The Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch Family Farm Market
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About The Pumpkin Patch
"We are a small, family run business and believe a country market experience should be warm, friendly and satisfying. We promote buying LOCAL and stock an extensive selection of local fare. We have relationships with several family farms and we have an appreciation of the effort it takes to grow and produce quality products.
Latest News and Specials
EATING LOCAL
We are participating in Select Nova Scotia's IncrEDIBLE Picnic on a small scale on Saturday August 22 from 11 to 2.
We will offer ready to eat hodge podge, a BBQ featuring local corn and much more local fare. Please come join us and let us know that you are excited about eating local too!
COBS AND COBS OF CORN
August 6, 2009
Our favorite corn farmer is now picking their crop of high quality corn and we bring it to you farm fresh! We always have Peaches and Cream (bi-color) corn but often have a selection of Yellow Corn too!
The prices have dropped so now is the time to plan your cornboil! Remember barbequed corn is fantastic too!
Internet special!
Buy a dozen corn and receive a small bag of hodge podge potatoes free if you tell us you have read this post!
Offer valid until August 12th
NEW PRODUCE
July 27 2009
We are proud to offer a selection of Local Highbush Blueberries, Raspberries and Cherries. The availability of these fruits is hard to predict since they require such perfect weather conditions (around here?) for harvesting. If you are in need of a certain quantity of fruit it is best to call ahead and inquire.
We are also now carrying local CORN! This is a very early crop of Peaches and Cream corn and it is very tasty! We expect to continue with corn all through August and into September. We also have butter and 20/80 so you can really enjoy yourselves.
INTERNET SPECIAL
Tell us you have read this post and you will receive a free cob of corn with the purchase of a pint of fruit (blueberry, raspberry, cherry)
Valid for one cob only and until August 3.
HODGE PODGE!
July 19th
It is that time of year again, time to enjoy a traditional Hodge Podge. For those of you who are not familiar with this dish.....
New Potatoes, New Carrots, Yellow and Green Beans and New peas (Your choice, sugar/shell/snow) All are boiled in water until just tender. The water is drained off and butter and a dairy product (blend cream, heavy cream, milk, canned milk) is added. This is returned to the stove to simmer for a little while longer. It is often served as a meal unto itself but can be used as a side dish. Many people believe that it is better the second day. There are many variations to the recipe and as one friend said " I've never had a bad Hodge Podge, just some were better than others"
We have all the ingredients needed to cook a Hodge Podge and are once again offering baskets that have enough veggies to serve 2 people for $6.00.
This leads to our next INTERNET special.... Tell us you have read this post and receive your hodge podge basket for only $5.00! Good for one basket only and offer valid until July 25th.
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PRODUCTS
Fruits and Vegetables
A tasty array of fresh produce, the majority of it locally produced. We believe if it can be grown here it should be available here… in-season flavors can’t be beat. The availability of fresh produce is always changing and we try our best to keep you up to date of the changes.
Maple Syrup
This sweet treat comes to us from Acadian Maple. We stock several sizes of syrup and many other maple products. Be sure to try the Blueberry Syrup too!
Honey
Many of our customers will tell you that the taste and quality of Cosman & Whidden Honey is incredible.
Eggs
“Real Eggs from Real Chickens!”
Free run hens that are fed naturally produce eggs that taste great! FRESH brown large/ex large. We collect egg cartons for re-use!
Homemade Preserves
"Pickles, jams, jellies, sauces, salsas and more! An amazing selection to choose from, all prepared the old-fashioned way. Some recipes have been adapted to be sugar-free (Splenda) so that everyone can enjoy a traditional treat.
Ice Cream
Enjoy a scoop or two of fantastic Farmers Ice Cream. A number of flavors to choose from at any given time…. Maybe even your favorite!
Milk Products
For your convenience, we stock milk, whipping cream, blended cream, butter and 20/80.
Baked Goods
Quality frozen pies that are produced in the Annapolis Valley are always in stock. Homemade fruit crisps are usually available both frozen and ready to serve. Other favorites, subject to availability, include banana bread, muffins, and tea biscuits. You never know what you may find!
Homemade Salads
When time allows we like to make yummy homemade potato salad, coleslaw and pasta salad. Often packaged in individual or small containers for your convenience. Selection is always changing, special orders welcome.
Spices
An array of fragrant spices are on hand to help liven up your recipes. We are happy to carry a large quantity of hard to find spices used for pickling,
Snacks and Drinks
We have what you need to quench your thirst or put the munchies on hold!
Campfire Wood and Kindling
Dry and easy to handle… ideal for a magical night.