MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 11/52 of 2022
Dear Farm Members,
It's that time of year again! It's time for Asparagus to make its debut in the CSA boxes. Asparagus is one of the few crops that we don't grow at Mountain Bounty Farm, so we trust our friends at Durst Organic Growers to supply the bounty each spring. If you haven't seen how asparagus grows, check out this post to see the magic (https://www.instagram.com/p/CakhlVjvI1N/). Asparagus is a perennial crop, springing to life each March and providing crunchy, delicious treats throughout the spring season. Asparagus requires daily harvest, since they can grow up to 2 inches per day. It also requires lots of land, water, and nutrients to grow, and we hope it tastes as good as all the love and care that goes into growing it!
Our early spring flower shares start this week, March 16th/17th! Please double check the delivery list to confirm that you are signed up for this share. If you'd like to join in for shares starting next week, you can sign up for flower shares here.
Enjoy your shares this week,
Grace
THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS
REGULAR BOX:
Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)
Red Leaf Lettuce (Riverdog)
Purple Spring Onion (Coke Farm)
Rainbow Chard (Terra Firma)
Potatoes (Super Tuber/Coke Farm)
Broccoli (Coke Farm)
Carrots (Terra Firma)
Parsley (Pinnacle)
Fennel (Pinnacle)
SMALL BOX:
Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)
Red Leaf Lettuce (Riverdog)
Purple Spring Onions (Coke Farm)
Rainbow Chard (Terra Firma)
Potatoes (Super Tuber/Coke Farm)
Carrots (Terra Firma)
WINTER FRUIT SHARES continue this week! Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st.
EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES start this week, March 16! Sign up here for shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.
Our Peony Shares are now available! These shares are 4 weeks long during the height of peony season in the foothills. These iconic blooms will fill your house with joy, color, and amazing smells. Sign up here!
RECIPES
Asparagus is here! I can't wait to grill it, add it to pasta or top a pizza with asparagus and potatoes.
This weekend I made not one, but two, Tortilla Espanola. I made them with a potato tarte tatin top (something I picked up from watching the Great British Bake Off) and mixed shallots and green garlic into the egg mixture. It was delicious and would also withstand adding in other vegetables like rainbow chard and spring onions.
And finally, since I am always looking for new ways to enjoy Broccoli, I am going to try Broccoli Melts this week. Can't go wrong with cheese, bread and veggies!
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