The GrahamStead Family Farm

11/17/2024

Welcome to the GrahamStead little lady!

11/17/2024

It was great seeing everyone at the market yesterday! Thanks for coming out and supporting!

11/11/2024

Come on out to the market this coming weekend! I’ll be there with grass fed, grass finished beef, pastured poultry, and roselle!

09/16/2024

Grass fed rack of lamb?! Yes please!!

09/08/2024

One of these is not like the others! This six week old miniature heifer calf loves to hang out with the sheep! She’s such a cutie. Got a nice closeup of her Daddy too ❤️

08/25/2024

A great big THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the market yesterday! It was a great turnout! As soon as I got back to the farm, a little bull calf was born ❤️ Welcome to the GrahamStead little guy!

08/24/2024

Tomorrow is the day! Grab a friend and your shopping bags and head out to the market to stock up on farm-fresh goodies!
You can find the details below! 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/CPWQAswgv2ChbTp6/

08/21/2024

Come on out to the Summer FarmHers Market this Saturday from 10-1 to stock those freezers and shop all the farm fresh goods! You can find all the details here! 👇https://www.facebook.com/share/HY3Y5zN29LDVyfeG/

06/18/2024

Saving to try this with the tail end of my Orange Jubilee Slicer tomatoes!

This cherished method of preserving tomatoes has been passed down through generations from my grandmother and mother. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the taste of summer throughout the winter. During the colder months, our table is adorned with a delightful tomato salad, seasoned with aromatic spices. This recipe is dear to our family’s heart and is always prepared with love.
Ingredients and Preparation:
2.3-2.5 kg of tomatoes, cut into quarters
6-7 cloves of garlic (2 cloves per jar)
A bunch of fresh dill
A bunch of parsley
Any additional greenery of your choice, stems included
400-450 grams of onions
Clean and sterilize the jars thoroughly
Boil each jar for several minutes to ensure cleanliness
Sterilize the lids by boiling them
I prefer using 1.5-liter jars
Layering in the Jars:
Start with 1 clove of garlic at the bottom of each jar
Add some black peppercorns and any additional greenery
Layer in the tomatoes and onions
Add another clove of garlic and more greenery
Continue layering until the jar is filled, ending with onions and greens
Preparing the Marinade:
Boil drinking water and pour it into the jars, covering the contents
Close the jars tightly with the lids
Let the jars sit for 15 minutes to heat through
After 15 minutes, strain the liquid from the jars into a pot using a sieve
For the Marinade (for a 1.5-liter jar):
Liquid from the jars
2 teaspoons of salt (18 g)
2.5 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of neutral, refined oil
Bring the marinade to a boil, ensuring all spices dissolve
Add 25 ml of 9% vinegar to each jar
Pour the hot marinade over the tomatoes in the jars
Seal the jars tightly and turn them upside down briefly to check for a secure seal
Final Steps:
Cover the jars with a warm blanket and allow them to cool completely
The preserved tomatoes can be stored for up to a year at room temperature
Enjoy your homemade preserved tomatoes!