Category Archives: 2014

Watermelon Bandits

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Amy

Sigh…Every year we have crop failures. Blame the raccoons for the watermelons. We have a gorgeous field of watermelons that are just about ripe. But the raccoons know this, too. I think every raccoon in Boulder County must be visiting … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Tool

Posted on August 4, 2014 by lnmayer

One of the many important jobs on the farm is weed mitigation.  From the chill of early season to the heat of the summer, the battle between our crops and weeds is full on. Weeds like Mallow, Vine Weed, Thistle, … Continue reading →

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Celery Storage and Ideas

Posted on August 4, 2014 by mo

Either you love it or you hate it. Honestly, I don’t get what isn’t to like. I understand why someone might not like arugula. I sort of get why raw kale salad might take some getting used to. But when … Continue reading →

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CSA week 12

Posted on August 1, 2014 by leonieredwagon

Week 12!  This week we hope to bring you: Regular Share -Carrots -Beets -Leeks -Green Beans -Choice: Zucchini OR Cucumber -Choice: Basil OR Parsley -Choice: Kohlrabi OR Celery OR Onions Large Additions -EXTRA Zucchini OR Cucumber -EXTRA Choice: Kohlrabi OR … Continue reading →

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Garlic as a Vegetable

Posted on July 28, 2014 by lnmayer

There is quite a bit of folklore surrounding garlic, touting it’s health benefits and even it’s ability to ward off vampires. Regardless of whatever magical powers it may possess- real or imagined, let’s talk about garlic it is most simple … Continue reading →

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Grilled Green Beans and Peaches

Posted on July 28, 2014 by mo

I worked at the Farmers Market this Saturday and someone gave me a peach to try. I forgot about it until I got home and was making dinner. It was hot and I wanted an easy meal. So I turned … Continue reading →

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Pickled Beets and Eggs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by mo

When I pickle beets I have always done large batches and processed them in a water bath to preserve them. When I have eaten all the beets in a jar I like to put a few hard boiled eggs in … Continue reading →

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CSA week 11

Posted on July 25, 2014 by leonieredwagon

This is the half way point folks – hope you’re enjoying your CSA share This week we hope to bring you: Regular Share -Beets -Carrots -Onions -Choice: Zucchini OR Cucumber -Choice: Parsley OR Basil -Choice: Kale OR Collards OR Chard … Continue reading →

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Kohlrabi (What the heck do I do with it?)

Posted on July 21, 2014 by mo

It looks like an alien vegetable doesn’t it? I got purple, but you might get green. The inside of both are the same, white. Kohlrabi is a brassica, the bulb protion tastes sort of like the peeled stem of broccoli … Continue reading →

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Kohlrabi and Fennel Salad

Posted on July 21, 2014 by mo

I like dishes using foods that look the same but have very different textures and tastes. This is one of those dishes. Kohlrabi and fennel and onions don’t look anything alike before they are cut up. Cut up they look … Continue reading →

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