My dear Community,
We are still happily in the swing of things for summer. With all the heat we’ve been having comes fruit that ripens very quickly. Please keep this in mind as you receive fruit from us and make sure to enjoy it right away. We don’t pick things prematurely so they can sit on a store shelf and wait for you to buy them. We pick them at the peak of perfection so you can taste the most flavor and nutrients they have to offer. The mountain magic and cherry tomatoes tend to have a few that have split in the bag and the split fruit should be eaten immediately. They split when they are perfectly ripe, but can turn a bag of tomatoes into a mess if you let it sit. The perks of summer produce are full of sweetness and flavor, but need to be eaten quickly.
I spent the weekend studying energy healing which got me thinking about the energy in our food. When I dove deeper, the conventional response was the calories that we can measure. But I’m more curious about the vibrational energy that comes with every bite we eat. When land is tended to with care, where soil is deemed the most important and the biodiversity of the space is balanced, I can only imagine that the food we eat comes with that much more power. This helps us feel our best, heals and prevents illness and brings us all together at the table for a meal. As we prepare your box each week you can be sure we’re sending the highest vibrational food your way. I hope you can feel the love.
Don’t forget to add fresh herbs from our herb garden. I’ve noticed a measurable increase in flavor from drying my own herbs like oregano and thyme. We also have super sweet bi-colored corn available while quantities last.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
STRAWBERRIES
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
BLACKBERRIES
CARROTS
CILANTRO
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
CANARY MELON
GREEN ZUCCHINI
RED BELL PEPPERS
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
BIG BOX ADD: CHERRY TOMATOES, CANTALOUPE, HASS AVOCADOS, RED ONIONS, BLACKBERRIES
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
CANARY MELON
RED BELL PEPPERS
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
BLACKBERRIES
LACINATO KALE
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
CILANTRO
CELERY X2
FRUIT EXPANSION: BLACKBERRIES X2
LETTUCE of the WEEK: LETTUCE MIX
MUSHROOM MIX: SHIITAKE + OYSTER from WOLFE FARMS
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
Quinoa salad:
2 cups quinoa, cooked (about 1 cup uncooked)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 cup chickpeas
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup kalamata olives, cut in half
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (*use vegan feta cheese if needed)
Lemon oregano dressing:
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tsp maple syrup
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
salt & pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Choosing Chia)
Strawberry Blueberry (or blackberry!) Cobbler
Ingredients:
filling:
1 lb fresh strawberries sliced
1/2 lb fresh blueberries (sub blackberries!)
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp arrowroot flour or tapioca
3 tbsp organic coconut sugar or maple sugar (less if desired because the berries are already so sweet)
topping:
3/4 cup blanched almond flour
2 tbsp arrowroot flour or tapioca
1 tsp aluminum free baking powder or make your own paleo baking powder**
1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
3 tbsp organic coconut sugar or maple sugar
1/4 cup organic coconut oil melted and cooled to almost room temp
2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here from Paleo Running Momma)
My Favorite Paleo Coconut Curry Meatballs
Ingredients:
For the meatballs
1 1/2 pounds ground pork, turkey, or dark meat chicken
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon coconut sugar (omit for Whole30)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala or curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
pinch of chili flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 small onion, grated or very finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated or finely chopped ginger
1 tablespoon coconut flour
For the curry sauce
1 tablespoon avocado or coconut oil
1 medium sized onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste or 2 teaspoons curry powder
1 14.5 ounce can diced or whole peeled tomatoes
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup of broth
1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coconut sugar (omit for Whole30)
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Nyssas Kitchen)
Chicken Zucchini Enchiladas
Ingredients:
3 cups Shredded Chicken cooked
2-3 Zucchini large and thick
2 cups [Red Enchilada Sauce]
1 small Red Onion small dice
1 Bell Pepper small dice
1 tbsp Avocado Oil
¼ cup Cilantro chopped
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Thyme and Joy)
Cantaloupe Melon Salad with Cucumber & Feta
Ingredients:
2 cups melon, skin removed + cut into chunks (or spooned into balls)
2 cups cucumber, chopped into half-moons
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Approx. 15 large fresh mint leaves, torn or chopped
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 lime, juice only
Salt + pepper, to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Walder Wellness)
Citrus Chicken Recipe with Garlic Cilantro Cream Sauce
Ingredients:
FOR THE CHICKEN:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4 limes
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
fresh chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
fresh lime for garnish
FOR THE SAUCE:
1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Fed and Fit)