Because Of You, This Year…
Because of you, this year…
We have donated local and organic produce to over 10 different non-profits and ministries that serve those less fortunate in our city.
UA team member Amber (left) and Jason (right) loading donated produce in the car of Sarah Squires (center), executive director of Wesley-Rankin Community Center in East Dallas | Photo: Rose Baca // neighborsgo
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We have helped many local farmers survive another year.
UA team members with the Orths at Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX: Steven, Steve Orth, Kristine Orth, Andy, Liz, Samantha
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We have advanced the organic food movement in Texas through sorting and distributing almost 1,000,000 pounds of produce to over 1200 families.
Urban Acres produce sort in action
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We completed an extreme makeover on our current farm store in Oak Cliff and prepared to move to a new location in early 2013.
Thank you for a wonderful year!
Happy 2013,
The Urban Acres team
Sputnik-Shaped Kohlrabi
Photo credit: simplyrecipes.com
What are these sputnik-shaped veggies in your co-op style produce share? KOHLRABI! It’s local too, from our friends at Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX.
Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous (cabbage) family and tastes a lot like broccoli stems. The word kohlrabi is actually German for “cabbage turnip” – and that’s exactly what they look like.
How To Prepare Kohlrabi
The skin is slightly tough, so use a peeler or a sharp paring knife. Slice in matchsticks or ribbons for salad, or slice however you need to for one of the recipes below. You can also eat the stems, which taste very cabbage-like.
How To Eat Kohlrabi
You can definitely eat kohlrabi raw – peeled, sliced and added to a salad, or just eaten by itself sprinkled with sea salt. But kohlrabi is also wonderful cooked – here are some recipe ideas:
- Roasted Kohlrabi
- Quick Kohlrabi Pickles
- Kohlrabi and Apple Slaw
- Kohlrabi Home Fries – these look delicious!
Kohlrabi Home Fries // Photo credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
We’d love to know what you think of your kohlrabi…
Do Your Kids Run Wild?
The latest in Urban Acres swag…100% organic tshirts for the free-range toddler in your life and super-soft organic baby onesies!
Both the tshirts and onesies are:
- Ethically sourced
- 100% organic
- Made by local vendor FreeLisa
Come down to our store to grab a few – perfect for last-minute Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers.
It’s Official ~ We’re Moving!
You might have seen this sign on Beckley Ave. in Oak Cliff on your way to/from the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge…
Yup, IT’S OFFICIAL! Our Urban Acres store is moving to the corner of Beckley & Greenbriar this spring, right by Methodist Hospital. We’re taking over the old gas station building right next to Mama Connie’s Diner. Our new place has a covered front area as you can see in the photo which will become a patio. We also have lots of fun plans for the inside – we’ll keep you posted on progress!
Until then, we’ll still see you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at our current store at 1301B West Davis!
Local Bounty Just In Time For The Holiday…
Our farmers are harvesting – here are all the wonderful local produce items we’re planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones. Have a wonderful holiday!
- Daikon Radishes from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Broccoli from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Kale from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Mustard Greens from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Swiss Chard from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Green Garlic from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Beets from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Carrots from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Arugula from Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX
- Rio Star Grapefruit from South Tex Organics in Mission, TX
*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute. We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted. Thanks for your understanding!
Here are some recipe ideas for ya…
Chili Garlic Mustard Greens
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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.
Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.
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Green Garlic Soup
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Kale, Mushroom, and Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (try with regular potato!)
Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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Photo credit: wholeliving.com
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Arugula Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese
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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots
Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com
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Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection. The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Spinach and Grapefruit Salad
Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!
Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce! We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!
Tater Tot the Pig and His Friends Visit Urban Acres
Today, we were paid a visit by our farmer friends Steve and Kristine Orth of Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX. And they didn’t come alone – they brought their slew of fuzzy farm animals, like Tater Tot the pig! We love it when our customers get to meet the farmers face to face.
Kristine Orth and Tater Tot
Images from the Holiday Market
The Second Annual Holiday Market is in full swing! We’ve got beautifully crafted items from several local artisans and plenty of food samples. Come on down between now and 3pm!
Pam Rogers & Angi Brown and their handmade jewelry – Doubleheart Studio
Suzanne Countryman and her handmade cards and paper bows
Alazan Ceramics
Everyone is in love with the candles, body scrubs and body creams from local artisan, Free Spirit Creations!
Liz modeling a hand-woven scarf from artisan Andrea Glanzer
Second Annual Urban Acres Holiday Market ~ Saturday, December 15th
We had so much fun at last year’s Urban Acres Holiday Market that we’re doing it again this year…
Join us for our Second Annual Holiday Artisan Marketplace
at our Urban Acres store in Oak Cliff
Saturday, December 15th from 10am-3pm
1301-B West Davis St, Dallas, TX 75208
We’ve invited our favorite local craft and food artisans to share their goods in our fun, community-based setting. Each artist will showcase handcrafted artwork or artisanal foods that we just know our Urban Acres friends will appreciate! We’ll also have hot beverages and delicious food samples for you to try!
If you’ve been wanting to come down to Oak Cliff and visit our store, this is your chance. Pack up the family and grab your friends. See you soon!
Our farmers are workin’ hard, and the wonderful local produce keeps comin’…
Here are some of the LOCAL produce items planned* to be in this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones.
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Turnips from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
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Beets or Fennel from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
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Carrots from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Daikon Radishes from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
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Kale from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Purple Hull Peas from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
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Aquaponic Lettuce from Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, TX
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Shiitake Mushrooms from Texas Organic Mushrooms in Denison, TX
- Rio Star Grapefruit from South Tex Organics in Mission, TX
*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute. We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted. Thanks for your understanding!
That’s 9 local items!
Here are some recipe ideas for ya…
Roasted Purple Potatoes and Turnips (use any kind of potato)
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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.
Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.
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Local Shiitake Mushrooms: Slow & Quick Recipes
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Photo credit: wholeliving.com
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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots
Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com
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Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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Southern-Style Purple Hull Peas
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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection. The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Spinach and Grapefruit Salad
Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!
Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce! We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!
Smoked Hams & Gourmet Pies – Order Yours Now for the Holidays
Make your Holiday Dinner extra special this year with these all-natural options from local artisans…
All-Natural Smoked Holiday Hams
For months now, everyone has been raving about the local bacon in our store from Pederson’s Natural Farms in Hamilton, TX. Now, you can order Pederson’s smoked holiday ham for your holiday feast! This delicious uncured, smoked, bone-in half ham is all-natural with no preservatives or MSG.
In order to reserve a ham, a $30 deposit is required. The remainder will be calculated when exact weight is known.
Pickup: Available for pickup Saturday before Christmas (12/22). Members who normally pick up produce at one of the following farm stands can get their ham there as well on 12/22: McKinney, Park Cities, Uptown, Lakewood, Lake Highlands. Members from other locations can pick up at our store in Oak Cliff.
Ham prices:
- $5.99/lb (MEMBERS only)
- $7.99/lb (non-members)
- Hams are approximately 10 lbs each
>> Members: Go to our webstore to log in and order now
Non-members: Call 214-466-1260 and ask for Amber to place your order.
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All-Natural, Gourmet Holiday Pies
From our friends at Emporium Pies right here in Oak Cliff, we have two unique holiday pie options – the Merry Berry and the Buttermilk Blitzen.
Merry Berry: It’s like a chess pie and a cranberry muffin had a baby. Sweet and tart, unique and delicious.
Buttermilk Blitzen: Emporium’s own chai spice blend adds a holiday twist to their classic buttermilk pie.
Emporium Pies is a specialty pie shop in the heart of the Bishop Arts District in Oak Cliff, Dallas. All of their pies are handmade and their offerings change with the seasons. The pies contain no preservatives, hydrogenated oils, dyes, or corn syrup.
Pickup: Available for pickup Saturday before Christmas (12/22). Members who normally pick up produce at one of the following farm stands can get their ham there as well on 12/22: McKinney, Park Cities, Uptown, Lakewood, Lake Highlands. Members from other locations can pick up at our store in Oak Cliff.
Price: $30/each
>> Members: Go to our webstore to log in and order now
Non-members: Call 214-466-1260 and ask for Amber to place your order.
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Got questions? Email info@urbanacresmarket.com or call us at 214-466-1260.
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