Taking “From Farm to Fork” to heart

Veteran shoppers at the downtown Davenport’s Freight House Farmer’s Market don’t miss a chance to see what the Nostalgia Farms tent has on offer.

Joe Dennis (right) and Ed Kraklio (left) of Walcott, Iowa have become a popular and recognizable mainstay at the market for years. Their passion for chemically free locally grown fruits, vegetables, and poultry have created a following of loyal customers who prefer homegrown produce that’s delivered with the signature “Mr. Ed and Farmer Joe” flair only they can provide.

Both Joe and Ed have agreed to blog about news from their farm in Maysville, keep us posted on what’s in season, and let us in on their recipes for how to cook all that great homegrown food.

Visit the Nostalgia Farms tent at the Freight House Farmer’s Market in downtown Davenport near LeClaire Park, every Tuesday 3 p.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday’s 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. You can find more information about Nostalgia Farms on their web site.

Recent Blog Posts:

• Fresh spring greens are available at the Nostalgia Farms’ booth at The Freight House Farmer’s Market in Davenport.  Find out what Farmer Joe and Mr. Ed have in store for the season! (April 19, 2011)

• It’s the first week of spring and while the days are getting longer, Joe Dennis and Ed Kraklio of Nostalgia Farms are getting ready for a busy season ahead. (March 22, 2011)

• Farmer Joe talks about the challenges of winter as the Nostalgia Farms crew gets in gear for Spring.  Can it be far off? (February 8, 2011)

• The Nostalgia Farmers are back this year – and Farmer Joe Dennis shares his thoughts on the virtues of organic farming, eating local and the coming Spring. (January 18, 2011)

• What’s cookin’ at Joe’s place?  Homemade chicken soup with cabbage and rice, that’s what.  It’s sure to sooth the soul and cure whatever ails you … whether you need it or not!  (January 18, 2011)

• November is the start of a long and strenuous holiday season – and at Nostalgia Farms, Ed and Joe are helping busy customers make the season a little more special with heritage breed turkeys, fresh veggies from teh garden and an assortment of holiday treats and desserts.  (November 20, 2010)

• From the front porch of Nostalgia Farms in walcott, Iowa, Farmer Joe looks back on the hits and misses of this year’s harvest and sings the praises of the mighty squash (and its relative, the pumpkin) – all to our benefit.  (October 18, 2010)

• Next to spring, it’s the most exciting time of the year at Nostalgia Farms of Walcott, Iowa.  Farmer Joe Dennis shares his plans for this year’s apple harvest as well as his recipe for a delicious apple crisp a la mode.  (September 15, 2010)

• Take in the flavors of the summer harvest with Farmer Joe and Mr. Ed of Nostalgia Farms as they share the sights, sounds and recipes that make this such a special time of the year.  (August 20, 2010)

• July is in bloom at Nostalgia Farms.  Farmer Joe blogs about organic food and eating locally-grown goodies.  Check out what’s coming out the ground now! (July 15, 2010)

• The Farm is buzzing with fresh honey and Farmer Joe introduces you to bee-keeper Ruth Arp from Eldridge.  (June 15, 2010)

• Farmer Joe Dennis writes about what’s in season at Nostalgia Farms in this most recent post on the Fresh Ideas Blog. (May 17, 2010)

Recipes from Nostalgia Farms:

• Christmas Eve Oyster Stew – Nostalgia Farms’ Joe Dennis takes an old family recipe and spices it up a bit for the holidays.  (November 20, 2010)

• Gingersnap-coated Ham – A family favorite of Nostalgia Farms’ Ed Kraklio, this recipe gives a ham a tender-on-the-inside/crispy-on-the-outside texture that compliments the mix of savory herbs.

• Gingersnaps – Joe Dennis’ own recipe for gingersnap cookies – a favorite down at the Farmer’s Market and throughout the holiday season.  (November 11, 2010)