2013 Week 9
Fruit! Glorious fruit! Tomatoes, squashes, cucumbers, apples, pears! There’s some greens and herbs in there as well, but fruit! Collards (Saturday) from Vinewood Knoll Kale (Tuesday) from Vinewood Knoll and … Continue reading
Basil/Collard Green Pesto
Here’s one idea for some of the contents in this week’s box: How about some pesto? It’s a slightly different take on traditional pesto. By adding blanched collards, your pesto … Continue reading
Week 7 Box Contents
The first tomatoes are here! Enjoy this preview of the summer bounty to come. These tomatoes are sweet and juicy straight off the vine. Enjoy them popped in your mouth … Continue reading
Kale and Swiss Chard Soup with Navy Beans
From normanyoung.com via CSA member Wendy Williams. Thanks Wendy, seems perfect for a rainy day INGREDIENTS: 1 can Navy beans ¼ cup Olive oil 1 Litre carton of Vegetable Broth … Continue reading
A Recipe To Remember
Unless you have a peanut allergy, here’s a simple, versatile recipe to memorize! It’s a basic thai-inspired peanut sauce that makes a fantastic dip, or sauce to pour over wilted … Continue reading
Storing the Harvest July 2013
Feeling overwhelmed by the quantity of produce you’re getting in your box? Want to avoid cooking until it cools down a bit? Here are some ways to store the things … Continue reading
Week 6 Box Contents
I know the weather has been hot and humid and all of us are ready for it to stop, but I gotta be honest with you, the plants have been … Continue reading
2013 Week 2
Sorry the list is up a little late, some of us were celebrating the longest day of the year at Vinewood Knoll last night and are running a little slower … Continue reading
2013 Week 1
This week’s box is green. There’s plenty of greens, some sprouts, and some herbs. If you’re looking for recipe ideas click on the tag for the item you’re curious about … Continue reading
Week 18: November 10
Due to the time change we moved our box packing up a an hour this week so we wouldn’t be packing in total darkness. The days are getting shorter though … Continue reading
Napa Cabbage Salad with Peanuts and Cilantro
Although this salad can be made at the last minute, it does well being dressed hours earlier, making it good for picnics and potlucks. The salad: 1/2 cup raw peanuts … Continue reading
Week 16: October 27
Hope everyone enjoyed the 2 days of summertime that got thrown into this week. We certainly did, allowing a little extra growth on the greens, a little more incentive to … Continue reading
Anticipating the Coming Frost
Last Saturday was the Autumn Equinox and while the days are still sunny and in the 60s (still warm enough to ripen a few tomatoes!), the clear nights are starting … Continue reading
Week 8: September 1
The tomato avalanche continues (see Attack of the Killer Tomatoes for photos of the fallout). As farmers we’re always learning and tweaking our plans. One of the limits of the … Continue reading
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