After a long winter we are excited for what 2015 has to offer. With the loss of our beloved dog Jackson we have welcomed our newest addition to the farm family, Gus. He’s going to see a lot of changes …
Another growing season comes to an end
Despite significant weather challenges in 2014 we have had another year of quality production, thanks to our great team and our ongoing commitment to customer satisfaction. We are looking forward to 2015 already!…
New asparagus packing line and cooler on-line
We have installed a new stainless steel asparagus grading line built by AGF Fabricating and our cooler has been professionally installed by Heye Refrigeration.…
Chromczak Farms fabricates new Asparagus Riders.
These new 5 person harvesting aids will be put to the test this spring with our first asparagus harvest. The machines were built with a robust steel frame, aggressive 24″ tires, 13hp Honda engines and a heavy duty Peerless hydrostatic …
Roasted Parmesan Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus
olive oil
Parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Clean and break off tough ends of asparagus.
2. Roll asparagus in olive oil, coating each one.
3. Place asparagus on cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 400 for 15-20 minutes,
Roasted Asparagus
Makes 4 Servings
Ingredients:
1 lb asparagus
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or 1/4 teaspoon regular table salt)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Cut off the woody bottom part of the asparagus spears and
Watermelon Summer Salad
Makes 6 Servings
- 3/4 cup halved, thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 quarts seeded, cubed watermelon
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted black olive halves
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons
Avocado Watermelon Spinach Salad
Makes 4 Servings
- 2 large avocados – peeled, pitted and diced
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
Directions
- In a salad bowl, toss together the avocado, watermelon cubes and
Watermelon Salsa
Makes 2 Cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups seeded and coarsely chopped watermelon
- 2 tablespoons chopped onion
- 3 tablespoons seeded, chopped Anaheim chile
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
- In a serving bowl, mix together the watermelon, onion,
Watermelon Cooler
Ingredients
- 8 cups (1/2-inch) watermelon cubes
- 1 1/2 cups ginger ale
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 (6-oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate
Preparation
- 1. Place watermelon cubes in a single layer in an extra-large zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze 8 hours.