Comments on: Visiting Sterken Farms

By: Jory

Jory — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:45:08 +0000

Wardeh,

So, wasn’t sure where to post this question but seems okay. What should healthy duck eggs look like? IN and OUT. We are starting to buy them now and then and I am just wondering if you’ve done any research on what they should be like when they are really
healthy.
Thanks!
Jory

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:53:42 +0000

Larisa – That’s great news!

By: Larisa

Larisa — Fri, 15 May 2009 07:21:30 +0000

Sterken Farms is also a member of Localvore Fresh Oregon Foods, so you can find their products at the store, also.

By: Rose

Rose — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:06:28 +0000

That sounds like so much fun! I’m looking forward to when the pick your own berry patch opens in June here!

I’m looking forward to hear how the turnips turn out! Good luck with pickling them.

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:16:32 +0000

Jessica – this is one of those things where I haven’t found a way to replace the plastic. So I buy the zipper bags but reuse them as long as I can. Eventually, I will dispose of them, but I don’t consider them as truly disposable if I get so much life out of them. When I think about how many zipper bags I used to use – I feel I’ve come along way if I only buy a box twice a year, if that, now.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 08 May 2009 04:03:29 +0000

Thanks Wardeh! I was hoping you had a non-ziploc way to store the lettuce, as that is what I do right now. I tear the lettuce for several days though, primarily b/c I often feel pressed for time during lunch. Thanks again!

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:04:06 +0000

Jessica — just in case I wasn’t clear. I don’t cut/tear when storing the lettuce, just right before serving.

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:37:10 +0000

Kelli — They told me when I was there that they go to the Roseburg Farmers’ Market and the Springfield Farmers’ Market each week, in addition to having their farm store open every day of the week.

Maybe we’ll see you there soon- Beginning of June, they should have strawberries!

By: Wardeh

Wardeh — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:35:55 +0000

Jessica –

Sometimes I tear and sometimes I cut. Tearing is better to prevent nutrient loss. If they are baby lettuces, I leave them whole. At this farm, we got both babies and heads. The babies are easier to clean and have less bugs.

I wash three times in cool water, then spin dry in the salad spinner. Then I store in the fridge in zipper freezer bags, sucking out as much air as I can. If I have paper towels around (not usually) I’ll add a piece inside the bag to absorb excess water.

Hope this helps-

By: Jessica Scully

Jessica Scully — Thu, 07 May 2009 20:07:28 +0000

Hi Wardeh,

Sterken Farms sounds & looks great! Do you cut your lettuce? and how do you store the lettuce and greens?

Jessica