MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 34/52 of 2022
Dear Farm Members,
Every day around noon, our whole crew pauses what they are doing to take a break and eat lunch. While that's not entirely out of the ordinary, however, what's extraordinary about this act is that we rest under the shade of a majestic oak tree that must be over 150 years old. This tree provides a much needed reprieve from the elements for not only the farmers, but also some of our storage crops. As garlic, onions, and winter squash come in from the fields, they take a few weeks under the oak to dry and cure in the shade. This tree has hosted countless lunch breaks, potlucks, burrito days, secret santa exchanges, check-ins, harvest festivals and helped cultivate the community that we hold most dear. During a recent discussion of "what would we be most sad about to lose to a fire," it was an immediate consensus that we'd be devastated to lose this tree. We're beyond grateful for a place to rest, gather, and celebrate. And we hope for many more opportunities for connection with each other in the future.
Enjoy your shares this week,
Grace
THIS WEEK'S FARM BOX CONTENTSREGULAR BOX:This is likely what you'll receive in your shares but subject to change based on harvest. Box contents for the following week are posted online on Thursday here.
Sweet Corn
Cucumber/Zucchini
Tomatoes
Melon
Basil
Peppers
Cilantro
Lettuce
Kale
Scallions
SMALL BOX:
Sweet Corn
Tomatoes
Melon
Basil
Peppers
Lettuce
Scallions
SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)
Please double check the delivery list to confirm you are signed up for this share. You can sign up for shares starting next week here.
Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.
O' Henry or Cal Red peaches
Flavorheart pluots (Flavor Heart gets its name from its distinctively tapered shape. Its dense, pale yellow flesh is very low in acid and the sweetness and color contrast strikingly with its dark purple, almost black skin. For the best eating experience, Farmer Al recommends leaving the fruit on your kitchen countertop for a few days until it gets soft. 'Cool the soft fruit in your refrigerator and enjoy a delightful sweet treat like no other," he says!)
August Fire nectarines (Elegantly shaped and rich in flavor, with deep red skin and warm orange flesh.)
Reed avocados (Reed avocados are larger, rounder, and creamier than the popular Hass variety. They're widely known for their creamy smooth texture and buttery flesh.)
SUMMER FLOWER SHARES continue this week! You can you can join here for shares starting next week.
RECIPES
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