Fresh Farm Eggs

Back in the Spring I called every local farm in Bartow/Cherokee County area trying to convince them I was a good sales outlet for their produce or other farm goods. Most of the more farms just blew me off in favor of their already established customer base. But, some took my number and promised to call me when they had something to sell.

One of these individuals Mr. Ted Perry of Hanging Mountain Farms, dropped by the store today. He had trouble back in the Spring with coyotes killing a number of his laying hens. During the summer he re-established his flock of Delaware and New Hampshire laying hens and now has eggs to sell.

Jake's now has the fortune of being one of the first locations to offer eggs from Hanging Moutain Farm's new flock. The first eggs from the new hens will be smaller in size. There will also be larger brown eggs from his older hens mixed in the bunch. All of the eggs from Hanging Mountain Farms are hormone free and free range. We will sell the smaller eggs at $2.00/dzn and the larger eggs at $2.50/dozen.

Some facts to consider on fresh farm eggs beyond their flavor and success in the skillet, eggs are also rich in immune-boosting nutrients. According to the American Egg Board (which for years has promoted the “incredible, edible egg”�), adding eggs to your daily diet can help prevent common colds and illnesses. Selenium, vitamin A, vitamin B12 and zinc are all found in eggs and are all proven to help bolster the immune system. Additionally, eggs pack high-quality protein —one egg contains 6 grams of protein, which is 13 percent of the recommended daily intake for the average person. Excellent protein, good fat and all kinds of culinary possibilities —a carton of eggs, which yields up to six servings, is an unbeatable bargain. Another fact to consider is the fresh eggs purchased at your local grocer can be anywhere from 4 weeks to 9 months out of the coop. The eggs from Hanging Mountain Farms will be rarely over one week old by the time they reach your kitchen.

Another benefit through this new relationship between Hanging Mountain Farms and Jake's Produce will be having a place on the list to receive his heirloom tomatoes. Mr. Perry glows as he speaks highly of his Radiator Charlie variety ... can't wait 'til next summer to taste this tomato sandwich.

Lisa @ Jakes
404-667-5121