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Tomato & Mozzarella Potato Salad w/ Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing #FarmFreshFriday

9/1/2016

We're in Wisconsin, so cheese is a given. When we came across this fun new version of potato salad, we just had to share it with you and can't wait to give it a try! Packed full of protein with the cheese and veggies with the potatoes and tomatoes plus just a little bit of zest, this recipe gives a whole new name to potato salad. We hope you enjoy! Courtesy of The Kitchn Blog contributing writer Faith Durand.

Check out the recipe here:
Tomato & Mozzarella Potato Salad w/ Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing

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Carrot Country: Heirs to Innovation

8/29/2016

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Recently, we were selected to be the cover story in Carrot Country! In addition to potatoes and onions, carrots are the third vegetable crop that we grow here at Gumz Farms. Unlike potatoes and onions, however, we do not pack our carrots; they get shipped straight to local canneries after harvest. To learn more about our history, carrot production, and our operation in general, check us out in this fall's issue!

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Carrot Country - Heirs to Innovation

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Carrot Cupcakes with Ginger Buttercream Frosting #FarmFreshFriday

1/22/2016

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Who doesn't love Buttercream Frosting??! This week's #FarmFreshFriday post focuses on yet another crop that we raise here at Gumz Farms, carrots! If you've had a bit of a sweet tooth lately, then you're in luck with this recipe that we came across courtesy of the Farm Flavor Blog.

Check out the recipe here:
Carrot Cupcakes with Ginger Buttercream Frosting

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Happy National Milk Day!

1/11/2016

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Today is National Milk Day! According to the National Milk Producers Federation, "today we commemorate the day when milk started being delivered in sterilized glass bottles way back in 1878. Milk (which has nine essential nutrients) is used to create a wide variety of other dairy products, like cheese, yogurt, sour cream, butter, and ice cream."

Photo Credit: NMPF Website

In honor of National Milk Day, we decided to post our #FarmFreshFriday recipe early this week and support the dairy industry with some Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes (<--- click for the recipe). How can you go wrong with potatoes and milk? Enjoy!

Photo Credit: Foodnetwork.com

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The 50 (New) Healthiest Foods of All Time

12/15/2015

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TIME.com recently posted a new list of the 50 Healthiest Foods of All Time. Included in that list are three crops that we grow: potatoes (although not purple as outlined in the article), mint, and carrots. Here's why they made the list:

Photo Credit: Danny Kim for TIME

Purple Potatoes
"Like all spud varieties, purple potatoes are rich in potassium—which is needed for blood pressure management. What’s special about purple potatoes are their color, which comes from anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant that poses numerous health benefits like a lower risk for cardiovascular disease."

Cooking Tip: When preparing purple potatoes, be sure to maintain their color, which carries the antioxidants. Roasting is a great method to contain all of these nutrients while boiling will cook out most of the antioxidants.

Photo Credit: Danny Kim for TIME

Mint
"The aromatic herb has compounds in its leaves that have been used for centuries to treat digestive issues. Mint is also thought to have antimicrobial effects and antiviral effects, and is a soothing herb with unique flavor for cooking and for drinks. There are many different kinds, from spearmint to apple mint."

At Gumz Farms, we raise spearmint and peppermint. We distill the mint into an oil and it gets distributed to be used in toothpaste, gum, pharmaceutical products, and more!

Photo Credit: Danny Kim for TIME

Carrots
"Carrots have long been a go-to veggie, but did you know that they come in many different colors like reds, purples and yellow? Standard orange carrots contain vitamin A, which is essential for healthy sight. Colorful carrots also contain other healthy antioxidants like lycopene and beta-carotene pigment. Lycopene is the same pigment that gives tomatoes their bright red, and it’s linked to a lower risk of certain cancers."

The carrots that we grow at Gumz Farms are called slicers and dicers, which get sent to canning factories for processing.

Read the full article here:
The 50 (New) Healthiest Foods of All Time—With Recipes

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Potato Nutrition A to Z

12/14/2015

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It's time to get schooled on the many benefits of potatoes! Earlier this fall, the United States Potato Board released a press release to kick off the school year and educate students about the nutrition of potatoes. According to a National Eating Trends Survey, potatoes are America's favorite side dish, which is good news, because the potatoes you love are good for you, too!

Check out the A to Z press release here:
Potato Nutrition A to Z

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Turkey and Potato Soup with Poblano Peppers #FarmFreshFriday

12/11/2015

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After a brief two week hiatus, we are back with #FarmFreshFriday! Are you finding yourself with a lot of leftovers this holiday season? Here's a creative, new way to re-use all of that yummy turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing! Enjoy!

Check out the recipe here:
Turkey and Potato Soup w/Poblano Peppers

This Turkey and Potato Soup with Poblano Peppers recipe is courtesy of A Spicy Perspective, as part of the U.S. Potato Board’s Potato Lovers Club Program

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Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs #FarmFreshFriday

11/20/2015

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A healthy alternative to fried potatoes, boiled slightly and then baked, these Smashed Potatoes are packed full of yummy flavors and nutrition. Need I say more?? This recipe from Oprah sounds fabulous! Click here for recipe:

Smashed Potatoes w/ Garlic & Herbs

Photo Credit: Lynn Andriani

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Perfect Potato Soup #FarmFreshFriday

11/13/2015

Lately, you may have seen post shares about The Pioneer Woman on Facebook, Twitter, and more. She describes herself in her blog as "a desperate housewife [who] lives in the country. [She] channels Lucille Ball, Vivien Leigh, and Ethel Merman." She also just released a line of cookware at WalMart, super cute with a rustic and county feel; be sure to check it out if you're looking for updating your kitchen style. Anyway, I found a recipe for Perfect Potato Soup on her blog; it's an older post, but the recipe looks AMAAAZING. It calls for peeled russet potatoes, but I am sure you can get away with leaving the skins on your favorite Gumz Farms red potatoes! Check out the recipe, accompanied with step by step instructions, here:|

Perfect Potato Soup

(Image borrowed from The Pioneer Woman's blog)

Potatoes Are Healthy! #FarmFreshFriday

11/6/2015

Lately, the driving force behind the WPVGA (Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Assocation) has been all about local, sustainable potatoes and vegetables. Check out their latest blog post, Buy Local, Buy Wisconsin Grant and In-Store Promotions for Healthy Grown® Potatoes, to learn more about those programs.

In addition to the WPVGA's efforts, we at Gumz Farms are going to implement #FarmFreshFriday. We will find and share healthy recipes that feature locally grown vegetables, like our own #farmfresh potatoes, onions, and carrots! This week, we found an awesome list of baked potato recipes for you to try! Thanks to BuzzFeed Staffer, Ariel Knutson for compliling this fantastic list!

23 Amazing Ways To Eat A Baked Potato For Dinner

Enjoy!

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Tomato & Mozzarella Potato Salad w/ Lemon-Buttermilk Dressing #FarmFreshFriday

Carrot Country: Heirs to Innovation

Carrot Cupcakes with Ginger Buttercream Frosting #FarmFreshFriday

Happy National Milk Day!

The 50 (New) Healthiest Foods of All Time

Potato Nutrition A to Z

Turkey and Potato Soup with Poblano Peppers #FarmFreshFriday

Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Herbs #FarmFreshFriday

Perfect Potato Soup #FarmFreshFriday

Potatoes Are Healthy! #FarmFreshFriday

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