Just Average
Not a lot of time for this week’s newsletter but first here are a couple of announcements. We have a great opportunity for people to farm while sitting in the shade. If this sound appealing to you how about spending a few hours processing the garlic? We’ll provide the chair, the clippers and the shade. […]
Lifelong Learning
Want to learn something new? That’s what we’re here for, that and veggies. But first an announcement. Half of our staff will be leaving for school this month. This opens an opportunity or two for people to live their lifelong dream of working on a vegetable farm! We’re looking for one to many people to […]
What’s in Store
Farm news One aspect of CSA farming that I find difficult is keeping the newsletter fresh with new information and new insights. But this approach forgoes the fact that every year we have new members of the farm. So what can be old news for those who have been here awhile can be fresh and […]
This Week’s Challenges
Farm News First a quick explanation about the state of the broccoli. Broccoli is a cool season crop. It likes to grow when the temps are below say 70 degrees. It especially likes to mature when temps are below 70 degrees. What I mean by mature is the forming of the broccoli head, the part […]
A Bugs Life
What’s bugging us these days? Find out after these brief messages. The person we hired to help with FlowerShare is leaving at the end of the week so we are looking for her replacement. If you are interested in making bouquets and managing the flower plants and are available for at least two half days […]
Kung Pao Chicken
Hoisin Eggplant
A delicious way to use a whole bunch of eggplants. Japanese eggplants recommended but other eggplants should work as well. Ingredients1/4 cup hoisin sauce3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon sesame oil1 tablespoon rice vinegar5 tablespoons vegetable oil3 small to medium eggplants, cut into small chunks (I’ve also used zucchini)3 cloves garlic, minced (could also use […]
Addendum to The Sixth Sense
Just a quick addendum to the last newsletter to fill you in on a couple of things regarding this week’s shares. First, our wash team got a bit too aggressive with the fennel while trying to get all the dirt out of the nooks and crannies. It looked sparkling clean when it went into the […]
The Sixth Sense
I wrote the below newsletter early in the pandemic and at the time I thought better of sending it out. I didn’t want to offend anyone (is “sudden consideration” one of the early signs of a COVID infection?) Now that sufficient time has passed I feel it is a good time to finally publish it. […]