We received so many wonderful photos of families having fun on our farm this year! It took the farmers quite a while to pick finalists … and from those, the winners.
First Place: Sharon Walker - Man, boy, llama
Second Place: Amy Williams – twin girls sitting on pumpkins
Third Place: Daniel Franchetti - girl in the hay tent
Please enjoy this slideshow of our ten finalists.
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Jennifer, Jeff & Jake
Jennifer, Jim, and their 2 year old daughter, Gabby, live only minutes away from the Dalton farm. Jennifer has been part of Roba Family Farms since day one. She helped plant some of the first Christmas trees on the farm, and one of her favorite farm memories is the harvest and sale of those trees. Jennifer is a busy person; she is a full time server at Ruth’s Chris Steak House, runs Jake’s Chuck Wagon at the farm on fall weekdays, and makes all of the farm’s Christmas wreaths. She enjoys crafts, shopping, and gardening in her free time. Just like her Dad, she loves to plant things and watch them grow. Though she can do almost anything on the farm, her favorite work is “mowing – in my own little world, peaceful.”
Jeff has just graduated from Abington Heights High School, and will be entering his freshman year at Bucknell University in September to study Mechanical Engineering and Management. Jeff enjoys working with his hands, and loves baseball. After he graduates from college and settles down, he hopes to coach baseball. He too can work anywhere on the farm, but his favorite chore is driving tractor. His farm memories are many, but one of his favorites is “when I was eight years old standing over my father’s shoulder watching him design the corn maze at the drafting table, then working with him in the cornfield laying out the maze.”
Jake’s interests are music and the great outdoors. One of his early farm memories is being outside one summer day and getting lost in the corn maze with his cousin. His outdoor and hiking skills have greatly improved; Jake has hiked the Adirondacks, the rain forest of Panama and Costa Rica, and the Rocky Mountains in New Mexico and Utah with the Boy Scouts. Jake is a junior at Abington Heights where he is a member of the band, and the volleyball team. He also plays saxophone at Marywood University with the Wind Ensemble. For Jake, music is both a fun and a serious interest, and he has aspirations of studying music in college. When he is working at the farm, you will almost always find him working in his favorite venue, the kitchen of The Old Barn Cafe and Bakery.
Jennifer, Jeff, and Jake all have future plans for the farm, and they all see it as a farm. Jake wants to continue to grow each year with new and exciting attractions and events, and Jennifer and Jeff both see an expansion to include an apple orchard where customers can add to their fall fun by picking their own apples at Roba Family Farms.
By the way, Mom and Dad are really proud of all three children, and include them in most of the major business decisions of the farm.
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Mix pudding and 1 cup milk according to package directions. Set aside. Combine cream cheese, 2 TB milk, and sugar. Beat until smooth with electric mixer. Spread cream cheese mixture on bottom of crust. Add berries evenly. Fold topping into pudding, and carefully spread over berries. Refrigerate. Garnish with berries to serve.
Mom Postupack’s LESSON: The first few times I made this, it became watery. I thought I was doing everything my Mom did in preparing this pie. NOT TRUE. I was washing the berries, then immediately halving them and adding them according to the recipe. My mom told me to wash the berries before cutting, and be sure they are very well drained so they are dry. My favorite method is to dampen a paper towel and lightly wipe the berries clean.
We thank our own Patti Borger for this recipe.
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Summertime is the time to show off Old Glory in all her splendor. Here at the farm we proudly fly our colors for all to see. Memorial Day is the time to honor those we have lost, and especially to respect the dedication of our valiant veterans. Roba Family Farms celebrates that honor on our opening day in September by designating that day as “Military Appreciation Day” and opening the farm with an American flag raising ceremony, led by local veterans from surrounding communities.
The most popular time of year for decorating with a patriotic theme is from Memorial Day in May until Labor Day in September. It is the longest decorating season we enjoy, so now’s the time to sweep off the porch, hang that basket of flowers, place the cushions on the outdoor chairs, and hang a hammock in a tree. Now pour yourself a glass of Olde-Fashioned Lemonade and put your feet up.
Summertime … and the livin’ is easy!!! To best enjoy those lazy, hazy days of summer we should keep household decorating to a minimum. Following are a few ideas to keep your house feeling fresh and looking cool all summer long.
Remove all cool-weather clutter like afghans and throws. Pare down tabletop vignettes so dusting becomes just a few-minute chore. Pick up throw rugs that you can do without; a bare floor feels cool. Summertime fresh centerpieces could be a clear vase or pitcher full of whole, fresh lemons or limes, or treat yourself to a weekly bouquet of fresh cut daisies or zinnias. Be sure to rotate the citrus … mmmmmm… maybe Fresh Squeezed Lemonade. Finally, your summer signature scent should be light and airy, evoking romantic thoughts of a summer evening on the porch, or an afternoon in the garden. Candle choices could be lilac, melon, citrus, or one of today’s fresh herb scents like cilantro.
Spend some time in your outdoor living spaces. Your yard, porch, or patio can easily become an oasis for relaxation.
Enjoy your summer!!! Plan a picnic, go to a parade, and eat fresh peaches, because in no time at all it will be time for “Fun in the Fall” at Roba Family Farms. We’ll see you soon.
Here are a few of our upcoming events.
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Ingredients:
Directions:
Extract the juice from lemons, set aside. Combine 2 cups of water, lemon peel, and the sugar in a small sauce pan; slowly bring to a boil. Simmer, while stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes. Add the remaining 6 cups of water and the lemon juice. Chill thoroughly. For a lovely presentation, serve in a clear pitcher and add one sliced fresh lemon. Pour over ice to serve, and garnish glass with sprig of mint if desired.
**This tastes best if you kick up your feet and relax while sipping.
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