June 7, 2023
I am so excited for this week. The produce is really coming in and we have a CSA first – cherries! This is just the start of an incredible fruit year, so there is a lot to look forward to. These Bing … Continued
May 31, 2023
The weather has turned around and the produce is making a rebound. Plants are so resilient and their desire to grow really shows in these circumstances. We may still notice hail damage on some crops in the coming weeks, including … Continued
Chicory salad with walnuts and parmesan
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 3 tablespoons walnut oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 pound chicory, or other leafy green 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan In a dry skillet, toast the … Continued
Bok choy with garlic
1/2 cup chicken stock or low-sodium broth 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 pounds bok choy, stems cut into 1-inch lengths, leafy tops left about 4 inches long (or baby bok choy, left whole) … Continued
May 24, 2023
Well, we’ve had an eventful first week at both Willowbrook and Whipstone Farms. A hail storm hit both farms on Friday afternoon and caused some significant damage. Many crops were protected by row covers, which helped limit the destruction, but even … Continued
May 17, 2023
Welcome to the 17th season of Verde Valley CSA! We are so excited to serve you and are so grateful for your support of our local growers. We have two main farms supplying your produce: Willowbrook Farm in Camp Verde, and Whipstone Farm in … Continued
Cilantro lime spinach rice
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 cup diced onion, approximately half of a medium onion 2 cloves garlic, diced 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati rice 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water 1 bunch fresh spinach, stemmed 1 bunch … Continued
Potato leek quiche
12-16 oz white potatoes (about 2 large) 4 tsp olive oil, divided 2 small leeks (about 1.5 cups chopped) 1 teaspoon fresh or ½ tsp dried thyme 1 cup shredded gruyere, comte, or cheese of choice 6 eggs ½-2/3 cup … Continued
October 12, 2022
Our last week of the season is here and what a wonderful season it has been! We are so grateful to all of you for supporting the local farms that supply our produce, especially our primary farms, Willowbrook and Whipstone. Without Hope … Continued
Spaghetti squash with lemon, arugula, and parmesan
Olive oil Salt Pepper Crushed red pepper flakes 1 spaghetti squash (as big as you can get) 2-3 green onions (white and green parts, separated) 2 cloves garlic (chopped) The zest and juice of 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup chopped arugula … Continued