10/20/2026
Something Fresh May Be
Coming to Urbana!
We’re exploring a partnership with FRESH Network to bring their FRESH Box program to Urbana Farmstead, with the Urbana Farmstead's Farm Store serving as a convenient pickup location.
It’s an opportunity to connect more people with fresh, locally grown food while supporting the farmers who grow it—a natural fit for our work here at Urbana.
We’re still working through the details, and I’d love your input. Would you be interested in picking up a FRESH Box at the farm? Reply to this newsletter and let me know. Your interest will help us plan our next steps.
Explore the FRESH Box program (https://www.freshnetworkfoodhub.com/csa)
Introducing The Grain Keeper 🌾
Introducing The Grain Keeper 🌾Preserving seeds, stories, and soil.
For years, my own health journey has shaped the grains I choose for my kitchen. I’ve used these wheats in the food I prepare at Urbana and shared them with a small circle of customers seeking flavorful, nourishing grains for their own tables.
Now, I’m expanding that offering through The Grain Keeper, our collection of stone-milled flours and thoughtfully crafted blends for home cooks and bakers.
Our flour collection includes:
-Whole Grain Artisan Bread Flour for hearty, flavorful loaves.
-European Hearth Bread Flour for rustic breads with a rich wheat flavor.
-Soft Bread Flour for tender sandwich loaves and rolls.
- Focaccia Flour for focaccia and other soft flatbreads.
-Pizza and Pasta Flours blended for their own delicious purposes.
-Whole Grain Pastry Flour for cakes, cookies, and tender pastries.
-Whole Grain Rye Flour for earthy flavor and baking character.
What began as a personal search has grown into something I’m excited to share more widely. Stop by the farm market, tell us what you love to bake, and let’s find a flour for your kitchen.
Bring The Grain Keeper
into Your Kitchen
The Grain Keeper — Preserving seeds, stories, and soil.
A one-time newsletter offer:
$40 instead of $55!
Curious about baking with freshly milled flour? Come explore it with me in a hands-on class—and enjoy $15 off your seat. We’ll begin with whole wheat berries and a milling demonstration, then make rustic flatbread and tender pound cake together. You’ll discover how flour choice shapes flavor and texture, with practical tips to take into your own kitchen. We’ll finish around the table enjoying warm flatbread with extra virgin olive oil and slices of pound cake.
From Grain to Table — Fresh-Milled Flatbread & Pound Cake
Tuesday, November 10 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Urbana Farmstead | 2400 Kerrie Drive, Little Rock
Your $40 registration includes all ingredients, a shared tasting, and both recipes to take home. Sign up for this class at the special newsletter price of $40.
Fresh Finds in the Farm Market
I’ve been stocking the market with new finds for your kitchen, pantry, and gift basket! Here’s a peek at a few brands arriving this month:
Soberdough Bread Mixes
For those days when you want warm bread without a big baking project! These easy mixes make a lovely companion to a pot of soup—or a thoughtful gift for someone who loves fresh bread.
Mickelberry Gardens
Inspired by honeybees and herbs, Mickelberry Gardens brings together honey, botanicals, and traditional preparations. A lovely brand to discover as we settle into the cozy season.
The Wild Turtle Loofah Cellulose Kitchen Sponge
A simple swap for everyday kitchen cleanup! These reusable, plant-based sponges pair a textured loofah side for scrubbing with soft, absorbent cellulose for washing dishes and wiping counters.
Bring a Little Italy to Your
Thanksgiving Table
Join me for La Tavola d’Italia: An Italian-Inspired Thanksgiving, a hands-on cooking class making three autumn dishes you can share at your own holiday gathering.
Together, we’ll prepare:
🍁 Autumn Chicken Roulades — Chicken rolled with prosciutto, Fontina, roasted chestnuts, sage, and rosemary, finished with a white w**e and herb pan sauce.
🍐 Spiced Pear & Dried Cranberry Chutney — A sweet-tart alternative to cranberry sauce, with ginger and warm autumn spices.
🍎 Apple C***r Crostata — A rustic Italian apple tart made with handmade sweet pastry and cider-spiced apples.
After cooking, we’ll gather around the table to enjoy our meal. You’ll leave with all three recipes and practical skills to bring home to your kitchen. Reserve your seat and come cook with me! Three dishes. Three new skills. One shared table.
Seeds of Sicily Book Launch
Signing & Tasting
Thursday, November 5
Drop in anytime from 4–7 PM
Urbana Farmstead
| 2400 Kerrie Drive, Little Rock |
Come celebrate Seeds of Sicily with me!
Enjoy a taste or two from recipes in the book, share stories, and pick up a signed copy.
This is a casual, come-and-go gathering. Stop by whenever it suits you between 4 and 7 PM, and stay for a few minutes or linger and visit.
Already purchased a book? Your signed copy will be ready for pickup. Additional autographed copies will be available to purchase for $35.
Free admission. Please RSVP at [email protected] or 501-366-9817 so I can plan the tastings. Also, let me know if you’re picking up a previously purchased book or would like me to reserve a copy ahead of the evening so I can personalize it for you.
Bring a friend and join us at the Sicilian shared table!
Keep Growing with Me
Follow my From Soil to Soul blog (https://www.urbanafarmstead.net/soil-to-soil-blog) for farm stories, kitchen inspiration, and the people and traditions behind our food.
This week's blog focuses on "Growing Grain, Growing an Economy" and how a small seed can help grow something big.
Blog (https://www.urbanafarmstead.net/soil-to-soil-blog)
