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Canning Class and Thank You!

Posted on October 14, 2013 by mo

This time of year I always find myself emotional with gratitude and awestruck because of the bounty. Every year presents different challenges in growing, and every year somehow, in spite of everything, food thunders from the ground. I am humble … Continue reading →

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Roasted Beet Salad

Posted on October 7, 2013 by mo

My middle daughter got married this weekend. The wedding festivities and cleanup went on until late Sunday night so I missed the CSA party yesterday. The weather couldn’t have been better for a wedding or a CSA party. I hope … Continue reading →

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Pie Pumpkins

Posted on September 30, 2013 by mo

Before I worked at Red Wagon I was a staunch believer that pumpkin pie made from ‘real’ pumpkins, not in a can, were watery and gross. If I made a ‘pumpkin’ pie I would make it from a winter squash, … Continue reading →

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Braising Mix aka Spicy Salad Mix

Posted on September 30, 2013 by mo

I got an email asking for ideas on how to use the braising mix you got last week in your CSA share. We get this question a lot so let’s try to demystify this offering. To start with the name … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Ginger Coconut Milk Soup

Posted on September 23, 2013 by mo

I hope everyone is recovered, or well on their way to recovering from the flood and all the rain. Fall is in the air. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler. That means the fall crops … Continue reading →

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Farm Tour Pictures

Posted on September 9, 2013 by mo

Thanks to everyone who came out to see the Farm yesterday. We love to share what we do first hand. Thanks too, for all the questions and feedback it helps us do our jobs better and it feels good to … Continue reading →

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About Edamame

Posted on September 9, 2013 by mo

This week you will be getting edamame and shallots in your CSA share. The word edamame means ‘on the bush’ or ‘twig plant’ according to different sources. It’s called that because when you get edamame fresh, that’s what you get. … Continue reading →

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Any Vegetable Soup

Posted on September 2, 2013 by mo

Being in a CSA means having a refrigerator full of vegetables in various states of freshness and amounts. This is a throw-it-together soup you can do with any vegetables you have, in any amounts. About every two or three weeks … Continue reading →

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Summer’s Fresh Tomato Sauce

Posted on August 26, 2013 by mo

There is nothing better than a fresh tomato sauce, and this week you are getting tomatoes and basil in your CSA share. You could make this! No long slow cooking needed when the tomatoes are this fresh. This is so … Continue reading →

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Eggplant Rolls filled with Basil and Cheese

Posted on August 26, 2013 by mo

I saw this recipe the other day and wanted to try it. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Eggplant-Rolls-Filled-with-Basil-and-Cheese-12755 I followed the recipe pretty closely except I used ricotta instead of mozzarella cheese, and I made the tomato sauce without the sugar and I didn’t strain … Continue reading →

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