Week of August 26
My dear Community,
The rhythm of the seasons is kicking in. The night air is starting to carry that unmistakable crispness, signaling the gradual shift from summer's easy pace to the busier, more structured days of fall. Even if your household isn’t bound by the school calendar, this seasonal transition invites a natural reset—an opportunity to realign, refocus, and embrace the changes that this time of year brings. Whether it's adjusting routines, meal prepping to accommodate routines, or simply enjoying the cooler evenings, there's a collective shift that we're all part of as the seasons change.
The farm is beginning to feel those seasonal shifts as well, even if they're subtle. We're noticing it in the way crops transition, particularly with corn, where there's a noticeable gap between harvests as we wait for the next crop to ripen. The same thing is happening with many of our summer fruits behind the scenes. We're facing challenges in our orchard this year, especially with leaf curl which has really affected our fruit production. We'll be focusing on this issue during the winter to ensure a better harvest next year. If you ever receive fruit that's not up to par, please don't hesitate to reach out for a replacement.
Have you tried sourdough from Bunkhouse bread yet? Each loaf is baked fresh in the morning on San Julian ranch. Toasted with butter, spread with avocado or a part of an epic meal, it makes me think that's what California would taste like if it had a flavor. We offer a white or seeded sourdough that will surely become a staple in your kitchen—whether you're crafting the perfect sandwich, dipping it into a hearty soup, or simply enjoying it on its own. The flavors are so rich and satisfying, it’s like bringing a piece of the farm right to your table.
Be good to each other.
CSA Box Contains:
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
CANTALOUPE
CARROT
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
BROCCOLINI
CILANTRO
LACINATO KALE
RED BELL PEPPERS
LEEKS
CUCUMBERS
BIG BOX ADD: ROMAINE LETTUCE, CARROTS, STRAWBERRIES, RED CHERRY TOMATOES, CANARY MELON
JUST the BASICS:
CARROTS
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
RED BELL PEPPERS
CANTALOUPE
BROCCOLINI
MOUNTAIN MAGIC TOMATOES
JUICE FEAST:
ROMAINE LETTUCE
STRAWBERRIES
CANTALOUPE
CARROTS X2
CILANTRO
LACINATO KALE X2
CUCUMBERS
RED BELL PEPPERS
FRUIT EXPANSION: STRAWBERRIES + STONE FRUIT
LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE
MUSHROOM MIX: from WOLFE FARMS
Broccoli Kale Salad With Tahini Dressing
Ingredients:
5 cups lacinato kale, shredded
2 cups raw broccoli, chopped (sub broccolini!)
1/3 cup quinoa, dry (or 1 cup cooked)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened if possible)
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, raw
Salt + pepper, to taste
Tahini Dressing:
1/2 cup tahini
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp garlic powder (or ~2 cloves)
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup water (to thin dressing)
Salt + pepper, to taste
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Walder Wellness
Best Detox Grilled Chopped Salad
Ingredients:
For The Grill:
3 ears fresh sweet corn, husked
4 hearts Romaine lettuce
1 lb. jumbo tail on shrimp (use more for a higher shrimp-to-veg ratio)
lime juice, olive oil, and salt
Other Salad Stuff:
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped cucumbers
2 cups chopped yellow bell pepper
cilantro avocado dressing (recipe on website)
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Pinch of Yum
Cilantro Chicken Chopped Salad
Ingredients:
For the dressing:
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
½ large avocado, pitted and removed from peel (save the other half for your salad!)
½ cup fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime (about 3 Tablespoons)
salt to taste
¼ cup water (you may not need it all)
For the salad:
2 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or 2 large tomatoes, diced)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups fresh sweet corn (about 3-4 ears, depending on size) (carrots come to mind as a sweet sub)
½ avocado, sliced
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Lifes a Strawberry
Taco Lasagna Casserole
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons ghee
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 jalapeño, seeds removed and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt, to taste
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasonings
1 jar salsa
1 jar green chile salsa
3 eggs
1 package cassava tortillas or almond flour tortillas