CSA Newsletter Week 28/52 (July 12 & 14)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 28/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

At long last, the first tomatoes are here! Seeded the first few weeks of January and transplanted in our temporary caterpillar tunnels in mid-March, these tomatoes have had a very full life thus far. They have survived two cold snaps this spring and thanks to being tucked in and protected by row covering, they are thriving and ready earlier than we expected! Tomatoes are the epitome of summer and we hope you enjoy this first taste - and many more to come throughout the season!


The long, sunny days carry on as we turn our attention towards fall transplanting (50+ beds of just broccoli) and begin the process of harvesting our storage crops - potatoes and onions. Wish us luck!

Enjoy your share this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Green Beans

  • Lettuce

  • Garlic

  • Chard

  • Carrots

  • Zucchini or Cucumber

  • Parsley

  • Cherry Tomatoes

  • Fresh Onions

  • Arugula

SMALL BOX:

  • Green Beans

  • Lettuce

  • Garlic

  • Tomatoes

  • Carrots

  • Zucchini or Cucumber

  • Basil

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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

  • Flavor King Pluots (A dark-skinned pluot with yellow-red flesh, it has an intense rich flavor combined with sweet, spicy tones that are reminiscent of the Santa Rosa. A nice acid bite and firm texture that softens beautifully as the fruit continues to ripen, the Flavor King is amazing out of hand and equally good for baking. They come off the tree right at the peak of flavor.)

  • Suncrest Peaches (A Slow Food Ark heritage variety, the Suncrest has all the old-fashioned taste of days gone by. It's a truly memorable peach whose firm but juicy flesh provides a real eat-over-the-sink experience. Gently tapered, the Suncrest has hardly any blush to speak of on its rich yellow skin. A more fragile variety, the Suncrest bruises easily when picked, but as many of our farmers market customers know, a picking bruise means the fruit is truly tree-ripened and extra delicious.)

  • Honeylicious Nectarines (These mighty and sun-bathed nectarines have incredible tang and brightness. They have an incredible balance of sweet and acid that feels like a little fire-cracker of flavor. They are great for slicing into summer salads, adding to fruit crumbles, or even sliced in half and grilled!)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES continue this week! You can you can join here for shares starting next week.

Each bouquet is wrapped in brown paper and there are several bouquets in each plastic bucket at the site. Please only take one bouquet if you are signed up for this share!

RECIPES

Panzanella

Garlic and Sesame Green Beans

Pesto Pizza

Zucchini Salad

Zucchini Lasagna

Zucchini Fritters

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CSA Newsletter Week 27/52 (July 5th and 7th)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 27/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

As some of you may know, our farm on Birchville Road was under mandatory evacuation last week due to the Rices fire. Fortunately, the fire stayed away from our farm and our crew were safe in evacuating the area. After a few days of being unable to access the property, we joyfully returned on Friday to harvest for the Nevada City Farmers Market. This time of year things grow so fast and without our eyes on the fields for a few days, we returned to baseball bat sized zucchini, corn as tall as the moon, and an even taller to-do list. 

This week we'll scramble to get ourselves back situated all while singing the praises of the many firefighters and emergency personnel who were able to get the Rices fire under control and who will work tirelessly this season to protect many communities throughout the region from wildfire. We are so grateful for not only them, but also the support of you, our CSA members, who really put the "community" in community supported agriculture last week as you supported us during a challenging time. We are so thankful for you!

Enjoy your share this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Green Beans

  • Cucumbers

  • Lettuce

  • Scallions

  • Onions

  • Celery

  • Carrots

  • Basil

  • Zucchini

  • Broccoli

SMALL BOX:

  • Green Beans

  • Cucumbers

  • Lettuce

  • Scallions

  • Onions

  • Celery

  • Cauliflower

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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

  • Flavortop Nectarines (The Flavor Top is one of the highest scoring nectarine varieties in regional fruit tastings. It's a beautiful variety, with bold streaks of red and yellow and firm succulent flesh. They hold up extremely well when sliced so are ideally suited for a fragrant midsummer fruit salad and are one of the varieties we especially recommend for grilling.)

  • Suncrest Peaches (A Slow Food Ark heritage variety, the Suncrest has all the old-fashioned taste of days gone by. It's a truly memorable peach whose firm but juicy flesh provides a real eat-over-the-sink experience. Gently tapered, the Suncrest has hardly any blush to speak of on its rich yellow skin. A more fragile variety, the Suncrest bruises easily when picked, but as many of our farmers market customers know, a picking bruise means the fruit is truly tree-ripened and extra delicious.)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES start this week! You can you can join here for shares starting next week.

Each bouquet is wrapped in brown paper and there are several bouquets in each plastic bucket at the site. Please only take one bouquet if you are signed up for this share!

RECIPES

It's green bean season!

Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad

Cucumber Bulgur Salad

Spicy Smashed Cucumber Salad

Creamy Celery Salad

Little Gem Caesar Salad

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CSA Newsletter Week 26/52

Dear Farm Members,

This week we begin the process of harvesting our spring onions from the field and they make their way into all the vegetable boxes this week. These beauties are fresh from the field and there’s something about them that is truly special and beautiful to behold.  

Onions have an incredibly long growing season (we start seed for our spring onions in September) and require quite a bit more weeding and upkeep in the field than most crops. On top of that, we‘re obligated to harvest and cure them during peak season, when our workload is already quite heavy. But year after year, we continue to grow them because we absolutely adore these stinky, delicious gems. Reliable and steadfast, they add an incredible depth of flavor to every dish, and never fail to remind us of how beautifully complex even the humblest of vegetables can be. Enjoy this ‘Ode to the Onion’, an annual  Mountain Bounty newsletter tradition!

Ode To the Onion

By Pablo Neruda


Onion,

luminous flask,

your beauty formed

petal by petal,

crystal scales expanded you

and in the secrecy of the dark earth

your belly grew round with dew.

Under the earth

the miracle

happened

and when your clumsy

green stem appeared,

and your leaves were born

like swords

in the garden,

the earth heaped up her power

showing your naked transparency,

and as the remote sea

duplicating the magnolia,

so did the earth

make you,

onion

clear as a planet

and destined

to shine,

constant constellation,

round rose of water,

upon

the table

of the poor.


You make us cry without hurting us.

I have praised everything that exists,

but to me, onion, you are

more beautiful than a bird

of dazzling feathers,

heavenly globe, platinum goblet,

unmoving dance

of the snowy anemone


and the fragrance of the earth lives

in your crystalline nature.

Enjoy your share this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:
Napa CabbageTatsoiDillBroccoliCucumber or ZucchiniLettuceCarrotsFresh OnionsCauliflowerRed Russian KaleSMALL BOX:Napa CabbageTatsoiDillCucumber or ZucchiniLettuceFresh OnionsBasil

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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

Sierra Rich or June Honey peaches

Candy Pearl or Ruby Diamond Nectarines

Goshen Gold Apricots ( This brightly colored late season fruit hangs well on the tree, allowing sugars maximum time for development. Brixing higher than any other apricot variety on the farm (24), it is our new favorite in flavor. Last week for apricots!)Santa Rosa Plums (Red-skinned with a purple bloom, the Santa Rosa's amber flesh gets flushed with red as it ripens. This fruit is plump perfection with a bit of tartness in the skin that balances out the sweet and juicy flesh. This will be the last week for these plums.)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here. These shares will start in early July.


RECIPES

Easy at-home Kimchi

Tatsoi Greens with garlic, sprouts and sesame

Sesame Slaw with cabbage, onions, carrots

Cauliflower Fritters

Quick pickled onions

CSA Newsletter Week 25/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 25/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

As the first early tomatoes ripen under the strawberry moon, we finally start to feel like summer might be here! We've been so fortunate with some moderate spring weather and our crops are basking in all their glory. This week we'll celebrate the longest day of the year and the official start of summer, June 21st, by planting our second succession of melons, a true summer treat, and frantically chasing the end of the weekly to-do list.

Summer means time for vacation for many of you and I wanted to remind you about our unlimited vacation holds for your shares. You can place your share on hold from your Member Dashboard (https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/accounts/dash.jsp) by Friday at 11pm the week before. Don't forget to hold each share if you get more than one share from us. More information on how vacation holds work can be found here or feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

Enjoy your share this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Caraflex Cabbage

  • Baby Bok Choy

  • Dino Kale

  • Cilantro

  • Zucchini or Cucumber

  • Lettuce

  • Chioggia Beets

  • Fresh Onions

  • Fennel

  • Broccoli

SMALL BOX:

  • Caraflex Cabbage

  • Baby Bok Choy

  • Cilantro

  • Zucchini or Cucumber

  • Lettuce

  • Chioggia Beets

  • Fresh Onions

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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

  • Flavorcrest Peaches (A classic California peach, the Flavorcrest has a beautiful crimson red blush over bold yellow skin. It's a well-known peach whose attractiveness and bold sweetness make it the third most widely planted fresh-market peach in California. Flavorcrests at Frog Hollow enjoy more time on the branch to fully develop their distinctive sweetness.)

  • Goshen Gold Apricots ( This brightly colored late season fruit hangs well on the tree, allowing sugars maximum time for development. Brixing higher than any other apricot variety on the farm (24), it is our new favorite in flavor.)

  • Santa Rosa Plums (Red-skinned with a purple bloom, the Santa Rosa's amber flesh gets flushed with red as it ripens. This fruit is plump perfection with a bit of tartness in the skin that balances out the sweet and juicy flesh.)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here.

RECIPES

Cabbage Fennel Slaw

Chioggia Beet Salad

Garlicy Bok Choy

Apricot Glazed Chicken (use muddled fresh apricots instead of preserves)

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CSA Newsletter Week 24/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 24/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

I'm reaching back into the archives this week for one of my favorite newsletters of all time from our beloved farmer, Kale Blevins:

My question for you all this week; does everyone really still hate fennel? Before moving here to farm in 2017, my only understanding of fennel was that it was a vegetable that I did not buy, and therefore a vegetable that I certainly would not grow. I’d eaten it a grand total of... one time (I know, shocking), in an italian wedding soup lovingly crafted by a fennel-savvy companion. Hindsight 20/20, I just didn’t realize exactly what I was missing out on. 

Growing the diversity of vegetables that we do for a CSA of this scale means that there’s a place for almost everything, novelty and staple alike, all in their own time. Fennel, to my knowledge, has mostly fallen into the category of ‘novelty item’. Over the years, we’ve gotten a lot of feedback that folks either don’t like it or just don’t  know what to do with it. So we play it cool and tone it down, sneaking it in every once in a while, alternating between boxes, hoping to gradually indoctrinate hordes of unsuspecting CSA members one season at a time. A couple years ago, we even grew fennel for Sierra Harvest’s “Harvest of the Month” program.  Mountain Bounty fennel was distributed to classrooms across the county for students to taste, which we all thought felt like Real Progress. 

So is it working? Are all of you finding a way to let fennel into your hearts? Personally, I love fennel, and I don’t really get all the hype. There’s the licorice-y flavor, but it’s mild and sweet, and honestly, part of the draw. It’s versatile, and you can eat it raw, roasted, caramelized, even pickled. It keeps well in the fridge, so you can go ahead and ignore it for a little if you want-so forgiving! And it’s a champion in the field, an ‘umbelliferae’, not much of a rabble-rouser, eventually producing an umbrella-shaped inflorescence that beneficial bugs and pollinators love.

Do you love fennel? Want to see more of it in your boxes? Let us know! And if not, don’t sweat it. We’re happy to be your official fennel support system. 

Your boxes this week are making their way to you packed with loads of amazing vegetables, and even a little bit of fennel. We hope you’re all enjoying the good-ness this season has to offer, soaking up sunny days, and keeping your bellies full. See you next week!


Enjoy your shares this week,

Kale

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Fennel

  • Turnips

  • Romaine Lettuce

  • Little Gem Lettuce

  • Zucchini

  • Basil

  • Cauliflower

  • Arugula

  • Cilantro

  • Red Russian Kale

SMALL BOX:

  • Fennel

  • Turnips

  • Little Gem Lettuce

  • Zucchini

  • Basil

  • Cauliflower

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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

  • Golden Sweet Apricots (A smaller apricot that makes up for whatever it lacks in size with its rich flavor. Another California born and bred variety, it has a brilliant golden orange skin with a soft blush. Goldensweets typically harvest from late mid-June to early July.

  • June Honey Peaches (One of our early varieties, the June Honey peach brings in June with a bang. Red blush all around, these clinging peaches are tame in acidity, but have a nice sweetness and juiciness that are perfect for eating out of hand, in drink and in salads.)

  • Santa Rosa Plums (Santa Rosa plums are something special. Famous for their beautiful dark skin and yellow flesh. Named for its birthplace, this plum was bred by the famed California horticulturist Luther Burbank in his Santa Rosa plant research center. Red-skinned with a purple bloom, the Santa Rosa's amber flesh gets flushed with red as it ripens. This fruit is plump perfection with a bit of tartness in the skin that balances out the sweet and juicy flesh.)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here.


RECIPES

Savory Parmesan-Fennel Italian Wedding Soup

Shaved Fennel Salad with Croutons and Walnuts

Caramelized Fennel - the Best Fennel You'll Ever Eat

Whole Wheat Lemon Roasted Broccoli Pizza (Broccoli, substitute Arugula Pesto for regular pesto)

Warm Cheesy Garlic and Kale Dip (Kale)

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CSA Newsletter Week 23/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 23/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

I come to you this week with a visual representation of all the magical things that have been happening on the farm the past few weeks. For those who want to see more of what we do in pictures, you can follow us on instagram.

First up, last week we had 17 people working with the crew on Wednesday, which might be an MBF record! It takes many hands to harvest, wash and pack all this produce (not to mention, seed, plant, irrigate, and weed!) and we are so grateful for our incredibly hardworking and talented crew who make this all possible.

Last week we planted over 9,000 pepper plants!! For those wanting to double check my math, our beds are 250 ft long, we plant 3 rows per bed, space the plants at 8 inches apart and we planted 9 beds. The first peppers you'll receive in your boxes will be shishitos!

Our Spanish Red Garlic is in the box this week and we really hope you enjoy it! Garlic is an interesting crop to grow and always a treat to pull up these big beautiful bulbs that will keep your meals perfectly seasoned all season long.

We are all patiently awaiting the arrival of our first carrots! We have quite the reputation for great tasting carrots and we can't wait for them to make their debut in the CSA boxes in a couple of weeks.

We hope you enjoy those Sugar Snap Peas in the box this week, all lovingly picked by hand by your farmers. Fortunately, the plants are loaded this week and the trelllised plants making picking a breeze.


​ Enjoy your shares this week,GraceTHIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTSREGULAR BOX:

  • Dino Kale

  • Radish

  • Garlic

  • Broccoli

  • Romaine

  • Oak Leaf Lettuce

  • Cauliflower

  • Parsley

  • Sugar Snap Peas

SMALL BOX:

  • Dino Kale

  • Radish

  • Garlic

  • Broccoli

  • Oak Leaf Lettuce

  • Little Gem Lettuce

  • Sugar Snap Peas

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

Started last week! 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:https://mountainbounty.csaware.com/summer-fruit-share-wnc-C23344

Please do not take a Summer Fruit Share if you are not signed up for one.

  • Gold Dust Peaches (The Gold Dust is one of our favorites and the first outstanding peach of the season for eating out of hand. An heirloom variety, it is low in acid and smaller than most of our peaches. Its juicy, melting texture and sweetness can hardly be beaten. These ripen beautifully on the counter.)

  • Leahcot Apriums (Developed by Floyd Zaiger, this aprium resembles an apricot with attractive orange skin and a rich apricot flavor. Sweet even when the flesh is still crisp, the Leah Cot continues to ripen into soft juicy delicacies.)

  • Cot n Candy Apriums (Crossbreed between a plum and an apricot that most strongly resembles its apricot parentage. The Cot N Candy is a white-fleshed aprium with a more subtle sweetness than orange varieties, but with notes of honeydew and a soft aroma, they are sure to please.)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here.


RECIPES

Snap Pea and Radish Salad

Best Broccoli Salad

Magic Grid of Salad Dressings

Cauilflower Rice

Garlic Confit

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CSA Newsletter Week 22/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 22/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

June! It's (almost) here! June is a wonderfully insane time at the farm. Plants seem to double in size overnight, and with them the weeds that also enjoy regular irrigation and nutritious soil. June keeps us busy and humbled. Speaking of things that seem to grow overnight, we’ll begin to harvest the first of our highly anticipated sugar snap peas this week. We've grown and trellised a lovely planting of climbing peas, which have astounded us each week with their immense volume, stretching tendrils, and teeny, dainty flowers. Over the next couple weeks, as you snack away on the snap peas in your vegetable boxes, remember that they are carefully and lovingly grown, and picked entirely by hand! Truly a labor of love from our farmers, to all of you.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Chard

  • Kale Mix or Spinach

  • Turnips

  • Scallions

  • Zucchini

  • Butter Lettuce

  • Cabbage

  • Cilantro

  • Sugar Snap Peas

SMALL BOX:

  • Broccoli

  • Kale Mix or Spinach

  • Turnips

  • Scallions

  • Zucchini or Cucumber

  • Butter Lettuce

  • Baby Bok Choy

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

Starts this week, Tuesday, May 31st!

We're so excited to partner with Frog Hollow Farm for the Summer Fruit Share starting this week. For the shares this week, they've partnered with other organic farms to help supply the bounty. Moving forward, all fruit in the Summer Fruit Share will be from Frog Hollow Farm.

  • Robada Apricots - Frog Hollow Farm (A large and robust apricot, the Robada has a particularly vibrant blush that makes the fruit seem to glow on the branch, almost like tiny Japanese lanterns lit from within.)

  • Crimson Lady Peaches - Frog Hollow Farm (The Crimson Lady is one of the first varieties off the tree. It has a firm texture that is more springy than meltingly juicy. When dried it is uniquely chewy and delicious.)

  • Pixie Tangerines - Churchill Orchards (A California favorite, these sweet, seedless tangerines have a thick skin and juicy flesh that makes them excellent for eating out of hand.)

  • Hass Avocados - Churchill Orchards (With a rich creamy texture, nutty flavor, and a small to medium seed, it's no surprise that the Hass avocado is the most popular variety grown in California. The skin is easy to peel and darkens from green to purplish-black as it ripens.)

  • Blueberries- Triple Delight (These blueberries are hand-picked one berry at a time at their optimal ripeness. Triple Delight takes pride in the quality and freshness of their blueberries...but their incredible taste is what makes them stand out above the rest!)

SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here.

RECIPES

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CSA Newsletter Week 21/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 21/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

It's that time of the year again... our Summer Fruit Share starts next week, Thursday, June 2nd! We've partnered with Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA for this 22-week long share. Frog Hollow is committed to regenerative agriculture practices that build healthy soil, capture carbon, and foster biodiversity, not to mention - certified organic! Our Summer Fruit Share will be full of exceptionally flavorful tree-ripened fruit that has been Brix texted for sugar content to ensure you get the best tasting fruit around.

Join today for shares starting next week!

If you've been a Summer Fruit Share member in the past or were a member of the Winter Fruit Share, you have to renew for each new fruit season. There is no rollover between fruit seasons - even if you paid every 4 deliveries. You can check to see if you are currently signed up for the Summer Fruit Share or you can email us to double check your account.

You can sign up for shares starting next week and choose from a variety of payment options. Please let us know if you have any questions about the Summer Fruit Share.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Red Beets (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Panisse Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Zucchini (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Red Russian Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Radish (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Butter Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Broccoli (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Bok Choi (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Cilantro (Mountain Bounty Farm)

SMALL BOX:

  • Red Beets (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Panisse Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Zucchini/Cucumber (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Red Russian Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Radish (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Garlic Scapes or Broccoli (Mountain Bounty Farm)

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

Starts next week, Thursday, June 2nd!

PEONY SHARES ended last week.


SUMMER FLOWER SHARES are available now and you can join here.


RECIPES

Radish Sandwiches with Herb Butter

Garlic Scape Pesto

Beet Chocolate Cake

Beet Hummus

Arugula and Hot Honey Pizza

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CSA Newsletter Week 20/52 (May 17&19)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS

Week 20/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

This week’s box has one of spring's most interesting looking vegetables - kohlrabi! You may be like what in the world are these alien creatures that have found their way into my box, we are here to help you understand how to prep, cook, and enjoy these spring treats.

Kohlrabi is easy to grow, quick to harvest, and delicious on the plate - perfect for planting back early in the season and able to withstand the insane temperature fluctuations we've experienced this spring. Kohlrabi is sweet and crunchy and related to other brassics, like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts. It's delicious raw, steamed, and/or roasted and is similar in taste to broccoli stems but with a bit of peppery sweetness. We hope you enjoy them while they’re here! We’ve included plenty of recipes below, and are, as always, here to offer inspiration if you need it.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Scapes

  • Stir Fry Mix (Kale, Mustard, Choi)

  • Chard

  • Frisee

  • Scallions

  • Kohlrabi

  • Dill

  • Sweet Potatoes

  • Carrots

  • Cauliflower

SMALL BOX:

  • Stir Fry Mix

  • Chard

  • Frisee

  • Scallions

  • Kohlrabi

  • Dill

  • Sweet Potatoes

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

We have partnered with the legendary Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA for our new Summer Fruit Share. You can sign up here for shares starting Tuesday, May 31st.

PEONY SHARES start this week! Please double check the delivery list to confirm you are signed up for this share!


RECIPES


Crispy Apple and Kohlrabi Salad

Kohlrabi Fritters

Baked Kohlrabi Fries with Roasted Garlic Aioli

Kohlrabi Slaw

Scallion Dill Sauce

Stir Fried Greens with Chilies and Garlic

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CSA Newsletter Week 19/52

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 19/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

After some very chilly weather this weekend and mid 80s forecasted for next weekend, we find ourselves in a bit of whiplash this spring navigating the ever changing weather patterns of this region. While we have our early tomatoes growing happily inside a temporary hoop house, we'll plant our first succession of outdoor tomatoes this week. We use a technique called grafting for outdoor tomato successions. We cut and recombine the tops or ‘scions’ of beloved big beef tomato plants with a hardy rootstock, creating a sort of glorious Frankenstein’s monster. The grafting process requires deep concentration and some fine motor skills in order to correctly line up the rootstock and scion and clip them together. Naturally, we make this into a fun competition and the best grating team wins a burrito.

Grafted tomato plants produce an incredibly high volume of fruit, and are much better at adapting to less than ideal growing environments - hotter days, cooler nights, less water, and everything in between. For us, they’re the key to a long and successful tomato season amidst the hot, dry conditions of a sierra foothills summer. And despite the extra time and effort it takes to produce these fancy transplants, they’re well worth it for the amount of tomato sandwiches we’ll be eating come July… and August, and September, and October!

As a reminder, our delivery day switches to Tuesday next week, May 17th, for all shares in Western Nevada County. Pick up times and CSA sites remain the same.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Spinach (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Dino Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Cilantro (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Snap Peas (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber)

  • Beets (Coke Farm)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

SMALL BOX:

  • Dino Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Spinach (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

  • Beets (Coke Farm)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

We have partnered with the legendary Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA for our new Summer Fruit Share. You can sign up here for shares starting Tuesday, May 31st.

Early Spring Flower Shares ended last week.

PEONY SHARES start this week! 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 for shares starting next week!

RECIPES

Spinach Risotto

Asparagus with Chorizo and Croutons

Broccoli Spinach and Garlic Soup

Beet and Carrot Salad

Grilled Caesar Salad

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CSA Newsletter Week 18/52 (May 4/5)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 18/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

This week begins the first week of the summer season for the Nevada City Farmers Market. We will be attending the market every Saturday this season, from May to November. After a few years of an adjusted schedule, we are so excited to be back full time at the market. Each week our booth will be overflowing with seasonal goodies, including our legendary strawberries. Whether you need a few extra things for your meals this week or want to know what is coming in the box next week, stop by the market to meet your farmers and talk about what's for dinner and connect over the love for fresh produce. It's also a great place to pick up fresh bread, meat, fruit and flowers from other growers in the community. I'll be there almost every Saturday this summer, so make sure you swing by and say 'hi' to us and meet the many faces of Mountain Bounty Farm.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace


THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Radishes (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Dill (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Dandelion Greens (Full Belly Farm)

  • Cauliflower (Coke Farm)

  • Artichokes (Coke Farm)

  • Onions (Coke Farm)

  • Potatoes (Coke Farm)

  • Pea Shoots (Natural Trading Company)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly)

  • Chard (Pinnacle)

SMALL BOX:

  • Radishes (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Cauliflower (Coke Farm)

  • Onions (Coke Farm)

  • Potatoes (Coke Farm)

  • Pea Shoots (Natural Trading Company)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly Farm)

  • Chard (Pinnacle)

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

We have partnered with the legendary Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA for our new Summer Fruit Share. You can sign up here for shares starting Tuesday, May 31st.


EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES end this week (5/4)!

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 for shares starting next week.

RECIPES

Roasted Cauliflower Bolognese

Cauliflower Tacos

Dandelion Green Tart

Spicy Quick Pickle Radishes

Swiss Chard Pancakes

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Contact Us!
info@mountainbountyfarm.com
Mailing Address:
14579 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City, CA 95959
Phone:
(530)292-3776