Introducing our NEW CHILI BAR!

We guarantee you will LOVE every bite! Order a delicious  bowl of our Organic 100% Grass-fed Beef Chili or Vegetarian style. Make your own creation by adding your favorite all organic toppings....Shredded Fleur de la Terre Cheese, Traders Point Fromage, Noodles, Green Onions, Red Onions,  Sour Cream, Ranch, Lettuce, Tomato and Oyster Crackers...all for only $6.00!!!!!

Christmas on the Farm---Saturday, December 6th

Traders Point Creamery is hosting an "Old Fashioned Christmas on the Farm" from 9am to 3pm on Saturday December 6th. Admission is free.

The event features Live Music and Caroling with the Nathan's Holly Duo. Don and Alberta Lathan entertain us with their unique acoustic sounds and children will be invited to participate and Ring the Bells!

There will be Sleigh-Hay Rides, a Visit with St. Nicholas and his Live Reindeer, as well as Craft making for kids. The Christmas Farmers Market in the heated Red Barn will be offering Seasonal produce, Meat, Eggs, Cheese, Homemade Baked Goods and Unique Artisan crafts.

Traders Point Creamery’s delicious Hot Chocolate and our Famous Organic Eggnog will be available for purchase as well as a Farm Fresh Breakfast and Lunch in the Loft Restaurant!

Donations to the Traders Point Giving Tree will benefit United Way of Central Indiana’s Christmas Service, a direct assistance program that provides food, clothing, and toys for Christmas to Indiana Families in need. Each Donation at the event will be commemorated with a “Cow Bell” Ornament. All donations are tax deductible. Traders Point Creamery is located at 9101 Moore Road.  For More information call 317-733-1700 or check our website at www.traderspointcreamery.com.

Volunteers for Christmas on the Farm--Saturday, December 6th

Calling all Wonderful people! We need your help on this very special Saturday! We will have two shifts for volunteers---the 1st shift is from 8:30 am to 12 and the 2nd shift is from 11:30am to 3pm.

This is a great opportunity for you to help out and have fun. If you are interested in volunteering please call or e-mail Mari at 733-1700 or events@tpforganics .com.

Students can aquire their community service hours, as we work to raise money for United Way of Central Indiana's Christmas Service to help families in need.

Winner for Drawing Competition!

We are proud to announce that Cynthia Leavesley is our WINNER! She is a Zionsville local and turned in an AMAZING Pastel Drawing of two chickens (pictured right). We are also announcing our Runner Up--Audrey Revercomb, also of Zionsville. She turned in an Oil Painting of Farm Life (pictured below). Both pictures are currently on display at the farm!

Saturday Morning Breakfast

Every Saturday we are serving a delicious country Farm Fresh Breakfast in the Loft Restaurant.  In case you miss breakfast, we will also be serving lunch from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. 

 Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

9 to 11:30am

Lunch in the Loft Restaurant

Lunch is served in the Loft Restaurant Tuesday - Friday from 11am to 3 and Saturday from 11:30am to 3pm. The menu is delicious and features Organic Salads, Homemade Soups, 100% Grass-fed Burgers, Grilled Pesto Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Cheese, our famous Stuffed Burger and Fresh Baked Goods!

And don't forget our Hot Chocolate, Eggnog, and Ice Cream at our Dairy Bar. Open Daily 11am to 6pm.

Sunday Morning Brunch in the Loft

Traders Point Creamery serves Brunch on the Farm every Sunday from 9am to 3pm!!! The menu features a Tortilla Egg Stack, Slow cooked Egg Scramble with Capriole Goat Cheese and local Shiitake Mushrooms, Eggs Benedict with bacon, Belgian Waffles, Mimosas, Yogurt Fruit Parfaits, and more!!

Bring your friends and family to enjoy a delightful Sunday dining experience on the Farm!

At this time, we are not set up to take reservations.

Winter Farmers Market---Saturday November 22nd, 9am to Noon

Being the weekend before Thanksgiving, there is A LOT going on here at the Green Market at Trader’s Point Creamery!  SO much WONDERFUL food and gift items for you to grace your holiday table with.  There will be three turkey vendors present for you to get your free-range bird; handmade butters, cheeses, cakes, lacto-fermented condiments & beverages, breads, rolls, soups, sauces and ice cream; incredibly fresh vegetables, fruit and eggs; free-range meats and poultry; fine wine; local honey and maple syrup; handcrafted soaps, tea blends, roasted coffees, decorations and jewelry ALL FOR YOU!  Get here early, because items sell out fast, especially when there are special dinners to be made.  We can’t WAIT to see you on Saturday!  (9-Noon)
 
There isn't enough room to describe every vendor or every product at the Winter Market.  So, here's who is planning to be here this Saturday, November 22nd:

•    Aboubakar Allal -handmade silver, leather and wooden works, as well as traditional drums from Niger, Africa
•    Bluffwood Creek Apiary-liquid honey, honey sticks and candy, whipped honey, lip balm, candles and hand creams
•    Burton’s Maplewood Farm-maple syrup, fruit preserves, along with persimmon pulp and pudding!
•    Country Mouse City Mouse-condiments, dips, soups and dressings made from generational recipes
•    Earthcure Farm–Thanksgiving Day Turkeys (pre-orders and buy there)
•    Farming For Life-raw, lacto-fermented foods and beverages
•    Flower Child Aromatherapy-handmade soaps, sachets, teas, incense, and perfumes
•    Grabow Orchards-several varieties of fresh heirloom apples, along with apple cider, cakes, dumplings, pies and sauce
•    Harvest Cafe Coffee Company-freshly brewed coffee, a variety of freshly roasted coffee beans or freshly ground beans
•    Harvest Lodge Catering-a variety of tamales, sweets (including sweet potato bread), soups, salsas, and granola
•    Harvest Moon Flower Farm-Linda is back with her AMAZING live and dried greenery and flower wreaths and other floral creations all grown at her farm
•    Homestead Growers/LocalFolks Foods-mushrooms, ravioli, pasta sauce, salsa, blueberry pie, cobbler and jam, mushroom patties, soups, lasagna, and Honey BBQ sauce
•    Humphrey Family Farm- Thanksgiving Day Turkeys (pre-orders and buy there)
•    Murphy Farms-fresh chicken eggs
•    My Puppy Cakes-handmade dog treats made from organic ingredients
•    New Day Meadery- full line of fine, handcrafted honey wines, ranging from dry to sweet; custom gift baskets & boxes
•    Peace Leaf Tea-custom green tea blends and tea accessories
•    Phelps Family Farm-a variety of meats and sausages, as well as eggs
•    Redwine Farm- fresh produce, hot pepper vinegars and oils, beef, and eggs
•    Seldom Seen Farm-a wide variety of fresh chemical-free produce (from root veggies to gourmet greens)
•    Seven Springs Farm-beef, chicken (whole and parts), eggs, popcorn, Thanksgiving Turkey (both pre-orders and buy there)
•    Skillington Farms-pastured chicken (whole and parts), chicken sausage, brats and burgers, chicken-based dog & cat food
•    The Swiss Connection-unique (and delicious) cheeses, meats and ice cream, plus a variety of pet products (Animal Welfare Approved Farm)
•    Trader’s Point Creamery-organic, grassfed, creamline dairy products: milk, yogurts, ice cream and cheeses
•    Valentine Hill- variety of whole wheat breads, English muffins, pasta, croutons, herb nibblers & their famous spritz cookies (all made with Certified Organic Ingredients). *For this week only: freezable dinner rolls (dozen or 1/2 doz.) & herbed stuffing crumbs both for you turkey dinner.  TO HOLD ROLLS: email maria@valentinehillfarm.com by Thursday at 10 PM.

 Starting November 1st, we will be in the Barn on Saturday Mornings from 9 – Noon (November through April).  Please be prepared as most of the vendors accept only cash and check for payment.

Gift Cards from the Farm!

Want to give a friend or a family member a gift that is sure to please EVERYONE? Then give them one of our Gift Cards! It's a perfect gift for a Birthday, Holiday, or "Anytime"....who doesn't love Chocolate milk, Award Winning Yogurt and Cheese and Delicious food at the Loft Restaurant! Stop by the farm store to pick one up or call and we will be happy to send them to whoever you want!

Curious about our Cows?

Currently at the farm we have around 284 Brown Swiss Cows. Of those 284, we have 65 milking cows.  Brown Swiss are known for a long gestation period, immense size, large furry ears, and an extremely docile personality. Just this fall we have had over 40 Calves born!

Recipe of the Week

Brined Roast Turkey

(serves 20-25 people)

1 (18 pound) turkey, neck and giblets removed
2 cups kosher salt
1/2 cup melted butter
2 large onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 cup dry white wine

Rub the turkey inside and out with the kosher salt. Place the turkey in a large clean bucket or other waterproof container large enough to hold the turkey, and cover with cold water. Place in the refrigerator or other cool place and allow the turkey to soak in the salt and water mixture overnight or 12 hours maximum. Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Remove turkey from water, discard the water and rince the turkey in fresh water. Pat dry. With a pastry brush, brush the turkey with half the melted butter. Place the turkey breast side down on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Stuff the turkey cavity with half the choppedonion, half the carrots, half the celery, 1 sprig of thyme, and the bay leaf. Scatter the remaining vegetables and thyme around the bottom of the roasting pan, and cover with the white wine. Roast uncovered 3-1/2 to 4 hours or until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 180 F. Baste often. Turn the turkey breast side up about 2/3 through the roasting time, and brush with the remaining butter. Continue to baste often. Allow the turkey to stand about 30 minutes before carving.