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August 26th, 2013 This Week’s Harvest: Tomatoes (2 lbs), Basil, Chard, Kale, Parsley (Italian Flat Leaf), Cucumbers, Dill, Zucchini, Serrano Peppers, Carrots, Turnips, Onions… And, Green beans, in my opinion a most delicious vegetable!
This is Werner, the one and only non-Dixon Adobe House farmer! I am writing this message because I like green beans. Green beans are the unripe fruit of various cultivars of the common bean and a tender vegetable. Beans, when grown to ripeness and dried, are the hard seeds
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August 19th, 2013 This week’s harvest: eggplant (Group B), green beans (Group A), carrots, turnips, beets (try roasted root veggies, yum), chard, kale, dill, cilantro, basil, zucchini, tomatoes, onions, and cucumbers.
Hello everyone, Peter here, giving Linley a break from the rigors of writing our CSA letter for week 9. We are officially half way through the CSA season and I’m 60% sure I’ve memorized 87% of everybody’s names. I have really enjoyed my weeks managing the CSA pickup at Linda’s Café. Being
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August 17th, 2013 Canned Tomatoes (this is a recipe if you don’t have a pressure canner):
Quarter your tomatoes and plop them in a big pot over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add basil the last 10 minutes if you like. Pour the sauce into a quart jar (wide rims are easier). Be sure to leave 1-inch space from the lid. Add 3 Tablespoons of lemon juice (this is optional, but provides extra precaution that the tomatoes are acidic enough to
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August 12th, 2013 This week’s harvest: zucchini, lettuce, cilantro, tomatoes, cucumber, dill, sweet red and white onions, kale, chard, eggplant (group A), strawberries (group B)
“You are what you eat”, we’ve heard it from day one. As farmers, we are often asked about our diet. We have the opportunity to witness the differences between growing vegetables in poor vs. nutritious soil and there is overwhelming evidence that nutrition affects our health as well. Though the science of nutrition is in its infancy, we
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August 5th, 2013 This Week’s Harvest: basil, cilantro, dill, tomatoes, sweet white onions, kale, chard, lettuce, arugula, zucchini, elephant garlic, strawberries (Group A)
Happy Harvest Day!
We’ve decided to give you a little extra basil this week to make pesto. It’s the perfect time because the stems have not become fibrous, and the plants are still producing a lot of tender leaves. Traditionally, basil is made with pine nuts, but a cheaper alternative is to use walnuts instead. We make pesto every week
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August 5th, 2013 Peach and Tomato Gazpacho
1 1/2 lb tomatoes, chopped (4 cups) 1 lb peaches, pitted and chopped (2 cups) 1/4 cup crushed ice 2 tablespoons chopped shallot (1 medium) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 to 1/2 cup water
Purée two thirds of tomatoes and half of peaches with ice, shallot, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 2 teaspoons tarragon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and
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