My dear Community,
If you’ve had an egg subscription with us a full year you are probably aware that we have a major decline in egg production as we head into the cooler months- yes, eggs are seasonal too! I was so focused on the rainy season I had a lapse in getting new chicks so we are really feeling the seasonal swing. I like to give my chickens rest when they are ready for it. I just saw one of our newest chickens lay her first egg today, so hopefully we will keep the operation running through the winter, even if on a smaller scale. It’s time to really vibe with the season and make shifts in your meals as nature intended. This also allows us to experience a full spectrum of nutrition as well as different protein sources.
Speaking of nutrition through food, I keep coming back to this thought: every bite you put into your mouth is more powerful than anything you will ever find in a prescription bottle. So choose wisely. Food is also more efficient, better and less expensive than medication with nothing but positive side effects. Especially when it comes to preventing or managing certain chronic conditions. Using farm fresh, organic produce and including lots of fresh herbs in your kitchen can have profound effects on your health. Nutrient dense whole foods and phytonutrients can protect the body and the risk of chronic disease. Plant foods play into a healthy gut microbiome which we know is linked to better health outcomes. Proper nutrition helps regulate our blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of many chronic diseases. Nutrient rich food can also positively influence mood, mental health and the list goes on.
Wishing you and yours all the health and vitality from our humble box of fruits and veggies.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
GREEN ZUCCHINI
GREEN CURLY KALE
CARROTS
YELLOW ONIONS
RED BELL PEPPERS
CANTALOUPE
STRAWBERRIES
BIG BOX ADD: ROMAINE LETTUCE, BABY SPINACH, CHERRY TOMATOES, BARTLETT PEARS, BASIL
JUST the BASICS:
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
CANTALOUPE
STRAWBERRIES
CARROTS
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES
GREEN CURLY KALE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
CELERY X2
BARTLETT PEARS
BABY SPINACH
ITALIAN PARSLEY
FRUIT EXPANSION: STRAWBERRIES + PEARS
LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE
MUSHROOM MIX: Shiitake + Oyster from WOLFE FARMS
Zucchini Oatless Oatmeal
Ingredients:
3 egg whites
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup zucchini grated (~1/2 of a small zucchini)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 1/2 tablespoons flax meal
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional toppings: raw almonds, seeds, fresh fruit, nut butter
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here on Skinny Fitalicious)
10 Minute Ginger Carrot & Kale Salad
Instructions:
3 cups lightly packed kale
2 cups grated carrots
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp grated ginger
for topping: fried onions, roasted cashews
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Full of Plants)
Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
salad:
8 oz cassava penne pasta
2/3 cup Kalamata olives halved and pitted
2/3 cup red onion diced
1 English or Persian cucumber cut lengthwise and sliced crosswise
1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
1 bell pepper diced
3 tablespoons parsley minced
1/2 cup feta cheese
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup or honey, optional
2 garlic cloves minced
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momma)
Zucchini Noodles with Basil-Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Ingredients:
Basil-pumpkin seed pesto
½ small yellow onion, roughly chopped*
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (arugula works, too)
½ cup pepitas (green pumpkin seeds), toasted**
⅓ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, to taste (or lemon juice)
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Zucchini noodles
3 large zucchini
Salt
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Fresh basil leaves, for garnishing
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Cookie and Kate)