Category Archives: 2013

Why do our strawberries taste so good?

I have gotten a lot of feedback over the past week about our strawberries. Everybody says they are delicious and some people say they are the best they’ve had in years–or ever! What do we do that makes them taste … Continue reading

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Shirred Eggs with Spinach

I got this recipe idea from a friend of mine Kayann Short who is co-owner/farmer of Stonebridge Farm in Lyons Colorado. Stonebridge Farm is the second oldest CSA Farm in Colorado. I think they are going on their 20th year, … Continue reading

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Grilled Cheese and Kale Sandwich

I wrestled with myself whether to blog this or not. I mean, really? A grilled cheese sandwich? So I made it and took a bite an thought. Yeah, this is probably worth sharing. Kale, spinach, or chard crammed onto a … Continue reading

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CSA Vegetables: Week 5 of 22

Woohoo, it’s week 5! This week, we’ll be bringing the CSA members: Sugar Snap Peas Spinach Lettuce Hakurei Turnips Basil OR Pea Shoots Large Share will also receive: Double Sugar Snap Peas Double Spinach Red Russian Kale Looking forward to … Continue reading

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Sugar Snap Peas with Mint

The Red Wagon Farm Crew picking your CSA snap peas this morning. Snap peas and mint are one of my favorite flavor combinations. The snap pea season is very short. I try to make this super simple dish at least … Continue reading

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Garlic Scape White Bean Spread and Dip

Hmmmmm garlic scapes. We had green garlic a week or so ago. This week we are getting garlic scapes. This garlic was planted last fall and has been growing all winter. Garlic scapes are the stalk of hard neck garlic … Continue reading

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CSA Vegetables: Week 4 of 22 (Starting Monday June 10, 2013)

Hello CSA Members! This upcoming CSA we’re hoping to bring these goodies to you: -Sugar Snap Peas -Arugula -Garlic Scapes -Spinach -Radishes OR Herbs -Your Choice of Greens: Broccoli Raab OR Kale OR Mustard Greens OR Pea Shoots Large Share … Continue reading

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CSA Vegetables: Week 3 of 22 (June 3, 2013)

Hello CSA members, and happy June to you! This week we hope to bring you: -Arugula -Walking Onions -Radishes -Lettuce -Red Russian Kale -Hakurei Turnips Large share members will also receive: -Extra Arugula -Bok Choi -Garlic Scapes This week also … Continue reading

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Grilled Vegetable Lasagna

One of the challenges of being in a CSA is using the combination of vegetables you are given in a certain week. You need to think outside of the ‘recipe box’ to use what you are given and not shop … Continue reading

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Grilled Kale

If you like kale chips you will like grilled kale. When you sauté’ or steam kale it becomes very tender. When you grill or bake (like kale chips) the kale it is more firm and chewy and has a toasty … Continue reading

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