Home Delivery and Restaurant Quality Produce Ready This Week of April 12

Tony Tomato
Text orders to 914-708-7705
Payments-Check, Cash, Paypal, Vemmo Email: huntwithtony@yahoo.com
If a price is missing that item is not available this week. Please note prices are subject to change

Cloudy Days and Red Tomatoes

Have you seen the cloud cover we’ve been getting lately? In the St. Louis area, we have experienced a foggy and soggy autumn so far. This lack of sunlight means some of our seasonal produce like local Spinach may take a bit longer to produce, but we expect a healthy harvest in due time.

Tomatoes are a different story: We have fresh, bright red Tomatoes year round! Our partnerships with glasshouse tomato growers have enabled us to keep them in stock.

We still have some Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes ready to order, as well as ample supplies of Canning Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes, Grape Tomatoes, and more. Just reach out to find out how Tony’s Family Farms can supply your tomato needs year-round.

Call or text 314.882.4637 to order.

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Never translucent, always flavorful; Tomato season is year-round with Tony’s Family Farms.

Call or Text orders to: 314-882-4637

Payments can be made with cash, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp to huntwithtony@yahoo.com

Applicable taxes will be applied to all orders.

CHICKEN SUPPLY UPDATE

Whole chicken orders have been completed for this year. Thank you to everyone who purchased and enjoyed our Pasture-Raised Chickens!

Free-range Cornish Cross Hens were a hit this year yet again. We are currently working with our select grower to increase supply for the coming 2022 season. As always, Tony’s Family Farms focuses on selling whole, fresh birds that meet our weight requirements.

Chanterelles are Still Available!

Our suppliers in Oregon have come through.

A favorite of chefs the world over, Chanterelle Mushrooms are available to order in limited quantities. Reach out right away if you are interested!

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We’re keeping our eye out for Truffles

Due to weather conditions, truffles are still in short supply.

As soon as we are confident we can bring them to you at our standard of quality and price, you will hear from us. Watch our social media channels to stay engaged, or reach out to Tony directly at 314.882.4637

Produce Box GIFTING is Back for the Holidays!
ORDER A BOX OF FRESH SEASONAL PRODUCE FOR A UNIQUE, NUTRITIOUS CHRISTMAS GIFT

Give the gift of fresh produce, delivered for the Holidays.

Send a box to a family of your choice.
Have a box delivered to your preferred food bank or charity.
Support Operation Food Search with a gift box in your name.
Order specialty Corporate Produce Boxes for your coworkers or employees

Gift box deliveries will take place in December, leading up to Christmas. Call, text, or email to ask questions or place your order!

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$60 and $90 Produce Box Deliveries Available

Order by Sunday for Wednesday/Thursday Delivery!

🍅 No subscription required! 🍅

🍅 New additions every week! 🍅

All produce is PEAK SEASON! That means FRESH and

Subject to availability

Call or text (314) 882-4637 to order, any day of the week!

Or email Tony: huntwithtony@yahoo.com

Produce Box Uses

Produce Boxes are great for home cooking or a unique, healthy gift. Here are some amazing Produce Box options you can explore to support local growers and give the gift of fresh produce!

NOTE: Tony’s Family Farms believes in minimizing waste, so the size and shape of your produce boxes may vary. This does not impact the weight and quality of your produce.

Call or Text orders to: 314-882-4637

Payments can be made with cash, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp to huntwithtony@yahoo.com

Applicable taxes will be applied to all orders.

Butternut Squash is still in good supply.
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Some squash varieties are still available for bulk orders.

FEATURED FOODIE RECIPE

Put Your Tomatoes to Work!

Try this Skillet Lasagna!

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Our friend Carmen Berry has shared an amazing recipe that delivers the flavor profile of your favorite Lasagna with a simpler prep process.

(From Berry Fresh Bites)

“A deliciously fast version of lasagna. All those yummy flavors cooked in one skillet – no oven or boiling water for pasta required! Serve with a fresh salad for a dinner the whole family will enjoy.”

Click for the Full Recipe
View the Recipe on Carmen’s Instagram

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PREMIUM, CAGE-FREE EGGS

Cage-free eggs
Fresh and locally-sourced
Thick, yellow yolks
A valuable asset in the kitchen

PER CARTON / ADD-ON ORDER: $3.50

PER CARTON / BULK ORDER: $3.00

For bulk pricing, buy a case! 15 cartons = 1 case

CLICK HERE to learn more about our unbeatable eggs

Call or Text orders to: 314-882-4637

Payments can be made with cash, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp to huntwithtony@yahoo.com

Applicable taxes will be applied to all orders.

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Take action to fight hunger in St. Louis with Operation Food Search

Tony’s Family Farms is proud to partner with Operation Food Search, an organization committed to bringing food goods to St. Louis families in need.

Click the Operation Food Search logo to learn more about their important mission and how you can help.

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Apples and other fruits with veggies

Save money and buy bulk fresh fruit and veggies

Local Honey sold by the quart jar $32.00 Pints $15.00

Local Honey

Adding Local Honey to your diet has a lot of health benefits

88 count Red Del Apples $36.00
64 count Fuji Apples $36.00
88 count Golden Delicious $49.00
Granny Smith 88 count $49.00
113 Count Gala Apples $33.00
100/113 Fuji Apples $33.00

LOCAL SPINACH 20 lbs CRATE $28.00

Asparagus 28 lbs Large $36.00

Avocados 48 Count $58.00
Avocados 60 Count US #1
Bananas 40 lbs Premium $25.00

Beans 25 lbs Fresh $29.00

Beets Red 25 lbs Loose $22.00

Belgian Endive Case $36.00
BERRIES
Blueberries 12/1 Pint $46.00

Blackberries 12/6 Ounce $39.00
Raspberries 12/6 ounce $41.00

Medium Cabbage 50# Carton $22.00
Cabbage 50# Sack $15.00
Cabbage Red 50# $22.00

Cantaloupes 15 count $28.00
Cantloupes 6 count Jumbo $28.00

Mex Carrots 50# Loose $19.00
Carrots Baby Peeled 30/1# $35.00

Carrots 48/1# Cello Bags $35.00
Carrots 24/2# Cello Bags $35.00

Cauliflower 9 Count $33.00
Cauliflower 12 Count $38.00

Celery 30 Sleeve $39.00
Celery Naked 30 count $39.00

Calif Cilantro 30 Count Bunche $14.00

Collard Greens 24 Bunches $29.00

Mexican Cucumbers 24 Count $19.00

Home Delivery Program

Save money and buy with friends our discounted fresh produce

Calif. Broccoli Crowns 20 lbs $28.00
Mexican Eggplant Bushel 24 count $35.00

Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce 24 Cello $21.00
Hydro Bibb 12 Count $24.00
Lettuce Green Leaf 24 Ct $21.00

Lettuce Romaine 24 Count $22.00

Fennel (Anise) 24 Count $38.00

Garlic 5# Peeled $22.00

Ginger Root (Loose) ask for price sold by the pound

Grapes

Grapes Red Seedless 18 lbs $32.00

Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs
Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs $45.00
Mangos 9 Count $15.00

Green Onions Iceless 48 Count $9.00
Green Onions Iced 48 Count $25.00

Fresh Herbs
Basil Fresh 1# $14.00
Baby Dill 1# $14.00
Chives Fresh 1# $14.00
Oregano Fresh 1# $14.00
Sage Fresh 1# $14.00
Rosemary 1# $14.00
Oregano 1# $14.00
Tarragon 1# $14.00
Thyme 1# $14.00

Honeydew Melon 5 Count $18.00
Onions
Onions Jumbo Yellow 50 lbs $26.00
Onions Jumbo Red 25 lbs $22.00
Colossal Onions 50 lbs $25.00
Onions White Jumbo 50 lbs $31.00

Oranges Navel
Fancy Oranges 138 Count $33.00
Fancy Oranges 113 Count (medium) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 88 Count (large) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 72 Count (large) $32.00

Fancy Minneolas 100 Count $35.00

MANGOS 9 COUNT $15.00

Parsnips 20 lbs Loose $35.00
Parsley 60 count $32.00

#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Kale 24 Count Bunched $32.00

Leeks 12 Count Bunches $38.00

Fancy Lemons 165 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 140 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 75 Count Case $33.00
Fancy Lemons 115 Count Case $33.00

Limes 200 Count Case $30.00
Limes 175 Count Case $45.00

Pears D’Anjou 100 count $35.00

Buy produce in bulk and save

Radichio 9 Count $21.00

Radishes 14/1# Bags $19.00

Peppers Red 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Yellow 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Jalapeno Bushel $45.00
Peppers Jalapeno 10 lbs $22.00
Peppers Poblano Bushel $32.00

Pineapples
Pineapples 7 Del $21.00

Florida Yellow Squash Half Bushel $19.00
Mexican Zucchini Sqaush Half Bushel $19.00

Swiss Chard 12 Count $33.00

Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes 100 Count $25.00
Idaho Potatoes 90 Count $26.00
Idaho Potatoes 80 Count $31.00
Idaho Potatoes 70 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 60 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 50 Count $39.00

Fingerling Potatoes 20 lbs $39.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Small $25.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Jbo. $28.00
Sweet Potatoes Steakhouse $38.00
#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Turnips Loose 25# $21.00

SALADS
80/20 Blend $25.00
Separate Salad $21.00
Slaw Mix 20 lbs $21.00
Chopped Romaine $22.00
50/50 Blend $25.00

Local Spinach 20 lb case $28

Tomatoes

Tomatoes Red 5×5 Size 20 lbs $21.00
Tomatoes Red 4×5 Size 20 lbs $25.00
Grape Tomatoes 12 Pints $19.00
Tomatoes Cherry 12 Pints $35.00

Florida Roma Tomatoes 25 lbs Medium $22.00

Home Delivery and Restaurant Quality Produce Ready This Week

Tony Tomato
Text orders to 914-708-7705
Payments-Check, Cash, Paypal, Vemmo Email: huntwithtony@yahoo.com
If a price is missing that item is not available this week. Please note prices are subject to change

WE DON’T HAVE A DELIVERY FEE BUT REQUEST A MIN ORDER OF $100 (GRAB A FEW FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS TO SHARE IN ON THE SAVINGS).

Apples and other fruits with veggies

Save money and buy bulk fresh fruit and veggies

Local Honey sold by the quart jar $32.00

Local Honey

Adding Local Honey to your diet has a lot of health benefits

88 count Red Del Apples $36.00
64 count Fuji Apples $36.00
88 count Golden Delicious $49.00
Granny Smith 88 count $49.00 great for juicing and snacking
113 Count Gala Apples $33.00
100/113 Fuji Apples $33.00

LOCAL SPINACH 20 lbs CRATE $28.00

Asparagus 28 lbs Large $36.00

Avocados 48 Count $65.00
Avocados 60 Count US #1
Bananas 40 lbs Premium $25.00

Beans 25 lbs Fresh $29.00

Beets Red 25 lbs Loose $22.00

Belgian Endive Case $36.00
BERRIES
Blueberries 12/1 Pint $46.00

Blackberries 12/6 Ounce $39.00
Raspberries 12/6 ounce $41.00

Medium Cabbage 50# Carton $22.00
Cabbage 50# Sack $15.00
Cabbage Red 50# $22.00

Cantaloupes 15 count $28.00
Cantloupes 6 count Jumbo $28.00

Mex Carrots 50# Loose $19.00
Carrots Baby Peeled 30/1# $35.00

Carrots 48/1# Cello Bags $35.00
Carrots 24/2# Cello Bags $35.00

Cauliflower 9 Count $33.00
Cauliflower 12 Count $38.00

Celery 30 Sleeve $39.00
Celery Naked 30 count $39.00

Calif Cilantro 30 Count Bunche $14.00

Collard Greens 24 Bunches $29.00

Mexican Cucumbers 24 Count $19.00

Home Delivery Program

Save money and buy with friends our discounted fresh produce

Calif. Broccoli Crowns 20 lbs $28.00
Mexican Eggplant Bushel 24 count $35.00

Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce 24 Cello $21.00
Hydro Bibb 12 Count $24.00
Lettuce Green Leaf 24 Ct $21.00

Lettuce Romaine 24 Count $22.00

Fennel (Anise) 24 Count $38.00

Garlic 5# Peeled $22.00

Ginger Root $3.25 lb

Grapes

Grapes Red Seedless 18 lbs $32.00

Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs
Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs $45.00
Mangos 9 Count $15.00

Fresh Herbs
Basil Fresh 1# $14.00
Baby Dill 1# $14.00
Chives Fresh 1# $14.00
Oregano Fresh 1# $14.00
Sage Fresh 1# $14.00
Rosemary 1# $14.00
Oregano 1# $14.00
Tarragon 1# $14.00
Thyme 1# $14.00

Honeydew Melon 5 Count $18.00

Onions
Onions Jumbo Yellow 50 lbs $26.00
Onions Jumbo Red 25 lbs $22.00
Colossal Onions 50 lbs $25.00
Onions White Jumbo 50 lbs $31.00
Green Onions Iceless 48 count $9.00
Green Onions Iced 48 count $25.00

Oranges Navel

Fancy Oranges 138 Count $33.00
Fancy Oranges 113 Count (medium) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 88 Count (large) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 72 Count (large) $32.00

Fancy Minneolas 100 Count $35.00

MANGOS 9 COUNT $15.00

Parsnips 20 lbs Loose $35.00
Parsley 60 count $32.00

#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Kale 24 Count Bunched $32.00

Leeks 12 Count Bunches $38.00

Fancy Lemons 165 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 140 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 75 Count Case $33.00
Fancy Lemons 115 Count Case $33.00

Limes 200 Count Case $30.00
Limes 175 Count Case $45.00

Pears D’Anjou 100 count $35.00

Buy produce in bulk and save

Radichio 9 Count $21.00

Radishes 14/1# Bags $19.00

Peppers Red 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Yellow 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Jalapeno Bushel $45.00
Peppers Jalapeno 10 lbs $22.00
Peppers Poblano Bushel $32.00

Pineapples
Pineapples 7 Del $21.00

Florida Yellow Squash Half Bushel $19.00
Mexican Zucchini Sqaush Half Bushel $19.00

Swiss Chard 12 Count $33.00

Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes 100 Count $25.00
Idaho Potatoes 90 Count $26.00
Idaho Potatoes 80 Count $31.00
Idaho Potatoes 70 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 60 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 50 Count $39.00

Fingerling Potatoes 20 lbs $39.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Small $25.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Jbo. $28.00
Sweet Potatoes Steakhouse $38.00
#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Turnips Loose 25# $21.00

SALADS
80/20 Blend $25.00
Separate Salad $21.00
Slaw Mix 20 lbs $21.00
Chopped Romaine $22.00
50/50 Blend $25.00

Local Spinach 20 lb case $28

Tomatoes

Tomatoes Red 5×5 Size 20 lbs $21.00
Tomatoes Red 4×5 Size 20 lbs $25.00
Grape Tomatoes 12 Pints $19.00
Tomatoes Cherry 12 Pints $35.00

Florida Roma Tomatoes 25 lbs Medium $22.00

Boost your immunity by getting into daily juicing or smoothies
Don’t forget to buy these mixing favorites
Apples-nice tart flavor
Beets
Blueberries
Cucumbers
Ginger Roots-makes the drink so refreshing
Carrots
Celery-adds water
Parsley- adds water
Pineapples
Leafy greens Kale, Swiss Chard, Collard Greens and local Spinach

If you need suggestions https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=tips+for+juicing&docid=608034942054760714&mid=0DD30A2F056D289AB45B0DD30A2F056D289AB45B&view=detail&FORM=VIRE

Check out our food contributors for cooking and juicing tips:
https://www.instagram.com/colorfulfoodie/
https://www.instagram.com/chefff_lex/
https://www.instagram.com/mariecooksblog/
https://www.instagram.com/tamara.schmidt91/
https://www.instagram.com/pretty.much.paleo/
https://www.instagram.com/eat_right_stay_tight/

What’s Available

Tony Tomato
Text orders to 914-708-7705
Payments-Check, Cash, Paypal, Vemmo Email: huntwithtony@yahoo.com
If a price is missing that item is not available this week. Please note prices are subject to change

WE DON’T HAVE A DELIVERY FEE BUT REQUEST A MIN ORDER OF $100 (GRAB A FEW FRIENDS OR NEIGHBORS TO SHARE IN ON THE SAVINGS).

Apples and other fruits with veggies

Save money and buy bulk fresh fruit and veggies

Local Honey sold by the quart jar $32.00 Pints $15.00

Local Honey

Adding Local Honey to your diet has a lot of health benefits

88 count Red Del Apples $36.00
64 count Fuji Apples $36.00
88 count Golden Delicious $49.00
Granny Smith 88 count $49.00
113 Count Gala Apples $33.00
100/113 Fuji Apples $33.00

LOCAL SPINACH 20 lbs CRATE $28.00

Asparagus 28 lbs Large $36.00

Avocados 48 Count $58.00
Avocados 60 Count US #1
Bananas 40 lbs Premium $25.00

Beans 25 lbs Fresh $29.00

Beets Red 25 lbs Loose $22.00

Belgian Endive Case $36.00
BERRIES
Blueberries 12/1 Pint $46.00

Blackberries 12/6 Ounce $39.00
Raspberries 12/6 ounce $41.00

Medium Cabbage 50# Carton $22.00
Cabbage 50# Sack $15.00
Cabbage Red 50# $22.00

Cantaloupes 15 count $28.00
Cantloupes 6 count Jumbo $28.00

Mex Carrots 50# Loose $19.00
Carrots Baby Peeled 30/1# $35.00

Carrots 48/1# Cello Bags $35.00
Carrots 24/2# Cello Bags $35.00

Cauliflower 9 Count $33.00
Cauliflower 12 Count $38.00

Celery 30 Sleeve $39.00
Celery Naked 30 count $39.00

Calif Cilantro 30 Count Bunche $14.00

Collard Greens 24 Bunches $29.00

Mexican Cucumbers 24 Count $19.00

Home Delivery Program

Save money and buy with friends our discounted fresh produce

Calif. Broccoli Crowns 20 lbs $28.00
Mexican Eggplant Bushel 24 count $35.00

Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce 24 Cello $21.00
Hydro Bibb 12 Count $24.00
Lettuce Green Leaf 24 Ct $21.00

Lettuce Romaine 24 Count $22.00

Fennel (Anise) 24 Count $38.00

Garlic 5# Peeled $22.00

Ginger Root (Loose) ask for price sold by the pound

Grapes

Grapes Red Seedless 18 lbs $32.00

Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs
Grapes White Seedless 18 lbs $45.00
Mangos 9 Count $15.00

Green Onions Iceless 48 Count $9.00
Green Onions Iced 48 Count $25.00

Fresh Herbs
Basil Fresh 1# $14.00
Baby Dill 1# $14.00
Chives Fresh 1# $14.00
Oregano Fresh 1# $14.00
Sage Fresh 1# $14.00
Rosemary 1# $14.00
Oregano 1# $14.00
Tarragon 1# $14.00
Thyme 1# $14.00

Honeydew Melon 5 Count $18.00
Onions
Onions Jumbo Yellow 50 lbs $26.00
Onions Jumbo Red 25 lbs $22.00
Colossal Onions 50 lbs $25.00
Onions White Jumbo 50 lbs $31.00

Oranges Navel
Fancy Oranges 138 Count $33.00
Fancy Oranges 113 Count (medium) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 88 Count (large) $33.00
Fancy Oranges 72 Count (large) $32.00

Fancy Minneolas 100 Count $35.00

MANGOS 9 COUNT $15.00

Parsnips 20 lbs Loose $35.00
Parsley 60 count $32.00

#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Kale 24 Count Bunched $32.00

Leeks 12 Count Bunches $38.00

Fancy Lemons 165 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 140 Count Case $45.00
Fancy Lemons 75 Count Case $33.00
Fancy Lemons 115 Count Case $33.00

Limes 200 Count Case $30.00
Limes 175 Count Case $45.00

Pears D’Anjou 100 count $35.00

Buy produce in bulk and save

Radichio 9 Count $21.00

Radishes 14/1# Bags $19.00

Peppers Red 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Yellow 11 lbs $21.00
Peppers Jalapeno Bushel $45.00
Peppers Jalapeno 10 lbs $22.00
Peppers Poblano Bushel $32.00

Pineapples
Pineapples 7 Del $21.00

Florida Yellow Squash Half Bushel $19.00
Mexican Zucchini Sqaush Half Bushel $19.00

Swiss Chard 12 Count $33.00

Potatoes
Idaho Potatoes 100 Count $25.00
Idaho Potatoes 90 Count $26.00
Idaho Potatoes 80 Count $31.00
Idaho Potatoes 70 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 60 Count $39.00
Idaho Potatoes 50 Count $39.00

Fingerling Potatoes 20 lbs $39.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Small $25.00
Sweet Potatoes Bushel Jbo. $28.00
Sweet Potatoes Steakhouse $38.00
#2 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $29.00
#1 Red Potatoes 50 lbs B Size $41.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Premium 50 lbs $36.00

Wash. Yukon Gold Potatoes 50 lbs B’s $34.00

Turnips Loose 25# $21.00

SALADS
80/20 Blend $25.00
Separate Salad $21.00
Slaw Mix 20 lbs $21.00
Chopped Romaine $22.00
50/50 Blend $25.00

Local Spinach 20 lb case $28

Tomatoes

Tomatoes Red 5×5 Size 20 lbs $21.00
Tomatoes Red 4×5 Size 20 lbs $25.00
Grape Tomatoes 12 Pints $19.00
Tomatoes Cherry 12 Pints $35.00

Florida Roma Tomatoes 25 lbs Medium $22.00

Orchard morels from Washington state are still coming in strong!

We may be getting still MORE snow right now, but it’s not too early to start planning for Food Outreach‘s Tomato Explosion in August! We had a great planning meeting this week!

Check out the latest recipe on The Sauce blog!

Yellow Tomato Vodka Marina Sauce from Sue Donze and Pretty Much Paleo STL




Week of February 24th

We are thrilled to announce we now carry St. Louis’ own Sriracha Granada, the only green Thai-style sriracha sauce on the market!

A Pineapple Express is the term used to describe a period of prolonged extreme precipitation from the Hawaiian Islands to the U.S. Pacific coast and is what is responsible for the current bounty of orchard morels coming out of California not seen in a decade! In addition, these morels are being harvested from my childhood stomping grounds and I am thrilled to be able to bring these delicious mushrooms to St. Louis.

Spring temperatures may not have arrived yet, but our farmers have already begun planting seeds, inch by inch, row by row!

Here’s the latest from “What’s Cooking?” – keep sending us your pics to be featured!

Salad with Yellow Heirloom MightyVine Tomatoes

Eugene Feygin, Chicago Food Photographer




Private Dinner at Lake Sherwood Estates

Jim Storm & Scott Oglesby, St. Louis Country Club




Week of February 17th

California’s extreme rain has led to very wet conditions, perfect for mushrooms. We are bringing orchard morels into the market several weeks earlier than we did a year ago. So-named because they are found in olive orchards and grape vineyards due to their mutual affinity for alkaline soil, these smaller morels are gorgeous.

Your mouth-watering photos are pouring in! Here’s the latest from “What’s Cooking?“!

Chimi Chimi Ya Burger

Sugarfire 44




B.O.L.O.G.N.A. Burger

Sugarfire Winghaven





Scallop & Caviar

The Crossing





Avocado Tomato Toast

Vito’s In The Valley




Smoked Brisket Poorboy

Peacemaker Tulsa



Our MightyVine tomatoes have caught the eyes and tastes of the local food blogger community and we will be featuring their recipes in our new blog, “The Sauce.” Check out our first one from Marie Cook!

Week of February 10th

New this week – wild black trumpet mushrooms from Oregon! Hot this week – vibrant red amaranth and beet microgreens!

Make this Valentine’s Day memorable for your guests and their loved ones by serving the city’s best-tasting tomatoes from MightyVine’s glasshouse, including yellow heirloom tomatoes, grown exclusively for my St. Louis chefs. Then, give your dishes a pop of festive red with our vibrant amaranth and beet microgreens.

This holiday isn’t just on the 14th anymore – it’s a weeklong celebration. Be sure to call us early with any special menu needs.

WE’D LOVE TO FEATURE YOU!
Send us the names of dishes you’ve made with our produce and a little blurb about it and we’ll post it on a new page of our site “What’s Cooking?”! Our Marketing Manager, EngageTaste, offers 3 Critical Steps For Taking Gorgeous Food Photos With Your Phone:

LIGHTING
Indirect natural daylight is the best lighting for capturing the highest resolution and the most vibrant color. (Restaurant lighting is often very dim, leading to a pixelated, fuzzy image. Kitchen lighting is often very harsh but will do in a pinch, but see Setting!) If you can time your photo for a daytime photo, DO IT. It often works best to pick a table in the restaurant near a window – indirect is best, but direct sun can sometimes be lovely.

BACKGROUND
One of the hallmarks of a professional photograph is the focus on the subject matter with the rest of the world blurred out. These days, it’s easy to achieve this with a smartphone. On an iPhone using the Portrait feature, follow the instruction to step back enough to engage the feature. Contrasting background colors work best. With a Samsung, install the Google Camera app and use the Lens Blur option – this blurs after the photo is taken and you can adjust the settings in preview.

SETTING
Obviously, your food is the star, but you might not realize what else is taking the stage in your photos. After your dish is plated, set it on an interesting surface, such as a table in the restaurant, the bar top, even the grass or a gorgeous sidewalk outside. If you must take the photo in the kitchen, make sure the surface is clean. Then, keep waste, trash cans, signs, people, light sockets – any clutter – out of the photo.

Squatter’s Cafe (now closed and we’re anxiously awaiting Bulrush!)





Nudo House





Turn





Turn





Week of February 3rd

Congratulations to Kounter Kulture for making the cover of St. Louis Magazine! with their amazing bibimbap! “Tony’s Family Farms grows vegetables year-round, including these large fire-red hothouse cherry tomatoes.”





This tomato bruschetta from Fiddlehead Fern Cafe was captioned as “our kinda comfort food.”







Nixta punctuated their shrimp ceviche with radish, tomato, cucumber and aguachile of passion fruit and habanero.







Twisted Tree Steakhouse plated their pan-sauteed Sablefish over butternut squash gnocchi in brown butter cream and topped it winter chanterelles and wilted arugula.





We were thrilled to partner with Mighty Vine to headline last week’s Chicago Supper Club dinner!







VALENTINE’S DAY PREP
We’ve officially entered “Valentine’s Day season” – our tomatoes are the color of love and introduce vibrant summer flavor to the dead of winter!

SAVORING WINTER CROPS
Enjoy those winter crops while you still can! Our extra large butternut squash are ideal for high-volume baking and make a stunning soup presentation. We’ll have them through the end of February.

WE’D LOVE TO FEATURE YOU!
Send us the names of dishes you’ve made with our produce and a little blurb about it and we’ll post it on a new page of our site “What Our Chefs Are Cooking Now” (not live yet)! A high-quality photo would also be great, but not necessary (we can post a photo of the vegetable instead). We would also love to update the “Our Chefs” page – send us any new high-quality photos you have of you at work in the kitchen!

Week of January 27th

I am thrilled to announce that I am one of six newly elected to the 2019 Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Board as Vice Chairman of Fundraising. I look forward to supporting the growth and promotion of our community by creating new opportunities for our businesses to reach consumers and supporting professional development opportunities for young entrepreneurs. Read the full press release here.

One of the first events I am assisting with is the 7th annual Casino Night and, while the turnaround is tight, I’d love to invite you to participate. Get your fare in front of area residents and business professionals on Friday, February 1. Participating restaurants will be recognized in the evening’s program, on the Chamber website and in “The Vision”, the Chamber’s weekly newsletter. If you’d like to donate food (serving and networking is also very welcomed, but not required), please contact me or the Chamber Office at 636-532-3399 or info@chesterfieldmochamber.com.

We are also proud to represent our farmers at Fresh Rx: Nourishing Healthy Starts – an innovative program from Operation Food Search that provides fresh local food for strong moms and healthy babies.

FROM THE FIELD
Our chefs are loving this “second season” for Midwest tomatoes with our flavorful Mighty Vine hydroponic tomatoes and we’re still supporting our local farmers with winter produce sales!

SUMMER WISH LIST!
This is our Christmas! Seeds and catalogs are coming in and we’re well underway for planning for the Spring growing season! Make sure we know what you want – what’s on your wish list?

WE’D LOVE TO FEATURE YOU!
Send us the names of dishes you’ve made with our produce and a little blurb about it and we’ll post it on a new page of our site “What Our Chefs Are Cooking Now” (not live yet)! A high-quality photo would also be great, but not necessary (we can post a photo of the vegetable instead). We would also love to update the “Our Chefs” page – send us any new high-quality photos you have of you at work in the kitchen!

Week of January 20th

Our chefs are loving this “second season” for Midwest tomatoes with our flavorful Mighty Vine hydroponic tomatoes and we’re still supporting our local farmers with winter produce sales!
SUMMER WISH LIST!
This is our Christmas! Seeds and catalogs are coming in and we’re well underway for planning for the Spring growing season! Make sure we know what you want – what’s on your wish list?
WE’D LOVE TO FEATURE YOU!

Send us the names of dishes you’ve made with our produce and a little blurb about it and we’ll post it on a new page of our site “What Our Chefs Are Cooking Now” (not live yet)! A high-quality photo would also be great, but not necessary (we can post a photo of the vegetable instead).

We would also love to update the “Our Chefs” page – send us any new high-quality photos you have of you at work in the kitchen!

Week of January 13th

Happy New Year!
We’ve hit the ground running in 2019! Our chefs are basking in the “second season” for Midwest tomatoes with our intensely flavorful Mighty Vine hydroponic tomatoes and we’re still supporting our local farmers with winter produce sales – greens, herbs, squash, and roots!

NEW THIS WEEK!

Hedgehog Mushrooms
Named for their teeth-like projections, these wild-harvested mushrooms from Oregon are similar in flavor to the chanterelle.

Yellowfoot Mushrooms
Our wild-harvested Yellowfoot mushrooms from Oregon are delicate and elegant with a yellowish hue.

Orchard Morels
The season is beginning in California’s Central Valley for orchard morels! They are available for order with a 3-day turnaround.

HOT PRICE!
Perigord Truffles
French Perigord truffles are still going strong, and, as we are in between major winter holidays, prices have dropped to $38/oz. This is a great time to stock up and prepare truffle butter and truffle oil!

WISH LIST?
We’re already starting to think about the Spring growing season! Let us know if you have any requests. We are already planning some new items from the Venice region of Italy. What’s on your wish list?