My dear community,
When I stepped outside this weekend I could feel a distinct shift in the air. There was a certain smell, a crispness. Can you feel fall in the air? We are nearing the end of summer crops, but not this week. We’ll continue to bask in all the glory that summer has to offer. We’re fortunate enough in this climate to reap summer’s rewards a while longer. Then there will be one day as we approach winter where the temperature drops and freezes all those colorful crops, and winter begins. It’s fascinating to stay connected with mother earth and flow through these cycles by paying special attention to what your body craves as the days get shorter and toying with the idea of getting some extra sleep. Leaning into the subtleties of the body can help us stay healthy as we roll into the colder and shorter daylight seasons.
We’re sending a box of colorful summer fruits and veggies your way to get you through your week on the right foot.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
ROMAINE LETTUCE
CUCUMBERS
GREEN ZUCCHINI
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPE
GARLIC
BUTTERNUT SQUASH
BASIL
BIG BOX ADD: RED BUTTER LETTUCE, HASS AVOCADOS, BARTLETT PEARS, ITALIAN PARSLEY, CELERY
JUST the BASICS:
ROMAINE LETTUCE
CARROTS
STRAWBERRIES
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
GRANNY SMITH APPLES
LACINATO KALE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
CILANTRO
CELERY X2
CANTALOUPE
LIMES
FRUIT EXPANSION: BARTLETT PEARS & STRAWBERRIES
LETTUCE OF THE WEEK: RED BUTTER
MUSHROOM MIX: SHIITAKE & OYSTERS from WOLFE FARMS
Healthy Zucchini Fritters
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded zucchini, lightly packed
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
3-4 cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 large eggs
½ cup cassava flour
1 tsp salt
pepper to taste
2 Tbsp avocado oil (for cooking)
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Bake it Paleo)
Simple Cucumber Feta Salad
Ingredients:
2 English cucumbers
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
6 ounces feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (like chives or dill)
Fresh ground black pepper
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at A Couple of Cooks)
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Ingredients:
3 Ripe Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced thick
1 medium Cucumber, sliced into ribbons
1/2 medium Avocado, sliced
4-5 leaves Fresh Basil, torn or snipped with scissors
1/4 cup crumbled Feta, optional
3 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tsp Lemon Juice
Generous amounts of Coarse Salt and Black Pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Inspectogorgeous)
Cheesy Sautéed Butternut Squash
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups butternut squash (peeled + cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1.5 tsp thyme
1.5 tsp rosemary
1/2 cup parmesan, freshly grated (I used parmigiano-reggiano)
Salt + pepper, to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Wander Wellness)
The Best Paleo Smoothie Recipe Ever – Strawberry, Chocolate and Avocado
Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
2/3 cup frozen strawberries
1 small ripe banana, sliced and frozen
2 tbsp chopped avocado
1 to 2 fresh dates, pitted
1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ to 1 cup ice
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Blender Balance)