Howdy folks and welcome to week 13.
It’s been a pretty devastating week around here with all the fires and smoke. Some really great friends of ours lost their ranch last night, and our hearts are with them. For those of you who are dealing with the fires or have been impacted in any way, please know we’re thinking of you.
It’s a wild and heartbreaking time around here, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that the best thing we can do is show up for each other. We’re grateful for this community and for all the folks looking out for their neighbors.
We hope the skies clear soon and that this week brings a little more calm. In the meantime, we hope you’re able to gather around the table, share some home-cooked meals with friends and neighbors, and find a few moments of comfort in the simple things.
Enjoy the harvest, everyone, and stay safe out there.
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew
Harvest 13
Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols
Lettuce Mix—Anti-infamatory and a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate.
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.
Cherry tomatoes OR Large Tomatoes— A major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Cilantro—Cilantro is one of the most potent and detoxifying herbs for our bodies. It helps remove heavy metals from our bodies and has antibacterial properties along with being one of the most adrenal supporting herbs out there.
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.
Recipe Suggestions
Southwestern Turkey Skillet Dinner (this is SO GOOD!! We make this weekly this time of the year!)
Spicy Miso Chicken, Turnip & Kale Stir Fry—this is great and uses so much of your CSA box! The image on the blog isn’t loading but here is what it looks like. I’ll fix the blog image once I can figure that out!
Honey Garlic Chicken & Zucchini Skillet (I love this one!!)
Spiced Shrimp & Zucchini Summer Bowls (this cilantro yogurt sauce is bomb here!)
Zucchini Parmesan Pasta with Burst Tomatoes and Basil (the zucchini becomes so buttery and creamy in this dish!)
Tumbleweed Farm Greek Salad (so easy and fresh!)
Italian Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Skillet Dinner (tastes so fresh and just like summer!)
Broiled Miso Salmon Bites with Cucumber Salad (this is my favorite salmon recipe!!)
Coconut chickpea & Turnip curry with Rice (use kale instead of spinach in this recipe!)
Cucumber Soup with Bacon Gremolata (very tasty!)