August 17, 2016
The fruit is here! It seems that everyone has fruit this week. We were offered over 300 lbs. of golden delicious apples alone, so it’s nice to know that the fruit is finally coming in. This week we have three kinds … Continued
Shirazi Salad
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 4 tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 5 Persian cucumbers, cut into 1⁄8” cubes 2 tomatoes, seeds removed, finely chopped 1⁄2 small red … Continued
August 10, 2016
After a very wet week, things are starting to dry out. All the rain and cooler temperatures felt great for us, but apparently it was too much of a good thing for many crops. Tomatoes and cucumbers at Willowbrook Farm started slowing … Continued
Stewed Collard Greens with Tomatoes
1 bunch of collard greens, washed, stems removed 1 lb. diced tomatoes 1 large onion, diced 2 – 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup water or cooking stock salt + pepper to taste Roll collard leaves … Continued
August 3, 2016
We have a few new members joining us at this midway point in the season, so welcome to our new shareholders! The rain over the past few days has felt amazing and is so wonderful for all our crops. And they … Continued
Cucumber And Carrot Vermicelli With Crispy Shallots
8 oz. rice vermicelli noodles 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings Kosher salt 6 scallions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger 1/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 1 cucumber, halved … Continued
July 27, 2016
Here we are at the halfway point of the season. It is both exciting (for the yummy produce I know is coming) and a little shocking (that the season is just flying by). We are so happy to have you all … Continued
Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Spicy Lime Dressing
1/4 cup lime juice (from about 3 limes) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional — leave out for a vegetarian or vegan dish) 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1/4 cup cilantro leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 … Continued
July 20, 2016
As we approach the midway point of the season (and hopefully the monsoons) you will notice the crops starting to shift away from all the greens we enjoyed early in the season. This will probably be the last time we … Continued
Kale Caprese Salad
Salad: 1 bunch kale, stemmed and chopped [about 4 cups] 1 cup bocconcini [mini mozzarella], halved 1 cup tomatoes, chopped ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Dressing [makes about 1 cup]: ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar … Continued