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What's In Season?
Thanks to our farm and reliable suppliers, Belue Farms still offers a wide assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as dry beans for winter soups. Currently, we have:
- Apples
(many varieties) - Pears
- Naval oranges
- Tangerines
- Pink grapefruit
- Tomatoes
- Green, yellow and orange bell peppers
- Jalapeno peppers
- White and red potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Sweet onions
- Fresh pecans
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Like Us On Facebook, Love Our Free Salsa!
| 'Like' Belue Farms on Facebook, and we'll give you a coupon for your choice of a free jar of strawberry or peach salsa or a 16-oz bottle of our apple cider. By linking to Belue Farms' Facebook page, you'll also get free menu ideas, recipes, household tips, local food updates, and our latest coupons and specials. Click here and like us today!
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Fall / Winter Hours
NOVEMBER THRU DECEMBER
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am - 5:30pm ~ Saturday 10am - 4pm JANUARY THRU MARCH
Thursday and Friday
10am - 5pm
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Saturday
10am - 4pm
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 864-578-0446 3773 Parris Bridge Road Boiling Springs, SC
(just 10 minutes from downtown Spartanburg) Take exit 75 off I-85. Travel north on
Hwy 9. Turn right at CVS and follow
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As you receive this issue of The Fresh Take, the holidays are upon us, as well as the stress that follows. This year, we're making holidays easier with wholesome gift ideas and menu items that keep holiday entertaining simple and more relaxing.
Holidays Made Easy (And Local!)
Gifts for Everyone
While everyone loves a special gift, gift shopping shouldn't be a chore. Belue Farms makes gifts effortless with something for everyone. Create a sweet and savory gift box of local jams, salsas, chowchows and honey. Need a perfect teacher gift? We have assorted teas, soaps, kitchen gadgets and cookbooks. Choose a beautiful Bolga basket, glass serving piece or ceramic keepsake. We even offer corporate gifts, ready-made baskets for gifts on the go, and can send a custom gift box or basket anywhere in the U.S.
Entertaining with Ease
Belue Farms specializes in gourmet menu planning without the fuss. In addition to grass-fed beef, we stock fresh baked breads, Amish butter, free-range eggs, a variety of muffin and dessert mixes, and assorted dips that you can make in minutes. Try our Strawberry Salsa or Hot Pepper Jelly over cream cheese. Serve our Amish cheese with one of our fresh preserves. Complete your menu with fruit ciders, nostalgic sodas and DeLuxe ice cream. Voila! Holiday gifts and groceries all in one welcoming place.
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They're Finally Here: Fresh Fruitcakes!
You've asked for them and we've got them . . . Good Fruitcakes. Belue Farms' fruitcakes remain one of our most popular and requested items, and they're only here for a limited time. With a texture similar to poundcake, our fruitcakes are moist with chunks of fruits and nuts. It's the ideal gift and finishing touch for your holiday table. Stop by our store or order your fruitcake online. We can also ship cakes anywhere in the U.S.
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Get Cooking with Raw Milk
If you're a fan of Belue Farms, you know we stock Milky Way Farms raw milk. And you probably know that raw milk is not only delicious, but has no hormones, steroids or antibiotics, plus has more vitamins and lactobacilli bacteria so even lactose-intolerant people can enjoy it. But did you also know raw milk is great for cooking? Raw buttermilk makes biscuits flaky and mashed potatoes rich without the added fat. Try whole or reduced-fat raw milk in your favorite recipes for a healthy boost of flavor. It's not just for breakfast anymore!
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Bring Your Own Bag for Charity
Belue Farms is proud to introduce "Bags of Benevolence" - a great way to recycle, reduce waste and donate to local charities without spending a dime. Every time you bring your own shopping bag to Belue Farms, we'll make a 10 cent donation to a local non-profit organization. Have extra bags on hand? Bring them in, and we'll share them with other customers. Help us help the environment and local citizens in need. Bring your own bag!
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FROM THE RECIPE BOX
Rosemary Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Shallots
(from Cooking Light, 2010)
Ingredients
5 ½ tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 medium)
1 ½ tsp. brown sugar
1 1/3 lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
¼ tsp. coarse sea salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
- Heat 4 teaspoons oil in a medium skillet over low heat. Add shallots to pan, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with sugar; cook 20 minutes or until shallots are golden, stirring occasionally.
- Place potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook 8 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add rosemary, salt, and pepper; beat until blended.
- Spoon into a bowl; top with shallots, and drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil.
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