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Roasted Honeynut Squash Bisque Recipe

  Roasted Honeynut Squash Bisque This simple soup is like the one we made at Ethan's Applewood Smokehouse. Blender 1 Butternut or Honeynut Squash (halved, seeds removed, skin on)2 tablespoons Unsalted ButterSalt and pepperGranulated garlicRed pepper flakes (optional)Chicken or Vegetable BrothHeavy creamPure maple syrup (to taste)Creme fraiche (optional, for garnish)Roasted pumpkin seeds (optional, for garnish)Fried sage leaves (optional, for garnish) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place squash halves, cut side up, on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet. Break butter into pieces on top of squash and in cavity. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and red pepper [...]

2024-11-24T10:08:41-08:00November 24, 2024|Recipe Vala’s Cookbook|

Pumpkin Fondue Recipe

This is one of our favorite recipes from the Vala's Pumpkin Patch Cookbook! Cheese, cream and toast get baked inside a pumpkin or squash until they're hot and melty, the perfect appetizer or vegetarian main course. This would make the perfect Thanksgiving appetizer! See how Kelsey and Chef Jeff play around with different options in the Vala's Test Kitchen. Pumpkin Fondue Try this with different sized pumpkins or squash. It's a fun, delicious appetizer perfect for any fall get-together or the Thanksgiving table! 1 baguette (about 7 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch slices)1 pumpkin or squash (about 6-7 lbs)1 1/2 cups [...]

2024-11-24T08:29:48-08:00November 24, 2024|Recipe Vala’s Cookbook|

NEW Farm-to-Table Dinners This September

  Our NEW Whole Hog Live Fire Dinner offers an unparalleled farm-to-table dining experience. Watch Chef Jeff Myers and our culinary team as we roast, smoke, and sear a buffet-style feast served right from the flames of our live fire pit using the best local and farm-grown ingredients. For the remainder of the evening, roast s’mores and relax around the communal fire pit, pick ripe apples right off the trees, play yard games, and stroll the beautiful orchard at sunset. This will be a truly unforgettable evening of delicious food and festivities. BUY TICKETS HERE

2024-08-16T14:39:21-07:00August 16, 2024|Special Events|

Agriculture Update: PUMPKINS!

It's 39 days until the first official day of Autumn (September 22nd!), but fall is already in the air here at Vala's! Early season apples are beginning to ripen, trees are showing signs of fall foliage, mums are about to bloom, and pumpkins are starting to turn from green to bright orange! Needless to say (but will say it anyways), the best time of the year is almost upon us, and so is the fall harvest! So start dusting off your fall boots and sweaters, prepare your pumpkin spice latte, and get ready for an exciting day at the pumpkin [...]

2024-08-16T14:04:37-07:00August 16, 2024|Agriculture|

2024 Orchard Events (Adults Only)

Experience Vala's Orchard like never before, with two special adult-only events! Our Sunset Orchard Cider Tasting is an evening of apple picking paired with a guided tasting of Vala’s most exclusive farmcrafted hard ciders. NEW this year, you don't want to miss Vala's Orchard Farm-to-Table Dinner: Live Fire Hog Roast. This is what we call "meat theater," with a whole hog as the star! Watch Chef Jeff Myers and our culinary team as we roast, smoke, and sear a buffet-style feast served right from the flames of our live fire pit using the best local and farm-grown ingredients. Please [...]

2024-07-28T23:13:32-07:00July 28, 2024|What’s New|

2024 Vala’s Tasting Passports

Discover all the signature tastes of fall with Vala’s NEW tasting passport! Choose 5 items for $39.99. There are more than 40 items to choose from across 20 food locations on the farm. Some are regular sized, while others are tasting portions, so you can try more and more foods. All 5 punches must be used during our 2024 season, but they do not all have to be used during one visit. Available online or in person at passport locations.  Buy Passports Today

2024-07-26T10:06:01-07:00July 26, 2024|What’s New|
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