Farm Newsletter – April 28th 2020

Happy Tuesday!

We’ve got a fresh batch of our pasture raised chicken in the freezer and ready to be ordered for this Saturday’s Waverider delivery. While you do not have to place a preorder, (you can come out and shop from our freezers on Saturday) it’s best to place a preorder if you know you want chicken as it has been selling out fast! We are processing a new batch about once a week, so if you miss getting chicken this week, no worries, more is coming!

Eggs have been rather scarce here lately. The older hens are winding down in production and the newer hens are just ramping up so it will even out soon with more eggs for everyone. When Vivian and I went out to collect eggs the other day we found a couple hidden stashes in the rye grass where the hens had been hiding them away! 😀 We collected those for our own use and made a quiche out of them!

Our freezers are also well stocked with plenty of our delicious pasture raised Pork! Sausages, chops, ribs, roasts and more!  Check out our price and product link below for a full listing of available items.

**Preorders are encouraged but not mandatory. If you would like to place a preorder, please try to call or email it to us by Friday at 6pm. Please leave your name and best phone number for contact with your order. We will also have our FULL MARKET TRAILER with us so come on out and shop from our freezers!

Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub
3022 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
from 10-11am.

If you’d like to preorder, call or email with your preorder by 6pm this Friday. *Please be sure to give us your full name and phone number with your order.*

*Check out our product list through the

link below*

Sample of products available this Saturday (check out our full list in the link below)

Eggs

Asparagus

Chicken
Whole Chicken
Boneless,Skinless Breast Filets
Chicken Tenders
Whole, Bone in Skin on Breast
Wings
Leg Quarters
Thighs (limited)

Drumsticks (limited)
Chicken Necks and Backs
Chicken Hearts
Chicken Liver
Chicken Gizzards
Chicken Feet

Pork (Bacon will be ready in about a week!)
Bulk Sausage (hot or mild)
Breakfast Link Sausage (hot or mild)
Bratwurst
Italian Links (hot or mild)
Italian Bulk (hot or mild)
St Louis Ribs
*New*Country Style Ribs
*New*Pork Steaks (unsmoked)
Bone in Pork Chops
Boneless Pork Chops
Smoked Picnic Shoulders
Boston Butt
Pork Tenderloin

Lard

Beef: (More will be ready in June!)
Sirloin Steak 
London Broil
Eye of Round
Assorted Beef Bones for Stock
Heart
Spleen

Update About OBX Heavenly Portion Delivery

Contact us:
Morgan’s Cell: 252-394-1314
Farm Email: heavenlyportionfamilyfarm@gmail.com April 23rd – News from the Farm:

Happy Thursday!

**Please read through the newsletter carefully for how to obtain our products this weekend**

Good afternoon y’all! So, the good news is our pasture raised CHICKEN is back in stock as well as a full selection of our delicious pork sausage, boneless chops, bone in chops, ribs and more. We also have several NEW items in the pork department: Country Style Ribs and Pork Steaks! Give them a try and let us know what you think!

The other news is that we haven’t yet heard a final word from Dare County on an entry permit yet. We’ve been in touch since first thing Monday morning, providing documentation, etc.,  but a girl from the office said that they are swamped with emails and that it may take a few days to get our forms processed.

HOWEVER, we were able to obtain an exemption form from the State Commissioner, Steve Troxler, stating that we are an essential business which we’re hoping can get us through. (If our Dare County pass doesn’t go through in time) We have a Plan A and a Plan B. 

Plan A is what were shooting for as long as we can make it through the check point. Plan B will only be enacted if we are unable to get through the check point. We will update thru social media. Please do not follow Plan B unless you are notified either by phone or social media. Please call me if you have any doubts or questions: Morgan: 252-394-1314.

Plan A). We’re planning to deliver to the parking lot of Waveriders this Saturday from 10am-11am. Preorders and Market trailer for those wishing to shop from our freezers.

Plan B). 10-11:30am. Meet at 264 heading towards Engelhardt. (First left after you pass the checkpoint driving away from the Outer Banks.) It is very IMPORTANT that you give us your phone number if you place a preorder so that we can call you in the event that Plan B has to be enacted. Those who are planning to shop from our freezers at Waveriders will need to rely on checking our social media accounts (Facebook and Instagram) to be updated if we are unable to obtain access through the checkpoint.

**Preorders are encouraged but not mandatory. If you would like to place a preorder, please try to call or email it to us by Friday at 6pm. We will also have our FULL MARKET TRAILER with us so come on out and shop from our freezers!

The Asparagus was hit hard by the frost this week and is still in recovery mode so we will have little, if any, available for this weekend.

Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub
3022 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
from 10-11am.

If you’d like to preorder, call or email with your preorder by 6pm this Friday. *Please be sure to give us your full name and phone number to reach you in case we need to go with plan b and meet you across the checkpoint.*

 *Check out our product list through the link below*

Sample of products available this Saturday (check out our full list in the link below)

Eggs – sold out

No Asparagus this week as it was hit hard by the frost. Hopefully it will be up and growing again by next week!)

Chicken
Whole Chicken
Boneless,Skinless Breast Filets
Chicken Tenders
Whole, Bone in Skin on Breast
Wings
Leg Quarters
Chicken Necks and Backs 
Chicken Hearts
Chicken Liver
Chicken Gizzards
Chicken Feet

Pork
Ground Pork
Bulk Sausage (hot or mild)
Breakfast Link Sausage (hot or mild)
Bratwurst
Italian Links (hot or mild)
Italian Bulk (hot or mild)
Smoked Polish
Baby Back Ribs
St Louis Ribs 
Country Style Ribs
Pork Steaks (unsmoked) 
Smoked Picnic Shoulders
Boston Butt
Pork Tenderloin 
Lard

Beef:
Sirloin Steak 
Flat Iron Steak
Hanger Steak
Skirt Steak
London Broil
Eye of Round
Assorted Beef Bones for Stock
Heart
Spleen

Lamb:
Stew Meat
Organ Meat
 Please see our tentative delivery/market schedule for the April below…

Where To Find Us This April:

▪Sat, April 25th – *Waveriders parking lot from 10-11am. Full market trailer! Meats available! (See above for plan b if we aren’t allowed access to Dare County)
Price and Product List

April 2nd News From The Farm

Happy Thursday!

Yesterday, Paul worked on bedding up the hens winter area in preparation for this year’s garden. The hens are loving scratching through the upturned dirt for bugs and other chicken delicacies before we move them to their new spring pasture.

Aspargus is coming along nicely this week and we will be taking preorders for it along with our meats and eggs. A preorder is not necessary,  you can come out and shop from our freezers at the pick up spot, but some folks like to preorder as we sell out of certain hot items fast, like eggs and asparagus. 😀

We’re planning to deliver to Waveriders again this Saturday from 10-11am. Same plan as last Saturday; WE WILL HAVE OUR FULL MARKET TRAILER WITH US. You can preorder order or simply come out and shop from our freezers. Whichever is easier for you. 

Waveriders Coffee Deli Pub
3022 S Croatan Highway
Nags Head, NC 27959
Full market trailer meats and eggs available in the parking lot
this Sat, April 4th
from 10-11am.

Hens loving life scratching through the freshly upturned dirt.

Fresh picked asparagus!

Vivian helping daddy out in the garden.

Little broiler chicks.

Our pigs get to eat fresh grass, root around for bugs and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine!

Jonathan gently helps move the broilers to fresh pasture.

Jonathan and Vivian feeling big up on daddy’s old John Deere.

October 22nd – News from the Farm:

Happy Tuesday!

This past week we celebrated Jonathan’s 2nd birthday. My, how time has flown since we first held that one-ounce-shy-of-10lbs baby boy. He is a mischievous, smart, sweet and fun-loving little man. His two favorite things right now are playing outside and looking at/having books read to him.

We had a bunch of family over for his birthday and so I needed something easy to feed a crowd with. My go-to for large gatherings is to crockpot a Heavenly Portion ham or two. So easy. Put them in the crockpot overnight and they’re falling off the bone by the next day at lunch time. So yummy! Plus you have lots of nice broth to cook your greens or beans in. A win-win.

Remember last week I told you that we planted some collards? Well, this past Saturday, several of the hens decided to squeeze out of their pasture run and start eating the collards! I couldn’t have that so I went out to see if I could round them up and escort them back to their own perfectly good run (apparently the grass is greener on the other side for chickens too). Well, if you’ve ever tried to catch chickens on your own without another person to help you corner them, (Paul was away at the time) you’ll know how tricky it can be! Fortunately, Biscuit, our farm dog saw what I was trying to do and jumped in to help. I was really impressed by how well he did! He would run up behind them and herd them toward me so I could catch them and put them back in their run. We made a good team! I was really proud of him and I think he enjoyed himself too.

MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK:

▪WEDNESDAY SECOTAN MARKET TOMORROW (Wednesday) from 10-1. We will have our full market trailer with us. NO PRE ORDERS NECCESSARY. So come out and stock up on our delicious meats, chicken, beef, pork, BEEF MEAT STICKS and eggs.

▪SATURDAY SECOTAN MARKET this Saturday from 8-noon. NO PRE ORDERS NECCESSARY. We will have our full market trailer with us. Our Pasture Raised Meats, chicken, beef, pork, BEEF MEAT STICKS and eggs. See you soon!

Laying hens.

Family. ❤

Viviam and Jonathan watching daddy move hay.

Biscuit checking out the laying herd.

Chicken Soup

Here is a standby recipie that I use to make good old fashioned Chicken Soup. This soup is deliciously warming to your insides and is just the thing for warding off those cold and flu bugs. I put the following ingredients into a 2.5 gallon pot and cover with water.

▪One bag of Heavenly Portion Chicken Necks, Backs and Breast bones, (OR 2 packs of Leg Quarters OR 1 Whole Chicken.)

▪Two spashs of Apple cider vinegar. (The vinegar draws the nutrients from the bones.)

▪2 onions, chopped

▪3 cloves of garlic

▪3 T of sea salt

▪1\2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

▪a 4 inch piece of ginger, grated (Don’t skip the ginger! This really makes the soup)

Simmer, covered, for at least 6-8 hours. A little film will form when it first starts boiling, skim this from the top. When finished, strain broth and place back in the pot. After chicken cools, remove the meat from the bones and place in the broth.

In a separate pot place:

4-6 potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 carrots, peeled and cubed

2 squash, cubed.

2 zucchini, cubed

Add water until covered and then boil until fork tender. Add veggies and veggie broth to the pot of broth. Add chicken and bring to a boil. You can add noodles if desired. Enjoy!

Chicken Soup

Here is a standby recipie that I use to make good old fashioned Chicken Soup. This soup is deliciously warming to your insides and is just the thing for warding off those cold and flu bugs. I put the following ingredients into a 2.5 gallon pot and cover with water.

▪One bag of Heavenly Portion Chicken Necks, Backs and Breast bones, (OR 2 packs of Leg Quarters OR 1 Whole Chicken.)

▪Two spashs of Apple cider vinegar. (The vinegar draws the nutrients from the bones.)

▪2 onions, chopped

▪3 cloves of garlic

▪3 T of sea salt

▪1\2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

▪a 4 inch piece of ginger, grated (Don’t skip the ginger! This really makes the soup)

Simmer, covered, for at least 6-8 hours. A little film will form when it first starts boiling, skim this from the top. When finished, strain broth and place back in the pot. After chicken cools, remove the meat from the bones and place in the broth.

In a separate pot place:

4-6 potatoes, peeled and cubed

4 carrots, peeled and cubed

2 squash, cubed.

2 zucchini, cubed

Add water until covered and then boil until fork tender. Add veggies and veggie broth to the pot of broth. Add chicken and bring to a boil. You can add noodles if desired. Enjoy!

July 16th Newsletter

July 16th – News from the Farm:
In the past couple weeks we’ve gotten some new pigs! We have them set up in the woods and they are in hog heaven. They have a nice mud hole to be able to cool off in during this heat and plenty of shade from the trees overhead. They enjoy being able to root around for insects and all around being able to live life as pigs were designed to do; outdoors.

Have you tried our new product yet? Delicious Beef Meat Sticks made with our very own Pasture Raised Beef! No nitrites, nitrates or preservatives, and they’re super delicious! Come out to the Secotan Market Wednesday or Saturday (or both!) and check them out!

We are happy to be back at the Secotan Market this Wednesday with Pre Orders! If you would like us to bring you something for the 17th, place your pre order by this evening, (Tuesday) at 6pm and we’ll bring it to the Secotan Market tomorrow (Wednesday).

Price and Product Link

Call or email to place your order!
252-394-1314
heavenlyportionfamilyfarm@gmail.com

We will be back at the Secotan Market again this Saturday, July 20th, with Pre Orders and the Market Trailer so you can shop from our freezers.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Paul and Morgan

Farm Newsletter for May 18th Secotan Market

MAY 18TH MARKET SPECIALS:

▪Hot Breakfast Link Sausage – 5% off! ( These delicious little breakfast sausages are not burn-your-mouth-out-hot, but they have a nice little kick to them. Try them this weekend at 5% off!)
▪Ham Roast – 10% off! ( These scrumptious roasts are guaranteed to be a hit at your dinner table! Stick one in the crockpot in the morning before work and come back to a house that smells amazing and tender juicy ham falling off the bone ready to be served! Simple and easy!)
▪Leg Quarters – 10% off! (Leg Quarters are very versatile! Great on the grill, baked in the oven or boiled down for a meaty soup stock. Stock up at the market this Saturday!)
▪Eggs – Buy 2 or More Dozen and Get 10% off!

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What is available for the May 18th Market?

Chicken: ALL CUTS AVAILABLE!
Whole Chicken, Boneless-skinless Breast Fillets, Breast Tenders,Whole Bone in-Skin On Breast, Leg Quarters, Chicken Necks and Backs for Stock, Chicken Feet, Liver, Heart and Gizzards.

Pork: ALL CUTS AVAILABLE!
Breakfast Sausage, link or bulk, Ground Pork, Ground Italian, Bratwurst, Smoked Polish, Italian Links, BACON, Chops, Ribs, Ham Steak, Roasts, Tenderloin, Seasoning Meat and more!

Beef:
Ground, Steaks, Ribs and Soup Bones.

Lamb:
Ground, Mild Sausage, Shank, Chops, Bone In Lamb Stew, Soup Bones and more!

Eggs
•Regular Eggs: $5.00/dozen

Check out the link below for a full list of available products.

How to get our products this Saturday: Come on out and shop from our freezers at the market from 8-noon or place a pre order by checking out our product list and then emailing or calling in your order. Order deadline, Friday at 6pm. See you soon!

A Few Recent Pictures from Around the Farm

Freshly gathered eggs.The beef cows at sunset.One of the roosters with a hen enjoying the pasture.Jonathan checking out the laying hens and being a ham. 😀Vivian checking on the broiler chicks.The difference rotational grazing makes on pasture. Can you tell where the broiler chickens have been? Look at that lush green! Not only does it make for a healthier, more tasty finished product but it also greatly benefits/enhances the soil and pasture.Cows grazing on pasture.Clover blossoms

April 6th Pre Order Delivery to the Secotan Market Shelter – 10-noon.

April News

The first batch of chicken is in the freezer and we’re happy to let you know that our freezers are now stocked with all your favorite cuts! Pre Order by this Friday at 6pm to reserve yours for pre order pick up this Saturday.

We’re looking forward to the full market season at Secotan starting back up May 4th!

*Please note that during the month of April we will only be taking Pre Orders*

May 4th will start the full season with every Saturday market from 8-noon and we will be bringing our freezer trailer so you can either pre order or shop from our freezers then.

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What’s Available for April 6th?

Chicken: ALL CUTS AVAILABLE!
Whole Chicken, Boneless-skinless Breast Fillets, Breast tenders,Whole Bone in-Skin On Breast, Leg Quarters, Chicken Necks and Backs for Stock, Chicken Feet,  Liver, Heart and Gizzards.
Pork: ALL CUTS AVAILABLE!
Breakfast Sausage, link or bulk, Ground Pork, Ground Italian, Bratwurst, Smoked Polish, Italian Links, BACON, Chops, Ribs, Ham Steak, Roasts, Tenderloin, Seasoning Meat and more!
Beef:
Ground, Steaks, Ribs and Soup Bones.
Eggs
•Regular Eggs: $5.00/dozen

•*Pullet Eggs:  $3.50/dozen(*Smaller eggs laid by young hens just starting to lay.)

Check out our Price and Product List  for a full list of available products. 

How to get our products this Saturday:  Place a pre order by checking out our product list via the link below and then emailing or calling in your order. Order deadline, Friday at 6pm.

email: heavenlyportionfamilyfarm@gmail.com
phone: 252-394-1314
Pick up at the Secotan Market Shelter from 10-noon. 
(*Please note that this is NOT a market but is a pre order delivery only and that we will not have any extra meats with us that day, only what has been pre ordered.*)

*****This Weeks’ Specials*****

●*Pullet Eggs for a limited time and limited availability. $3.50/dozen!
(Note: regular sized hen eggs are $5.00/dozen

(*Pullet Eggs are smaller eggs laid by younger hens that are just starting to lay. For the first few weeks of the hens laying cycle the eggs are smaller until they gradually get larger.)

●Pasture Raised Ground Beef – Buy 3 or More Packs and Get 5% Off!