In Your Box: Basil Broccolini Carrots Cucumber or summer squash Garlic, “Purple Glazer” Head lettuce Kale, “Red Russian” Sweet onion Tomatoes Sweet pepper Farm News This Labor Day, I was especially struck with how different the holiday feels when you’re a middle aged farmer compared to a middle schooler. Our oldest, Nathan, is off to … Continue reading Week 12 Newsletter
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Roasted Carrots and Broccolini
INGREDIENTS 1 lbs carrots 1 lbs broccolini 2 Tbsp butter 3 cloves garlic, minced sea salt salt pepper INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 F. Wash carrots and broccolini well and dry with a kitchen towel. Cut thick carrots lengthwise and leave thin ones as is. Pieces should not be thicker than your thumb. In a small saucepan, melt butter and once melted, add … Continue reading Roasted Carrots and Broccolini
Week 11 Newsletter
In Your Box: Beans Carrots Celery Cucumber Head lettuce Summer Squash or eggplant Sweet onion Tomatoes Sweet pepper Farm News The big news on the farm this week has certainly been the weather. I’m more than ready to be done with humidity, but it looks like it’s going to hold on through most of the … Continue reading Week 11 Newsletter
Week 10 Newsletter
In Your Box: Basil Beans Broccolini Cherry tomatoes Cucumbers Garlic, “Music” Head lettuce Summer Squash Sweet onion Tomatoes Farm News Last week we enjoyed a family vacation to the sand dunes and beaches of Michigan’s west coast. We had a great time away, reconnecting with some friends from college and swimming every chance we had. … Continue reading Week 10 Newsletter
Week 10 Newsletter
In Your Box: Basil Beans Broccolini Cherry tomatoes Cucumbers Garlic, “Music” Head lettuce Red onions Summer Squash Tomatoes Farm News Last week we enjoyed a family vacation to the sand dunes and beaches of Michigan’s west coast. We had a great time away, reconnecting with some friends from college and swimming every chance we had. … Continue reading Week 10 Newsletter
Week 8 Newsletter
In Your Box: Beets Broccolini Cabbage Cherry tomatoes or sweet pepper Cucumber Head lettuce (full shares) Kale, “Red Russian” Sweet onion Summer Squash Tomatoes Farm News Nina has always grown a beautiful flower garden, complete with some usual varieties as well as family favorites. Last year a neighbor asked if she could provide flowers for … Continue reading Week 8 Newsletter
Pasta with Cabbage and Kale
from NYTimes Yield:4 servings 1 bunch kale, stemmed and washed ¼ medium head of cabbage (about ½ pound), kept intact on the core 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small shallot, minced 2 large garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon chili flakes Salt to taste ¾ pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta 1 to 2 ounces Parmesan, … Continue reading Pasta with Cabbage and Kale
Week 7 Newsletter
In Your Box: Beans Broccolini Carrots Cherry tomatoes or eggplant Cucumber Head lettuce Scallions or sweet onions Summer Squash Tomato Farm News This week I’ve been busy harvesting all of our garlic from the field. We grow nearly 2,000 bulbs, and each one has to be pulled from the ground and spread in our greenhouse … Continue reading Week 7 Newsletter
Week 6 Newsletter
In Your Box: Broccolini Cabbage Carrots Kale, “Red Russian” Scallions Summer Squash or cucumber Tomato Turnips Farm News After weeks of speculation and coercion, Bok Choy has finally succumbed to a mounting pressure campaign and decided to withdraw from the CSA boxes. Bok Choy had risen to prominence by promising to be a bridge to … Continue reading Week 6 Newsletter
Week 5 Newsletter
In Your Box: Beets Bok Choy Broccolini (yes, some of it is purple!) Radishes Mint Scallions Snap Peas Summer Squash Turnips Farm News We’ve really been blessed with great weather lately, picking up just some modest showers as the fields finally dry out. Many of the crops have been thriving with the warmth and humidity, … Continue reading Week 5 Newsletter
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