2024 Harvest 13

Howdy folks and welcome to week 13 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you all are enjoying this cooler weather! It’s been glorious out here the past two days!

This week we are excited to debut our shishito peppers. These are some of our favorite summertime peppers. They taste great grilled or pan fried. We love serving them alongside grilled meats and dipping them in some homemade mayo after blistering them on the grill for a few minutes. They’re better than popcorn!

We’ve got tomatoes, melons, and eggplants starting to crank over here and will be getting those out to you soon. In the meantime, we hope you all enjoy this week’s harvest.

Happy cooking and eating everyone!


Harvest 13

  1. Collard Greens—High in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds and are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!

  2. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy. This week you either got red or orange beets.

  3. Lettuce —A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  4. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  5. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  6. Dill—is great for digestion and helps with bloating. Because of its antacid properties it’s great at easing indigestion, gastritis and other inflammatory conditions.

  7. Walla Walla Sweet Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  8. Shisito Peppers— Besides Vitamin C, shishito peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.

  9. Potatoes—Potatoes— Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!

Recipe Suggestions

Collard Greens Summer Slaw with Soy Sesame Dressing (this is fantastic and so easy!)

Herby Potato Bacon Salad (doesn’t get much better than this potato salad in the summer!)

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Roasted Garlic Aioli (Best way to prepare these peppers!)

Creamed Shishito Peppers (this is a level up from just grilling them and SO tasty. Great for a crowd!)

Marinated Beet And Bread Salad (so fresh and easy!)

Beet Tzatziki (best pink dip around!)

High Protein French Onion Dip (this is divine!)


2024 Harvest 12

Howdy folks and welcome to week 12 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you aren’t totally sick of zucchini and cucumbers yet. They’re cranking and we’ve got some recipe ideas for you if you just can’t stomach the thought of eating anymore. We get it. The first recipe in the suggestions “Salmon Crunch Salad” uses so many of the veggies in this week’s share. It’s delicious and if you aren’t a salmon fan it would also work with chicken. We’re having leftovers for lunch today and cannot wait! We hope you all make it because it’s a winner for our entire family (young kids and all!)

Things are looking great in the fields with watermelons, cantaloups, and tomatoes getting ready to debut. It’s definitely feeling like August around here and we’re eating like kings and queens. We love this time of the year and we hope you all are enjoying the bounty as well.

Happy cooking and eating this week everyone!

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize and our amazing crew!

Harvest 12

  1. Lettuce —A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  2. Kohlrabi— Kohlrabi is great for gut health as it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. It also contains a wide array of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, isothiocyanates, and glucosinolates. These plant compounds protect your cells against free radical damage that may otherwise increase your risk of disease.

  3. Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).

  4. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  5. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  6. Leeks—Leeks are rich in flavonoids, especially one called kaempferol. Flavonoids are antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties.

  7. Eggplant—Contains moderate levels of vitamins A and C, which help protect your cells against damage. It's also high in natural plant chemicals called polyphenols, which may help cells do a better job of processing sugar and keeping your blood sugar in balance.

  8. Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.

  9. Bell Peppers—Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.

Recipe Suggestions

Chilled Cucumber-Tahini Herb Soup (This is an oldie but a goody! So many lovely flavors and pairs well with steak or grilled bread)

Lentils and Carrots with Swiss Chard and Yogurt (this is so light and refreshing for a summer meal)

Sesame Miso Cucumber Salad (for being so easy to whip up this packs a ton of flavor!)

Ratatouille & Sausage Quiche (Great way to use up eggplant, peppers and zucchii)

Simple Zucchini & Leek Soup (absolutely divine)

Zucchini Lime Vinaigrette (best dressing of the summer!)

Flourless Chocolate and Zucchini Date Brownies (my kid’s favorite dessert!)

2024 Harvest 11

Howdy folks and welcome to week 11 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you all are having a nice week and enjoying this cooler weather before more heat arrives again.

Before we get to this week’s haul I just wanted to reiterate that the CSA we run is in the model of traditional CSA’s which stand for “community supported agriculture”. We strive to make all the boxes each week the same but because we’re working with Mother Nature and we are picking each individual vegetable there will inevitably be variation between boxes. The photo above is a sample of what’s in the box but bunch sizes, individual vegetable size and even variety will be different among the boxes. I hope that’s helpful information for those who’ve been asking.

Onto this weeks haul! We hope you all enjoy the bounty!

Harvest 11

  1. Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols.

  2. Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.

  3. Head Lettuce—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  4. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  5. Green Beans—Green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, manganese, beta-carotene, and protein. They are also a wonderful source of dietary fiber.

  6. Walla Walla Sweet Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  7. Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  8. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  9. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  10. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

Recipe Suggestions

Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Soup (so wonderful and simple!)

Zucchini Lime Vinaigrette (One of the best dressings ever!!)

Kale & Beet Slaw with Cashew Dressing (this is so good. Just omit the bok choy and use beet greens or head lettuce in its place)

Beet & Yogurt Dressing (trust this one!! You’ll find yourself drizzling this on so many things!)

Coconut Chickpea & Turnip Curry (We make this all the time. Even toddlers love this!)

Recipes from My Toddler Website