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Spokane Valley Petting Farm Now Open in Greenacres, Washington At Mountain Valley View Farm
As of May 15th, Spokane Valley has a petting farm just east of Sullivan Road and South from Saltese Road at Mountain Valley View Farm in Greenacres, Washington.
Petting zoos are an affordable, family-friendly way to spend an afternoon together in the fresh air and beauty of the Inland Northwest. It is not only fun, but can be educational too, as children can learn about the different animals and see how they are cared for and utilized on our farm.
Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is home to over 100 species of wonderful animals, including a large variety of birds that include more than 60 kinds of chicken and many fancy and exotic breeds, 15 types of goose, 23 breeds of duck, and 14 types of turkey as well as guineas, peacocks, pheasants, quail, and emus, adorable fainting and miniature silky goats, Nigerian pygmy goats, Nubian dairy goats; alpacas and llamas, beautiful Icelandic horses, 5 types of sheep, and much more. Our farm is also home to some rescue animals as well as a number of endangered breeds, and there is much to see and learn. This is a great experience for children ages 2 to 102!
We do ask that you respect the animals by treating them with care–please, no chasing or shouting. If you want to feed the animals, be cautious and pay attention: some of them will mistake your fingers for carrots or other food and may bite or peck. Please remember that we consider all of our animals to be part of the family. They are treated with love and are used to being around people, and will only bite if they feel threatened or think you are feeding them.
Come and see all of Mountain Valley View Farm’s baby animals! It’s Spring, the time of year for sweet, adorable babies that will warm your heart and entertain you with playful antics. See baby chicks from many of our exotic birds, sheep with baby lambs, goats with kids, Icelandic horses, and miniature fainting goats with their cuddly babies. Visit our poultry farm and pick up some farm fresh eggs for sale right off the farm! Call Mountain Valley View Farm today for an appointment! 509-928-1800
Admission prices:
Under 2- Free
Kids 2-10 – $6.00
Kids 11-18 – $8.00
Adults – $10.00
Seniors – $8.00
Veterans and Active Military – Free – Thank you for your service!
Bags of feed are available for $1.00 so you can feed the animals!
We also have cold drinks and ice cream treats for sale to enjoy during your visit. You can even order lunch boxes and enjoy them at the picnic tables while you watch the farm animals play. Please notify us 24 hours in advance if you would like a boxed lunch.
To get to the Spokane petting farm from I-90 and Sullivan Road, go south to where 28th Avenue and Sullivan road would be. Turn left (east) on Saltese Road (there is no 28th there) and go two miles to South Chapman Road in Greenacres, Washington. Turn right (south) on Chapman Road and continue ¾ mile to 4301 South Chapman Road on your left. A large white mailbox out front and a Mountain Valley View Farm sign marks the entry. Pass under the pole arch and enter the farm. Please call for an appointment before you come, so we know when to expect you. 509-928-1800. Open 7 days per week 8am to 5pm with advance appointment. Bring the children to enjoy some old fashioned fun right here in Spokane! It is always relaxing to get back to nature and enjoy some memories on a family farm!
Karen Jean Matsko Hood
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-1800
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) in Spokane Valley – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue straight for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road, Greenacres, WA 99016
Arbor Day Gone?
Last Friday was Arbor Day, April 27th, 2012. But the trees are one of those special things in life that we can enjoy and celebrate every day. In Spokane we’ve seen more trees in blossom in the last two weeks than we’ll probably get to appreciate all year. Arbor Day is a tree-planting holiday. The tradition was started in Nebraska and on April 10, 1872. On the first Arbor Day over one million trees were planted in Nebraska alone. Today Arbor Day is celebrated nationally and internationally.
In my family, I am the one who brings attention to trees as a regular routine. As we drive together as a family I will question family members to identify different trees. While blooming, as is the case for many right now, they are especially easy to identify. The flowering pear and cherries, and the flowering thundercloud plum have been particularly spectacular this spring.
Most of my children have favorite trees or a handful which they can easily identify. One of my older daughters says “Sycamore” for every tree when questioned. Her thought apparently being eventually she’ll be right. I tell her that’s like a broken watch which is at least right twice a day.
Trees are often very unique. Sunburst locust, Douglas fir, hackberry, white pine, service berry, Russian-olive, dogwood and Catalpa all have characteristics which make them easily identifiable. Everyone should be able to identify Ponderosa Pine if they live here in the Inland Northwest. Go out into your yard or your neighbor’s and identify all the trees you encounter. Most people know maple even if they don’t know the difference between sugar maple, Norway maple, or silver maple. Make an effort to learn 8-10 trees by sight this summer. Have you ever seen a ginko tree? The leaves are said to give you good luck.
Celebrate Arbor Day all summer. Learn the name of trees in your area. Plant a tree and enjoy it for life.
Keep brushing,
Dr. James G. Hood
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Dental Care Associates of Spokane Valley, P.S.
Family and Cosmetic Dentistry Welcomes Patients
from Age 2 to 102!
James G. Hood, D.D.S., M.A.
507 North Sullivan Road, Suite A-1
Spokane Valley, WA 99037-8576 USA
Phone: (509) 928-9100 | Fax: (509) 928-0414
Email: drhood@drhood.com
Websites: www.drhood.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalley.com
Blogs: www.drjamesghoodblog.com
www.dentalhealthandnutritionblog.com
www.dentalcareassociatesofspokanevalleyblog.com
www.jamesandkarenhoodfoundationblog.org
www.sjogrensblog.org
Online Store: www.dentalhealthandnutritionstore.com
Christmas Centerpieces for the Table
Table centerpiece ideas create a feeling of joy at the dinner table, allowing you to experience a traditional Christmas meal. Christmas centerpieces can include several things that emphasize the theme of the holiday without detracting from the feast around it. A good table centerpiece doesn’t take away from the feeling of togetherness but instead contributes to the beauty of the moment whether it be Christmas day with the family, guests coming over for dinner, or a wedding party.
Any table centerpiece idea needs to be a good size for the table while allowing for food to be spread around it. Battery operated candles work well for this as they are small and yet contribute to a warm atmosphere. Flameless candles can be combined with other decorating items to give the table a natural yet unique look, and small wreaths can be used to envelope candles while red flowers, like traditional Christmas poinsettias, can decorate the base of the candle. Alternatively, use a glass bowl filled with red and white ornaments to give the table a classy but modern look.
Mantles can use many of the same table centerpiece ideas to create a cohesive theme around the home. Drape greenery over the mantel in a traditional fashion, then weave battery operated candles throughout the garland to make it truly glow. Candles on the mantel even encourages Santa by lighting up his cookies and milk nearby. Incorporate the timeless look of candles in the midst of a wreath, nestle your candle in the greenery and hang above the mantel or on doors. Battery operated candles are versatile and come in many colors, so decorating options are numerous.
Battery operated candles have many functions that make them ideal for Christmas centerpiece decorating. They are flameless and use batteries, allowing them to be placed anywhere with ease. Many battery operated candles are remote controlled so that turning them off and on is as easy as pressing a button. Some are scented and feel like wax, contributing to their realism.
LED candles offer extended benefits as they save energy, allowing them to be used even longer. One set of batteries in an LED candle can contribute to several hundred hours of use for multiple functions. With colors that match any holiday, battery operated candles can be used over and over.
With battery operated candles, several table centerpiece ideas can be achieved. For weddings, combine white candles with tulle and glitter for a romantic aura at either the head table, cake table, or guest tables at a reception. Battery operated candles also work well as ambient lights around the house, including nightlights in the bathroom or bedrooms. No matter where you choose to decorate with flameless candles, they will increase the beauty of any table centerpiece, mantel, or room with their soft glow.
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Lindsey writes for Christmas Lights Etc, a blog offering year round decorating advice and specializing in Christmas decorations. She loves holidays and aims to make every house unique depending on personal taste and modern style.
Mountain Valley View Farm mini-shops
Mountain Valley View Farm is pleased to announce the opening of their mini-shops.
Welcome to Mountain Valley View Farm and its unique collection of mini-shops within our farm. Our assortment within our farm includes:
TABLE OF MINI-SHOPS CONTENTS
FOOD & BEVERAGE ITEMS
- Local Family Farm of Veggies, Fruit, and Berries
- Organic Egg Farm
- Future WSDA Grade A Goat, Sheep, and Yak Dairy
- Artisan Cheese Shop
- Ice Cream, Gelato, and Frozen Treat Shoppe
- Artisan Bakery & Pastry Shop
- Comfort Food Kitchen
- Homemade Soup Shop
- Deli & Panini Shop
- Pizza & Flatbread Shop
- Jams & Jelly Shop
- Huckleberry Shop
- Honey Shop
- Take & Bake Shop
- International Food Shop
- Nut & Spice Shop
- Vegetarian & Vegan Shop
- Juice & Beverage Shop
- Tea & Tasting Room
- Coffee & Coffee Bean Shop
- Wine & Micro Brew Shop
- Catering Service
- Farm Food Delivery Service
NON-FOOD & BEVERAGE ITEMS
- Gift Basket and Floral Shop – Custom Made & Shipped Worldwide
- Plant Nursery and Greenhouse
- Arts & Crafts Studio.
- Soap & Cosmetic Shop – Handcrafted
- Candle Shop – Handcrafted
- Jewelry Shop – Handcrafted
- Potpourri & Fragrance Shop
- Personalized Poem & Greeting Card Shop
- Books & Cookbooks by Karen Jean Matsko Hood – Local Author & Poet & Children’s Author
- CookingwithKaren.com Cooking Lessons
- Visiting Artist Gallery and Custom Frame Shop
- Getaway Studio Classroom
- Getaway Studio Bed & Breakfast
- Pet & Farm Animal Food Shop
- Petting Farm and Nature Learning School
- Gift & floral Shipping and Delivery Service
Mountain Valley View Farm is a small eco-friendly, self-sustaining, organic, family farm located in Greenacres of the Spokane Valley near the Idaho border of Washington State. We invite you to shop from our collection of farm mini-shops listed below:
OUR LOCAL FAMILY FARM of VEGGIES, FRUITS, and BERRIES
Our farm raises vegetables, fruit, berries, grapes, herbs, cut flowers, and wildflowers using organic and eco-friendly farming methods. We are also working to and organic hydroponics to our farm growing system.
OUR ORGANIC EGG FARM
Our licensed WSDA egg farm provides organic farm-fresh cage-free organic chicken, duck, goose, guinea, quail, pheasant, peafowl, and turkey eggs raised on our farm. We can also special order emu, ostrich, and rhea eggs with advance notice.
OUR FUTURE WSDA LICENSED GRADE A GOAT, SHEEP, & YAK DAIRY
Our farm dairy will soon provide fresh and pasteurized goat, sheep, yak, and cow milk, cream, butter, along with small hand crafted batch artisan cheese, yogurt, ice cream, gelato, and other delicious dairy products. We will not sell any of our own dairy products until our WSDA Grade A Dairy License is complete.
OUR ARTISAN CHEESE SHOP
Our cheese shop provides artisan and gourmet cheeses from our own farm, and local area farms, plus, we provide artisan cheese from worldwide sources. We also offer wonderful products made with cheeses, yogurts, tofu, and vegan cheese found in our local cheese shop.
OUR ICE CREAM, GELATO, & FROZEN TREAT SHOPPE
Our ice cream shop provides delicious homemade Ice Cream, Gelato, Soft-Serve, Ice Milk, Sherbet, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt, Vegan Frozen Treats, Shaved Ice, Fruit Pops, Fudgesicles, Milk Shakes, Malts, Granitas, Ice Cream Floats, Sodas, Slushies, and Smoothies and other frozen treats and desserts.
OUR ARTISAN BAKERY & PASTRY SHOP
Our small bakery produces artisan breads, rolls, sourdough breads, pretzels, muffins, bagels, pies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes, pastries, cream puffs, puff pastries, sour cream twists, donuts, cupcakes, cobblers, huckleberry desserts, cookies, desserts, sticky buns, caramel rolls, poteca, poppy seed rolls, international breads such as teff and naan, and other delicious international baked goods, as well as gluten free baked goods.
OUR COMFORT FOOD KITCHEN
Our WSDA licensed kitchen makes homemade casseroles, soups, sauces, dips, pesto, hummus, dehydrated foods, beverages, syrups, honey, and candies. We also make delicious homemade jarred foods such as pickles, vinegars, sauerkraut, and salad dressings, and sauces.
OUR HOMEMADE SOUP SHOP
Our soup shop sells delicious homemade artisan and nutritional soups, chowders, bisques, and chili of all kinds that are quickly frozen to take home and enjoy when you want to have some healthy comfort meal.
OUR DELI & PANINI SHOP
Our deli provides fresh salads, pastas, crepes, wraps, cheeses, mustards, pesto, humus, tapenade, dips, spreads, tapas, fresh sandwiches, panini, gyros, sausages, salami. You can order your requested special deli order in advance to pick up for your office, picnic, or special event and arrange in advance for pick up. We also have limited delivery service available, for 55 cents per mile, with a minimum 24 hour advance notice, on a limited basis.
OUR PIZZA & FLATBREAD SHOP
We sell artisan pizza and flatbread on a rotational basis. We are constantly trying new ingredient combinations for our artisan pizza and flatbread, for your enjoyment.
OUR JAMS & JELLY SHOP
Our jams and jelly shop makes delicious homemade jarred foods such as jams, jellies, preserves, butters, marmalades, compotes, and curds. We make all our jams and jellies the old fashioned way, in small batches and never add any artificial chemicals, color, or preservatives.
OUR HUCKLEBERRY SHOP
Our huckleberry shop provides handmade huckleberry products like jams, jellies, preserves, marmalades, syrups, ice cream toppings, sauces, salad dressing, pie filling, candies, fudge, and everything huckleberry. We also provide huckleberry breads, muffins, cakes, pies, cheesecakes, and desserts, on a rotation basis.
OUR HONEY SHOP
Our honey shop sells local honey from local farms, as well as our own honey from Mountain Valley view Farm honeybees. We love to cook and bake with honey and its delicious health benefits.
OUR TAKE AND BAKE SHOP
Our take and bake shop provides tasty frozen homemade comfort food meals, vegetarian, vegan, and international that are homemade and quickly frozen. All you need to do is take home and keep in your freezer until you are ready to use for a great home-style comfort dinner for your family and friends.
OUR INTERNATIONAL FOOD SHOP
Our kitchen makes all the traditional ethnic foods of our family heritage that have been made from our family and grandparents. Try our foods from the old and new countries and regions of Yugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, Ireland, Britain, Germany, Greece, France, Italy, Korea, India, Ethiopia, Africa, Native American, and African American recipes.
OUR NUT & SPICE SHOP
Our nut and spice ship provides our customers with all the fresh and unique spices and nut combinations for their health and enjoyment to take home. Enjoy our homemade treats or take them home to make your own.
OUR VEGETARIAN & VEGAN SHOP
Our vegetation and vegan shop makes fresh vegetarian and vegan soups, sandwiches, Panini, pizzas, casseroles, and main dishes. We have 4 vegetarians in our family and have been cooking and testing vegetarian recipes for many years.
OUR JUICE & BEVERAGE SHOP
Our juice bar serves new fresh ingredients fruits, vegetable, and herbal drinks to add to our menu. We are creating new health and energy drinks, along with traditional blended drinks.
OUR TEA & TASTING ROOM
Our tea shop provides all kinds of delicious and healthful teas and herbal infusions for your drinking pleasure. Try our hot or iced tea or hot green, black, white, yellow tea, and herbal teas to drink. Take your favorites to make at home. Teas are healthful, delicious, and no calorie drinks, served hot or cold and full of intioxidants.
OUR COFFEE & COFFEE BEAN SHOP
Our coffee shop provides delicious fresh roasted coffees for your tasting and enjoyment. We sell fresh roasted coffee, plus you can buy your own favorite Mountain Valley View Farm blend of fresh roasted beans to take home or give as a gift.
OUR FUTURE WINE & MICRO-BREW SHOP
We are in the process of obtaining our Washington State liquor license to sell wine and micro-brews to accompany our menu. In the future, we have dreams of making our own small batches of wine and micro-beers, but we will never sell anything until fully licensed.
OUR CATERING SERVICE
Our Mountain Valley View Farm catering service will arrange to cater our menu foods items for your special occasion, holiday, birthday, wedding, or office event, with advance notice and planning. Please call us if you need us to provide your special event.
OUR FARM FOOD LOCAL DELIVERY SERVICE
We try to please our customers, so we have a limited local delivery service to deliver our farm foods for 55 cents per mile, from one of our locations below, with a minimum of 24 hours advance notice. Call to check on delivery availability.
MOUNTAIN VALLEY VIEW FARM NON FOOD ITEMS:
OUR GIFT BASKET & FLORAL SHOP – CUSTOM MADE & SHIPPED WORLDWIDE:
We will design your custom gift basket to fit your request. We can take any of our items and custom-make a gift basket for you year ’round gift giving. We also offer seasonal live plants, herbs, container gardens, terrariums, cut flowers, and wildflowers on a seasonal basis.
PLANT NURSERY & GREENHOUSE
Our farm plant nursery, greenhouse, and hydroponic gardens sell live house plants, trees, shrubs, vines, air plants, bromeliads, annuals, perennials, seeds, orchids, bulbs, herbs, wildflowers, cut flowers, and gift baskets.
OUR ARTS AND CRAFTS STUDIO
Our small farm arts and crafts studio makes arts, crafts, fiber yarn products spun from our farm animals, ornaments, jewelry, cookbooks, farm books, greeting cards, soaps, candles, clothing, t-shirts, scarves, aprons, and potpourri. All are hand-crafted in small batches, right here, on our local family farm.
OUR SOAP & COSMETIC SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our soap and cosmetic ship makes handcrafted artisan soap from our goat and sheep milk in a variety of soap shapes and forms. We also make other products using only the freshest ingredients available. As always, we never add any artificial chemicals, preservative, or colors.
OUR CANDLE SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our candle shop makes handcrafted artisan candles from wax, beeswax, and soy in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and natural fragrances. We can custom-make your special order candles.
OUR JEWELRY SHOP (Handcrafted)
Our jewelry shop makes handcrafted artisan jewelry from local area products, plus unique glass beads and stones collected from all over the world.
OUR POTPOURRI & FRAGRANCE SHOP
Our farm makes and blends our own potpourri, wreaths, sachets, and fragrance gifts, using fragrances made from natural ingredients.
OUR PERSONALIZED POEM & GREETING CARD SHOP
Our farm owner and author writes and designs greeting cards and personalized poems for that special or sentimental gift you want to send.
OUR BOOKS & COOKBOOKS by Karen Jean Matsko Hood – Local Author & Poet
Our farm owner and author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, has published books, cookbooks, poetry, and children’s books. We offer these for sale, autographed and personalized for your gift giving. NOTE: She needs a minimum of 24 hours notice to complete your unique notes.
OUR Cookingwithkaren.com COOKING LESSONS
Our farm owner and cookbook author, Karen Jean Matsko Hood, who happens to be the owner and operator of Mountain Valley View Farm and provides cooling lessons and demonstrations on an occasional basis.
Have fun and schedule some classes with Cookingwithkaren.com.
OUR VISITING ARTIST GALLERY & CUSTOM FRAME SHOP
Our small local art gallery and frame shop welcomes local artists and are happy to display and feature artists on a rotational basis. You can purchase the artist’s work of your choice through our shop and we even provide custom framing for your choice, if desired! We also ship custom art framed or unframed for your convenience.
OUR GETAWAY STUDIO CLASSROOM
Our Getaway Studio classroom provides cooking classes, food, wine and cheese tasting classes, farm workshops, seminars, writing workshops for authors, and nature classes, by advance appointment only.
OUR GETAWAY STUDIO BED AND BREAKFAST
Our Getaway Studio Bed and Breakfast provides one single room king sized bed and breakfast unit, by advance appointment only.
OUR PET AND FARM ANIMALS FOOD SHOP
Our pet food shop makes small batch custom treats for your dogs, pets, and farm animals. We sell only pet foods that we are licensed to make.
OUR PETTING FARM AND NATURE LEARNING SCHOOL:
We have over 300 farm animals to come and visit and learn about at our Learning School, by advance appointment only. Our farm is also a wildlife sanctuary so you will be able to see many birds and local, protected wildlife on our farm. All classes must be pre-arranged by advance appointment only.
ABOUT OUR GIFT & FLORAL SHIPPING AND DELIVERY SERVICE:
We ship our products, gifts, and personalized gift baskets worldwide. We can also arrange local delivery for a standard 55 cent mileage fee, with a minimum 24 hour notice, from our farm address to yours, as a convenience to our customers! You can shop or re-order products at our farm store online at :
www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com or call us at (509)928-1800.
Come and visit us at the farm by advance appointment only (509) 928-1800. However, you can also visit us year ‘round at the downtown booth at the Spokane Public Market every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00pm anytime during those hours!
We look forward to seeing you there soon!
You can also find us at the local seasonal farmer’s markets and the local fairs.
Organic Chicken, Duck, and Goose Eggs For Sale This Week at the Spokane Public Market!
Mountain Valley View Farm is selling out fast on all of our delicious, farm fresh organic eggs! Come see us this week at the Spokane Public Market, where you can purchase chicken eggs for just $5.00/dozen. We have over 60 different types of chicken that lay an amazing variety of brown, white, speckled, and colored eggs, including rare Aracauna eggs that have blue and turquoise shells. We also have 12 breeds of duck and 13 breeds of goose that lay eggs for us, and we are planning to add emus, guineas, and turkeys to our flock soon. All of our birds are free range, hormone and antibiotic free, and fed a fresh grain feed that contains no soy or animal bi-products so that you can always be sure you are getting the best quality organic eggs. Come see us at the market!
Spokane Public Market
32 W. 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99210
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thurs – Sat
Benefits of Organic Eggs
Organic eggs are extremely nutritious and contain significantly higher ratios of Vitamins A and E, Omega 3, and beta carotene than commercially produced eggs. They are also lower in cholesterol and saturated fat, making them an excellent choice for anyone concerned about their health. Furthermore, trace chemicals from pesticides and fertilizers have been detected in commercial eggs, and many of these chickens are given growth hormones and antibiotics to make them produce more. Chickens at Mountain Valley View Farm are fed an all-natural grain and allowed to roam and forage for food to supplement their diet. We do not use chemical pesticides or fertilizers on our farm, nor do we give our animals growth hormones or antibiotics, so you can be assured that our eggs will not have the toxins so common to commercially produced eggs. You will also love the taste of our eggs, as studies have shown that organic eggs from hens that eat a varied diet have a noticeably stronger and more pleasing flavor than commercial eggs.
Benefits of Duck & Goose Eggs
Duck eggs are significantly larger than chicken eggs, and goose eggs are larger still. One goose egg, when cooked, will be roughly equivalent to four chicken eggs, and both duck and goose eggs also have more yolk than the average chicken egg. Thicker shells lend themselves toward a longer shelf life (at least 6 weeks in the refrigerator), and goose eggshells are so thick that they are perfect for the delicate art of carving and embossing beautiful designs directly onto the shell. Both duck eggs and goose eggs are slightly higher in protein content, as well as containing greater concentrations of other nutrients like iron, potassium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D.
Duck and goose eggs have their own unique flavors as well. Duck eggs have a noticeably stronger flavor than chicken eggs, and although not everyone may care for this taste when eaten plain, nearly everyone agrees that duck eggs are unparalleled when used for baking. Their richness produces moister, fluffier baked goods–absolutely incredible cakes and cookies. Goose eggs taste similar to chicken eggs, but seem a bit drier. They are also thicker than chicken eggs and have a custard-like yolk. They are also wonderful in cooking and are best in sweet confections and omelets.
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-8900
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road
Playing a Game of Christmas Movie Bingo
If you love to play online bingo and you are still feeling in the festive mood then why not get the whole family together and play a game of Christmas bingo? Although we are going to be disusing how to play a game of bingo while watching a Christmas film, the basic idea of the game can be played while watching any film, regardless of the theme.
Christmas Day has finally come and gone and there is only a few days left until this year is officially over. There is no rule that says you are only allowed to watch Christmas films on Christmas day and as the New Year grown closer you can still enjoy a few Christmas themed films. Take the movie Home Alone. Although the film is set on Christmas Day, the plot of the story is not based entirely on Christmas, making the film a great New Years film and all year round movie.
Creating the bingo cards
Print a copy of the bingo card below for everyone who wishes to play movie bingo, or simply draw 5×5 grids on pieces of paper. The word “BINGO” is not important for the game to run smoothly but it adds more fun to the game. Remember, if you hand draw each bingo card, you need to make sure everyone has the same information on their card.
Once you have your blank bingo cards you need to decide which film you are going to be watching. We will use Home Alone for an example. You need to write in each square something that will happen during the film. For example, in the first square you could write “Christmas Tree”. Each person would then mark this square off when they saw a Christmas tree in the movie. Some squares need to be obvious ones and some need to be hard and only be possible if you were paying attention during the movie.
Things to consider
Depending on the age group of your family will depend on how hard the clue will be. If you have a young family then simple clues such as “Christmas Tree” and “Snow” are ideal, if your family is older then make the game more challenging and make sure you add clues that you know may only happen at the end, or even make the bingo cards completely off the top of your head so you are unsure when the game will end.
Fair play
To make sure the game is fair for everyone who is participating, you need to make sure that someone has seen the film before hand to make sure when answers will appear; this makes sure that no one can cheat. Everyone also needs to have identical cards.
So, what are you waiting for?
If the game is done properly, although you yourself may enjoy a game of online bingo, you will be able to bring a game of bingo into the home that is not only family safe but also fun at the same time. So, what are you waiting for? Print your blank bingo cards off today and start playing a game of movie bingo.
About the Author
The following article was contributed by the site Love to Play Bingo, an online bingo comparison site that compares UK bingo sites.
Pirates of the Caribbean-Carol of the Bells
Well, Christmas has come to a close for another year, but I wanted to share with you this video of “Carol of the Bells”. It is a new rendition created in the likeness of Pirates of the Caribbean. Normally I get tired of this song halfway through all the repeating notes, but this version is something that kept my interest all the way through. I think you might like it so I wanted to share it with our readers.
Blessings this holiday season,
Mistylynn
Cute Christmas Video
We just wanted to share a cute Christmas video that was brought to our attention. It’s short, but it will brighten your holiday spirit. Enjoy!
Grade A Dairy Licensing Update
Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc. is currently working with the Washington State Department of Agriculture to become a licensed Grade A dairy. We are anxiously awaiting completion of this licensing process. In the meantime, in accordance with the law, we will not be selling any dairy products until we are officially licensed.
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Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
Your Source for Northwest Farm Fresh Foods Shipped Worldwide
4301 South Chapman Road
Greenacres, Washington 99016-8732 USA
Phone (509) 928-1800 | Fax (509) 922-9949
Email: sales@mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Website: www.mountainvalleyviewfarm.com
Online Store: www.mountainvalleyviewfarmstore.com
Blog with us at www.mountainvalleyviewfarmblog.com
Mountain Valley View Farm Hours:
Monday – Saturday
8:00 a.m. – Noon; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Closed Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Other farm hours by advance appointment only.
Please call (509) 928-1800 to schedule an appointment.
Getaway Studio Dining Room
& Bed and Breakfast
Phone (509) 928-8900
Directions to Mountain Valley View Farm, Inc.
From I-90 East or West
Take the Sullivan Exit (291B) – South for about 3 miles
Turn left on Saltese (east), and continue straight for .5 mile
Turn right on South Chapman Road (south), and proceed .9 mile
The farm will be on the left-hand side of the road – 4301 South Chapman Road
The Perfect Gift of Family
Radio City is pleased to present The Perfect Gift. For those who want to share their love with family it is now possible online by customizing a video that takes the viewer on a heartwarming holiday journey. It is built by interfacing with your Facebook profile to gather information on your friends and family. The Perfect Gift promises not to post anything to your wall or share your info. It asks for permission for each thing it wants to do. It simply uses your relationship status and photos. This is a uniquely for those who like doing things online and want to communicate to friends and family just how much they are the perfect gift. It is up to you who you share it with, how and when. There are two videos you are able to choose from. “Making It Perfect” is about how a special child in your life makes the holidays special and “Going Home” is about a far away loved one. I personally chose “Going Home” and it created a video of two people having a conversation on Facebook with Christmas pictures and such. When it was finished previewing it had the option to share it to my Facebook wall or just getting the link to it. The whole process was a perfect gift in that it was quick and at no cost.
It is also worth mentioning that the Radio City Christmas Spectacular has a brand new show this year featuring exciting 3D scenes. The Rockettes Magical Journey from November 11 to January 2. Tickets are on sale right now, but due to Ticketmaster experiencing difficulties they are asking people that are interested in tickets to call their number at 1-866-858=0007.
