Happy Friday!
Holiday Hours
With the holidays approaching, we have decided to take the week of December 25th off. This means there will be no delivery on December 28 or 29. We will be back at it for deliveries on January 4th and 5th. This may mean that you want to place a larger order with us for you deliveries on December 18 and 19 to cover you for your holiday meal plus the week that we will not be operating.
The End of an Era
I'm sad to say that we are losing Green Euphoria as a producer for our program. Owners Mike and Lisa have been providing us with wonderful head lettuces this summer and fall. They have been such a fun family to connect with and their humor, easy going nature and kindness led us to become fast friends. Mike is facing some health challenges and they have decided to sell their business in order for him to focus on getting healthy.
Quick Story: Mike and I both have a quirky sense of humor and our weekly product update text messages quickly turned into jokes and general strangeness back and forth. For some reason, we ended up giving each other names like "Lord Mike", "Kaptin Koz" or "King Slimmon".
Mike grew a head lettuce variety called "Alkindus" and each time I heard that name I thought of a mythical lettuce/elk beast charging through the forest. I used an image generating AI to create this image as a send off for Mike. I see Lord Slimmon atop the back of his trust steed, sword ready to battle and win against the challenge before him.
Good luck Mike and Lisa, we love who you are and are so lucky to have had the chance to work with you and develop a friendship.
Hummus This Week
Humble Hummus is hummusing this week! They will be making Dill Pickle, Super Uber Garlic, Humble Spice and The Greek!
Wishing you a great weekend,
Mike
Home Delivery Orders:
If you get your orders home delivered we very much want to make sure that your products are not freezing. If you didn't see the email I send earlier this week please read the summarized notes below:
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Winter Delivery Precautions: To ensure your Steel Pony orders arrive in perfect condition, especially in chilly weather, please place a cooler with a warm water bottle outside your home if you'll be away during our delivery hours (3-5 pm). This simple step prevents freezing and guarantees the freshness of your products upon arrival.
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Delivery Time Variations: Our team is adjusting to the winter season, leading to slight variations in delivery times. Staff transitions may cause deliveries to be a bit earlier or later than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.
Updates & Reminders
- Referral Program: Did you know we have a referral program? Refer a new customer, and both of you get a $25 credit! Check out the easy steps here
- Customization Cut-off Time: Remember, your box is open for customization until this Sunday at 10:00 pm. Take a peek at your items and make any adjustments needed.
- Missing Items & Quality Concerns: If you encounter any packing errors or items not up to your standards, reach out to us at info@steelpony.ca. We're here to make it right for you.
- Setting Preferences: Haven't set your preferences yet? Doing so will enhance your experience. Check out the guide here.
- Home Delivery: If you won't be home, leave a cooler out, and we'll place your order inside. Consider using a hot water bottle in colder weather to keep things cozy.
- Missed Pick-ups: If you can't make it, reschedule or cancel your order via your Harvie account here. Changes can be made until Sunday night at 10:00 pm. If emergencies arise after this, let us know at mike@steelpony.ca or text us at 403-506-3634.
Remember, any orders not picked up within 24 hours after the pick-up window will be thoughtfully used or donated to minimize waste.
Thank you for supporting the local economy, strengthening the supply chain, and connecting farmers and producers with food lovers like you. We appreciate each one of you!
Enjoy your farm-fresh delights!
Warm regards,
Mike and the Steel Pony Farm Team
