Week of July 22
My dear Community,
As the sun rose over the farm this morning, I reflected on the incredible synergy between our farm and the surrounding community. By working with our local waste management companies, we divert organic waste from the landfill (horse manure and grape pomace, a biodegradable waste product of wine making), and transform it into rich, life-giving compost. This is the life of our soil, providing the essential nutrients allowing our crops to thrive.
Selling our produce through our CSA program and farmers markets is not just about offering fresh, local food. It represents a model of agriculture that minimizes regulatory burdens and maximizes direct connections between farmers and consumers. By supporting our CSA and farmers market stands, you help maintain a system that prioritizes sustainability and local economic health. This direct-to-consumer approach allows us to focus on what we do best—growing organic, nutrient-dense, delicious produce without the heavy hand of extensive regulation.
Being a part of our CSA means you are an essential link in this sustainable chain. Your support ensures that our farm continues to be a vibrant part of the community. Together, we are creating a model of farming that not only benefits our environment but also strengthens the bonds within our community. Thank you for being a crucial part of this journey, and for helping us demonstrate that the best way to shop is local, sustainable, and direct from the farm.
We've recently partnered with Diamond Black Custom Meats. They're a local family taking a more regenerative approach to meat. They practice herd rotation in Guadalupe to not only provide delicious grass-fed beef to the community, but also to help improve soil health and biodiversity. We're offering Denver steaks, center cuts, wagyu ground beef and beef patties.
Enjoy 10% off the Denver Steaks and Center cuts for this week and next. They'd love for you to try their delicious cuts and offer feedback.
Also watermelon, corn, santa rosa plums and more are available in the store. Happy Summer.
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
CARROTS
STRAWBERRIES
RED LEAF LETTUCE
GREEN ZUCCHINI
NOKYA CUCUMBERS ←my favorite. A long thin skinned variety
LACINATO KALE
RED TOMATOES
POBLANO PEPPERS
LEEKS
BLACKBERRIES
BIG BOX ADD: MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES, CARROTS, RED BUTTER LETTUCE, SANTA ROSA PLUMS, BLACKBERRIES
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
RED LEAF LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
NOKYA CUCUMBERS
RED TOMATOES
LEEKS
JUICE FEAST:
ROMAINE LETTUCE
EUREKA LEMONS
STRAWBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
FUJI APPLES
CARROTS
CUCUMBERS
ITALIAN PARSLEY
LACINATO KALE
WATERMELON
FRUIT EXPANSION: STRAWBERRIES + SANTA ROSA PLUMS
LETTUCE of the WEEK: RED BUTTER
MUSHROOM MIX: from WOLFE FARMS
The Best Healthy Carrot Cake You'll Ever Eat
Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
2 cups (224g) packed super fine blanched almond flour
½ cup (56g) coconut flour (do not pack)
½ cup (43g) unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
Wet ingredients:
4 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup (234g) pure maple syrup
⅓ cup (77g) drippy tahini (or sub almond butter but tahini has better flavor for this cake!)
¼ cup (60g) unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup (75g) melted and cooled coconut oil
3 cups (300g) shredded carrots (medium grate)
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Ambitious Kitchen
Blueberry Zucchini Protein Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cup zucchini chopped into small chunks and frozen
3/4 cup blueberries frozen (sub strawberries or blackberries)
3/4 cup coconut milk carton milk for pouring/drinking, not canned
1 tbsp cashew butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 serve vanilla protein powder approximately 3 heaped tablespoons
1 medjool date - OPTIONAL
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Nourish Everyday
Shakshuka
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 onion minced
½ red bell pepper seeded and diced
1 tbsp
1 tsp
½ tsp
¼ tsp
½ tsp sugar
14 oz ripe tomatoes chopped OR a 14.5oz can of peeled tomatoes
½ cup water skip if using canned tomatoes
½ bunch fresh mint chopped
½ brunch fresh parsley chopped
3 eggs
salt & pepper
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Aline Made
Easy Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Ingredients:
2 lbs grass fed ground beef
4 poblano peppers
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at A Simplified Life