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Spring Garden Growing Tips, It’s Time To Plan and Plant

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Tony’s Gardening Tips

Time to plant

It’s time to start growing veggies from seeds in four weeks we start planting

Early March

The threat of frost is still too great to begin planting everything outside, but there is plenty you can do for your home garden right now.

Start indoors! It is not too early to begin planting as long as you are willing to get some starters going indoors. In 4-6 weeks, we will be able to put our plant starters into the soil. Choose some seeds and get ready to sow. I recommend cherry tomatoes as a good plant for beginners. Cherry tomatoes are hardy, easier to maintain than larger tomato plants, and are easier to guide to fruition.

Some other great options for starter plants: Basil, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, collard greens, and lettuce.

Once you have your seeds, get some sectioned trays to get things started. If you don’t have access to nutrient-rich soil at home, pay a visit to your favorite hardware store and pick up some potting soil. You could even make it a family project! Just beware of over-watering. Make sure they get consistent sunlight and begin your gardening journey.

If you are eager to begin planting outside, there are a few options you have this early in the season. Peas, carrots, mizuna, onions, radish, and sage can all survive colder temperatures.

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

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Tony Tomato
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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

Executive Chef Craig Corzine Billy G’s

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Chef Craig Cortzine Billy G’s Of Kirkwood Chef Craig

For Craig Corzine, executive chef at Billy G’s in Kirkwood, cooking is more than just a job. He sees it as a living, breathing process – one that allows him to stretch his creative wings and work toward something more than his own immediate satisfaction. And with rave reviews and lines out the door on a regular basis, his attitude to business seems to be working.
But it wasn’t always that way. Like many young men, Corzine – a South St. Louis native – started his culinary career in high school, washing dishes in the back of the South County location of Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant, which closed its doors in 2013. His initial motivation was “running-around money,” and he returned to Gingham’s after a short-lived and lackluster stint at business school.
“I’m not a 9-to-5 guy, the thought of sitting in an office all day makes me cringe,” says Corzine. “I was getting a business degree and really didn’t even know why…I sort of fell away from that, realized ‘I don’t really know that this is where I want to fit in.’”
Around this time, one of Corzine’s friends invited him to take a culinary course at Forest Park Community College in St. Louis. He figured he might as well take courses to better cooking – the only craft he knew. By this point, he’d moved the ranks at Gingham’s, and now ran its kitchen. How did he get there in just a few years? The answer was as simple as showing up every day, consistently working hard, and working hard to earn every promotion that was offered.
At one point, he was actually looked over for a major promotion, because the managers didn’t think he’d be around for the long run. When he insisted he was, they made him co-kitchen manager with another, more inexperienced chef. He ended up in charge of running the kitchen, which he did for the next twelve years.
Eventually, business at Gingham’s began to decline – Corzine cites a lack of willingness to update menu or equipment to this downturn – and he took a job at Billy G’s as a line cook, initially to tide him over until something else came along. However, he found that Billy G’s had a more receptive attitude toward culinary creativity, a passion he never knew he had until now.
“People are actually doing real, legitimate cooking, and it’s exciting,” describes Corzine about his initial reaction to Billy G’s. “Getting here, I was really doing the first real cooking I’d ever done in my career. It makes me happy to come to work and have that creative outlet.”
He began as a line cook, but his persistent attitude got him a position as a sous chef during his first year, and executive chef – his current position – in his second. It was during this time he discovered how creative he could be in the kitchen, and he began to prioritize making the kitchen a welcoming place for his employees. Corzine says this is due to a shift in the industry, from the “old days,” where being a cook was seen as a more crude, unglamorous business, to the development of the kitchen as a place of professional trade and innovation, which he says is vital to the sustainment of the restaurant…and the happiness of its workers.
“My goal was never to be a celebrity-type chef or any of that stuff…I just want to come to work every day, and make sure my crew is happy and everyone’s as glad as they can be to come to work,” Corzine says with a simple shrug. “If we can work through a big dinner rush and still come out having a good time, laughing and joking about it, that’s just how it should be.”

St Louis Chef Craig Corzine

St Louis, MO Top restaurant Executive Chef Craig Corzine photo Jacob Erwin

Home Delivery and Restaurant Quality Produce Ready This Week

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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

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