May Days and Hours
Please note our days and hours for the holiday weekend and remainder of the month.  Starting this week, we have extended our Friday hours to give you a head start on your weekend shopping.

Please note that we will be CLOSED on Memorial Day (Monday).

Our hours for the holiday and remainder of May are:
Thursday – May 21 & May 28       9 am to 4 pm
Friday – May 22 & May 29           9 am to 6 pm, now open longer
Saturday – May 23 & May 30       9 am to 4 pm
Sunday – May 24 & May 31         9 am to 2 pm
Monday, May 25                       Closed, Memorial Day
Tuesday – May 26                      9 am to 2 pm
Wednesday – May 27                  Closed

And, if you can’t make it during our regular hours, just call us!  We are usually working around the farm somewhere and will try to connect with you!  269-244-5690

Just check our website, FB, Google, for days and hours as needed.
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.  We recognize those who serve or have served in the U.S. armed forces, along with first responders who risk their lives for us every day.

Many of us have friends and family members who are serving.  Let us remember and support them this weekend and throughout the year.
We welcome back our many lake guests!  Whether you are in the area for just the weekend or returning for the summer, it is nice to have you return!

Take a moment to stop by the market!  We have lots of good things to eat – fresh produce and new products for you to try.  See below for delicious offerings that will save you time this weekend or to have handy for guests.
Fresh Produce on the Market
Asparagus and Rhubarb
We have a good supply of freshly picked asparagus and rhubarb.  Asparagus is quick and easy to cook, and there are many recipes for ways to use it.  This is a seasonal vegetable with just a few weeks left.

Bulk quantities are available.  Now is the time to get asparagus and rhubarb for freezing or preserving.  Please call ahead at (269-244-5690) if interested in 10 pounds or more so we can have it ready for you to pick up.  Buying 10 lbs. or more is discounted.
National Asparagus Day is May 24, and we are ready to eat!  Asparagus production in the United States is concentrated between three states: California, Michigan, and Washington.  It is the perfect cookout veggie, and can be pan-seared, fried, baked, or grilled.  It is full of nutrients like fiber, folate, and vitamins A, C, and E – in other words, it is good for you!
Lettuces, spinach, kale, and mushrooms freshly picked from Bankson Lake Farms, arriving each Friday morning.

Every good salad needs a good dressing.  Try one of our new dressings from Terrapin Ridge Farms
We also have:

  • Ice cold slushies!
  • Hanging flower baskets (limited supply)
  • Lettuce bowls for your patio
Bakery
Baked Goods

  • Assorted “take and bake” fruit pies, including rhubarb, which we only make in the spring
  • Assorted cookies, breads and muffins
  • Cinnamon rolls (made into bunny shapes!) and cinnamon bread – take and thaw
  • Donuts—Saturdays and Sundays only—in buttermilk, blueberry, and cherry flavors

The bakery is a busy place.  We just finished making more of our most popular pie – strawberry rhubarb!
We are also making cherry pies for the weekend!
Strombolis
Moe is back for the year and busy making strombolis!  We have 10 different types, ranging from breakfast to pizza to traditional styles.  They are frozen, just take home and bake.  They are great for the holiday weekend or to have handy when you need a meal!
Grocery
Many of the products you have enjoyed in the past are back for the year.  Stop by and take a look at the assortment of chips, cheeses, jams, jellies, honey, maple syrup, meats, and more.

Gluten-free is back!  Look for new gluten free products in the freezer and in the grocery section.
We also have a new favorite squeeze, the Avo Everything Aioli Squeeze, made by Terrapin Ridge Farms.  It contains ketchup, pickle, mustard, onion, mayo, and chiles.  Perfect on burgers, sandwiches, wraps and fried fish.  Dip French fries and finger foods for a fab and tasty treat.  Warning: we have found it addicting!
Alcohol Offerings
Wines.  Nice assortment to choose from – dry, sweet and semi-sweet wines in whites and reds.

Hard ciders.  Hard ciders.  We are continuing to make more.  Available now are blueberry, cherry, maple, peach pear, and rhubarb.

Spirits.  Find apple, peach, and pear brandy; vodka; and white whiskey.


May is Michigan Wine Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed May as Michigan Wine Month.  Michigan’s wine grape and wine industry has an over $900 million economic impact, supports thousands of jobs, and attracts more than a million visitors annually to over 250 wineries and tasting rooms across the state.

With more than 45 grape varieties grown across over 4,000 acres, Michigan winemakers are producing an increasingly diverse and high-quality portfolio—from classic cool-climate varietals to sparkling wines and innovative styles.
Spring Gifts
Show your appreciation with a heartfelt thank you and a gift.  We have a nice selection of the perfect gift items such as tote bags, honey, jams, and maple syrup, freshly made bakery treats, greeting cards, and many unique creations from our local artisans.  We have gifts for teacher appreciation, birthdays, pet/house sitters, and other occasions.  Check out our ‘lakefront living’ gifts.  See some of our selection here.  Stop by the market and take a look!
Happenings on the Farm
Yay!  Baby strawberries and bees busily pollinating them.  Check back with us the first week of June for an update on when strawberries might be ready.
Lots of good things are growing in the greenhouse! – cucumbers, tomatoes, mini-tomatoes, and basil!  It won’t be long!
Recipe Corner
With so much fresh rhubarb and asparagus readily available, we encourage you to look for easy ways to use some in your family meals.

For ideas, check out the Rhubarb and Asparagus recipes posted on our website.
https://coreylakeorchards.com/recipes/rhubarb-recipes/
https://coreylakeorchards.com/recipes/asparagus-recipes/
Thank you for your continued support and for buying local.
Everyone at Corey Lake Orchards wishes you a peaceful, restful, and meaningful Memorial Day!