MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Winter 2019-20, Week 18 of 25
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Dear Farm Members,
As California shelters in place, we’re all struggling to contend with the harsh realities of a flawed system. Folks are out of work, kids are home from school, many small businesses are closed indefinitely - so much is at stake for our community and country right now. In this moment, it’s more important than ever that we hold each other up, protect those who are most vulnerable, and stay buoyant in the face of adversity. We are powerful and resilient, and we’ve got this.
Many of us on the farm crew made the move to self-isolate long before the official state mandate went into effect (we want to stay well!). It’s been a little lonely, and I’ve spent most of my down time cooking at home, thinking about how powerful food can be. So often as humans, we’re united by the simple act of sharing a meal, the food we eat resting at the hub of an immense wheel. Community is born around the dinner table - and that’s one of the things that we (and I imagine many of you) love most about our CSA. This week, we’d love to hear from all of you about what you’ve been cooking with the vegetables in your boxes. Recipes, inspiration, memorable meal experiences, and beyond - tell us all about it!
We’re coming up on more stormy days at the farm, which we’ll spend seeding away inside the greenhouse and grafting our second round of tomatoes. If you’re feeling down this week, just remember that tomato season gets closer with every passing day. Stay healthy out there everybody!
-Farmer Kale
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THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
Disclaimer: Box contents are dependent on actual harvest, but this is what you’ll likely receive in your boxes.
REGULAR BOX:
Sweet Potatoes (Atwater Farm)
Lettuce (Pinnacle)
Kale (Pinnacle)
Shallots (Pinnacle)
Carrots (Coke Farm)
DiCiccio Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Cilantro (Coke Farm)
Stir Fry Mix (Riverdog)
Leeks (Riverdog)
Red Cabbage (Super Tuber Farm)
SMALL BOX:
Sweet Potatoes (Atwater Farm)
Lettuce (Pinnacle)
Kale (Pinnacle)
Shallots (Pinnacle)
Carrots (Coke Farm)
Stir Fry Mix (Riverdog)
Leeks (Riverdog)
WINTER FRUIT SHARE: (Provided by Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits)
Only two weeks of winter fruit remaining! The last delivery for fruit will be April 1st/2nd.
Gold Nugget mandarins (Lee Family Farms)
Cara Cara pink navels (Lee Family Farms)
Washington navels (Lee Family Farms)
Sign-ups are open for Summer Fruit Shares! Available June 2nd - October 15th.
FLOWERS: (Provided by Little Boy Flowers)
This is Week 2 of 8 of the Early Spring Flower Share. Sign up for the Summer Flower share here.
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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.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Chinese Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce (try with your broccolini and stir-fry mix)
Cold Sesame Noodles with Greens and Broccoli
Root Mash with Wine-Braised Shallots
Kale and Quinoa Salad with Ricotta Salata
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Drop Site Protocols during COVID-19 Outbreak:
1. The delivery list is an integral part of our operation. We ask that you bring your own pen to the drop site and initial for your order. As always, please only take what has been delivered for you.
2. We ask that you only touch the box/bag/bouquet that are a part of your order.
3. In order to limit the time spent at each site, we are asking that you take your box home instead of spending time to unload your shares into reusable bags at the site.
3. If you are sick, please send a friend to pick up for you and let them know about the pick up procedure. If you cannot leave home, or need help with pickup, please let us know and we will endeavor to find a way to get you your box.
4. All produce has been packed by farm employees who are in good health and following our food safety policies.
If there's a problem, please take what we’ve delivered for you and contact us by email or phone.
If you share your subscription, please use make sure you check in every week about who will pick up so one of you does not accidentally take someone else's order.
If you send someone else to pick up for you, please make sure they know the pick up procedure.
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HELPFUL MEMBER LINKS
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