September 11, 2019
It is only a hint, but I am starting to feel a bit of Fall in the air! The cooler weather these past few days feels absolutely amazing, but it signals a definite shift in the growing season. It’s hard … Continued
August 28, 2019
What a delicious share we have for you this week! Peaches from Gratitude Orchard, rainbow carrots, salad mix, and green chiles from Whipstone Farm, and figs, cucumbers, kale, garlic, and summer squash from Willowbrook Farm. I think there have only … Continued
Greek Kale Salad
GREEK SALAD INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch about 10 ounces or 3-4 cups kale leaves, finely chopped 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved 1 cucumber seeded and diced 1/2 red onion thinly sliced 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 garlic clove minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano … Continued
August 21, 2019
Peppers, eggplant, and cucumbers are here at last! They haven’t had an easy path to get here, but they’re here! The dry, hot, rainless summer beats on and the produce is still in a combination of playing catchup from the … Continued
Summer Harvest Ratatouille with Pasta
3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 bunch of scallions, diced, white and light green parts only 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 bay leaf 1 medium-small eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 small summer squash or … Continued
Summer Squash Sauté
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow squash chopped 1 large zucchini chopped 3 cloves garlic chopped 1 cup grape tomatoes Kosher salt to taste Dash crushed red pepper 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, optional Basil vinaigrette for drizzling, optional Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add yellow squash and zucchini … Continued
August 14, 2019
Summer beats on and so does this incredible year for fruit! This week we have “Apple Dandy” pluots from Willowbrook Farm and Gala apples from Marilyn’s Orchard. The vegetables might be having a hard time this year, but the fruit … Continued
August 7, 2019
The kids are headed back to school this week, a true signal of the peak summer season. Although many of this year’s summer crops are behind schedule due to the cool, wet spring, we are finally getting a taste of … Continued
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
1/2 English or seedless cucumber, diced 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, diced Handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/2 medium red onion, chopped 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Dress with … Continued
July 31, 2019
This week marks the beginning of the second half of the CSA season. Welcome to our new shareholders and thanks to all of you for supporting our local growers this season! I am traveling home today from a two-week road … Continued