Wednesday, December 11, 2013

YULETIDE CHEER

There's something about balsam fir -- that delicious smell that wraps its arms around you with warm memories of Christmastime.  
Some tidbits from history.com. -- celebrate with greens...
Long before the advent of Christianity, plants and trees that remained green all year had a special meaning for people in the winter. Just as people today decorate their homes during the festive season with pine, spruce, and fir trees, ancient peoples hung evergreen boughs over their doors and windows. In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness.
In the Northern hemisphere, the shortest day and longest night of the year falls on December 21 or December 22 and is called the winter solstice. Many ancient people believed that the sun was a god and that winter came every year because the sun god had become sick and weak. They celebrated the solstice because it meant that at last the sun god would begin to get well. Evergreen boughs reminded them of all the green plants that would grow again when the sun god was strong and summer would return.

FEASTING DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
We are going to remain open all year to provide you with healthy, local foods.  Currently, our bins are brimming with garlic, onions, squash, pumpkin, popcorn, apples, carrots (including our Chantenay--roast on high to caramelize), lettuce, mesclun, sweet, chef and Australean fingerling potatoes, beets, and more. 
If you’re baking – we have oats, flour, honey, maple sugar, eggs, and dairy!

GIFTS TOO-----------------------------------------------

--pamper yourself or give a nurturing present-
Putnam's Magic Cream is made right here at the farm by Martha using purely organic ingredients, including her own calendula.  William Owen will testify that it makes you feel good (and loved) all over!
--lovely essences that can lift your spirits--
tuck in a stocking, thank a host, suds up every morning to start your day!
--hand knit by a "county" friend--
stay warm and feel luxurious.  nothing can compare to building a snowman with hand knit mittens, hanging them by the stove to dry, and curling up with a cup of hot chocolate in your favorite chair.


--dogs deserve wholesome treats too--
 Our local Barkery Bakery next door in Brunswick knows how much we love our pets!

 --are you looking for the perfect elegant drink to serve on New Year's Eve?--
Featuring healthy Maine grown goodies in fun and festive cocktails.
 --our NEW addition to the cooler--
Swallowtail Farm yogurts and cheeses, heavenly just like their label!

--NEW to our store--
organic cashews, pecans, and walnuts and our own Freeport Coffee Roasters coffee

 --REMEMBER--

•OUR GREAT STANDARD BAKING BREADS, INCLUDING FRI, SAT, SUN CROISSANTS (chocolate and plain) AND THE INCREDIBLE STICKY BUNS.

•ALSO JENNIE'S GRANOLA, TOLL HOUSE COOKIES AND DUTCH CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

•HOME MADE JAMS & JELLIES

•AND IN THE FREEZER, OUR CHICKEN, PORK, BEEF, INCLUDING 
DELICIOUS BREAKFAST AND ITALIAN SAUSAGES

Wishing you a happy, healthy new year with thanks for supporting local food, family, and farms!
Martha+, John, William Owen, and Pako