My dear Community,
Happy Labor Day. If the purpose of Labor Day is to honor workers and their contributions to society then it is definitely a day to celebrate our workers here on the farm. It feels like a lifetime ago, but I come from a more conventional 9-5 setting in an office. Although it was very hard work, it doesn’t really seem to compare to a physically demanding job that the farm entails. The farm is so nurturing and at the same time has a demand for labor that is relentless. It doesn’t recognize holidays and doesn’t stop because of hot or cold weather. Consistently giving thanks and immense gratitude for the people who help make it possible to eat this food.
Our chickens started ramping up egg production in February and our older chickens are now starting to take a little break. We are in the midst of growing a few new flocks which should help take us through the winter uninterrupted. We don’t have any eggs for sale in our store anymore and only our current subscribers will be able to receive them. I will be back around with more updates on our chickens as the new ladies begin to lay.
Enjoy this summer bounty filled with local produce.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
LACINATO KALE
CANARY MELON
RED BELL PEPPERS
GREEN BEANS
RED TOMATOES
RED LEAF LETTUCE
CUCUMBERS
BIG BOX ADD: RED CHERRY TOMATOES, BROCCOLI, CARROTS, ROMAINE LETTUCE, YELLOW ONIONS
JUST the BASICS:
RED LEAF LETTUCE
CARROTS
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
CANARY MELON
GREEN ZUCCHINI
RED BELL PEPPERS
JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
ROMAINE LETTUCE
GALA APPLES
LACINATO KALE
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS
ITALIAN PARSLEY
CELERY X2
WATERMELON
LIMES
FRUIT EXPANSION: RASPBERRIES + ASIAN PEARS
LETTUCE of the WEEK: RED BUTTER LETTUCE
MUSHROOM MIX: SHIITAKE + OYSTER from WOLFE FARMS
Easy One-Skillet Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey (we recommend 93/7)
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch round slices, then halved or quartered (4 cups)
2 cups diced mushrooms
1 cup diced yellow onion (1/2 medium onion)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups packed fresh spinach
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or 2%)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fine salt and pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Real Food Dietitians)
Zucchini Rice
Ingredients:
4 zucchini, ends trimmed
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Pure Wow)
Easy Salmon Salad
Ingredients:
For the Salmon
1-2 medium salmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
For the Salad
4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
½ cup red bell pepper sliced
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
1 avocado peeled pitted and sliced
For the Dressing
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Primavera Kitchen)
Asian Sesame Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
2 english or hothouse cucumbers, chilled
2 large carrots
1 tsp. Kosher salt
2 TBSP rice vinegar
1 TBSP fresh lime juice (about half a lime)
2-3 TBSP honey, to taste
1 tsp. Toasted sesame oil
pinch of red pepper flakes, to taste
½-1 TBSP toasted sesame seeds (I used white and black, but either would work fine on their own)
1 scallion, sliced
2 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Will Cook for Friends)
Best Ever Paleo Kale Salad {Vegan}
Ingredients:
pickled onions:
1 large red onion very thinly sliced
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
salad:
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 bunch kale finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil + dash sea salt
1 apple thinly sliced or julienned (I used honey crisp)
1/2 cup dried cranberries fruit sweetened
1 avocado peeled and diced
1/2 cup vegan parmesan cheese optional
dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Sea salt and black pepper to taste
(Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momm