My dear Community,
I spent the week romping around the farm with third through sixth graders from Lompoc. Blooming Energy, a wellness center in Lompoc, received grants to visit a few farms in the valley and we were lucky enough to be one of them. It was a first for many of the kids and it was really fun to see their eyes light up as they connected to the food grown locally. Check out our Instagram for a few photos. These visits are one of my passions so it’s great for me as well.
We’re slipping samples of our Organic Seeded Sourdough from San Julian Ranch into as many boxes as possible this week. Baked fresh in the morning, this seeded sourdough is nearly exclusive to our CSA program. We have a few loaves available in our store and it’s also available as part of your subscription to guarantee a loaf with your box. Don’t forget to add some of our exclusive strawberry preserves as well!
We just teamed up with a new local source for mushrooms, Wolfe farms in Solvang who has a consistent supply of delicious shrooms. Shittakes and oyster mushrooms are rolling in. Add them on as part of a subscription or grab yourself a bag in our CSA store.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
RED BUTTER LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES (Regular size shares might alternatively receive heirloom tomatoes)
CHERRY TOMATOES
YELLOW ONIONS
GREEN ZUCCHINI
LACINATO KALE
GREEN BEANS from RUNDLE FARMS
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
BIG BOX ADD: HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, STRAWBERRIES, CARROTS, BLUEBERRIES, ROMAINE LETTUCE
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
RED BUTTER LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
GREEN BEANS
GREEN ZUCCHINI
CHERRY TOMATOES
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
GREEN CABBAGE
BLUEBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
STRAWBERRIES
LACINATO KALE
ITALIAN PARSLEY
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
RED BEETS
FRUIT EXPANSION: BLACKBERRIES + STRAWBERRIES
LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE LETTUCE
MUSHROOM MIX: SHIITAKE + OYSTER from WOLFE FARMS
Baked Zucchini Fries
Ingredients:
2 large zucchini
1/3 cup full fat coconut milk
1/3 cup coconut flour
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp dried parsley
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
For the optional garlic mayo dipping sauce
1/3 cup paleo mayo
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Unbound Wellness)
Green Bean Salad
Ingredients:
For salad
1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup roughly chopped pitted Kalamata olives
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 ounce shaved Parmesan (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
For vinaigrette
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Last Ingredient)
Parmesan Pistachio Kale Salad
Ingredients:
2 bunches lacinato kale leaves removed from stems and chopped (I like mixing lettuce in too)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup roasted pistachios chopped
1/4 cup shaved parmesan cheese
CREAMY PARMESAN DRESSING
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons greek yogurt
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon freshly snipped chives
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 lemon juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at How Sweet Eats)
Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw
Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
8 anchovy fillets packed in oil, drained
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, divided
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled
1 bunch Lacinato Kale, center stalks removed, thinly sliced crosswise (about 8 cups)
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Bon Appetit)
Roasted Carrot, Bacon & Kale Hash {Paleo & Whole30}
Ingredients:
1 lb carrots or 3 cups peeled and diced
1/2 Tbsp cooking fat avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, etc.
8-10 slices bacon
1 small bunch kale – or 2 large handfuls roughly chopped
sea salt and pepper for roasting carrots
1/2 tsp paprika or smoked paprika optional for roasting carrots
Thinly sliced green onions for garnish
2-4 egg fried, optional*
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momma)