Happy Friday!
We will be at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday between 10 and 5. This is a great event with so many exhibitors whose mission is to help you support your health. If you have any free time please come by and say hi. You can print the attached ticket for free admission.
Here is a slow cooker chili recipe to help inspire your cooking this week.
Slow Cooker Chili
Ingredients:
• 2lbs ground beef or substitute with kidney or black beans for a vegetarian option.
• 1 large cooking onion, diced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
• mini mixed bell peppers (1 lb), diced
• 1 lb tomato on vine, chopped (or canned tomatoes if fresh are not available)
• charred serrano verde hot sauce to taste
• 2 teaspoons chickadee farm organic savory herbs blend
• 1 teaspoon chickadee farm sweet basil dried herb
• 1 teaspoon chickadee farm organic parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon chickadee farm organic garden sage
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning the meat)
• 1 cup beef broth or water
Optional:
• 1 cup of Lund's organic green kohlrabi, cubed (for a unique twist)
Optional toppings:
• Vital Green sour cream, Sylvan Star medium gouda (grated), Eat Raw Honey (a small drizzle)
Slow Cooker Instructions:
• if using ground beef, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat. Transfer to the slow cooker.
• If using beans, there's no need to pre-cook. Just add them directly to the slow cooker.
Sauté Vegetables (Optional but recommended for flavor):
• In the same skillet you browned the meat in, add cooking oil. Sauté the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and optional kohlrabi until slightly softened.
Transfer to the slow cooker.
In the Slow Cooker:
• add the chopped tomatoes, charred serrano verde hot sauce, savory herbs blend, sweet basil, parsley flakes, garden sage, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
• pour in the beef broth or water.
• stir everything to mix well.
• cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
Final Adjustments:
• before serving, check the seasoning and adjust if necessary. Add a small drizzle of Eat Raw Honey if desired for a hint of sweetness.
• garnish with grated Sylvan Star medium gouda and a dollop of Vital Green sour cream.
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
