June 10, 2015
The growing season is in full force and the wonderful rains this week were a great help. If you feel like you need an extra challenge on top of using all the produce in your basket, check out the local … Continued
Mustard Greens Braised with Ginger, Cilantro, and Rice
2 big bunches mustard greens and/or chard, coarse stems removed 3 T oil 1 onion, diced 1/4 cup white rice 2 T finely chopped ginger 1 t ground cumin 1 t paprika 1 cup chopped cilantro stems and leaves sea … Continued
Turkey Lentil Soup with Kale
(Serves 4-8) Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (extra lean) 1 cup lentils 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped, with wide stems removed 5 cups chicken broth (or other stock) 2 carrots, finely chopped 3-4 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ an onion, … Continued
June 3, 2015
Well, it seems that Summer has arrived in full force, which means that things will really start speeding up in the fields. In no time we will be enjoying tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants. For now we can enjoy Spring greens, the … Continued
May 27, 2015
We hope you enjoyed your first share last week! This week, we’ll let you catch up on your salad-making and give you a break from lettuce. Although the weather has been cooler than normal, we were able to harvest apricots … Continued
Salad Turnips Sautéed in Butter
Salad turnips are sweet and crunchy. They can be eaten raw, roasted, or cooked. Dip them in hummus or pesto or slice them into salads. You can chop up the greens to eat raw, or you can lightly sauté them with … Continued
May 20, 2015
Welcome to the 9th season of Verde Valley CSA! We are looking forward to what we hope will be our best season yet. After a mild winter and plentiful Spring rains, the plants are thriving, trees are heavy with fruit, and fields … Continued
Endive, Kale, and Smoked Salmon Salad with Avocado and Pink Grapefruit
1 head of endive (red or white), cut across in 3/4″ pieces 2 cups of Tuscan kale, chopped 1 pink grapefruit, segmented (chop the segments in half if they are large), plus 1-2 tablespoons of the juice that drains off … Continued
2015 season begins in less than two weeks!
Our 2015 CSA season begins on May 20th. We are thrilled to begin another season of providing you with freshly picked, organically grown local produce! After a mild winter and spring, we should have a bountiful season, including lots of … Continued
Tomatillo Salsa
You can use a mix of tomatoes and tomatillos for this. 1 pound tomatillos, skins removed and cut into small dice 1 medium yellow onion, small dice 2 medium jalapeños, seeds removed and coarsely chopped 1/3 cup minced fresh … Continued