Ridgeline Beef

As Spring blossoms before us, we look forward to greener pastures. And we aren't the only ones! Doesn't this look like paradise?

Our cows think so! Happy Cows make Happy Beef, which makes Happy People. 

Ridgeline Beef, sold at The Red Barn, is locally owned and operated.  The Angus Hereford beefy supreme cows pasture in Fish Lake National Forest during summer and fall, and Wah Wah Valley during Winter and Spring. It's a difference you will taste!

Ridgeline Beef, A Cut Above the Rest. 

At my house we eat tacos every Tuesday. I prefer to avoid processed foods when I can, so I enjoy making my own taco seasoning, which I would like to share with you today! If you have a bulk foods store close by, like Winco, you can really save big purchasing your spices there. I was able to buy all the spices below for less than the cost of two taco seasoning packs at the store, and still had spices left over! Less money, better taste, no preservatives or artificial ingredients? I'm in! 

 My favorite taco seasoning blend can be found at allrecipes.com. You can change the serving size depending on the size of jar you would like to use (I've set it at 200 servings for the amount shown below for your convenience). Once your ingredients are in the jar, just shake, and you are ready to use!  2-3 Tablespoons in your ground beef is the equivalent of a store bought packet. This will last you for months (even eating tacos once a week!) 

Try some Ridgeline Beef seasoned with your own spice blend, it's sure to make you a dinner champion!  

Cherry Pit Spit 2014

Celebrate Orchard Days with The Red Barn in Santaquin as we host our 8^th Annual Cherry Pit Spit event. The pit spit will be held on August 2^rd from 11-3 pm with finals beginning at 2 pm. For your chance to win 1^st place and our grand prize of $100, participants must qualify before 1:45 pm.  Final rounds include the top 10 spitters from men and women participants and the top five spitters from the youth age group divisions which include: 15-13, 12-9, 8-6 and 5 & under.

This year the entry fee of $1 per spit, and all ice cream proceeds will go to Austin Lerwill to help with his extensive medical costs. If you would like to donate to Austin's cause, but can not attend the pit spit, donations can be made in his name to a fundraiser account set up at Central Bank. 

Want to know Austin's story? Continue reading here (provided by family friend Alisha Hurst):

You will never find a greater kid than Austin. I have known Austin since he was in the 3rd grade. He is my twins' best friend. He is known as my third twin. To see three boys as close as they are in a group of three for as long as they have been, is very rare. They are really good kids. 

When Austin was 10 he found a bump on his arm, the boys would call it his squishy bump. They would come home and talk about how Austin's bump changed, and it would gross us moms out. Sara took him to the doctors when he was 10 like a normal mother would. They said that it was just a bunch of blood vessels and not to worry about, but to protect it. Austin did and it didn't stop him from living, he continued playing football, riding bulls, and playing with friends and family. Six years later when he was 16 he woke up in August one night in really bad pain. Which began his really long journey. So Sara took him to Primary Childrens where they told him that there was only two options for him; one was to live with the pain or amputate his arm. Sara and family went from doctor to doctor and got the same results. Until one doctor asked to send his information to a doctor in Denver, Colorado. Who knew he had different methods. They met with him the next September and they gave him the news that they could help him. They said he could do a surgery that would help his arm, but it could be 10 or more surgerys all in Colorado. So for  the past year Sara, Kim and Austin have been going to Denver every 4 weeks for his surgery. Last month they gave him a MRI saying he might have only 4-5 surgerys left. In all this he's been strong and brave for all of us. even though he's the one going through it!! I personally know that the medical bills on this is enormous.  They have always been there for for others in so many ways and even in this they still are.  They are truly a great family!!

Western Regional Cherry Pit Spit

Celebrate Orchard Days with The Red Barn in Santaquin as we host our 7^th Annual Cherry Pit Spit event. The pit spit will be held on August 3^rd from 10-3 pm with finals beginning at 2 pm. For your chance to win 1^st place and our grand prize of $100, participants must qualify before 1:45 pm. Bring your entire family to enjoy face painting, games, pie-eating contests and a chance to win one of our other amazing prize baskets! Final rounds which begin at 2 pm, include the top 10 spitters from men and women participants and the top five spitters from the youth age group divisions which include: 15-13, 12-9, 8-6 and 5 & under.

Proceeds from our event this year will be donated to Talon Raun.  Talon is a wonderfully happy little boy despite the many challenges he has faced in his short life. He has had heart & lung complications as well as being born without bones in his right leg.  Last year his leg was amputated, and he was given a prosthetic leg to help him become more independent.  As he gets older he will be in need of new prosthetics that can match his growing body.  

The $1 entry fee and all proceeds from the ice cream sold that day will be donated to the Raun Family. Come and support Talon and our community by seeing just how far your hot air can make a pit fly!

April Sale

This month Apple Juice will be 15% off. Our family slams this stuff faster than milk, so it's a perfect time to stock up! I like freezing mine in ice cube trays and then using it as needed in smoothies (that's if my boys don't drink the whole gallon before I have a chance to have any!)

We also have two new flavors of ice cream: Toasted Coconut and Caramel Apple. Try them out and let us know what you think!

Feeling Cheesy

It's been awhile since I've shared a recipe, but this one is just that good. Growing up, the hometown grocery store had the best mac and cheese. I know what you are thinking. Mac and cheese? Can't I whip that up on my stove top in ten minutes? Well, yes, you could - but after tasting this you won't want to! Since this grocery store has recently been taken over by a bigger chain store, they've released their recipe. Give it a try sometime and let me know what you think! And while we are talking about cheese, make sure to pick up some Heber Valley Artisan Cheese next time you are at the Barn. It's life changing!

Ukrop's Macaroni and Cheese

• 5 cups cooked macaroni (2 cups, raw)
• 2 cups small curd cottage cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 8 ounce shredded cheddar
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cottage cheese, sour cream, egg, salt, pepper, and mustard. Stir in cheddar cheese. Gently add cooked macaroni. Spoon into a greased 3-quart baking dish. Top with Parmesan and paprika. Bake about 40 minutes or until set. Do not over bake. Serves 8-10.

Yeast Class

There are only two more days to take advantage of our cherry sale. We would also like to invite you to our free class for March:

Baking with Natural Yeast

Wednesday, March 6^th at 11 am

                

Best selling author Melissa Richardson is here to share with you her knowledge and love for baking with natural yeast. Learn about the health benefits of using natural yeast, how to keep your start healthy and strong, and best of all, the delicious ways that natural yeast baking can be incorporated into your daily baking.

Giveaway Winner

Drumroll please….

The winner of the Valentine’s Photo Shoot Package is Calista Read!

But we want everyone to feel like a winner today so book your Valentine photo shoot by February 14 to get $100 off your session (it can be redeemed anytime during 2013). Contact Josh or Jenna at 801-413-7477. Or email contact@jgublersphotography.com.

All cherry products are also 10% off for the rest of the month – no code needed. A big thanks to everyone who entered!

We also want to remind everyone about our FREE pruning class. It will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. Please dress for the occasion (outdoors in the cold/snow/mud). Meet at The Red Barn. 

Valentine's Day Giveaway

Gentlemen – two very important events happen every February. Valentine’s Day and National Cherry Month. To help you get a head start on both we are giving away a Valentine’s Day package for someone special in your life.

Ladies – if your husband is anything like mine he’ll say “Oh Valentine’s Day was today?” Enter this giveaway to win the kind of Valentine’s gift you have been hoping for! 

For our giveaway we present to you a stunning beauty portrait session just for her.

The session includes:
 *A makeover with a professional hair and makeup artist
*1-2 hours with the photographer
*Professional retouching of images

But we wouldn’t want the ladies to have all the fun! We are also throwing in a Valentine’s wrapped package of Red Barn chocolate cherries to reward you for your efforts! So guys, enter this giveaway to surprise the love of your life, or ladies, enter this giveaway and eat those chocolate cherries and think about how wonderful it was to win the kind of pampering you deserve! 

This giveaway is sponsored by Josh and Jenna Gubler of JGublers Photography. Look around their blog and be amazed at the images they have captured. The lighting they use is stunning, and don’t forget to check out their smoke art while you are there. This prize package is valued at $200*. Winner will be selected Feb 8 and the prize will be available for pick up that day so you have time to receive it before Valentine's Day.

There are three ways to enter in the entry form below:

Like The Red Barn on Facebook 

Like JGublersPhotography on Facebook 

Leave a comment on why you would like to win at JGublers Photography's blog

*Here’s the fine print: This prize is not redeemable for cash. Winner will receive one digital image free, additional images are $20 each. Winner must be able to travel to Utah County. Prize expires December 31, 2013. If you aren’t selected as the winner, but want to sign up for this fun beauty experience, you can see available pricing here. Cherry products will also be 10% off the entire month of February at The Red Barn. 

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November Apple Special

For the entire month of November we will have 10% off your total apple purchase. This includes not only sacs and boxes of apples, but all the fun extras like juice, apple butter, and pies! Buy now to get the best price for the holidays. Our pantry items make the perfect gift for all those hard to shop for people on your list!

New Hours

We would like to wish every one a very Happy Halloween and would like to thank each and every one of you that came out to celebrate the fall season with us. Hayrides are now over, but you can still come in for your favorite treats throughout the fall and winter.

 Starting Monday November 5th, we will switch back to our winter hours.

Winter Hours

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. 

Monday-Saturday

Closed Sundays

Pumpkin Patch 2012

This year the patch is bigger and better than ever. We even have discounted pricing Tuesday - Thursday!

Hayrides are open to the public on the following schedule:

Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Preschools and other groups who would like to take hayrides during the day must call to schedule an appointment. They fill up fast and are on a first come first serve basis, so please make your reservations early. No discounts apply on school holidays.

Admission to the pumpkin patch is $5 per person (babies who can't walk are free). Admission tickets include a hayride, and unlimited trips on the slide, through the maze, and in the sandbox. Tuesday - Thursday the admission ticket is discounted to $4 per person.

Pumpkins are an additional fee and range from $1-$8. Gourds are also available and are great for fall decorating. We will be making our Cider Doughnuts fresh daily throughout the season, and can also be pre-ordered. Can't wait to see you here, you won't want to miss out on the fun!

Labor Day Peach Special

Today is a great day to head to the Barn. Until 9 p.m. today you can get 3 boxes of peaches for only $36!! While you are here, make sure to ask about our bargain box membership. This is the last week to sign up at our discounted price. Prices will increase after September 5th. If you need a form you can print it from here.

Food Preservation Classes

For those of you who were not able to attend our canning class you missed out on free lids and a great demonstration by USU's Extension Service's Jana Darrington. You're in luck though, because Jana will be back this Saturday, September 8th at 10 a.m. to teach us how to dehydrate foods. Everyone who attends will receive an assorted sample bag of Honeyville's freeze dried fruit, and one lucky attendee will also win the door prize of an entire #10 can of freeze dried pineapple! I hope to see you there.

If you were wanting more information about pressure canning, make sure to check out this link, where you can get a FREE e-copy of USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning. Printed versions are also available for $18 online.

Bargain Box Sign Ups

Back by popular demand, we are offering our Bargain Box Membership again this year.

The Details:
Each week the Red Barn staff will put together a half-bushel box full of the best fruit and produce from the Red Barn.  Each half-bushel box will contain approximately 20 lbs of fresh fruit and produce.  Your box will be ready for pick up anytime during business hours Friday and Saturday.  All boxes that are not  picked up by Saturday will be forfeited. Items that you may find in your basket could include: peaches, apples, pears, grapes, tomatoes, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cantaloupe, green beans, cucumbers, corn, plums, nectarines, squash, fresh-pressed apple juice, and other vegetables.

The Cost:
The Red Barn Bargain Box membership fee is $120.00 for the 10 week period to be paid upfront. The weekly pick up fee is $5.00 when you pick up your box. That means a total cost of $170, or $17 per week for 20 pounds of fruit and vegetables. You won't find savings or freshness like that at your local grocery store!

Signup Details:

We will be accepting full membership fees until September 4th. Late registration will be accepted at a prorated amount of $13.00 per remaining week and must be accepted and paid for the Monday prior to your weekly pickup. Your weekly $5 pick up fee also applies.

If you are ready to sign up, print your registration form, and bring it into The Red Barn.
Questions? Call (801) 754-5511 or email chelsea@southridgefarms.com.

September Canning Class

Pressure Canning

Saturday, Sept. 1^st 10-11 am

Pressure Canning can be a little intimidating, but USU extension specialist Jana Darrington will cover everything you need to know to help you feel comfortable when it’s time to start canning. The class will cover pressure canning basics as well as vegetables and meats.

2012 Cherry Pit Spit

Cherry Pit Spit -----August 4th------10a.m. - 3p.m.

Celebrate Orchard Days this year with The Red Barn at the 6th Annual Cherry Pit Spit on Saturday, August 4th from 10-3 pm. The Red Barn donates 100% of the proceeds from this event and the profit from the day’s ice cream sales to a family in need each year. This year we are supporting the Dan Underwood family. He is currently being treated for colon cancer.

Qualifying rounds will be held that day from 10a.m.-1:50 pm with finals beginning at 2 pm. The Finals Round includes the top 10 spitters from men and women participants and the top five spitters from the youth divisions which include: 5 & under, 6-8 and 9-12.

Cost to spit is $1.00.

The top spitter this year will be awarded $200 cash and other great prizes. Runners up will be provided with great swag from our sponsors which include La Bodacious Boutique, Tucanos, Texas Roadhouse, Family Tree, Papa Johns, Payson Market, Smiths, Goldielocks Salon, Boudreaux's Bistro, Dairy Queen, Stringhams True Value, Payson’s Stadium Cinemas, Seagull Book, UCCU, Kars, Triple R Farms, Chisholm Dental and more!

There will also be a raffle basket full of awesome prizes from our sponsors. When you buy a $1 raffle ticket, you also get a free appetizer card from Texas Roadhouse (good for the first 60 people).

Help support a great cause and join us at the Red Barn on Aug. 6th for food, fun and prizes! 

Easy as Pie

Our blackberry bush is producing so many berries this year. We can barely keep up with them...

My one year old helping himself to our berries, who taught that kid to open the fridge?!

Ok, so eating them hasn't been an issue, but picking them gets a little prickly! No berries in your backyard? No problem! We at The Red Barn have got you covered. 

The berries are so delicious this year that it almost pains me to do anything but eat them fresh, but who can resist a good summer fruit pie?

 Today I want to show you how insanely simple it is to make an amazing pie.

First step: Stop at The Red Barn and pick up a take and bake pie shell (they come two in a box) 

and berries of your choice.  

Because fruit is our main ingredient you will want about 4 cups of berries. Feel free to mix and match your berries. Then just add 3/4 to 1 cup sugar (depending on how sweet you want it) and 1/4 cup flour. Toss gently so you don't mash the berries. This is all you need, but feel free to experiment with adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc. to give your pie a special twist and unique flavor. 

Pour into the unbaked pie shell.

Use the second shell to make a top crust. Pinch to seal the edges and cut a few slits in the top and pop it in the oven. Bake until golden brown (about 45 minutes-1 hour if baking at 350 degrees). Because fruit pies often boil over, I highly recommend putting the pie tin on a cookie sheet to protect your oven from spillage.

Cool slightly before cutting. Then top with whipped cream or your favorite Red Barn ice cream.

Wasn't that easy?

And if that still seems like too much work for you, we have our take and bake pies that are fully prepared. Just buy and put in the oven, you don't even have to let it thaw. We use grandma's secret recipe, and I haven't met a pie that rivaled our flaky crust anywhere. Try one for yourself today and see what I mean! 

Cherry Class Tomorrow

Canning with Cherries

Saturday, July 21^st 10-11 am

If you love cherry jams and pies this is the class for you. 

USU extension specialist, Jana Darrington, will show you

how to preserve all of your tart cherries so that you can

enjoy them all year long!

Every participant will receive 10% off their cherries, and one lucky guest will win a cherry pitter to help them in their canning journey. See you there!

Facebook Fans

If you aren't already a fan on facebook, make sure to add us to your list of likes! We have something new coming to the cooler almost weekly, and it's the fastest, easiest way to keep in touch and be informed about all the great sales and produce we have coming in. We currently have cherries, berries, and a few early peaches. Come in to find out what else is in store!

Cherry and Berry Sale

We are still in the first days of picking our sweet cherries, but wanted to offer you a sweet deal to go with it! Buy any two bags of cherries, get $1 off you entire purchase order.

We also have cartons of strawberries for $1.75 a pound.

Both of these are great fresh, frozen, in jams, and desserts. Stock up now while prices are low!