Week of August 5
My dear Community,
I'm excited to share a line of skincare products that aligns perfectly with our commitment to clean, natural living.
I've always believed that truly clean skincare should be so pure, it’s almost edible. A local friend of a friend started making tallow-based natural skincare products using beef fat from our farm! We butcher cows for meat here, but we can't sell it due to tight federal regulations.
After trying out her products, I’m stoked to introduce them to you. These moisturizers come in delightful scents of vanilla (which my son says smells like a cupcake) and tea tree (wonderfully refreshing). She also offers a zinc oxide-based tallow sunscreen, perfect for these sunny days. And if you aren't aware, conventional sunscreen usually hosts chemicals that can disrupt hormones, cause skin irritation, and contribute to environmental damage.
These products rub into the skin beautifully, leaving it incredibly smooth. I typically avoid adding too many products to our CSA offerings to keep distribution manageable, but this one feels too good to pass up. You can find these products in our CSA store along with all sorts of goodies to stock your fridge with this week. Being organic isn't just about the food we eat; it's a holistic lifestyle that embraces natural, sustainable choices in all aspects of our daily lives.
A friendly reminder to encourage friends to join a CSA or shop at our amazing farmers markets. You will not find our produce at your local stores anymore due to federal regulations under the guise of "food safety."
Be good to each other.
CSA Contains:
BROCCOLI
RED TOMATOES
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
BLACKBERRIES
CANTALOUPE
YELLOW PEACHES or STRAWBERRIES (we'll know after we start picking today)
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
RED CARMEN PEPPERS
CARROTS
BIG BOX ADD: ROMAINE LETTUCE 2, STRAWBERRIES, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS 2, YELLOW ONIONS
JUST THE BASICS:
CARROTS
GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
BLACKBERRY
RED CARMEN PEPPERS
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES
GREEN ZUCCHINI
JUICE FEAST:
ROMAINE LETTUCE
EUREKA LEMONS
STRAWBERRIES
BLACKBERRIES
WATERMELON
CARROTS
CUCUMBERS
ITALIAN PARSLEY
LACINATO KALE X2
FRUIT EXPANSION: BLACKBERRYS + PEACHES
LETTUCE of the WEEK: ROMAINE
MUSHROOM MIX: from WOLFE FARMS
Dairy-Free No-Churn Blackberry Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1 pound blackberries frozen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can full fat coconut milk
1/2 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup raw honey should be runny
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Traditional Cooking School
Tomato Zucchini Gratin
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped fine
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 1/2 oz (3/4 cup) Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
2 lbs tomatoes, sliced 1/2 inch thick (4-5 medium tomatoes)
1 lb zucchini, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( 2 medium zucchini)
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, diced
1/2 cup fresh Basil leaves
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at Feasting at Home
Easy One-Skillet Zucchini Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon fine salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into ¼-inch round slices, then halved or quartered (4 cups)
2 cups diced mushrooms
1 cup diced yellow onion (1/2 medium onion)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups packed fresh spinach
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or 2%)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fine salt and pepper to taste
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Real Food Dietitians
Gut Soothing Cantaloupe Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 cups ripe cantaloupe, cubed
1/2 inch piece of peeled ginger
1 cups unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cups ice
3-4 fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
Find the full recipe and inspiration here at The Paleo Diet
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Ingredients:
24 ounces broccoli florets*
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice