October 9, 2024
We are down to our last two weeks of the CSA season and I can hardly believe it! The season has flown by and it is time to start thinking about next year. If you plan on joining the CSA again … Continued
Butternut squash green chile chicken soup
½ tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 large white onion, chopped 1 green bell pepper, diced very small ¼ cup diced cilantro 1/4 cup freshly roasted and seeded chopped green chiles 4-6 cups cubed butternut squash 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 4 cups chicken broth 1 pound boneless skinless chicken … Continued
October 2, 2024
In true Arizona autumn form, it has been so hot this past week. Always keeping us on our toes! Hope you are all staying cool out there, especially our growers. This week we have a lovely mix of veggies, including … Continued
Spicy sesame eggplant and bok choy stir fry
2 inch nub of ginger, peeled and minced 1 eggplant, cubed 1 head of bok choy, sliced, stems and greens seperated 1 bunch of scallions, (about 1/2 cup) diced, white and light green parts only 2 tbs tamari 2 tbs … Continued
Butternut squash soup
2 lb. cubed butternut squash 1 medium onion, halved and sliced into wedges 4 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp. avocado oil, or another heat-safe oil 2 c. chicken broth or more, as needed 1 can … Continued
September 25, 2024
Happy Autumn! The season has officially changed and it is hard to believe we have just four CSA baskets left to share with you with this year. Please look out for details about signing up for the 2025 season in … Continued
September 18, 2024
As the season continues its turn toward autumn, the fields are changing at our farms. At Willowbrook Farm, cover crop has sprouted in the field that is being prepared for next year’s garlic. Cover crops are an organic grower’s best … Continued
Baked eggplant with onions and tomatoes
2 pounds small firm eggplants, preferably 6 to 8 ounces each 1 tablespoons plus ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1½ pounds ripe plum tomatoes 1 pound young pecorino or low-moisture mozzarella, cut in ½-inch cubes ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely … Continued
September 11, 2024
Although it was quite hot last week, I can definitely feel the turn of the season creeping in. Mornings are bringing a chill in the air and leaves in Oak Creek Canyon are already starting to turn yellow! The change … Continued
Baked feta and tomato spaghetti squash
1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (3- to 3½-lb.) 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 (4-oz.) block feta cheese, halved 8 ounces cherry tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups) 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano … Continued