Hollygrove Market and Farm

What's In the Box?

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:31:07 -0500

About the Weekly Local Produce Box

-For $25, customers can purchase a share of local produce from our network of farmers in Louisiana & southern Mississippi. The produce in the box is a mix of naturally (organic methods, but not certified), conventionally, and (occassionally) certified organic fruits & vegetables.

-If you are coming to the market, no reservations/subscriptions are necessary. Just stop by the market on any of our days (Sat.-Sun 10am-5pm, Mon.- Fri. 10am-7pm) and pick up a weekly local produce box! We do not have boxes available on Fridays.

Our Weekly Produce Boxes are Always $25 and 100% Local!

Can't Make it to the Market? Check Out our Home Delivery Service Options

In the Weekend Box for Saturday, June 15th thru Monday, June 17th as well as Saturday & Sunday Home Delivery Subscriptions:

-Green Bell Pepper (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

-Heirloom Tomato (Frank Fekete Farms, Hungarian Settlement, LA)

-Grape Tomatoes (Frank Fekete Farms/Vicknair Farm)

-Double Share of Garlic (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)

-Blueberries (J & D Blueberries, Poplarville, MS)

-Arugula (Covey Rise Farms, Husser, LA)

-Beets (Frank Fekete Farms/Covey Rise Farms)

-White Onions (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)

-Purple Bell Peppers or Marconi Peppers (Covey Rise Farms/Vicknair Family Farms)

-Creamer Potatoes (Glaser’s Produce Farm, New Roads, LA)

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: May 28th thru 30th

Mon, 27 May 2013 11:46:48 -0500

Fork-Crushed Purple Potatoes

The organic blue (or purple?) potatoes in the box this week from Inglewood Farm are what make local food so much fun. Great ingredients like this only require the simplest of recipes to highlight their quality. Even better, the deep color of the taters comes from the free-radical busting antioxidants called anthocyanins.

Berry Parfait

With berry season in full effect in Southern LA., it'd be a travesty if you did not make this classic summertime dessert at least once.

Tips: Toss 2 cups of blueberries with half the sugar, 2 T of lime juice, and a 1/2 t. of cinnamon. Toss 2 cups of the strawberries with the remaining sugar, 2 T of lemon juice, and 1/2 t. of almond extract. Let sit for 30 min. Layer the berries separately in the parfait. You will not be disappointed.

Spicy Pickled Green Beans

Perfect for Bloody Marys or just as a snack, homemade pickled green beans are super easy to make and beat the pants off anything you can get at the store. These will keep in the fridge for at least a week, but I doubt they'll last that long.

Zucchini Fritters

Like potato latkes, only better. Make sure to salt the grated zucchini before forming the fritters. The salt helps draw out excess water from the zucchini which would otherwise make for a soggy fritter.

Home Delivery Service

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:55 -0500

Bringing the Farmers' Market to Your Doorstep!

Hollygrove Market & Farm now uses the Good Eggs platform to manage our home delivery service. This system is a fantastic upgrade from our previous system, offering:

-Recurring billing

No more paying upfront for a month (or more!) worth of boxes. Our system processes your order the day you receive it, making it less of a financial burden to sign up for our home delivery service.

-Multiple Subscription Options

Now you have the option to get the box subscription every week, 2x per month, or only 1x per month, whichever works best for you.

-Out of town for the week? Not a problem.

Now you can log in yourself and pause your home delivery subscription until your ready to start again.

-Custom Orders

Now you can put together a custom order from a broad selection of products in the market. A $30 minimum is required for all custom home delivery orders.

-Add on to your order (Subscription customers only)

Box subscription customers have the ability to add single items to their box subscription. Just log in, view your upcoming orders and add on whatever else you need.

Fourth Annual Party in the Garden

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:30:43 -0500

Hollygrove Market & Farm will hold its 4th Annual “Party in the Garden” Fundraiser on Monday, May 20, 2013, 6-9 pm.

The event is a celebration of local food and farmers, with over 20 of New Orleans’ best restaurants serving up special seasonal dishes in the gardens at Hollygrove Market & Farm, all while getting down to the sounds of the Honey Island Swamp Band Trio with Alvin Youngblood Hart with an opening set by Ron Hotstream & the F-Holes. There will also be a live auction hosted by The Goodnight Show with John Calhoun.

Also on-site will be local mixologists, crafting cocktails using locally distilled spirits and seasonal fruits & herbs. The night will be rounded out by a local food themed live and silent auction. All proceeds from the event will go towards our kids’ farm educational programming as well as the development of our market space.

Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door and include all food, drink, and entertainment. We expect the event to sell out, so we recommend purchasing tickets prior to the night of the event.

Click Here to Purchase Tickets

The special seasonal dishes for the night will be provided by:

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: May 18th & 19th

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:02:44 -0500

Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

You don't really need much more than a little salt and butter for fresh green beans, but I've never met a dish where adding Parmesan and garlic was a bad idea.

Blueberry Cornbread

Blueberries and corn are a surprisingly good combo and this sweet cornbread is perfect as a breakfast pastry or light dessert. I like to use the Three Brothers Farm raw sugar at the market in lieu of the mix of white sugar and light brown sugar called for in the recipe.

Pickled Baby Squash

The beautiful baby squash in the box this weekend are great as quick saute with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar, but I like to make things a little more complicated than that. This quick pickle recipe is a great way to preserve the delicate squash which don't do well more than a few days in the fridge.

Baked Kale Chips

Kale chips are as easy to make at home as they are expensive at the store. With a little bit of oil (I prefer canola or olive oil) and some salt and seasonings, you've got a tasty, crispy snack that's as addictive as potato chips.

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: May 4th thru May 5th

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:02:56 -0500

Blueberry Muffins

The first blueberries of the season are here and we couldn't wait to put them in the box. Hands down, my favorite way to kick off blueberry season is with a big batch of blueberry muffins. I've made this recipe a dozen times and it has never failed me.

Mediterranean Cucumber and Yogurt Salad

This cool, refreshing cucumber salad is perfect compliment to falafel or spiced lamb dishes. Alternatively, cut up some pitas and serve with some olives and homemade hummus for a nice appetizer platter.

Fried Yellow Squash and Zucchini

Squash and zucchini have such a delicate flavor that you don't want to cook them to much or else there flavor is lost. I put a little dab of butter on top to finish and that's it!

French Onion Soup

With local onions being a rare treat, I had to find a recipe that made them the focal point of the. What better way to highlight them than French onion soup. Homemade French onion soup relies on using high-quality ingredients, so make sure to use fresh herbs and good cheese.

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: May 7th thru 9th

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:02:24 -0500

Vegan Zucchini Bread

Zucchini bread is a great way to use up your zukes in a way that almost anyone will enjoy. This recipe subs out eggs for ground flax seeds to make it vegan.

Wilted Chard With Golden Raisins And Toasted Pecans

Chard and raisins might sound strange, but it works surprisingly well. This recipe traditionally calls for pine nuts, but I'll be using pecans to make it more local. If your vegetarian/vegan and leave out the bacon, make sure to double the amount of olive oil called for.

Roasted Red Potatoes

Some times less is more. This recipe (if you can call it that) is comfort food at its best. Serve with some roast chicken and a side of sauteed kale or chard for a complete meal.

Discount Programs

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:35:16 -0500

In an effort to help increase access of affordable, fresh, local produce to a larger population of New Orleans, Hollygrove Market & Farm is offering the following discounts.

-Purchases made with a Louisiana Purchase card (EBT) will receive a 20% discount off the entire purchase.

-University & college students receive a 10% discount off their entire purchase. (Must show a valid school ID card upon checkout).

-Residents of the Hollygrove neighborhood are eligible for a Hollygrove resident discount card. The card entitles them to 20% off all purchases in the Hollygrove neighborhood.

These discounts may not combined. If a customer is eligible for both, the higher of the two discounts will be used. These discounts may also be applied to our home delivery service, though the purchase must be made in-person at our 8301 Olive St. location. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@hollygrovemarket.com.

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: April 16th thru 18th

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:33:31 -0500

Gumbo Z'herbes

On top of being delicious, this recipe can knock all of your greens in one fell swoop and will provide leftover gumbo for days. Like many traditional dishes, the exact recipe is any but fixed. Feel free to leave out the smoked meats for a vegetarian dish.

Warm Goat Cheese, Beet and Arugula Sandwiches

I'm a firm believer that any dish can be successfully turned into a sandwich. This one here takes the classic goat cheese, beet, and arugula salad and turns it into a vegetarian sammich suited for lunch or a light dinner. Instead of canned beets, simply roast your beets in the oven until soft, slice, and then put on top of sandwich.

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos

My favorite thing to do with sweet potatoes, hands down. This recipe is vegetarian, filling, and absolutely delicious. I like to toss some greek yogurt in the burrito to moisten everything up.

Tomato Jam

I was inspired to make this recipe after eating the meatloaf sandwich (topped with tomato jam) at Gracious Bakery. Yum. I prefer to half the sugar amount for a more tart jam. It won't hold as long in the fridge, but it also won't be sickeningly sweet either. Combine with sharp cheddar and some sourdough bread for the best grilled cheese ever.

The Weekly Box Meal Plan: April 13th & 14th

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:10:05 -0500

Spanakopita Triangles

I'm a huge fan of spanakopita, though I don't make it as often as I should since lasagnas of any kind can be pretty time consuming. Fortunately, this recipe packs all the flavor of spanakopita into little tiny phyllo triangles. Great as an appetizer or as a dish for a party.

Warm Goat Cheese, Beet and Arugula Sandwiches

I'm a firm believer that any dish can be successfully turned into a sandwich. This one here takes the classic goat cheese, beet, and arugula salad and turns it into a vegetarian sammich suited for lunch or a light dinner. Instead of canned beets, simply roast your beets in the oven until soft, slice, and then put on top of sandwich.

Turnips Fried in Bacon Fat

My patience with turnips is growing short, and my list of recipe ideas for them even shorter. Time to bring out the big guns--bacon. Try making this dish in place of skillet fried potatoes for your Sunday breakfast. The flavor is pretty close and nutrients in turnips far surpass those in white taters.

Making Herb Vinegars

I'm a huge fan of preserving produce, since it allows me to capture the flavor at its peak without rushing to concoct some complicated recipe. Herb vinegars are a great way to capture the full flavor of the herb right away, since their flavor and potency diminish quickly after sitting in the fridge too long. And say what you want, dried herbs can't hold a candle to the fresh kind.