Posts Tagged ‘Oceana County’

SweeTango(R) Apples are ripe!

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

The wait is over!  SweeTango(R) apples are ready for you to enjoy!  Stop by the market to pick some up, for that great “crunch” and harmonious sweet-tart flavor combination!   It’s time to let your taste buds dance with SweeTango(R)!

In case you haven’t been in Oceana County for the past few years, this great new apple is a cross between Honeycrisp (mom) and Zestar! (dad), developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota.  Dave got in at the beginning of the commercial venture, and planted thousands of trees, so we have been able to sample them out for area residents and visitors for a few years now.  This year, the trees are bigger and there are more apples, so they will be more available to more people across the nation.  One special thing about SweeTango(R) is that it is a managed apple variety, and the apples don’t even get to be called “SweeTango” unless they meet stringent quality standards.  This means that every time you eat a SweeTango(R), you get a great eating experience!   Get yours at Rennhack Orchards Market, your local source for SweeTango(R) apples!

“No Socks” Salad (So good, & so good for you, it’ll knock your socks off!)

Monday, June 13th, 2011

Put 2 c. cooked, chilled, diced chicken in large bowl.  Sprinkle on 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper & stir well.  Add 2 c. cooked & chilled whole wheat pasta and 3 c. cooked tender-crisp, chilled & diced Oceana County asparagus.  Sprinkle on 1/4 tsp. salt & stir gently to mix.  Add one Honeycrisp apple (diced with skin on ), 8 oz. Country Dairy Mild Cheddar Cheese cut into small cubes, and 1/4 c. oven-roasted sliced & salted almonds; stir gently to mix.  Pour on 1/2 c. (or more, if you like it zippier) Vidalia(R) Onion Honey Mustard Salad Dressing (available at Rennhack Orchards Market) & mix well.  Keep chilled until serving time.  Makes 8 main-dish servings.

I served up this original recipe at the National Asparagus Festival Food Show in Hart on June 11.  It was fun to see so many people there!

Honeycrisp are so good!

Thursday, June 9th, 2011

Thanks to some excellent Controlled Atmosphere storage over the winter, our Honeycrisp apples are still crunchy and delicious!  We also have some of our Jonagold and Mutsu apples for your enjoyment.  They are good fresh, or in recipes.  Stop by the  National Asparagus Festival Food Show at the KOC Hall in Hart this Saturday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 1:30, and sample the dishes–including one developed by yours truly (Joann Rennhack).  I’ll be serving up a tasty salad that includes chicken, whole wheat pasta, Oceana County asparagus, Country Dairy Mild Cheddar Cheese, and the “secret” ingredient that really makes it exceptional:  Our own Honeycrisp apples!

Asparagus is Good for Us!

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Asparagus season is in full swing here in Oceana County, and this tasty and nutritious vegetable is available at our market!  We get it from our neighbor, who is another family farmer, by picking it up at his field just after it has been picked.  We rinse it before putting it in our cooler, so it stays fresh and crisp for you!  Be sure to serve some asparagus to your family and guests this season.  It’s delicious when steamed, grilled, or stir-fried.  Try a new recipe for asparagus this year!

Is that a field of mustard?

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010

You may be wondering why there are some photos of a field with yellow flowers on our home page.  Dave grew a special variety of mustard on this field, for a special purpose.  A nasty pest (nematode) lives in the soil; it is a microscopic worm that feeds on the roots of desirable crops.  Dave is trying a new method for managing this pest.  By growing this special variety of mustard to full bloom, then chopping it and plowing it into the ground right away, Dave hopes to kill the nematodes.  He tried it last fall on another piece of ground, but the early cold last year did not allow the mustard to fully mature.  This year, the crop of mustard looks great!  Dave is always looking for sustainable agricultural practices that are suitable for our crops here in Oceana County!

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