MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 42/53 of 2020
Dear Farm Members,
Slightly cooler temps were a treat for us all this week! Still, the rain our region desperately needs continues to elude us. The lack of moisture adds another pinch point for us at the farm, where we’re currently attempting to germinate large fields of cover crop before the days become too short. ‘Cover crop’ refers to the blend of beneficial plants that we seed into our fields each fall to protect and improve the health of our soil over the wet winter months. With no rain in the forecast, we instead create the rain - something that involves setting up and running an elaborate amount of very sizable overhead irrigation systems. It’s a big job, so let’s keep crossing our fingers and hoping that things take a turn towards stormy.
Farmer Kale
THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
Our delivery day in Western Nevada County switches to WEDNESDAY starting November 11th.
REGULAR BOX:
Turnips
Tomatoes
Napa Cabbage
Carrots
Scallions
Kabocha Squash
Jalapenos
Stir Fry Mix
Broccoli
Bok Choi
Arugula
SMALL BOX:
Lettuce/Turnips
Red Cabbage
Carrots
Scallions
Jalapenos
Stir Fry Mix
Bok Choi
Arugula
The Summer Fruit Shares ended last week. Sign up for the Winter Fruit Share here. Fruit Shares are seasonal and you must renew each season.
RECIPES
Recipes may sometimes call for more or less of a certain item in your boxes, or an ingredient you might not have on hand. We encourage you to enjoy the creativity associated with eating locally and seasonally.
Roasted Kabocha Squash Soup (Kabocha Squash)
Crispy Kabocha Seeds (Kabocha Squash)
Moo Shu Pork (Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Scallions)
Soba Noodles with Miso-Marinated Tofu and Vegetables (Broccoli, Baby Bok Choy, Scallions)
Farro Salad with Turnips and Greens (Turnips, Stir Fry Mix, Arugula)
Kimchi (Napa Cabbage, Carrots, Scallions, Baby Bok Choy, Turnips)