June 9, 2021
The heat is on! It seems the time for late season frosts has finally passed, and our growers are transplanting hot weather crops into the fields. Despite the late frosts, it is shaping up to be a good season for … Continued
Green cabbage asian slaw
½ green cabbage thinly sliced ½ cup scallions thinly sliced ¼ cup fresh mint minced ¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds or roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons black roasted sesame seeds (optional garnish) Sesame Ginger Vinaigrette 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon ginger root grated ½ tablespoon chili paste (optional) Add cabbage, scallions, cilantro and mint … 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
June 2, 2021
Believe it or not, Whipstone Farm had another two nights of frost this past week! There is never a dull moment in farming. Some plants will recover from the damage and others didn’t make it and will need to be replaced. … Continued
May 26, 2021
The wind this past week sure was a doozy! And it had extra impact on our local farms. Tender plants got beat up and row covers, which protect young plants from frost, were ripped off or whipped against the plants they are … Continued
Fried green meatless balls
1 bunch greens, about 10 cups loosely packed, about 8 oz, see notes above 3 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 small yellow onion, diced salt, to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup cilantro 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1/4 cup crumbled feta 1 or 2 eggs oil for frying … Continued
Pesto with pea shoots and garlic scapes
2 cups pea shoot leaves, washed and dried 1/2 cup garlic scapes, chopped 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated 2 Tablespoons flax seeds 1/2 – 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper to taste Combine pea … Continued
May 19, 2021
Welcome to the 15th 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
Apple dutch baby pancake
3 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cup whole milk, room temperature ¾ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 1 large Pink Lady apple, peeled, sliced … Continued
October 14, 2020
I can’t believe it is our last week of the season! This year has really flown by, but what a wonderful season it has been. We have never filled up so quickly and we have certainly never had such an … Continued