Farms and Purveyors
Remember When Dairy - We visited with Mark at the farm one afternoon and had a great time. His milk is delicious and his butter was like nothing you’ll see in the stores. He has a very small operation that is producing about 1200 gallons a week from 1 heard of 30 cows. Mark at 903-810-7153 or DeOnna at 903-810-7152. www.rememberwhendairy.com
Eden Creek Farms - Just south of Dallas, Steve and Kristine are growing some of the nicest produce we’ve seen in this area. From tatsoi, amaranth, and mizuna, to many other more familiar edibles such as beets, carrots, and variety of peppers. You can find them at Bolsa on Sunday mornings selling their produce. www.edencreekfarm.com
Graham Dodds Honey - Graham is a very talented chef, as well as a passionate bee keeper. His honey will be available when he is able to keep up. These days he is so busy at Bolsa in Oak Cliff, where he is Executive Chef, he sometimes has to let the bees be.
Barking Cat Farm - www.barkingcatfarm.com
Windy Meadows Farms - Windy Meadows Family Farm is located about 60 miles northeast of Dallas, in Campbell. They have a state-inspected processing facility right on the farm. Mike and Connie supplie chicken to most of the finer restaurants in Dallas. You can also buy his birds at Barking Cat Farms. They also raise grass-finished beef, lamb, and pastured eggs. www.windymeadowschicken.com
Katz And Company - Albert Katz and his family grow olives sustainably and organically on 15 acres in the Suisun Valley, which is on the eastern border of it more famous “cousin”, Napa. They grow 9 different varietals, all native to Italy, on their property. They go into making their two distinct estate oils, the KATZ Organic Chef’s Pick and Rock Hill Ranch EVO. Their oils have garnered 18 gold medals in major competitions all over the country in the last 6 years, and are certified as “extra virgin” each year by the California Olive Oil Council Taste Panel.
They also produce Orleans Method vinegar in an 150 year old Carriage House located on the Rock Hill Ranch. They are recognized by Slow Food on their Ark of Taste for their authentic production, and are only one of three producers left in the US to use this method. www.katzandco.com
Tom Spicer - Tom Spicer is the Godfather of Produce in Dallas. He has been supplying chefs in Dallas with awesome fruits and vegetables for years. He has a small market right next to Jimmy’s in East Dallas(the corner of Bryan and Fitzhugh). If you are looking for mushrooms, fresh truffles, ramps, or any other hard to find seasonal ingredient, Tom is your guy. He also just planted a really nice garden behind his shop. It’s worth stopping by if you in the Area. www.tomspicer.com
Truth Hills Farm - Terry and Christie have one of the most beautiful farms we have seen. We didn’t want to leave the day we visited. They are some of the nicest people to visit with as well. They grow a variety of live-stock. They have pastured-beef, lambs, pork and goats.
Full Quiver Farm - Mike and Debbie Sams and family have a fantastic cheese operation in Kemp. You can find their cheeses at Whole Foods Markets in Dallas. Mike is making fresh mozzarella, cheddars, gouda, colbies, and gruyere. In addition to these cheeses Mike also produces an assortment of fresh cheese spreads.