Fresh roasted okra
From Rockingham County's own, Brenda Sutton aka The Produce Lady!
Here are the simple steps to roasting okra:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Wash and dry about 12 3-inch pods per serving, but do not cut off the ends.
- Put on a cookie sheet prepared with olive oil, and spray the okra with olive oil.
- Bake about 15 to 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
- Try roasting on the grill as well.
Freezing your leftover okra is a great way to preserve it beyond its short shelf life (only a couple of days). First, cut the ends of the pods with a sharp knife, being careful not to pierce the seed cell. To freeze okra, blanch by placing the pods in boiling water for three minutes before transferring them directly to a bowl of ice water. Strain the okra and place in freezer bags to be enjoyed later.
Interested in planting your Covid-19 Victory Garden? Plum Granny Farm is happy to help! We'll be holding our 7th annual Spring Plant Sale the first weekend in May. Four terrific days to find those perfect plants for your own Victory Garden – Friday, May 1 (10-4), Saturday, May 2 (10-4), Sunday, May 3 (1-4) and Monday, May 4 (10-3).
On Friday and Saturday, we will reserve the first 2 hours of the plant sale to seniors and those at-risk. We will also have procedures in place to ensure adequate social distancing such as limiting the number of people in the greenhouse at any time, asking visitors to bring and wear masks and maintaining 6' spacing in checkout lines, etc. Other preventive measures will be in place as well for hand sanitation, etc.
Hundreds of plants will be available! For a complete list, please click here.
Sign-ups for our popular PlumFresh Harvest Subscription Program have begun. This program is our own twist on a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. It is flexible and customizable -- and you don't have to pay for the entire season upfront. Click here for more information! Ready to sign up now? Click here!
We've been really jammin' so now our online store is fully stocked and waiting for your orders! Click here to go right to the shelves. You'll find our popular fruit-forward Jams (regular and gift-size jars), Garlic Powder and Granules as well as our new Ginger Powder and Lavender Sachets!
NEW! Local customers can order online and arrange to pick up their items at the farm or at the Cobblestone Farmers Market Winter Market.