Griggstown Farm Market Newsletter October 22, 2009
Posted on October 22, 2009
In-Store Seasonal Produce:
Apples
Fennel
Garlic
Leeks
Leaf & Romaine Lettuce Mix
Mushrooms (Portobello, Crimini, Shiitake)
Red & Yellow Onions
Russet Potatoes
Red Bliss Potatoes
Shallots
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Yellow Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Swiss Chard
Tomatoes
Zucchini
Poultry of the Week: Broad Breasted White Turkey
The Broad Breasted White is commercially the most widely-used breed of domesticated turkey.
The modern domesticated turkey is descended from one of six subspecies of Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo, ancient Mesoamericans having chosen to domesticate this taxon. The Aztecs domesticated the turkey (Mexican Spanish guajolote, from Nahuatl huexolotl) and used it as a major source of protein (meat and eggs), and also employed its feathers extensively for decorative purposes, as did many other Mesoamerican cultures. The turkey was associated with their trickster god Tezcatlipoca, perhaps because of its humorous behavior. There is also evidence that it is possible the Hopi Indians may have domesticated the turkey even before the Aztecs.
Turkeys were taken to Europe by the Spanish who had found them as a favorite domesticated animal among the Aztecs and other Mesoamerican peoples. After being introduced to Europe many distinct turkey breeds were developed (e.g. Spanish Black, Royal Palm). Turkey was one of the many game species hunted by early American colonists and is thought to have been served at the first Thanksgiving, although there is little evidence to support this claim. In the early 20th century, many advances were made in the breeding of turkeys resulting in varieties such as the Beltsville Small White.
(from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_turkey)
Announcements:
Griggstown Farm Market is Hiring!
Griggstown Farm Market is seeking someone with retail, small-business, or farmer’s market experience to join our Farm Market team. Work would include all aspects of in-store business, from customer service to product management. Computer skills are a plus! Please contact chef@griggstownquailfarm.com or service@griggstownquailfarm.com for more information, or to submit a resume.
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