My dear Community,
It’s that time of year when blackberries really start to shine so we’re loading our CSA boxes full. They’re so plump and sweet I can’t help topping yogurt or cantaloupe halves, toss them in smoothies or just pop them into my mouth. I made a fantastic blackberry frozen yogurt, which was a little more work, but a summer treat for sure. While I’m sure you don’t need a list of reasons to eat these, I thought I’d mention a few interesting nutritional facts: One small serving (about 15 berries), holds a whopping 30 milligrams of vitamin C and almost an entire milligram of manganese (a trace mineral), making up about 50 percent of your daily recommended intake for both. Blackberries are also high in vitamin K, an essential nutrient for good bone and heart health. Blackberries rank as one of the top 10 highest antioxidant foods. This tiny fruit delivers a powerful punch with each bite, helps you fight disease, boosts immunity and maintains premium health. Meanwhile, with only seven net carbs (total carbs minus fiber) in a cup of blackberries, it’s a whole food that’s super tasty while low in sugar.
Enjoy the summer bounty as we cruise through my favorite part of summer. Check out our CSA store to grab yourself some of our infamous super sweet, bi-colored corn or a freshly baked loaf of sourdough, and slather it with some of our incredible, minimally processed strawberry preserves and take a bite of gratitude for all that we have.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
BASIL
CANTALOUPE
BLACKBERRIES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
RED CARMEN PEPPERS
RED LEAF LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
HASS AVOCADOS
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
BIG BOX ADD: CUCUMBERS, BLACKBERRIES, LACINATO KALE, CARROTS, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
RED LEAF LETTUCE
BLACKBERRIES
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
CANTALOUPE
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
BLACKBERRIES
CELERY
STRAWBERRIES
CILANTRO
BABY SPINACH
LACINATO KALE
FUJI APPLES
FRUIT EXPANSION: BLACKBERRIES X2
LETTUCE of the WEEK: LETTUCE MIX
MUSHROOM MIX: SHIITAKE + OYSTER from WOLFE FARMS
Strawberry, Tomato & Avocado Salad
Ingredients:
Approx. 25 grape or cherry tomatoes (about 285 grams)
1 lb fresh strawberries (1 container)
1 large avocado, ripe
1/2 cup fresh basil (loosely packed)
1/2 cup fresh mint (loosely packed)
2 Tbsp hemp seeds
Balsamic vinaigrette dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp garlic powder (or 1-2 cloves garlic)
1 tsp honey
Salt + pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Walder Wellness)
Dairy-Free No-Churn Blackberry Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1 pound blackberries frozen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can full fat coconut milk
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup raw honey should be runny
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Traditional Cooking School)
Paleo Zucchini Carbonara
Ingredients:
3-4 medium zucchini spiralized*
1 tsp salt – to “sweat” the zucchini
6 slices organic bacon, cut into small pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
2 large eggs preferably pasture raised
2-3 Tbsp nutritional yeast (For a “cheesy” flavor”)
1/2 tsp arrowroot starch
1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt or up to 1/2 tsp to taste
1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
1/2 cup coconut cream or full fat coconut milk
Chopped parsley for garnish
Crushed red pepper optional
(Find a full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momma)
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 lb. ground beef
24 oz. spaghetti sauce
8 oz. ricotta cheese
¼ cup basil pesto
4-6 bell peppers, halved lengthwise with the ribs and seeds removed
8 oz. shredded mozzarella
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
Garnish
grated Parmesan
fresh chopped parsley
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Midwest Foodie)
Basil Walnut Pesto
Ingredients:
2 cups of fresh basil leaves
¼ cup walnuts
2 garlic cloves (peeled)
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Whisk Affair)