Hot dang! Just like that, we're in the double digits. Ten weeks of farm-fresh produce—I can hardly believe we're already this far into the season!
This week's harvest is an especially tasty one. We pulled our very first Walla Walla sweet onions yesterday, and oh my goodness...they are so stinkin' good. Sweet, juicy, and bursting with flavor, they're one of the highlights of summer around here. Be sure to give the Walla Walla Sweet Onion Dip below a try—it's a seasonal favorite that makes an appearance in our kitchen every year.
Another recipe that's earned a permanent spot in our dinner rotation is the Beef and Beet Bowls with Kale, Whipped Cottage Cheese, and Hot Honey. My whole family devoured them! We swapped the hot honey for regular honey on the kiddos' bowls, but if you're making these for the grown-ups, don't skip the hot honey. It brings everything together with the perfect sweet and spicy finish.
Out in the fields, we're staying busy despite the heat and smoky skies. The summer harvest keeps rolling in, and we're grateful to be filling your boxes with the very best the farm has to offer. We're hoping for a break from the smoke and cooler temperatures soon, but until then, we're keeping our heads down and doing what we love.
We hope you're enjoying this week's harvest. Take good care of yourselves, and we'll see you again next week!
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize and our awesome crew
Harvest 10
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.
Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Salad Mix—These leafy greens are a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.
Recipe Suggestions
Beef & Beet Bowls with Whipped Cottage Cheese & Honey (so dang good!! Great use of kale and beet greens too!)
Walla Walla Sweet Onion Dip (the best dip ever!!)
Beet & Kale Salad with Crispy Chickpeas & Tahini (so simple and good!)
Mediterranean Salmon & Beet Bowl (I personally love this recipe so much and make it for myself often!)
Mild White Chicken & Zucchini Chili (we make this weekly during the summer and it’s a family favorite!!)
Southwestern Turkey Skillet Dinner (my kiddos LOVE this—great use of zucchini)
Whipped Cottage Cheese Beet Hummus (the best hummus you’ll make all summer!)
Spiced Shrimp & Zucchini Summer Bowls (another awesome use of zucchini and they’re so flavorful!)
CSA Kiddo Recipes
Zucchini & Kale Chicken Meatballs (great for meal prep!)
Two-Ingredient Zucchini & Chickpea Fritters (very easy and good!)
Beet Tzatziki (AKA BEST DIP EVER!!)
Double Chocolate Beet Muffins (so delicious and healthy!!)
Flourless Chocolate & Date Zucchini Brownies (if you haven’t made these yet do so now!! Such a great dessert!)