Fundraising with "The Farm Bakery"......

Its hard to believe that Fall is right around the corner. I always get a little sad around this time of year because it's back to the crazy school year schedule with homework, activities, and earlier bedtimes. Everyone with kids can probably relate- its bittersweet. On one hand your excited because the kids will stop saying "Mom, Dad I'm bored, what can i do?" To which we reply, "um... play outside!!! :-)  On the other hand its nice to not have to worry about bedtime, structure and schedules in the Summer and just enjoy the kids!!

As Summer comes to a close and Fall approaches its a great time to start thinking about Fundraising for your sports team, schools and organizations. At "The Farm Bakery" we have been doing Apple Dumpling Fundraisers for years! It's a great way to offer something different and delicious for your group. The Fall is a great time for Apple Dumplings too, as apple season is right around the corner. We would love to partner with you and help your organization achieve their goals. Check out all of the details below and please do not hesitate to email with any additional questions. If you are considering booking a fundraiser in the Fall, I would make sure you get on our calendar soon, its filling up quickly!

Enjoy the last few weeks of Summer and every moment with your children, friends and family!!  It all goes by way too fast.

-Chris & Becca Lynde

F U N D R A I S I N G    D E T A I L S

·      Choose the date, delivery location and time of your order.  Deliveries can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday.

·      The final apple dumpling count will be due 1 week before your delivery date.

·      We package them individually unless requested otherwise.

·      If you would like them for a banquet dinner, we can deliver them on sheet pans.

·      Your cost is $3.50 per dumpling and we recommend selling them for $6.00.

·      Payment will be due the date of delivery in either cash or check.

This week in the barn- The doors are coming!

It's so awesome when you uncover things and realize what they are. The builders are working tirelessly bringing down the old siding and replacing them with new wood. I noticed today these large notches in the front of the barn where our garage door used to be. After looking closer I realized these were the original notches for the original barn doors- Amazing right? Each of these doors measured seven feet across and twelve feet in height. Those doors were huge!! Our new doors have just arrived this week and the builders are planning on installing them very soon. They are going to frame the opening perfectly! Below are some pictures I took of the rough opening where our new doors are going to be installed. Can't wait to see how this turns out!!

Chris

Super "Easy" Pita Chips......

Last week we were having some family over for dinner and we realized that we did not have much in terms of appetizers.  I checked in our freezer and found some Ezekiel Pita Bread.  As a family we like to eat Ezekiel Breads or Sprouted Grain Breads as they have a higher protein content and are easier to digest.  I used these and made the perfect "Everything" Pita Chips.  These tasted great dipped in a little hummus.  Sometimes the best things are made when you have to use what you have on hand!

Enjoy,

-Becca

Everything Pita Chips

Ingredients:

• 1 Package of Ezekiel Pita Bread or Any Brand of Pita Bread
• Poppy Seeds
• Sesame Seeds
• Sea Salt 
• Garlic Powder
• Organic Olive Oil Spray - (We use Nature's Promise)

Method:

1. Pre-Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut pita bread into triangles using a pizza cutter.  We cut them into 8 pieces, but depending on the size of the pitas you use that may vary.
3. Pull apart the pitas so that you now have 16 triangles from the 8 pieces you had cut.
4. Lay out on a sheet pan and spray with your Olive Oil Spray.
5. Sprinkle with any seasonings you would like.  We used poppy & sesame seeds, garlic powder and sea salt.  Parmesan cheese would be a great addition too!
6. Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until nice and crispy.
7. Serve with your favorite dip and enjoy!!

A bump in Our journey......

The past couple of weeks at "The Farm" have surely been a whirlwind!  Between the Barn renovation and the Bakery orders we have been beyond busy.  Its been exciting, tiring, and fun all in one.  The builders are working tirelessly to restore the barn to its glory. The past couple of weeks they have started installing in the windows and some of the siding.  However, after the first windows were added we realized that they were too big for the spots in between the beams and they ended up cutting some of the beams to make the windows fit.  YIKES!!!  After taking a look at the end result, we knew we had to go back and fix them.  We are very passionate about restoring the Barn, but we also want to keep the integrity of The Barn, including the BIG Beams that make it so fantastic.  Its hard to imagine that these beams and the structure of the Barn were built almost 200 years ago.  The good news is they have now fixed the beams and we have come up with a solution to ensure the rest of the other beams stay in tact.  

The builders were also able to replace one of the big corner beams that had started to rot because of the previous holes in the roof.  Its huge and its amazing to see how they can take out the old and replace it with a new huge beam that will provide the support and structure to hopefully keep this barn standing for another 200 years.  

We continue to be excited and continue to put all of our faith and trust in God every step of the way.  When you go through a renovation of this size there will always be bumps in the road that can cause stress and worry.  On Wednesday morning this past week around 7am, my father, Chris and I all joined hands in the Barn and prayed for peace and comfort as well as guidance to get us through the rest of this project.  Only God can take all of those fears and worries away and give you a peace that surpasses all understanding.  We are trusting God with every bump that may arise.

Until next time,

Chris & Becca

"Rejoice in the Lord always.  I will say it again:  Rejoice!  Let your gentleness be evident to all.  The Lord is near.  Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Philippians 4:4-7

Here's a quick, simple summer salad for you

Summer season is great, lots of salads and proteins. This salad can easily be changed based on what's in the fridge. Start with some fresh greens, a couple vegetables with crunch, a nut, and a berry. These types of ingredients create a nice balance. The dressing has the same ability too. You need sweet, sour, citrus, oil, fresh herb! Try experimenting with your favorite flavors.

-Chris

Quick, Simple Summer Salad

(Yield 4-6 servings)

Ingredients:

•  Two heads of greens (whatever your favorites are) rinsed, dried, and ripped into mouth-sized pieces
• One orange pepper, julienned
• One yellow pepper, julienned
• One pint of blueberries, rinsed
• 1/2 c. chopped mixed nuts
• 1 c. jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks

Instructions:

• Layer ingredients on each plate beginning with a bed of greens, then pile on everything else! Finally sprinkle with a pinch of salt.

Citrus Dressing

(Yield about 1 cup)

Ingredients:

• One lemon, zested and juiced
• One lime, zested and juiced
• 1 tbs. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbs. honey
• Handful fresh basil
• Olive oil (amount to add is known once everything is in the processer)  
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a food processer add all ingredients except the oil and salt/pepper. Pulse until combined.
2. Then add the oil to double the quantity in the processer (e.g. if your ingredients measure 1/4c., then add 1/4 c. oil).
3. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Just bring it to room temperature prior to use.