So if you haven’t noticed, we love the Berkshire pork we have been getting from Broek Pork Acres. Berkshire is a heritage breed of black pig that has been around for hundreds of years. In 
North America, the American Berkshire Association was founded in 1875 and they have since protected the breed by keeping records of genetic origin. This breed has always been prized for flavor and tenderness. When it comes to heritage breeds, you have to eat them for them to survive. As stocks are crossbred and genetically modified for industrial purposes, we have lost the diversity and unique characteristics of the original animals. Anyone who has had the Berkshire can attest that this isn’t just the other white meat!
Here is the menu for this week:
Monday - Wild Sockeye Salmon Cake
wild sockeye salmon cake served with braised cabbage $11
Tuesday - Bison Short Ribs
buffalo horn ranch bison braised in wine and root vegetables served with crispy potato cake $16
Wednesday - Root Vegetable Tart
roasted root vegetables in a whole wheat crust topped with caramelized onions with spinach salad $12
Thursday - Chicken Tamale Pie
sunworks farm organic chicken with beans, corn, and tomato with a cornmeal crust on top $13
Friday - Roast Berkshire Pork
broek pork acres berkshire pork roasted with herbs served with mashed potatoes and pan gravy $14
This Week’s Soup – Mulligatawny Soup $7
This Week’s Stew – Beef Stew $9
Something Sweet – Apple Bundt Cake With Maple Icing $5