Hi everyone, Now that it looks like spring is finally here to stay, I just wanted to send an update on the CSA thus far.The soil has been quite cold the past few weeks due to so many cold nights and cloudy days, so I've held off of planting so far. I've been filling up … Continue reading CSA Update – April 2021
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CSA February Update
Hi everyone, Hope you're all staying healthy and enjoying this much-appreciated warm-up in our winter weather!By now I've completed all of our seed ordering and garden plans. Seed ordering has been a dreadful experience this year--between the surge of home gardeners and limitations on staffing and seed-growing farms, many of the seeds I've come to … Continue reading CSA February Update
Winter Update
Just wanted to give a quick heads-up that we will be kicking off our CSA membership season a few weeks early this year due to interest from new members seeking to join. Right now I am finalizing details on delivery sites. I will send out an email to all returning members the week after Christmas … Continue reading Winter Update
Week 18 Newsletter
In your box: Bok Choy or Tat SoiBrussels sproutsCabbage or head lettuceKale, “Curly Roja”LeekParsleyRadishesWinter Squash, “Butternut” Farm News Welcome to your final box of the season! We hope you’ve enjoyed the experience of eating locally and in season with us this year, and we’re so grateful for your support this year. 2020 felt like a … Continue reading Week 18 Newsletter
Week 17 Newsletter
In your box: Bok Choy or Tat SoiBrussels sproutsCarrotsCeleryOnionParsleySpinachTurnipsWinter Squash, “Acorn” Farm News I know the weather doesn’t seem very autumnal this week, but we are unfortunately still closing in on the end of our CSA season next week. We had two killing frosts here over the weekend, which killed off a lot of fruiting … Continue reading Week 17 Newsletter
Creamed Turnips and Greens Recipe
from EatingWell.com Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 clove garlic, grated1 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch wedges, greens reserved½ cup water, plus more as needed1 tablespoon lemon zest, reserved 1 tablespoon lemon juice½ teaspoon salt, divided4 cups chopped turnip greens or mature spinach2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 ½ cups whole milk½ teaspoon ground nutmeg⅛ teaspoon ground … Continue reading Creamed Turnips and Greens Recipe
Aronia Berry Muffins or Bread
from the Sunny Lane Farm Aronia Recipe Book 2 1/2 c. flour1/2 c. flax meal1 c. oatmeal1 1/2 c. sugar1 1/2 tsp baking soda2 eggs1 3/4 c. orange juice1/2 c. butter1/2 pint aronia berries1 1/2 c. walnuts or hazelnuts Process oatmeal into coarse flourMix all ingredients except berries and walnuts together until just combinedFold in … Continue reading Aronia Berry Muffins or Bread
Aronia Smoothie
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (or 1/3 of a 1/2 pint) aronia berries, de-stemmed and washed1 banana1/2 c. milk1/2 c. orange juiceBig scoop of peanut butter2 scoops chocolate whey powder or other protein powderice, as desired Dump all ingredients in a blender and mix well. Now you are invincible!
Week 14 Newsletter
In your box: ArugulaBaby bok choyBeetsChardCherry tomatoesCucumber or squash or eggplantRed onionSweet pepperTat Soi (baby bunches)Tomatoes Farm News We had a close shave with winter last week, but thankfully we just barely dodged our first frost. On Wednesday night last week the temperature dropped to 33 degrees here at the farm, but thankfully the thick … Continue reading Week 14 Newsletter
Week 13 Newsletter
In your box: ArugulaBaby bok choyBroccoli (full shares only)CeleryCucumber or squashGarlicGround CherriesKale, “Curly Roja”Sweet pepperTomatoes Farm News I did give one final look at the beans over the weekend, just in case they had one more week in them, but it looks like bean season is finally over. During their harvest window I spend about … Continue reading Week 13 Newsletter
