Week of December 2

Published on
December 2, 2024

My dear Community,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and found a moment to relax and recharge. Can you believe it’s already December? With just three weeks of boxes left until we take a two week holiday break, we’re looking forward to this time so we can move forward refreshed and ready to serve you in the new year.

We’re thrilled to highlight a very special new product in the CSA store: honey from our very own Danielle! In addition to helping pack your CSA boxes, Danielle runs hives at her home and teaches about bees in Isla Vista. Her raw, unfiltered honey has a delightful wildflower-esque flavor, capturing the essence of the blooms her bees visit. She’s also created beautiful gift boxes with candles made from locally harvested wax, chapstick, and small jars of honey. These make perfect gifts and are available now. 

Cauliflower is making its debut in the boxes and store this week! Whether you’re roasting, mashing, or ricing it, it’s a versatile and delicious addition to winter meals. We also have tart-sweet Granny Smith apples—perfect for baking or enjoying fresh. If you’re used to store-bought, these farm-fresh apples are a real treat!

As you think about gifting this holiday season, we hope you’ll consider the gift of health with a Something Good box or subscription. Our boxes of fresh, organic produce are a thoughtful and nourishing way to show you care while supporting local farming.

If you love supporting local, don’t forget about Get Hooked Seafood! Founded in 2018 by a marine ecologist and a fisherwoman, this Community Supported Fishery delivers fresh, sustainable seafood from our local waters. Their selection includes halibut, ahi tuna, shrimp, oysters, and more, along with pre-marinated fillets, smoked fish, and ceviche. With convenient pickup sites and home delivery options, it’s a perfect complement to your CSA produce. 

Thank you for being part of our CSA community. We’re so grateful for your support and can’t wait to bring you more seasonal goodness as we close out the year.

Be good to each other.

Carolyn

P.S. Our carrots are a bit too small to pick for the shares. We’ll have them in the large shares and you’re welcome to add some on in our store. Hopefully they’ll be back next week. 

CSA Contains:

FUJI APPLES from GOPHER GLENN ORGANICS

SATSUMA TANGERINES from GLENN ANNIE ORGANICS

YELLOW ONIONS

GREEN LEAF LETTUCE 

ORANGE KABOCHA SQUASH 

MUSTARD GREENS 

WHITE CAULIFLOWER 

GREEN CABBAGE 

BABY SPINACH from JAYLEAF ORGANICS

MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES 

BIG BOX ADD: CARROTS, ROMAINE LETTUCE, BRUSSELS SPOUTS, BROCCOLI , BRAEBURN APPLES

JUST the BASICS:

YELLOW ONIONS

GREEN LEAF LETTUCE

BABY SPINACH

SATSUMA TANGERINES

MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES

WHITE CAULIFLOWER

JUICE FEAST:

ROMAINE LETTUCE

BRAEBURN APPLES

LACINATO KALE

FENNEL

CILANTRO

SATSUMA TANGERINES

BABY SPINACH

CARROTS X2

GREEN CABBAGE

FRUIT EXPANSION: FUJI APPLES + SATSUMA TANGERINES

LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE

MUSHROOM MIX: from WOLFE FARMS

Easy Baked Cheesy Cauliflower Pizzas

Ingredients:

2 medium heads of cauliflower, sliced into 1 1/2 inch slices

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

kosher salt and black pepper

1 cup marinara sauce

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup shredded fontina cheese

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

3 ounces sliced pepperoni

Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Half Baked Harvest

Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup

Ingredients

1 medium (about 2 lb / 1 kg) kabocha squash (or acorn squash, or butternut squash)

1 medium yellow onion , skin on

1.5 inches (4 cm) ginger , roughly chopped

6 cloves garlic

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons salt , separated

1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

1 cup vegetable broth

2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil for a vegan dish)

Black pepper for garnish (Optional)

Freshly chopped sage or thyme for garnish (Optional)

Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Omnivores Cookbook

Super Nourishing Beans & Greens (1 Pan!)

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

1 large shallot, finely diced (1 large shallot yields ~3/4 cup or 120 g)

4 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (omit or reduce if not a fan of spice)

1 bunch mustard greens

1 (15 oz.) can white beans (butter beans or cannellini), drained and rinsed

1/2 tsp sea salt

3/4-1 cup filtered water

1 Tbsp lemon juice

Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Minimalist Baker

Spinach Quiche with Bacon {Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

Ingredients

Crust:

1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour

3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp tapioca flour (I like alternatives like green banana flour which has a lower glycemic index)

1/2 cup grass fed butter ghee

1/2 tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp coconut sugar 

1 large egg

Filling:

6-8 slices bacon or turkey bacon

10 oz frozen spinach thawed (1 bag spinach substituted here)

Sea salt and black pepper

1 small onion diced

3 cloves garlic minced

6 large eggs

1/2 cup light coconut milk shaken, or plain Nut Pods

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 Tbsp nutritional yeast optional

Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momma

Paleo Maple Pecan Apple Crisp

Ingredients

Crisp Topping:

Apple Filling:

Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Paleo Running Momma