally, with the exception of blue crabs, only because they have special refrigeration needs. You can't keep them in anything below 43 degrees.
I do, though, carry five different kinds of clams: pasta, little, middle and top necks, as well as cherrystones. I also carry six different kinds of oysters in eight different sizes - two from the western shore, one from Lynnhaven and three from off of the Eastern Shore.
It's a labor of love and you make a little bit of money. Hey, I'm retired. I'm only open four days a week. When I look back at everything, I kind of scratch my head. You just don't know - you don't know what's going to pop up.
That's called life. You just do stuff.
– as told to Pilot writer Robert McCabe
THE MACIN FILE
Born Sept. 24, 1941
Birthplace: Baltimore
Education: University of Baltimore, B.S. in industrial management
Residence: Chesapeake
Personal: Married, two grown children, three granddaughters
Hobbies: Taking nursing-home patients and physically and mentally challenged adults on fishing trips a couple times a year, through the Great Bridge Fisherman's Association
June 02, 2011
Way to Go Lulus Local Food!Lulus Local Food (our parent company) and Coastal Farms were just featured in RURAL COOPERATIVES magazine! This national publication is put out by the United States Department of Agriculture. We are so proud of Molly Harris, the founder of Lulus Local Food. Check out the article to see a little more of this amazing woman's vision and some of the exciting things in store!
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/openmag.htm
Have a fabulous weekend!
May 27, 2011
Price Clarke, a real go-getter!HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
Coastal Farms "Go-Getter" Award
Recently, Coastal Farms crowned Price Clarke (Prize's Pantry) with the "Go-Getter" award. What is this award you ask? Well by general definition, a go-getter is a compliment for someone who is extremely ambitious and positive. When you need something done, they are the ones you can count on.
Price is constantly asking us how she can help out with Coastal Farms. She is always extremely generous with her products for Coastal events and even delivers products to one of our pick up sites. She has also recruited several customers! Recently she was listening to a radio talk show and the discussion was about buying local products. She just jumped on her phone and told the radio audience all about Coastal. Now that took some guts! Sources tell us that she did a fantastic job representing Coastal! We can't imagine anything different!
We are so proud to be working with such extraordinary people as those of you that are a part of the Coastal Farms family: Our producers, customers, pick-up site coordinators, and staff, we love you all so much, and look forward to giving out more awards in the future! Have a wonderful weekend!
May 20, 2011
More Cheese from Chuck and Welcome Taste and See FarmNew this week: Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms! Chuck has new cheese this week- Jalapeno Chedder, Smoked Chedder, Feta in Brine, Feta in Olive Oil. And last but not least, Coastal Farms welcomes Taste & See Family Farm!
Check out this yummy recipe using your fresh peas from one of your wonderful Coastal Family members!
Kim,
I cannot find my old recipe, this one seems to come pretty close. It used more milk to make a soup and I think I added a couple of other spices - celery seed or salt, etc. Should be pretty close though.
Bonnie
CREAMED PEAS & NEW POTATOES
Printed from COOKS.COM
1 lb. whole tiny new potatoes
1 & 1/2 c. shelled peas
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1 c. milk
Scrub potatoes; cut any large potatoes in half. lf desired, remove a
narrow strip of peel from around the center of each potato. In a medium
saucepan cook potatoes in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10
minutes. Add peas and cook 5 to 10 minutes more or until tender.
Drain.
ln a medium saucepan cook onion in butter until tender but not brown.
Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until
thick and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in potatoes and
peas; heat through. Season to taste.
May 06, 2011
If you are looking for a gym, we have great news!Great news for Coastal members, our partnership with two fantastic gyms in our area will provide you with wonderful benefits....discounts to their amazing facilities!
Wellness One Fitness in Great Bridge (565 Cedar RD ste 16,Chesapeake, VA 23322, (757) 547-2582)
Is offering to Coastal members:
$0 enrollment for the gym
10% off Personal Training, 10 week weight loss program
$25 off CrossFit Fundamentals
Cross Fit Hampton Roads (named The Penninsula's #1 Gym and located at 104 Production Drive, Yorktown, VA 23693) is offering it's 6-session long TAKEOFF at a $25 discount! You can sign up on their webpage, www.crossfit-hr.com from the "How to Start" menu or they can be reached at (757) 303-3408.
Thank You Wellness One in Great Bridge and Cross Fit Hampton Roads on the Penninsula!
April 29, 2011
Strawberries, just in time for Mother's DayWhat better way to say "I LOVE YOU , MOM" than with wonderful items from the Coastal Farm's producers. Just imagine breakfast in bed, complete with farm fresh eggs, toasted Cinnamon Raisin D'etre, tea with local honey and fresh strawberries. Lunch can be a lovely salad with Feta, spring onions, sugar snaps and some grilled chicken perfectly seasoned with herbs. Or how about some surf and turf, artisan bread, and asparagus for dinner. Don't forget the lovely bath products to pamper her! With Coastal Farm's the possibilities are endless. We love spring! Happy shopping!
April 15, 2011
Welcome Red Crown Farm!We have a new producer this week: Red Crown Farm, to see about some of the fun things they have been doing, check out their Facebook page. We have lots of plants as well as yummy food and wonderful body care products this week. Happy Shopping!
April 08, 2011
Lots of new and exciting things this week!For many of you it is time to celebrate, Chuck has goat Feta in this week! Culliphers have asparagus Shire has some more pork items and Browders have lettuce and tomato and cucumber plants. Also adding to the excitement this week we have many new producers with great products: Hubbard Peanuts, Pasha Mezza, Duchess of Gloucester, Rain or Shine Greenhouse, Back Creek Farm, Wades Mill, Wayne's Produce Farm, and Dave and Dee's Mushrooms.
March 25, 2011
Welcome Browder's Fresh Pickins'!The Vaughan's have lots of fresh herbs in a bag and veggie plants, Flanagans have FRESH CHICKEN! There are plenty of fresh eggs from Flanagans, Vaughans, Gum Tree and our newest producer: Browder's Fresh Pickins'. Make sure you pick up a dozen or two to have on hand for a quick, healthy breakfast or heavenly baked goods! Coastal Farms has the finest eggs in town, no need to get them any place else! Have a great weekend! Have fun shopping!
March 18, 2011
Loads of yummy cheese and fresh vegetables..........simply heaven on earth!This week- Chuck has more new cheese from Mountain View Farm: Lofton, McClure and for all those who are constantly asking about feta...he has a feta-like cheese called Mountain Mist (cow)! Flanagans have pecans, and they as well as Cullipher's and Cromwell's have lots of fresh greens! Enjoy! Happy Shopping! AND HAPPY SPRING!
March 11, 2011
Welcome Back Shire!New this week! Windhaven has more brisket and roasts, Shire is back in town and has apple and peach wood for your smokers, and Chuck has 2 new cheeses! In addition, Cromwell has all the greens you could possibly need and corn for your backyard critters. Happy Shopping!
March 04, 2011
Spinach and Brussel Sprouts are in!New this week: Spinach and "Hearts of Collards" from Cromwell Farms, Uncle Chuck has Salted Herring, Cullipher's have Brussel Sprouts, Collards and Kale, and Sonsoap has Roll On Essential Oil Perfume in 5 different scents.
February 25, 2011
Windhaven Farm.........The Best Beef In Hampton Roads!Windhaven Farm.........The Best Beef In Hampton Roads! Check out all the new stuff they listed this week! There are people who drive an hour out to the farm to get their meat. Coastal Farms member are able to get this unbelievable meat every Thursday at their pick up location! How great is that?
February 18, 2011
We have chevre!"Celebrate Good Times! Come On!" We are happy to announce that we once again have Chevre (the popular soft goat cheese) in a WIDE variety of flavors! This was very much a customer favorite last summer. Thanks Uncle Chuck!
January 21, 2011
Referrals=more Yummy, Local Foods and specialty products!When you refer a new customer to us we will give you a $10 credit on your account. Just have your friend e-mail us and tell us that you referred them.
January 14, 2011
Purple Potatoes are here!Purple Sweet Potatoes? Yes! They are wonderful! We had them at a recent Buy Fresh, Buy Local event and fell in love, even the kids liked them! Cullipher Farms is introducing this Asian potato. Also, Uncle Chuck has 11 cheese varieties listed. New this week are sheep and goat cheese. Have you tried the Golden Gouda? Yummmy!
January 07, 2011
Behold! The Power Of Cheese!Cheese! Glorious Cheese! Make sure that you check out all the cheese Uncle Chuck has listed! Chuck has been researching and feels that he has the best of Virginia Cheese. Our personal favorite is the Golden Gouda from Monastery Country. He will soon be adding Sheep and Goat Cheese...........Yummy!!!!! If you have a personal favorite that you don't see, please let us know, we are sure Chuck will try to find it for you.
Uncle Chuck has now become our resident authority on cheese and seafood!!! Basically a chef himself, Chuck has a distinguished palate for fine foods. We are thrilled that Chuck has made such an effort to find delicious cheeses for Coastal Farms. Thanks Uncle Chuck!
December 24, 2010
Merry Christmas!Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Coastal Family! Each and everyone of you have made this first Holiday Season for Coastal Farms Co-Op very special! We look forward to an exciting year 2011 with you!
December 10, 2010
Ghent and Old Town Portsmouth Pick-Up locations!Welcome Sonsoap! Also new this week: Cheese from Uncle Chuck, Christmas Turkeys and more!
Coastal farms has ALL your Holiday gift giving needs from gift baskets by Fresh Batch and Alchemy Redefined to Christmas Cookies and Candies, wonderful honey items, soaps, lotions, delicious soups and breads! The possibilities are endless! We will be more than happy to help you put together beautiful gift bags and baskets with Coastal Farms items. Just e-mail us and we will take of the rest, how easy is that?
Exciting News! We now have two more pick-up locations: Ghent and Old Town Portsmouth. Thank you so much Michelle Maltsberger and Joy Roberts. Contact us if you would like to switch to either location.
November 23, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!Coastal farms is so very thankful for the amazing producers and customers that we are blessed to be working with!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!
November 12, 2010
Welcome Deerehaven Farm and Original Brunswick Stew Company!What an exciting week!! We have a new "Virginia's Finest" Product: Brunswick Stew! Perfect for the cold busy evenings we are all experiencing lately! You will also see broccoli and heartburn/acid reflux free salsa. Shire Farm, has lots of new products such as lamb, bacon, sausage and pork chops! All the meat from Shire is hormone, antibiotic and nitrate free. Don't forget that you can still pre-order a wonderful, fresh turkey for Thanksgiving. The rest of our producers have many other delicious produce, baked goods, artisan breads, honey, nuts and other "must haves"! Happy Shopping!
November 05, 2010
For the week of Thanksgiving, pick up will be on Tuesday, November 23rd.ATTN: Coastal Members. Do you need a turkey for your Thanksgiving Dinner? You can now pre-order your turkey! We will be having pick up on Tuesday, November 23 for the week of Thanksgiving and you will pick up your turkey then. Also, don't forget, we have everything else you could possibly need for your wonderful local Thanksgiving meal! Happy shopping this week, we have a lot of yummy stuff!
October 29, 2010
Fall Time is Still Local Time for Buying Wonderful, Fresh ProduceIt is fall and the eating is good! This weekend we have tomatoes, chocolate almond biscotti, sunflowers, all sorts of fall produce, breads, meat, jam, honey, and for our backyard critters, corn in a basket! Fall is a great time for Hampton Road's Locavores!
October 22, 2010
Yummy Fall crops Are Here!Mmmm............ fall crops are coming in. This week we have collards, rutabaga, beets with tops, mixed greens and fresh dug sweet potatoes. Peanuts, pecans, pumpkins and apples (a must for fall baking) are in as well! Have a wonderful weekend!
October 08, 2010
Coming in a couple weeks: Lamb and Goat Meat!Welcome Cromwell Farms! We also have new meat items from Windhaven, Butternut cream soup from Chuck, new yummy jams from Fresh Batch, pie pumpkins and acorn squash from the Goergers, and country ham from the Vaughans! Lamb and goat meat coming in a couple of weeks!
September 26, 2010
Introducing Windhaven Farms and Goerger Family FarmThe Goeger Family has been involved in agriculture for many years. Bob is a retired extension agent, and Kevin works for NRCS. Both enjoy farming and have wonderful specialty crops such as flowers and pumpkins.
Windhaven Farm is a family-run farm that has been raising cattle for over 40 years. Their beef is all natural, antibiotic and hormone free.
September 10, 2010
News! News! News!West Pierhead Bakery, in their own words:
"Our Artisan breads are handcrafted in the traditional style of bread baking that brings one back to the days of Olde World bakeries. Our loaves are prepared in small batches to give them full flavor, a moist and chewy inside and a rustic, golden brown crust. Each loaf of bread requires an eighteen hour process from first rise to the time it is baked to perfection. All of our bread is preservative free, vegan (*unless otherwise noted), made with unbleached and unbromated flour, and contains fresh, high quality ingredients. We proudly use local and organic ingredients whenever possible. West Pierhead Bakery is a home-based, family run business and we are delighted to be sharing our bread with you.
Due to the fact that we do not use preservatives, we recommend storing our bread in the refrigerator if it will not be eaten within 3 days. Please feel free to email us at jashaver1@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like a list of ingredients."
Coastal Farms, in our own words:
"Chicken from Shire Farms and Artisan bread from West Pierhead would be a nice addition to your weekly order!"
August 27, 2010
Weekend visits the Coastal way!Make plans for your weekend get-a -way with friends with help from Coastal Farms! A hostess gift from Fresh Batch Jams, gourmet doggie treats from Generations Cakes and Catering for their dog, and clams from Uncle Chucks! Don't forget toiletries and fresh veggies!
August 27, 2010
Coastal has new pick up sites!Thank you Uncle Chuck, Dawn Bullis, and Eclectic Designs for making this happen!
August 20, 2010
Welcome Cullipher Farms!Deep in the heart of Pungo, the Cullipher family has been growing fresh fruits and vegetables for decades. They are a family farm operated by the fourth and fifth generations with the sixth in training. Coastal Farms is thrilled to add Cullipher Farms as a producer!
August 13, 2010
Bees Knees ApiariesOur honey bee colonies are managed naturally without the use of acaracides or antibiotics. Our honey is not processed with heat, but only strained to remove wax, preserving its natural enzymes and pollen. We harvest only surplus honey, leaving our bees adequate food stores for their winter survival.
Our beeswax is slowly melted using the sun's energy in our solar wax melter, preserving the natural yellow color. It is then strained of impurities and and crafted into candles and soaps.
July 30, 2010
Yummy Crowder Peas are now available!Mmmmmm......a southern tradition, I can already smell the crowders simmering in my big stock pot. Crowders are the bomb! Just add some seasonings and anything else you feel inclined and you have a wonderful healthy meal in a jiffy. There is a picture of Crowder Peas on the Oliver Farms page.
July 23, 2010
Shire Farms will be not filling orders the month of August.Stock up today to get you through the month! We will miss you Tate family! Good Luck and we will see you in September!
July 16, 2010
Attn: Facebookers!Yeah, we are on Facebook! We hope that this can be a great way to swap recipes, announce new products and basically keep you up to date!
July 09, 2010
25 Ways To Use A Zucchini1. Zucchini bread
2. Cream of zucchini soup (can be served cold or hot)
3. Chow chow relish
4. Zucchini cheese pie in a potato crust
5. Add some to minestrone soup
6. As an ingredient in ratatouille
7. Summer squash hummus (yellow summer squash works well)
8. Pick them as babies and slice them thin, use raw in salads
9. Beer batter fry them
10. Tempura them
11. Zucchini Frittata
12. Pizza Topping
13. Cut them in 1/4 inch slices and dehydrate them or sun dry them. Use them in backpacking food recipes.
14. Zucchini Chocolate Cake
15. As an ingredient in vegetarian paella.
16. As an ingredient in gumbo.
17. Zucchini Brownies
18. Cut thinly and use for lasagna noodles
19. Cut in half and stuff (call it a boat for the kids!)
20. Pickle them/ bread and butter
21. Grate then add equal parts cheese and use for enchiladas
22. Mock Apple Pie
23. Mock Crab Cakes
24. Zucchini Slaw
25. Make oatmeal/ zucchini muffins and call them cupcakes (again, for the kiddos)
Many thanks to Brighton for the inspiration to cook more with zucchini!
July 02, 2010
How To Live Truly "Local" with Coastal Farms6:30 ~ Wake Up to a beautiful Zinnia arrangement on your dresser from Vaughan farms, and then shower with Gum Tree Farm's sheep milk soap.
7:30 Breakfast ~ Eggs from Brier Rose, bacon and sausage from Shire, and toast with spiced peach jam from Fresh Batch Jams.
12 p.m. Lunch ~ Mixed greens from Vaughan Farms, tomato's from Gum Tree, cucumbers from Burleigh, purple basil vinegar from from Linda's Garden, feta from Lover's Retreat, and grilled chicken breast from Shire.
5 p.m. "Happy Hour" ~ Shiitake mushrooms (sauteed slightly!) and baked with Lovers Retreat Garlic Chive Rappahannock Fromage on top!!!!
7 p.m. Dinner ~ Kabobs-shrimp(Uncle Chucks) Cherry tom.(Flanagans) Zucchini and squash(Burleigh), and grilled new potato's and sweet potato's from Flanagans with Linda's onion blend.
8 p.m. Dessert ~ Sweet Potato/Pecan Cake from Generations Cake and Catering.
9 p.m. ~ Evening bath with lavender sugar scrub from Alchemy Redefined.
That's how Coastal Farms members spend their day!!!!!!!!!!!
June 03, 2010
Late season begins July 1, enroll today!New memberships begin July 1 and run through December 31 2010. With your new enrollment you can begin ordering immediately and become a locavore enjoying the tastes of summer. Happy ordering! We are so glad that you have made the decision to buy local and support your local family farms.
May 28, 2010
Exquisite Chocolate Cheese and Beautiful Blossoms- unique like your love!Why not plant the seeds of romance this week with chocolate Fromage Blanc from Lover's Retreat Dairy and fresh cut flowers from Flanagan's. Whether you are treating yourself or lavishing love on another, everyday can be Valentine's Day with the help of Coastal Farms.
May 14, 2010
Give A Warm Coastal Welcome to Uncle Chuck's Seafood and ProduceUncle Chuck is a local purveyor of fresh, local seafood. His products are coming from Hampton, Vandemere, NC, and The Eastern Shore. Uncle Chuck says "He has the best seafood in Hampton Roads!". We are so excited to have Uncle Chuck as part of the Coastal Farms Family!
May 10, 2010
"May is for May Peas"!If your child is a finicky vegetable eater (only eats carrots, cucumbers and corn, yes we had one of those!) have them try some fresh may peas. They are sweet and yummy and sure to become a favorite! Of course they are great for the big people in your life as well!
April 30, 2010
Strawberries Are Here!!!!!!Strawberries are now being offered. Many of our farm families are picking the first strawberries of the season. The yummy berries are only around for a short time so make sure you order enough for all your favorite treats: strawberry shortcake, daquiris, pie, etc. Of course if your family is like ours, once they arrive on the kitchen counter they are gone before they can become anything other than their natural, beautiful, delicious selves!
April 30, 2010
Announcing: Lucas Decator FlanaganLucas Decator Flanagan (9 lbs, 21") entered the world at 10:45 pm Wednesday, April 28th. WOW, so the Flanagans filled orders for the Coastal Farms Family AND made it to the delivery room in time! Impressive! Roy wanted us to pass on the word that now that he has 5 children to feed, all orders are greatly appreciated!
April 17, 2010
Natural Beauty Products Coming Soon!Alchemy Redefined.
alchemy--discovery of the panacea, the preparation of the elixir of longevity.
redefined--without the use of chemicals or harsh cleansers.
Alchemy Redefined products are crafted from organic oils, sugars and honey and are subtly scented with essential oils. Our company is dedicated to organics, biodynamics and sustainable production methods. Every ingredient in our products is sourced as close to home as possible. We are dedicated to environmental awareness and use minimal packaging, reusable containers and small producers.
Order our products and experience a clean body and a clean conscience.
Alchemy Redefined.
March 16, 2010
Locavore LinksFood Routes at www.foodroutes.org
American Farmland Trust at www.farmland.org
Save our Food at www.saveourfood.org
Eat Local Challenge www.eatlocalchallenge.com
Save our Food at www.saveourfood.org
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1595245,00.html
We Support:
Buy Fresh Buy Local Hampton Roads at www.buylocalhamptonroads.org
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