HATfresh

01/15/2021

Watercress is an often overlooked leafy green that packs a powerful nutrient punch.

It is considered one of the most powerful superfoods on the earth 🌍!

Its small, round leaves and edible stems have a peppery, slightly spicy flavor.

Watercress is part of the Brassicaceae family of vegetables, which also includes kale, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

Once considered a w**d, it was first cultivated in the UK in the early 1800s but is now grown in watery beds throughout the world.

12/30/2020

We love eating fresh greens this time of year but we also are craving savory warm meals...
Try incorporating celery, fresh herbs, and leafy greens with some of your favorite local meats and root veggies! 
We are using a Staub cast iron pot for this wonderful roast.

12/18/2020

Check out our lovely interview in West Knoxville Lifestyle Magazine!

https://citylifestyle.com/knoxville-tn/articles/wellness/qanda-with-hatponics

Q&A with HATponics

12/14/2020

Yummy Fall Recipe!

Stuffed Winter Squash 🍁

1 acorn or butternut squash (cut in half and scoop out seeds)
1 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp chopped garlic or garlic powder
2-3 cups chopped kale
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 cup cooked rice

Step 1
Cook rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 425°F.

Step 2
Brush 1/2 teaspoon oil over cut sides of squashes; top with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place squashes, cut sides down, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 425°F for 20 minutes or until almost tender. Remove from oven.

Step 3
Heat remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium. Add sausage; cook 3 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and celery; cook 5 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes. Add garlic and kale- stirring until wilted. Remove pan from heat; stir in cooked rice, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice.

Step 4
Spoon about 1/2 cup rice mixture into each squash half. Bake at 425°F for 10 minutes or until squash halves are tender and lightly browned.

12/01/2020

It's giving Tuesday! 🙌🙏
What a great Holiday to celebrate all that we are able to do in our community with our partners YOCO and Emerald Youth Foundation.

Please consider helping us keep our program of free produce to those who most need it this Holiday season and beyond.

Donate Here:

Will you partner with us in providing local produce to Knoxville families who have been impacted by Covid-19? We want to empower at risk youth and families, by supplying them with nutrient dense food! We will be providing 120 families, that s how many have applied ...

11/19/2020

Please take a quick minute to learn about this awesome program we are so honored to be a part of!

Feeding Families 🌱❤️

https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/11/19/hatponics-emerald-youth-feed-growing-number-of-families-for-free/

Healthy, free veggies that’s how one east Tennessee farm has made a difference for our center-city neighbors.

11/16/2020

As some of you may know that our parent company HATponics was founded with the intention of feeding the world sustainably. Pretty big goal huh?!
Well we are still trucking along amongst a global pandemic.
We are currently installing 5 systems in 5 locations in the Dominican Republic.
Each of these systems are Aquaponics Systems and will feed 100s of people everyday, create jobs, and enrich their communities with nutrient dense food.

Our founders recently made a trip to get the sites prepared for the build, here are some cool photos of clearing the sites and laying foundations for these portable farm systems.

11/13/2020

Check out this great video from one of our interns this summer. It's a great view into our world here on the farm and at HATponics as a whole.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fR5FC8kQmsc

Meet HATponics! Summer 2020 Intern Emily Murray shows you around the farm and introduces you to the many people that make up our team. Enjoy!

11/11/2020

Sustainability ♻️

A few small ways you can make a big difference:

1. Be conservative with water. 💦
Our no waste water system recycles all our water here in the greenhouse 🙌

2. Go Non-toxic 🚫
Buying non toxic home cleaners, shampoos, and organic locally grown food. 🌿

3. Look into using energy saving light bulbs and solar power. ☀️
We are using solar power and other energy effect methods here on our farm!

11/11/2020

Want to eat fresh delicious organic greens all winter long?

Join our CSA!
Spots are filing up fast so reserve your weekly or bi weekly boxes now.

Join now: https://buff.ly/2G6KoKc

11/06/2020

We had a great shoot with WATE today!
We love sharing our story and our fresh produce with our community.

Join our mission by supporting our CSA: https://buff.ly/3oMNFzP

11/06/2020

We are experimenting with sprouting Wheat Grass 🌱

Who likes Wheat Grass?!

We will admit it's an acquired taste but the nutritional benefits are worth it!

11/02/2020

Bok Choy 🌱
One of the worlds healthiest veggies 🙌

What is in this magical plant?
Phenols and other phytonutrients in Bok Choy represent what is now known to be a full spectrum of over 70 antioxidants!
As well as very high amounts of glucosinolates, sulfur-containing compounds associated with reduced cancer risk.

You'll want to include bok choy as one of the cruciferous vegetables you eat on a regular basis if you want to receive the fantastic health benefits!

Join CSA: https://www.hatfresh.com/

10/28/2020

We've got the HOTTEST peppers!
We need to find these guys homes ASAP so message us to claim yours today.

We have:
Yellow Scotch Bonnet
Caribbean Chili Habenero
Carolina Reaper
Tazm Habenero
Ghost
Bubble Gum Chocolate
Chocolate Butah
7 Pot Lava

10/28/2020

Lettuce Art ☀️
Outdoor lettuce mixes almost ready to be harvested.

10/26/2020

Turnips are still coming in strong 💪

Turnips are loaded with fiber and vitamins K, A, C, E, B1, B3, B5, B6, B2 and folate (one of the B vitamins), as well as minerals like manganese, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium and copper. They are also a good source of phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids and protein.

10/23/2020

Sustainable Farming

What does that mean?

~Makes effective use of the land
~Works in harmony with nature
~Reduces Pollution
~Creates a stable food supply
~Promotes local communties

Sustainable farming is, at heart, a holistic approach to farming. It seeks to farm in ways which are sustainable based on society’s needs. It views each farm as a system, recognizing that any changes made to one component of the farm will affect the other components.

Now you see why our mission is to build these systems all over the world to sustainably feed as many people as we can.

10/22/2020

Did you know we have a goal to feed 30 million by 2030?

Every dollar spent on our produce helps us reach our goal of building self sustaining farming systems in our community and around the world.

Join CSA: https://www.hatfresh.com/products/csa-box

10/21/2020

Last tomatoes of the season.
Our CSA members will enjoy these last drops of summer.

10/20/2020

A Sea Of Green 🙌
Grateful for cooler temps, lettuce likes a 65-70 degree environment for optimal growing.

10/19/2020

Fresh Figs!
We only have a limited amount that need to be sold ASAP.
First come first serve, comment below or reach out to us to snag these up.

10/16/2020

Look at the legs on these greens...
Those deserve a whistle 😍

Join our CSA, we will have these beauties all winter long.
Only CSA program offering home delivery!

Join Now: https://www.hatfresh.com/products/csa-box

10/09/2020

Ryan has to travel a lot to manage our large greenhouse construction projects, but when he's home he takes time to love on our farm animals whom help keep us sustainable. We love when he's here!

10/08/2020

Have you ever wondered what makes certain veggies and fruits purple?

Anthrocyanins are flavonoids responsible for these beautiful purple and red colors.
Not only are they beautiful but they are highly beneficial to our bodies.
In addition to acting as antioxidants and fighting free radicals, anthocyanins may offer anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-cancer benefits.

10/07/2020

It's hard to imagine that in just a few short weeks these babies will be ready.
The power of aquaponics. 🐟 🌱

10/06/2020

Our water is powered by our fish, abundant in nutrients to grow our plants optimally.

10/05/2020

We pulled these out of the ground today aren't they beautiful?!
What is your favorite way to cook carrots?

10/02/2020

Beautiful Beets! 🌱
Did you know you can eat the greens?
They are very nutritious and slightly sweet.

10/01/2020

This coming weeks selection for our CSA members!

Have you considered joining a CSA?
We are a year round farm with both outdoor and indoor growing capabilities.
Weekly changing selection, with fresh greens year round! 🥗
Delivered to you every Friday.

Let us feed you: https://www.hatfresh.com/products/csa-box

09/29/2020

These eggplants are tiny but they pack a lot of flavor.
Join our CSA to get these are other fun surprises year round!

Join CSA: https://www.hatfresh.com/products/csa-box

09/28/2020

Dusty says hello 👋
Notice Dusty's horns, they are longer than his ears which means he's a super healthy boy! Must be all the scrap greens from our farm... 🌿
Eat like Dusty and be healthy too!

Dusty is from our friends at 4 Corners Ranch, we are thankful for them and this wonderful addition to our growing farm.

09/24/2020

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We still have some figs blooming here on the farm just in time for fall 🍁🍂⁣
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09/14/2020

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Look at these radishes that are coming in 🌱⁣
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09/10/2020

Sweet:
cinnamon
maple syrup
butter

Savory:
garlic
butter
Parmesan
parsley

Directions:
1. Carefully slice it in half lengthwise. (No need to peel it.) Scoop out the seeds. Place it cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.

2. Brush the cut sides of the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the maple syrup. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or longer depending upon the size of your squash, until very tender and the squash pierces easily with a fork.

3. Carefully scoop out the flesh and place it in the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Add the seasonings of your choice, sweet or savory. Mash the butternut squash, either by hand with a potato mixer, or with an electric hand mixer on low speed, or the paddle attachment of a stand mixer on low speed, until it is as smooth as you like (we leave ours a bit chunky). Taste and adjust the seasoning as you like. Enjoy hot.

08/24/2020

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We’ve got something special for our CSA deliveries this week!⁣
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Aloe Plants 🌵 ⁣
This amazing plant has so many benefits, from soothing a sun burn or bug bites, relieving heartburn, lowering your blood sugar and so much more... ⁣
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08/19/2020

We are pretty excited to announce that we are now offering custom Backyard Greenhouses!

Grow your own food, save money, and eat healthier. 🌿

Email us for a free quote, [email protected]

08/12/2020

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YEAR ROUND CSA 🥬⁣
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Eat fresh all year. 8 week Subscriptions.⁣
For more details visit www.hatfresh.com ⁣
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08/06/2020

Join our CSA program!

Year round produce farm offering 8 week memberships in 2 size options with weekly or bi-weekly home delivery.

Indoor Aquaponics. Outdoor Garden. Organically Grown. Sustainable Practices.

Click here to get started!
https://www.hatfresh.com/products/csa-box

08/03/2020

We've got HOT peppers! 🌶

Trinidad Scorpion Cardi Pepper, similar heat to the widely acclaimed ghost pepper.

Coming in with a SHU rating between 800,000 and 1,000,000.

https://www.hatfresh.com/collections/hatfresh-marketplace/products/trinidad-scorpion-moruga

08/03/2020

For our CSA members who've got Kale and Basil on hand!
Try this yummy spread..

Ingredients:

½ cup walnuts
1 garlic clove
1 cup chopped kale leaves
1 cup basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon zest
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt, more to taste
freshly ground black pepper
grated parmesan cheese, optional

Blend all ingredients till smooth in food processor.
Serve with Pasta, Meat and or Veggies