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Welcome to the Fall 2011 issue of The Healthy Hen. If you enjoy receiving this newsletter, please forward it to a friend.
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| Farm News |
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Two new family farms join the Pete & Gerry's family
Marlin Wadel produced eggs twenty years ago in an old-fashioned poultry barn on his farm in Wolcott VT until the market for his eggs dried up. Brian and Phil Ward milked cows on their family's farm in Monroe NH since high school but were finding it harder and harder to make any money. Both farms now enjoy a stable income producing cage-free eggs for our Nellie's Nest brand. more
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Heirloom Meals PBS Thanksgiving Special
We were very pleased to sponsor the "Heirloom Meals Thanksgiving Special" aired on PBS stations across the country. National Public Radio personality Carole Murko interviewed people from different backgrounds to learn what makes Thanksgiving special to them. It featured recipes, heartwarming stories and food memories of this unique American holiday.
You can watch a clip from this beautifully filmed documentary on ourwebsite.
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Mohegan Sun Winefest
On January 28 & 29, 2012, we will be participating in the Mohegan Sun Winefest '12 Grand Tasting. The Grand Tasting features beer, wine, specialty spirits and delectable dishes with something for everyone. Wine and beer enthusiasts can select from over 1,000 brands or enjoy tastings of specialty sponsor spirits. Food enthusiasts can sample signature dishes from the region's most highly rated restaurants.
We will be serving a special "Custard for a Cause" prepared by the Mohegan Sun Executive Pastry Chef on Saturday and Sunday with all proceeds going to the event charities (Channel 3 Kids Camp, a summer camp for kids with disabilities, and the American Diabetes Association).
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Life is Good Festival
Pete & Gerry's teamed up with Barowsky's Organic Bakery andApplegate Farms to feed the staff and public at this year's Life is Good Festival in September.
We served more than 2400 all-organic meals to the festival staff. We also served all-organic food to the public and raised almost $6000 for the Life is Good Kids Foundation. more
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2011 NH Reach the Beach Relay Race
September 16, 2011
We sponsored two teams in this year's NH Reach the Beach relay race in September-Pete & Gerry's Organic Chicks and The Racing Roosters. Both teams finished very well.
 As sustainability sponsor of the race, we helped divert several tons of plastic, glass, aluminum and cardboard to recycling. We also donated eggs to help feed competitors, spectators and staff at eight transition areas. more
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Eggs are a good source of lutein
Scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University recently discovered that lutein in egg yolks is absorbed more effectively than that in spinach, possibly because the yolks' fat helps our bodies process the antioxidant much better. more
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Food Cyclist update
John and Kate finally reach Puget Sound, which leads out to the Pacific Ocean. In this month's update, John reflects on the trip and urges us all to care about our food. more
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Fall Photo Gallery:
Fall is always a lovely time of year up here in Monroe. Check out our Fall Photo Gallery by Karl Johnson. | |
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| What's Cookin' |
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Mini Cheddar Quiche Bites
These yummy little bites are great for snacking or a quick breakfast on the run. They're full of organic goodness, and your kids will love them. Leftovers are good cold or reheated briefly in the oven or microwave.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 to 15 minutes
Makes: 24 mini-quiches
Ingredients:
4 Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs 1/4 to ½ cup Edward & Sons organic panko or regular bread crumbs 1/3 cup Stonyfield Farm organic half-and-half 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1-1/4 cups Neighborly Farms shredded cheddar cheese (5 oz.)
Directions: - Heat oven to 350°F. Generously spray 24 mini-muffin cups with cooking spray. Pat 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crumbs in the bottom of each muffin cup. Tap muffin pan to lightly coat sides of each muffin cup.
- Beat eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Add cheese; mix well. Spoon evenly into mini-muffin cups, about 1 tablespoon each.
- Bake in 350°F oven until just set, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on rack 5 minutes. Loosen quiches from sides of muffin cups with a thin knife. Remove from cups; serve warm.
For added flavor, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup Applegate Farms organic cooked crumbled bacon, sausage or chopped ham with cheese.
*You can find all the ingredients at your local supermarket or natural foods store.
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| Chicken Joke |
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Q: Why did the turkey cross the road?
A: To prove he wasn't chicken!
Send us your favorite chicken jokes and we'll publish them in this newsletter. Cluck here to send us your joke. Don't forget to include your name and town.
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| Chicken Facts |
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Hens lay with the greatest frequency, when they have 14 hours of light.
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Pete and Gerry's is a real family farm. We've produced high quality eggs for four generations in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains. We're committed to providing you with fresh, organic, cage-free, omega-3 eggs from hens that are Certified Humane. This commitment remains unchanged as our farm grows. We hope you enjoy our delicious eggs as much as we do!
Happy chickens lay better eggsTM
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