Week of June 2
My dear Community,
It’s the unofficial start of summer — and you can feel it! We welcome the longest day of the year this month, the fields are bursting with variety, and our strawberry rows are practically glowing with fruit. This is the season when the farm explodes with abundance, and we’re so excited to share it with you.
With school out for the summer, my boys help in the field and with the chickens, learning the value of a day spent outdoors. It’s all part of growing up farm-kid style — hands in the dirt, hearts full, and an appreciation for where our food comes from.
We’re thrilled to announce a new CSA pickup site starting Wednesday, June 11th: Captain Fatty’s Brewery in Goleta! Now you can grab your farm box and have a little midweek fun. Captain Fatty’s hosts trivia night every Wednesday at 7 PM, and word on the street is that it’s wildly entertaining. Two delicious, local staples — fresh organic produce and craft beer — together in one spot. We’re pretty excited about it, and we’d love for you to help us spread the word. To celebrate and promote it, check out our Instagram reel. 😄🍺
This season always reminds me how deeply food is tied to community. I received a note from one of our CSA members last week sharing how the box has become part of their family’s healing journey and was reminded once again that food is medicine. When real, nourishing food is accessible and convenient, it can truly change lives.
We’re honored to grow for you. Thank you for supporting this little patch of earth and everything and everyone it feeds.
Be good to each other.
Carolyn
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
STRAWBERRIES
PIXIE TANGERINES
LEEKS
RED BUTTER LETTUCE
PERSIAN CUCUMBERS
RADISHES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
BROCCOLI
SUGAR SNAP PEAS
BIG BOX ADD: CARROTS, ROMAINE LETTUCE, STRAWBERRIES, SNAP PEAS, BABY SPINACH
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
STRAWBERRIES
RED BUTTER LETTUCE
BROCCOLI
SUGAR SNAP PEAS
GREEN ZUCCHINI
JUICE FEAST:
ROMAINE LETTUCE
PIXIE TANGERINES
LACINATO KALE
STRAWBERRIES
CARROTS
RED BEETS
HASS AVOCADOS
CILANTRO
BABY SPINACH
BLUEBERRIES
FRUIT EXPANSION: STRAWBERRIES + BLUEBERRIES from SOIL to SOUL FARMS
LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE
MUSHROOM MIX: from WOLFE FARMS
Mediterranean-Style Grilled Zucchini Salad
Ingredients:
4 zucchini squash about 2 lb, sliced into rounds
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp organic ground cumin
Juice of 1 lemon
1 garlic clove minced
Salt and pepper
1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp chopped fresh tarragon
Feta or goat cheese optional
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Mediterranean Dish
Radish Greens Salad on Avocado Toast
Ingredients:
1 bunch of radishes stems and bulbs, about 1 pound
1/4 cup skyr or plain greek yogurt
1 lemon for zest and juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup fresh dill finely chopped
Salt black pepper and red pepper flakes to taste
2 slices bread of choice
1/2 large avocado
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Justine Snacks
30-Minute Quinoa “Fried Rice”
QUINOA
3 cups cooked and cooled white quinoa*
SAUCE
4 Tbsp coconut aminos
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp almond butter (or sub peanut butter)
2 Tbsp lime juice
2 tsp chili garlic sauce* (plus more to taste)
1/4 cup diced green onion
THE REST
1 Tbsp sesame oil (or sub water)
1 cup finely chopped carrots
3 Tbsp coconut aminos (DIVIDED)
1 cup chopped green onion (save green tops for garnish)
1 ½ cups chopped broccoli
1/2 cup roasted cashews (optional // or sub raw cashews)
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Minimalist Baker
Paleo Zucchini Pistachio Loaf
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis grated
4 eggs
1/3 cup almond milk or milk of choice
1/3 cup olive oil or avocado oil
2 1/2 cups almond flour
1/3 cup tapioca starch
3 tbsp coconut flour
2 tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup pistachios chopped (divided)
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Baked Ambrosia