Turkey Chili!

This Turkey Chili has become a regular staple in our house during the colder months. It's very simple to throw together. I usually make a double batch because the chili tends to taste better when re-heated!

Enjoy, Chris

Yield 4-6 servings

Ingredients

•  2 tbs. olive oil
•  1 lb. ground turkey
•  1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3-4 cloves of garlic
• 4 tbs. tomato paste
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes (I like the fire-roasted)
• 2 tbs. chile powder
• 2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1 14 oz. can white northern beans, drained
• 1 14 oz. can black beans, drained
• 1 14 oz. can kidney beans, drained
• 1 tbs. salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper

**Seasonal additions**

• 1 zucchini, finely diced
• 1 yellow squash, finely diced
• 1/2 each of a red, yellow, and orange peppers, finely diced
• 1/2 a butternut squash, diced

Instructions

1. Add the olive oil to a large stock pot over medium-high heat.  Add onion and cook until soft (about 3-4 mins). Then add garlic and cook for another minute
2. Add the turkey, chile powder and cumin.  Cook until completely browned
3. Add the tomato paste and cook for 2-3 mins. Stirring continuously.
4. Add the chicken stock, then all remaining ingredients. 
5. Bring to a boil, then drop to a simmer for 60 mins.

Holiday Pie Menu!

Its hard to believe that the Holiday Season has arrived!  We would love to be part of your celebrations this year!!  Listed below you will find our menu of assorted baked goods.  Please visit our website to place an order or email us at meyersfarmbakery@yahoo.com.

We wish you and your family a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Chris & Becca Lynde

Holiday Pie Menu

All Pies are 10” Family Size

Apple Crumb or Apple Tart - $14

Double Crust Apple Pie - $16

Cherry, Blueberry, Apple Cranberry Ginger or Triple Berry Crumb Pies - $18

Winter Cranberry Pie - $18

Want something a little different this holiday season? Try this Double Crust Cranberry pie filled with tart fresh cranberries, orange zest and a hint of cinnamon. 

"Old Fashioned" Double Crust Mince Meat Pie - $18

PA Dutch Favorite, our crust filled with Local Mince Meat from Groff's Meat Market in Elizabethtown, PA with some of our extra special touches!  

PA Dutch Shoo Fly or Funny Cakes - 9” - $10

Old Fashioned Pecan Pie - 10”– $25

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie or Ginger Bourbon Pecan Pie– 10” – $28

Chocolate Torte topped with Fresh Raspberries & Pistachios - $30

Our “Signature” Apple Dumplings - $6

Mini Apple Dumpling Gift Pack - $32

6 Mini Apple Dumplings in a Gift Box with a Holiday Greeting Tag

****All pies and dumplings can be made with Spelt Flour.  Spelt contains higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than wheat.  It is also easier to digest than wheat due to its high water solubility, which makes the nutrients available to the body with minimal digestive effort. Spelt does contain gluten, but the gluten strength is less than wheat and many people with wheat sensitivities may be able to tolerate spelt. ****

We use only Organic Whole Wheat White Pastry Flour or Natural Spelt Flour from Small Valley Milling in Halifax, PA for all of our baking.  

Getting "The Barn" ready for Wedding's...............

Its been quite a while since I have had time to write about the progress at "The Barn."  The past couple of months have truly been a whirlwind.  We are at the point where all of the final details are coming together, but with Chris & I working full-time in addition to our new little budding business at "The Farm" we have had to call in a team of experts to help us.   As I had been traveling quite a bit for work, my husband called his parents who live in Tennessee and asked them to come help us on "The Farm" through Thanksgiving.  They joyfully accepted and have been living with us for the past  4 weeks and I cannot tell you how they have blessed our family during this time.  I am forever grateful for all that they are doing for us and our girls.

My mother-in-law, Wendy, is absolutely amazing, she has been helping us with the kids and so many of the household duties to keep "The Farm Bakery & Events" going.  What I love the most is when I came back from traveling for work, our girls turned into budding pianist's because they were actually practicing.  The girls enjoy coming home after school every day for afternoon tea with "Gran."  Its amazing what we can all accomplish with an extra set of hands, its allowed both Chris & I to be able to breathe.  

What my father-in-law did not realize was that I was secretly saving all of our old barn wood for him to make tables for our newly renovated barn, as well as a rustic arbor for ceremonies on "The Farm."  He is a master wood-worker and has made some amazing things for us in the past and I knew this would be an awesome project for him and a great way to re-use all of the old wood.  What I love about this, is that he was not sure that the wood was going to be re-usable, as he had never quite done anything like this, especially with such old wood.  Some of the pieces he used for these tables are close to 200 years old.  Well from the pictures, I hope you can see that these tables are coming along amazing.  He is still putting the finishing details on them, but I cannot wait to see these in "The Barn" for either the Bride & Groom's special table or even a beautiful display for a rustic dessert bar done on site from The Farm Bakery!  

There is much more to be done, "The Barn" is in the process of being stained and the electrical upgrade is occurring.  I will be really excited to see all of the interior Edison Bulb lighting that will give "The Barn" a special glow for our nighttime weddings.  This is truly a team effort here at "The Farm" between my Dad & Kara, our amazing bakers, baking almost everyday through thanksgiving and the team of people working on all of the other projects its only by God that we are all joyfully taking each next step.  

Many more updates and exciting things to come, stay tuned for more on "The Farm."

Blessings,

Chris & Becca 

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:  If one falls down, his friend can help him up.  But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!"

Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10

How do you place an order at "The Farm Bakery?"

How Can I Order from The Farm Bakery?

Our Farm is very conveniently located, only about 5 minutes from the main strip in Quakertown, PA and about 10 minutes from the Quakertown Exit off of the PA Turnpike.  In addition, we are only 20 minutes from the Lehigh Valley area.

Our Address:

2475 W. Zion Hill Rd. 

Quakertown, PA 18951

Pre-Order on our website under our Bakery Section, under Menu or email us at meyersfarmbakery@yahoo.com with your request at any time.  Please see our menu of times below.  Typically, we need a 48-hour notice, but we have been baking a lot more so if it’s under 48 hours and we can make it we will definitely do our best to fill your order.  Once your order is placed, you will receive an email back confirming your order and asking what time you would like to have it ready for pick up at "The Farm."  It’s that simple.

If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate to email us at meyersfarmbakery@yahoo.com or call at 215-272-2301. 

Menu

 Our Signature Seasonal Pies - 10” - $14

Apple, Cherry, Blueberry, Peach and Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb, Triple Berry Crumb, Salted Caramel Apple, Apple Cranberry Ginger Crumb, Pumpkin Pie or Apple Tart 

Mini Crumb Pies – 4” - $4

(We make our pies based on what is growing in season, at times we will be unable to make certain pies)

PA Dutch Shoo Fly or Funny Cakes - 9” - $8

Mini Shoo Fly or Funny Cakes – 4” - $3

Old Fashioned Pecan Pie - 10”– $20

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie – 10” – $25

Our “Signature” Apple Dumplings - $6

(minimum order of 6)

Assorted Scones - $2.75

Orange Cranberry, Almond Joy & Pumpkin 

(other varieties upon request)

Assorted Muffins - $2.50

Pumpkin, Molasses Crumb, Blueberry Crumb, Chocolate Chip 

(minimum order of 6)

Signature “Farm Bakery” Cupcakes - $3.25

(minimum order of 12)

Gourmet Cupcakes filled with yummy goodness and decorated with style.

Peanut Butter S’mores, Lemon Lavender, Black Bottom with Cream Cheese Icing, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Healthy Options

Morning Glory Muffins - $3.50 - Spelt Flour Muffins, made with healthy ingredients and no refined sugars.  Filled with Carrots, Apples, Zucchini, Raisins, Pecans, Coconut Oil and sweetened with a touch of honey and coconut palm sugar.  If you are a health nut, this is the muffin for you!  (minimum order of 6)

Our “Healthy” Heritage Grain Apple Dumpling - $7 - Made with Spelt Flour Crust and filled with Coconut Oil, Honey and Cinnamon. 

****All pies and dumplings can be made with Spelt Flour.  Spelt contains higher amounts of vitamins and minerals than wheat.  It is also easier to digest than wheat due to its high water solubility, which makes the nutrients available to the body with minimal digestive effort. Spelt does contain gluten, but the gluten strength is less than wheat and many people with wheat sensitivities may be able to tolerate spelt. ****

****Please ask about our Vegetarian and Vegan options. ****

(Pricing & availability can change at any time due to the seasons and changes in ingredient costs)

Other Locations Where you can find us:

1.  Every Saturday we are also at 2 Farmers Markets.  We set up at the Indian Valley Farmers Market in Telford, PA from 8:30am - 12:30pm.  We are also at the Rose Garden Farmers Market in Bethlehem, PA fro 9am - 1pm.  We typically always have Apple Dumplings, Shoo Fly and Funny Cakes every week.  We rotate a few specialty items like Muffins, Scones and Seasonal Mini-Crumb Pies.  You can always pre-order on our website or through email by Thursday evening to pick up on Saturday at one of the markets as well.  Rose Garden Market ends October 8th and Indian Valley ends October 15th.

2.  If you are looking for a great place to grab dinner and dessert.  The Proper Brewing Quakertown serves up a great specialty Apple Dumpling topped with a Salted Caramel Coffee Cherry Stout Glaze that is amazing!  You can also find a variety of seasonal desserts on their menu from The Farm Bakery too.

3.  We just started partnering with Brig O'Doon Coffee House in Ottsville, PA.  You can find our Apple Dumplings there to enjoy with a cup of coffee or take home!!!  

We are traveling to "COOK" in Philly on November 19th......

253 South Twentieth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

We are so excited to be partnering with COOK, an amazing demonstration kitchen in Rittenhouse Square.  My father, Jerry Meyers, will be a featured guest Chef on Saturday, November 19th at 2pm to teach a class entitled "All About Apples."

My Dad was born and raised in Quakertown, PA.  He graduated from Quakertown Community High School in 1962 and went on to receive his degree from the Culinary Institute of America in 1967 and a Business Management Degree from Pratt Institute in 1970.  He spent 2 years working at Macy's Department Store as their restaurant manager before coming back to join his family at Meyers Family Restaurant in Quakertown, PA.  During his time at the restaurant he was actively involved with the PA Restaurant Association Lehigh Valley Chapter, Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce and was voted Restauranteur of the Year.  Meyers Restaurant grew into a 500 seat restaurant consisting of a 275 seat banquet facility, 225 seat restaurant and a full-service bakery offering PA Dutch Specialties.  Our bakery was known for their Apple Dumplings, Seasonal Pies, Shoo Fly and Funny Cakes.  Although the restaurant closed in 2003, we are excited to be venturing back into the baking and event business with "The Farm Bakery & Events."

My Dad, at the young age of 73 is still baking today.  He truly has a gift for baking and absolutely loves teaching others what he has learned from his years of experience.  There are only 16 spaces, so please go to the COOK website to reserve your spot.  They open ticket sales at 2pm today and they go fast.

We hope to see you there.

Sincerely, Becca

Here is what you will learn at the upcoming class at COOK.

1.  A tutorial on various kinds of apples.  Learn the best varieties to cook, bake & eat, as well as proper storing and buying.

2.  He will be making our famous Duchess Soup from Meyers Restaurant.  For those of you who have not tried it, it is a creamy cheese soup with CV Cooper Cheese and finely chopped vegetables.  It is paired perfectly with an Apple Dumpling.

3.  He will also be making our Apple Dumplings with the traditional vanilla glaze and a new caramel sauce that has become a house favorite.

4.  You will learn how to make an Apple Tart, which is a unique way to make an apple pie that offers a great presentation, sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party.

5.  Lastly, you will learn how roll out dough and make the perfect pie crust.