vegetables, meats and cheeses, all from small producers who not only practice sustainable and humane farming techniques, but also furnish the kind of top-quality goods you just can’t get from larger commercial operations.
PLEASE NOTE: Crop shares sell out quickly. Order early. Supplies are limited.
Because we rely on Mother Nature to cooperate with us, we hope we can assume the same from you. Please be aware that delivery dates and prices are subject to change. Occasionally, Mother Nature damages the crop such that we are unable to deliver. If that’s the case, we will refund any deposits.
STRAWBERRIES
from Afton Orchards in Afton, MN
With more then 190 beautiful acres producing delicious Minnesota-grown strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins and 13 different varieties of apples, Afton Orchard is a fruit lover’s paradise. We can see smoothies, pies and handfuls of wonderful berries in your future.
$50 (10 lbs.) Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up late June, any location.
MICHIGAN CHERRIES AND BLUEBERRIES
from Afton Orchards in Afton, MN
Our friends at Afton Orchards help us bring you the best from their sister farms in Michigan. Ripe, juicy Ranier cherries could fool you into thinking they’re tiny peaches instead. And with blueberries having the highest antioxidant load of any fruit or vegetable. You can feel yourself getting younger as you nosh on these delightful little fellas. You’re welcome!
$50 (10 lbs. Sweet Dark Cherries)
$55 (10 lbs. Ranier Cherries)
$58 (10 lbs. Blueberries)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid to late July, any location.
ORGANIC BLUEBERRIES
from Little Buck Organics in Hammonton, NJ
Celebrate National Blueberry Month with a share of certified organic blueberries. These sweet, succulent blues are big – about the size of a thumbnail – and incredibly versatile. Eat ‘em right out of the box or freeze them for use later in smoothies, scones, pies and more.
$75 (8 – 8.5 lbs.)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid to late June, any location.
ORGANIC LAPIN AND RANIER CHERRIES
from Apple and George Otte in Okanogan Valley, WA
The Ottes and their children grow some of the biggest and tastiest cherries on the planet. Every year we wonder if their cherries can be as good as the year before, and every year they seem to get better. The Ottes’ refined growing methods, helped along by cooler Northwest climate, are responsible for the great flavor of their premium Lapin and Ranier cherries.
$75 (8 lbs. Organic Lapin Cherries)
$85 (8 lbs. Organic Ranier Cherries)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid to late July, any location.
PEACHES
from Rocky Mountain Peach Company in Pallisade, CO
These beautiful, sustainably raised Redhaven peaches are quick-shipped to Cooks within hours of harvest. Very ripe, sweet and oh-so-juicy, some perfect for snacking, others for canning or freezing.
$55 (20 lbs.)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up early August, any location.
ORGANIC PEACHES
from Kokopelli Peach Farm in Pallisade, CO
Certified organic Roza peaches – there are few things better in this world. A third-generation family farm, Kokopelli Farm and Produce offers certified organic apricots, nectarines, cherries, plums and assorted vegetables too, but we’re head over heels for those peaches! Get that patio ready – it’s officially time for white stone fruit sangria, roasted peach salsa and peach crostata.
$85 (20 lbs.)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up early August, any location.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN PEACH PIE
from Cooks’ own Chef Carrie Franzen
Come early and get ‘em while they’re still warm! This is the classic peach pie – a sweet slice of perfection, baked in a flaky, buttery crust. Our most popular Pastry instructor, Chef Carrie Franzen, will work her magic on fresh-picked fruit from our Rocky Mountain Peach Company Share. Eat, fall over and die happy!
$25 (One Fresh-Baked, 9-inch Pie)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up early August, any location.
FRESH FROM THE SMOKEHOUSE
from Bar 5 Meat and Poultry in Arlington, MN
Bar 5 has it all going on! John and Laura Wemeier, assisted by their children, Liz, Mik, Jess and Jake, operate a sixth-generation farm that processes their livestock in their own certified on-farm plant and smokehouse. Bar 5 uses no antibiotics, hormones or animal byproducts.
$70 (One 3- to -3.5 lb. Smoked Chicken, one 4- to -4.5 lb. Smoked Duck, one 3/4 lb. Pack Smoked Pork Kielbasa)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid-July, any location.
PIG HEAVEN IN A BOX
from Fischer Farms in Waseca, MN
Tim Fischer, one of Minnesota’s top pork farmers, raises his Yorkshires, Hampshires, Berkshires and Durocs exactly as his great, great granddaddy used to. If you meet him, don’t be afraid to give him a big smooch. We do — everytime he rings the doorbell at the back of the store.
$98 Ribs and Chops (Four smoked chops, 4 regular chops, 2 racks St. Louis ribs, 2 racks baby back ribs. Each item serves four.) Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid June, all locations.
$48 Thick-Cut Bacon (Six lbs. of Tim Fischer’s best) Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid July any location.
$45 Brats, Brats and Brats! Just in time for the Fourth of July! (Five varieties, four brats per pack: Spicy, Bacon, Original, Cheddar and Wild Rice.) Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid June, any location.
$385 Fischer Farms 1/2 Heritage Breed Hogs (If you’re ready for the whole — half, that is — hog, you’ll get around 65 lbs.: 18 One-Inch Bone-In Chops; 2 Bone-In Half Hams; 2 4-lb. Shoulder Roasts; 6–8 lbs. Bacon; 1 lb. slab bacon, 1 rack St. Louis Ribs, 2 Fresh Hocks; 3 lbs. Bacon Brats; 3 lbs. Breakfast Links; and 2–3 lbs. Ground Pork. All amounts are approximate.)
Call to order or order online. Pick up mid June all locations. (Frozen or Freezer-ready).
WHITE TRUFFELS
from Oregon Wild Edibles!
Timing is everything when it comes to truffles – and the folks at Oregon Wild Edibles! have cracked the code. In learning from and working with the most observant and intuitive Oregon trufflers, O.W.E! has developed an approach that ensures every truffle they sell will provide a memorable culinary experience. These truffles will arrive at the ideal time for use in all manner of decadent preparations. Not sure how to make the most of your newfound treasure? Just ask one of us at Cooks!
$35 (One golf ball-sized Truffle per order)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up mid-June, any location.
POULET ROUGE FRENCH HERILOOM CHICKEN
from Callister Farm in West Concord, MN
This noble French breed is known as the “Freedom Ranger” in the chicken-rearing world. Callister Farm give them a strong, healthful upbringing in a clean, comfortable barn, using no antibiotics or growth stimulants. They’re good foragers, and they take a while to get up to a good size, which gives them firmer, more flavorful meat. Get a taste of these plucky little guys while have the chance.
$5.25 per lb., $40 deposit required. (Three Chickens 4 – 5 lbs. each).
Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up late June, any location.
LIMOUSIN DRY-AGED BEEF
from Peterson Limousin Farms in Osceola, WI
At their home farm near the St. Croix, Wayne and Christine, along with their children Andy, Elizabeth and Ryan, raise antibiotic and growth hormone-free heritage breed cattle that are custom harvested for their customers. Limousin beef is already well known for its lean, tasty meat. And the Petersons’ take it one step further by dry-aging the beef for weeks, further tenderizing and concentrating the flavor of the meat. Our grills are ready — are yours?
$90 Limousin Griller Pack (Four 8- to 10- oz. Rib-Eye Steaks, 3 lbs. Flank Steak, 2 lbs. Ground Beef)
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up late July, any location.
1/4 Beef ShareIncludes: (approximately): 65 lbs. Ground Beef; 3 Chuck Roasts (2-3 lbs. each); 2 Arm Roasts (2-3 lbs. each); 1 Brisket (4-5 lbs.); 7 Boneless Rib-Eye Steaks (6 lbs.); 3 New York Strip Steaks (2 lbs.); 2 Tenderloin Steaks; 3 Sirloin Steaks; 1 Skirt Steak; 1 or 2 Flank Steaks; 1 Sirloin Tip Roast (2-3 lbs.); 1 Sirloin Tip Steak; 1 Liver; 4 Short Rib Packages (1.5 lbs. each); Soup Bones; one Rump Roast and Stew Meat.
4.99 per pound hanging weight (approximately 180 lbs.) Take-home weight is about 30 – 40 percent less than hanging weight due to trimming, deboning and aging. Four cubic feet of freezer space is needed. Prices include all the processing charges. A $300 deposit is required. Pick mid August all locations.
Please call to order – 651-228-1333
MINNESOTA LAMB
from Red Rock Ridge Farms in Comfrey, MN
Roasted leg or lamb chop lollipops, nothing makes a meal quite so special. Jeff Fredin raises his lamb on his family farm in Comfrey with traditional sustainable methods. He uses no antibiotics or hormones, relying on personal attention and care to keep his animals healthy and productive. They graze on natural prarie grass in summer. In winter, they nosh on local hay and a bit of corn, giving the meat delicious flavor and beautiful marbling.
$55 Lamb Sausage (Spicy Italian, Lamb Bratwurst, Gyro and Merguez. *Contains some Red Rock Ridge Farm-Raised Beef).
Order online or Call to order 651-228-1333. Pick up late June, any location.
