Griggstown Farm Market July 28th 2010
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Marcus Yam/The New York Times
Last week we were honored to once more be mentioned in the New York Times. This time they were reflecting on a recent visit from Chef Jonathan Benno, formerly the commandant of the elysian kitchen of Per Se. Mr. Benno was accompanied by Ariane Daguin, owner of D’Artagnan. Speaking of Griggstown, they have“the best domestic pheasants in America,” Ms. Daguin said, “because George raises his birds outside” (under nets, though, to keep them from flying off). If your familiar with our product this comes as no surprise. We proudly provide our customers with the same product that is served in fine restaurants and small farm markets throughout the east coast. Without a doubt we are happy to be mentioned in sources like the New York Times! Click here the Link to see the article.
This week at the farm, we have the much anticipated “Taste of Somerset Agriculture Picnic.” If you haven’t signed up, you may miss out! The picnic dinner will honor the life of Farmer Thomas Everett and all proceeds will fund the Somerset County Board of Agriculture’s scholarship named in Tom’s honor. Tickets are only $25 for adults and $10 for children. More information and the ticket order form may be found here: http://griggstownquailfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010TasteofSomersetPicnicflyer.pdf
This week are menu has some interesting additions!
Lunch Menu July 29, 30, & 31 12:00pm-2:00pm
Entrees: $5.00
Greek “Salad” Sandwich on Ciabatta
Cucumber
Tomato
Red Onion
Kalamata Olives
Hungarian Wax Peppers
Feta Cheese
Turkey Burger Sliders
Lettuce
BBQ Mayonnaise
Chicken Sausage Sandwich
Griggstown Chicken & Apple Sausage
Caramelized Fennel
Sundried-Tomato Pesto
Tarragon
Grilled Pizza
Jersey Corn
Peppers
Scallions
Jalapenos (specify if you don’t want it spicy)
Mixed Cheese
Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Sides: $2.00
Potato Salad with Bacon
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Red Onion and Basil
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
Lunch Menu July 29, 30, & 31 12:00pm-2:00pm
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Lunch Menu July 29, 30, & 31 12:00pm-2:00pm
Entrees: $5.00
Greek “Salad” Sandwich on Ciabatta
Cucumber
Tomato
Red Onion
Kalamata Olives
Hungarian Wax Peppers
Feta Cheese
Turkey Burger Sliders
Lettuce
BBQ Mayonnaise
Chicken Sausage Sandwich
Griggstown Chicken & Apple Sausage
Caramelized Fennel
Sundried-Tomato Pesto
Tarragon
Grilled Pizza
Jersey Corn
Peppers
Scallions
Jalapenos (specify if you don’t want it spicy)
Mixed Cheese
Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Sides: $2.00
Potato Salad with Bacon
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Red Onion and Basil
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
Griggstown Summer Lunch Menu 7-15, 7-16, & 7-18
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Lunch Menu July 7-15, 7-16, & 7-18
Entrees:
Grilled Vegetable Panini on Ciabatta Bread
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Eggplant
Portobello Mushrooms
Herb Mayonnaise
Turkey Burger Sliders
Lettuce
BBQ Mayonnaise
Grilled Chicken Sausage on Ciabatta Bread
Griggstown Sundried Tomato Sausage
Roasted Bell and Cubanelle Peppers
Grilled Peaches
Peach Salsa
Grilled Pizza
Mixed Heirloom Tomatoes
Fresh Mozzarella
Basil
Sides:
Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salad with Lime-Basil Vinaigrette
Potato Salad with Bacon
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
“Taste of Somerset Agriculture Picnic” on Saturday July 31 from 6-10pm
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010We have a very special event coming up at Griggstown at the end of July. George has agreed to host the “Taste of Somerset Agriculture Picnic” on Saturday July 31 from 6-10pm. The picnic dinner will honor the life of Farmer Thomas Everett and all proceeds will fund the Somerset County Board of Agriculture’s scholarship named in Tom’s honor. Tickets are only $25 for adults and $10 for children. More information and the ticket order form may be found here: http://griggstownquailfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010TasteofSomersetPicnicflyer.pdf
The Ice Cream Stand is Open
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010Our Ice Cream Stand is open and features the following flavors: Vanilla Bean, Chocolate, Strawberry, Butter Pecan, Cookies & Cream, and Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream; Mango & Lemon Sorbets.
Our favorite additions are the following Chef’s Speciality Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches:
“The Chipper”: Vanilla Ice Cream served bewteen Chocolate Chip Cookies and rolled in Mini Chocolate Chips
“Rocky Road”: Chocolate Ice Cream and Fluff served between Peanut Butter Cookies and rolled in Reese’s Pieces
“Cherry Jubilee”: Cherry Vanilla Ice Cream served between two Sugar Cookies
“Cookie Monster”: Cookies & Cream Ice Cream served between Chocolate Cookies and rolled in crushed Oreos
“Double Decker”: Vanilla Ice Cream served between Chocolate Cookies, topped with Strawberry Ice Cream and a third Chocolate Cookie
“Old Fashioned”: Butter Pecan Ice Cream served between Oatmeal Cookies and rolled in Toasted Pecans
Griggstown Summer Lunch Menu 7-8-10
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Lunch Menu July 7-8
Entrees:
Grilled Vegetable Panini on Ciabatta Bread
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Portobello Mushrooms
Herb Mayonnaise
Turkey Burger Sliders
Lettuce
BBQ Mayonnaise
Grilled Chicken Sausage on Ciabatta Bread
Griggstown White Wine Sausage
Cubanelle Peppers
Red Onion
Grilled Pizza
Pesto
Sundried Tomatoes
Fresh Mozzarella
Sides:
Cucumber Salad with Dill
Potato Salad with Bacon
Grilled Corn with Herb Butter
“Taste of Somerset Agriculture Picnic” on Saturday July 31 from 6-10pm
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010We have a very special event coming up at Griggstown at the end of July. George has agreed to host the “Taste of Somerset Agriculture Picnic” on Saturday July 31 from 6-10pm. The picnic dinner will honor the life of Farmer Thomas Everett and all proceeds will fund the Somerset County Board of Agriculture’s scholarship named in Tom’s honor. Tickets are only $25 for adults and $10 for children. More information and the ticket order form may be found here: http://griggstownquailfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2010TasteofSomersetPicnicflyer.pdf
Bike Ride / Yoga-thon – South Brunswick Food Pantry Fundraiser – April 11, 2010 9am-12pm
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Join us for a 16-mile Bike Ride / 3 hour Yoga-thon and help provide the South Brunswick Food Pantry with fresh, locally grown produce this growing season. Proceeds will be used to purchase three (3) shares from the Griggstown Farm Market’s Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program for the South Brunswick Food Pantry. Additional funds generated will be donated to the South Brunswick Human Intervention Fund. The food pantry and human intervention fund is run entirely on donations from generous individuals, groups, schools, churches and businesses to support South Brunswick families in need.
This fundraiser has been organized by Wellspring Fitness.
For more information or to register as a participant or sponsor, please visit:
http://www.wellspringlifestyle.com/purchase_event.php
Taste of the Nation fundraiser – April 26, 2010 6-9pm
Friday, April 2nd, 2010Join Griggstown Farm Market Chef Matthew Sytsema, and a host of fine restaurants & chefs, at Share Our Strength’s annual Taste of the Nation event to be held at the Princeton Weston Hotel on Monday April 26, 2010.
100% of ticket sales help ensure no child in Mercer County grows up hungry.
More information and tickets may be found at:
http://strength.org/princeton/
Food, Inc. Screening Friday Feb. 26 at 7pm
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Food, Inc. will be shown on Friday Feb. 26 at 7 pm at the Unitarian Meetinghouse, 1475 W. Front Street, Lincroft, NJ. Griggstown Produce Farmer Johann Rinkens will facilitate a Q&A session following the screening.
Slow Food Dinner 7/19/2009
Saturday, June 6th, 2009Slow Food Northern NJ & Sustenance present a farm-to-table dinner in support of earth stewardship and food justice.
On Sunday July 19, 2009, from 4-7 PM the first in a series of Sustenance on the Farm Dinners will take place in the green field of Griggstown Quail Farm in Princeton, Southern Somerset County. Farmers George Rude and Matthew Sytsema will host and chef David C. Felton, former Executive Chef of The Pluckemin Inn will prepare a farm-to-table five-course dinner with a spectacular array of food sourced from Griggstown Quail Farm. This sustainable meal will include food from artisans within a small radius of the farm and organic/biodynamic wines will be paired with each course. Live music during the dinner by jazz duo tenor saxophonist Alex Stein and guitarist Chris Parks will enhance the evening.
The proceeds from this Sustenance on the Farm Dinner will support Slow Food Northern New Jersey s earth stewardship and food justice programs.
Griggstown Quail Farm is a beautiful example of sustainable farm management. Griggstown Quail Farm is 75 acres of free-range pheasants, quail, chickens, and poussins and when in season, ducks and turkeys. Griggstown Quail Farm supplies top NY and NJ restaurants and fine food shops. Products can also be found at local farm markets during spring, summer, and autumn months. Starting this year, Griggstown CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) offers families a weekly supply of naturally grown vegetables and herbs.
Sustenance dinners take place in farm fields, orchards, and historic sites. The farmer takes the 100 or more guests on a guided tour of the farm, and during dinner guests hear from the farmer, chef, winemaker, and food artisans about the connection between our palates, our plates, and our planet.
EVENT NAME: Sustenance on the Farm at Griggstown Quail Farm
EVENT VENUE: Griggstown Quail Farm
DAY DATE TIME: Sunday, July 19, 2009, 4-7 PM
EVENT STREET ADDRESS: 986 Canal Road
CITY STATE ZIP CODE: Princeton New Jersey 08540
EVENT COUNTY: Somerset
EVENT ADMISSION: $145 per person
EVENT PHONE : 908-451-0051
EVENT WEB SITE: http://www.sustenanceevents.com
EVENT SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Noon, President, Slow Food Northern NJ
The farm has a Princeton NJ address which located in Mercer County. Griggstown is located in Griggstown which is located in Somerset County in Central Jersey. The phesant image is published here courtesy of Griggstown Farms and the Slow Food of Northern New Jersey organization.