September Updates
What’s Happening
on the Farm
Fall vegetables are more unique, intense, and nutritious as they have the longest time in the ground pulling up more nutrition and flavour than the quick growing summer vegetables.
Making a return to the farm are spinach, arugula, baby kale, salad turnips, radishes and carrots.
New fall vegetables you can expect are cabbage, savoy cabbage, broccoli, radicchio, rutabaga, assortment of winter squash, pumpkins, celery, celeriac and turnip.
Vegetables coming to an end in the next few weeks are tomatoes, cucumbers and our flower program.
Vegetables staying with us are our spring mix, bell peppers, kale, swiss chard, onions, garlic, beets, parsley, and zucchini.
See you for your weekly shopping!
In Market
In addition to our farmstand we will be located in 3 local markets this spring, summer and fall.
May 11th Carp Market - every Saturday, 8am - 1pm Offering both vegetables and cider
May 18th Westboro Market - every Saturday 9am - 3pm Offering Cider only
May 26th Barrhaven Market - every Sunday 10am - 2pm Offering Cider only
Features:
Our Ciders have also been featured at the following resturants:
The Cheshire Cat
Retro Gusto
Gia Cantina
Ember
…and more to come this summer!
1818 Farm and Cidery Construction
We have started construction this week on the 1818 Farm and Cidery building. It will be a three season building that will house the cidery production area, the farm store, a kitchen, bar area and open seating. We see this building as a place where we can continue showcasing 1818 Cider and organically grown vegetables while providing a space for our community to come together. The food served will be fresh, local and simple in it’s approach.
Check out these preview photos provided by our architect!
Recent Features:
Our farm has had two significant features recently! Read on to learn more.
Edible Ottawa Magazine
First up, you may recognize our cider on the cover of Edible Ottawa magazine! The physical copy is out now — so be sure to keep your eyes open for a copy when you’re out and about! The digital publication will be on their website soon.
Canada Summer Jobs
Second, we recently enjoyed having the Canada Summer Jobs team at the farm to film a video sharing about the Summer Jobs Program, which provides wage subsidies to employers to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years! Click below to see the video on Facebook! Shoutout to Lisa and Karl — you guys did an excellent job!
Get the Latest InCider Info!
We have started harvesting wild apples in the surrounding area of Carp and Corkery. We have access to over 300 wild apple trees which we feel very grateful for. Harvesting can be challenging but we think Wes (our cidermaker) thrives during this process!
Our five ciders are still available and are for sale online (with free delivery in Ottawa with a 6 bottle minimum). We also sell them at the markets in Carp, Westboro, Barrhaven and on some weekends in Lansdowne and Manotick. Of course they are for sale at our Farmstand where you can order by the glass as well.
Featured Recipe:
Need some inspiration to get creative with your 1818 produce? Why not add a new flavourful and nutritious soup to your arsenal!
Celeriac and Rutabaga Soup
Serves 2-3
Ingredients:
2 ½ tablespoons butter
1 celeriac, peeled and chopped
1 rutabaga, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 swiss chard stalks, stems removed
2 ¼ cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
¼ cup milk or heavy cream
salt/pepper
Instructions:
In a large pot melt butter over medium heat. Add celeriac, rutabaga, garlic, and onion. Cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally until beginning to soften.
Add broth and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Use a blender to puree soup until smooth. Stir in the cream. Salt and pepper to taste.
Slice swiss chard leaves and saute in butter until wilted. Use these to top the soup just before serving.
Enjoy!
Have an idea for a recipe using ingredients from our farm and cidery? We’d love to hear about it!
