2017 Harvest 17

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And just like that...we're in mid September!!! Damn guys, time is starting to fly by. The farm is still cranking out summer bounty like none other but we're starting to shift into fall mode a bit. This week we're happy to have lettuce back in your shares along with some spaghetti squash, eggplant and onions. We're giving you all a break from summer squash, zucchini and cucumbers this week because we just felt like you might hit us over the head if you got more this week. However, they'll be back in the rotation next week.

The air quality at the farm has been the pits because of the fire but it hasn't affected the crops. We're doing our best to take breaks throughout the days and fingers are crossed that this beast gets completely contained soon. 

We hope everyone is getting back into the groove of school, work, and just general routines as we say goodbye to summer. We hope you all enjoy this week's bounty. It's a great box and we're pretty stoked with it!

Happy cooking!

Your farmers,
A & T

Harvest 17

  1. Swiss Chard
  2. Head Lettuce
  3. Cherry Tomatoes
  4. Full sized Tomatoes
  5. Garlic
  6. Red Onion
  7. Eggplant
  8. Bell Peppers
  9. Hot Peppers (Jalapeño, Hungarian Hot Wax and Poblano)  
  10. Spaghetti Squash
  11. Basil
  12. Beets

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2017 Harvest 16

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Hot damn!!! We hope you all are surviving this heat and smoke from the past few days. The air quality up at the farm is terrible and combined with the heat it makes it pretty darn miserable to be out in the fields. However, we're very grateful that we're safe and we hope that you all are surviving the smoke and heat too. 

Luckily, this week we've got an abundance of fresh produce and we're stoked that it's still grilling weather because all of the peppers (both hot and sweet) taste AMAZING on the grill. The Hungarian Hot Wax peppers (the long yellow ones) are really mild (even the little kiddos can eat them) and are our favorite on the grill.  We're really happy to have mizuna making a comeback after giving it a rest during July and August. It's great when prepared with a little olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt. 

Out in the fields we're starting the long process of our winter squash harvest. So far we've harvested over 500 spaghetti squash and have them curing in the barn. The acorn squash is up next followed by 8 different varieties of squash. We're really proud of the production this season and can't wait for you all to start receiving them in your shares in a few short weeks.

Anyhow, we hope you enjoy the bounty this week. 

Cheers from Tumbleweed Farm

Harvest 16

  1. Kale
  2. Mizuna 
  3. Hot Peppers (Poblano, Hungarian Hot Wax, Jalapeño) 
  4. Sweet Peppers
  5. Radishes
  6. Cherry Tomatoes
  7. Full size tomatoes
  8. Basil
  9. Summer Squash/Zucchini
  10. Cucumbers
  11. Garlic 

Recipe Suggestions

Garlicky Risotto with Mizuna (substitute the green garlic with leeks or scallions)

Garlicky Risotto with Mizuna (substitute the green garlic with leeks or scallions)

2017 Harvest 15

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Happy last week of August folks! It's going to be a hot week but I can't believe we've almost made it to September. In the heart of July Taylor and I will look up at each other, sweaty with panicked looks on our faces and say "we just need to make it to September." By golly, we're here! This is our favorite time of the year to eat because the leafy greens are making a quick come back and the summer bounty is peaking. The arugula this week is delicious and tender and tastes great with a simple olive oil, lemon juice and sea salt dressing. Toss in some cherry tomatoes and bam! Best salad of the year!

The beets are killer again this week and since it's going to be hot I highly recommend the chilled beet and yogurt soup (below) to help cool you down.  This is probably the last week for melons but we could have one more harvest for next week if the plants hold on just a bit longer. Regardless, cherish these last few of the season.

Alrighty, we hope you all have a wonderful week. And before I sign off I wanted to let you all know that Taylor and I were so thankful to all the folks who came out to the annual Rock the Harvest party on Saturday. It was awesome to clink glasses with you all. I'm going out on a limb but I'm pretty sure that we have the best CSA members of any CSA out there! You all rule! Thanks for being a part of our extended family.

Cheers to the harvest!

Your farmers,
A & T

Harvest 15

  1.  Beets (remove greens and store separately)
  2. Cherry Tomatoes
  3. Full size tomatoes
  4. Sweet Peppers 
  5. Hot Peppers (Jalapeños, Poblanos & Hungarian Hot Wax Peppers)
  6. Cucumbers
  7. Summer Squash/Zucchini
  8. Garlic
  9. Arugula
  10. Swiss Chard
  11. Cantaloupes 

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