Some Sweetener for Sour News
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| What is Sorghum? It’s a product you may find at your local farmers market or you see on our bread’s ingredient list. Sorghum, pronounced sor-gm, is a sweetener that is able to be grown locally. Often compared to molasses, it is a syrup deriving from the Sorghum plant. Originally from Africa, Sorghum arrived in the US during the 17th century where it flourished in the American South due to the heat and dry conditions. Whereas Molasses, another syrup-like sweetener, is derived from a sugar cane, Sorghum comes from the green cane juice of its plant. The green juice is boiled until it becomes a sugary concentrate. Sorghum is a bit thinner than molasses and has a very slight sour taste. It can be used as a sweetener in baked goods (how Michael uses it in breads like Multigrain and Farmhouse Wheat), coffee, or even drizzled over waffles. Want to give it a try? We sell it through our partners at Shenandoah Valley Family Farms. You can find it at our Rookie’s farm stand and at the Lynchburg Market. |
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| Vegetable Share: Tomatoes Radishes Head Lettuce Onions Hot Peppers Malabar Spinach Shishitos Bread Share: Farmhouse Wheat A soft, sliced sandwich loaf popular among kids and anyone looking for a more approachable, eatable loaf. Made with 100% whole wheat and enriched with local milk and sorghum syrup.Perfect for PB&J or any sandwich where you want soft bread. Ingredients: Wheat flour, water, organic milk, sorghum syrup, sourdough starter, salt. Net weight 1 lb. 8 oz. |
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| Saying a Reluctant Goodbye to Bethany The time we have all been dreading is finally upon us. Our newest farmhand, who was only here during her summer break, will be heading back to the big city to continue her college education. You may have gotten the opportunity to meet our unique, fun-loving, jokester at one of our Joseph Dream offerings or at the Forest Farmers Market the last two months. We are very disappointed to see Bethany leave but are so very excited to see where her future endeavors take her! Watch out New York, Bethany has some new premium plant knowledge she’s about to drop on your concrete city! |