Fresh From the Farm Blog

Fredericksburg is celebrating its 175th birthday this year. In fact, some of us have German ancestors that came to Fredericksburg on Founder's Day, May 8, 1846. They built a wonderful town that has now turned into a special place that tourists visit in droves. The shops, restaurants, stores, wineries, events, and area attractions all make this a favorite destination. Our product lines are designed to bring Fredericksburg and the Texas Hill Country to you no matter where you live. We say our products are designed to be in you, on you, and around you. Gourmet foods with the tastes of Texas, bath...

Well, that was something!  It seems pretty crazy that just a week ago our little piece of Texas was covered in snow and ice and this week we experienced the first little hints of Spring.  Our farm is located in a rural part of the county so we knew there was a possibility of losing power.  That meant we had to band together as a team to run portable generators and extension cords all over the property to try and limit the losses of crops in the greenhouses, freshly poured candles, and other things we were working on.  Although the...

Last Friday we had an afternoon meeting to review sales in the sales department here at the farm. Our manager, Houston, brought a dip to share and OMG, it was a HIT! So, I decided to let you in on it if you need a great dip for your next meeting or occasion.  Our Farms product was the South Texas Salsa Verde. Here is the rest of the recipe.1 -  jar South Texas Salsa Verde1 -  8 oz. cream cheese2-3 cups - shredded chicken1 - bag of chipsCook the chicken, melt the cream cheese and add it all together with...