In your box: --Baby beet greens --Garlic scapes --Head lettuce, “Grandpa Admire” or “Red Romaine” --Komatsuna --Salad Mix --Strawberries --Turnips In accordance with the rules of my union, I am only allowed to complain about mosquitoes in newsletter for once during the whole season. I hate to use up my chance so early in the … Continue reading Week 3 Newsletter
Week 2 Newsletter
In your box: --Garlic scapes --Head lettuce, “Grandpa Admire” --Kale --Radishes --Salad Mix --Scallions --Strawberries Happy summer solstice! Of course, this means that the we are already starting to lose daylight. Our days will start getting shorter and shorter until December, so basically summer is already over and winter is right around the corner. I … Continue reading Week 2 Newsletter
Week 1 Newsletter
In your box: --Arugula --Head lettuce, “Red Romaine” --Komatsuna --Radishes --Rhubarb --Spinach Welcome to our 2016 growing season! We are so grateful for your support as we kick off our eighth season of growing here at Fox and Fawn Farm. Once again this year, all of our farm income comes exclusively from our CSA program … Continue reading Week 1 Newsletter
Chinese-Style Komatsuna
Delicious and nutritious side-dish featuring komatsuna 2 bunches of greens (komatsuna, tat soi, bok choy, spinach, or kale 1 TB soy sauce 1 pinch salt 1 dash sesame oil Cut the greens into bite-sized pieces. Divide the stem portions from the leafy portions. Next, heat the oil in a frying pan, and fry the stems. … Continue reading Chinese-Style Komatsuna
Tahini-Soy Sauce Greens
Works well with either bok choy, tat soi or komatsuna 1 head bok choy or bunch komatsuna 1/4 cup tahini 1-3 tablespoon water or lemon juice 1-2 teaspoons soy sauce to taste Wash and coarsely chop greens. Put stems into a steamer for two minutes; then add the leaves and steam for three to four minutes, … Continue reading Tahini-Soy Sauce Greens
June CSA Update
Hi everyone, Just wanted to check in about our progress here on the farm as the calendar rolls over to summer. Overall, the farm is looking really good. We've had great germination for all of our spring greens and the early roots and I've really been able to stay on top of the weeds thus far. … Continue reading June CSA Update
CSA: April Update
Hi everyone, Our 2016 growing season is off to a cloudy & soggy start, so I thought I'd take advantage of another rainy day to check in about our progress so far. The spring season has been a roller-coaster of temperatures and precipitation, as you've probably noticed. It's been hard to get into much of … Continue reading CSA: April Update
Week 18 Newsletter
In your box: --Beets or Rutabagas --Brussels sprouts --Cabbage --Green onions --Kale -- Salad Mix --Turnips --Winter squash Welcome to your last delivery of the season! Basking in the sun and 85 degrees on Sunday, I couldn't remember why the growing season is over. But then the temperature dropped 40 degrees over the next day, … Continue reading Week 18 Newsletter
Week 17 Newsletter
In your box: --Arugula --Bok choy (full shares) --Brussels sprouts --Celeriac --Chard --Garlic --Napa cabbage --Radishes Our incredible fall weather continues for yet another week, which makes this farmer mighty relieved. Our packing shed is an open structure, meaning that there's really no protection from mosquitoes, wind, or extreme cold. Some mornings we have to … Continue reading Week 17 Newsletter
Green Strata with Goat Cheese and Herbs
From CSA member Heather Copps 2 c. whole milk ½ c. heavy cream 5 c. cooking greens (kale, mustard, chard, collards) ¾ c. mixed soft herbs (parsley, cilantro, dill, mint, or chives) ¼ c grated Parmigiano-reggiano salt and black pepper, as desired 12 eggs, divided 1 lb day-old brioche or white bread, cut into 2” … Continue reading Green Strata with Goat Cheese and Herbs
