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

Mountain Bounty Farm

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CSA Newsletter Week 17/52 (April 27/28)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 16/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

As spring-like temperatures return to the foothills, we begin to race the weeds that have flourished during the recent rains. As we peel back our row covering and reveal happy weeds and happier crops, we break out our many tools for cultivation and get to work. A busy week ahead for all of us.


A scattering of Mountain Bounty Farm produce is making its debut in the CSA shares this week. Throughout the winter, we partner with other regional farms to help supply the bounty for our year-round vegetable CSA. Come spring, our crops are ready to be harvested and eventually the box will be exclusively Mountain Bounty Farm produce through the end of the summer. This week we have cilantro, salad turnips, red russian kale, and lettuce. A few of these crops were unprotected while we experienced some unexpected hail storms and may have more damage than usual. Don't worry, they’ll still taste the same!


We have an exciting new partnership with Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA who are going to provide our Summer Fruit Share! These shares are 7# of mostly stone fruit, including peaches, nectarines, cherries, apricots, plums, pluots, persimmons, quince, apples. Join today for shares starting the first week of June.


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

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Red Russian Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Cilantro (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

  • Snap Peas (Pinnacle)

  • Fennel (Pinnacle)

  • Cabbage (Pinnacle)

  • Leeks (Pinnacle)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

SMALL BOX:

  • Red Russian Kale (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Cilantro (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Turnips (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

  • Cabbage (Pinnacle)

  • Leeks (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 next week (5/4)! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week! Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.


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!


RECIPES

Cabbage, Carrot, Fennel Slaw

Kale Caesar with Salmon

Broccoli Fritters

Cabbage, Carrot, Cilantro Coleslaw

Fennel and Onion Pizza


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CSA Newsletter Week 16/52 (April 20&21)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 16/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

There is an ideology in farming where you don't eat anything that's not in season and that you didn't grow yourself. This stems from deep pride in our work but it's also a very tough principle to follow. It has prompted me on more than one occasion to drive 25 minutes to the farm on a weekend because I need a bunch of cilantro for dinner even as I pass the grocery store on the way there.

I broke this rule this weekend and asked my Dad (who was visiting from Ohio) to purchase some english cucumbers for a special recipe. While my parents grew up with canned vegetables, they have grown to know and understand the depths of farming and the grasp it has on so many of us. So as a farmer of five years, I'd say my parents now have a pretty good connection to vegetables. My dad comes home from the store and says to me, "Grace, I'm so proud of myself for knowing what english cucumbers are!" There on the counter are sitting two perfect green zucchini. I briefly thought about pretending they were cucumbers so I wouldn't have to break the news to my Dad. Instead, I offered some insights into the difference between the two and on a seperate trip to the store, we got the cucumbers and the dish was delicious. Cucumbers are one of the things I look forward to the most about summer. I wish I could say they were in the boxes this week, but alas, a few more weeks!

The moral of this story is that this can happen to anyone. And whether you've gotten our CSA box for 10 years or 2 weeks, there might be something you don't recognize every once in a while. And this is where we come in, ask us! Need tips and tricks for storage or meal prep, we've got you! May you never mistake a cucumber for a zucchini ever again.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Snap Peas (Pinnacle)

  • Dino Kale (Pinnacle)

  • Artichokes (Coke Farm)

  • Beets (Coke Farm)

  • Salad Turnips (Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber Farm)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly Farm)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

SMALL BOX:

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Snap Peas (Pinnacle)

  • Dino Kale (Pinnacle)

  • Artichokes (Coke Farm)

  • Beets (Coke Farm)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly 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 have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!

RECIPES

Miso Roasted Turnips

Asparagus Fries

Roasted Beets and Carrots with Moroccan Spices

Artichoke Gouda Tart


CSA Newsletter Week 15/52 (April 13/14)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 15/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

As we harvested the spinach and bok choi for the CSA boxes this week, we experienced rain, strong winds, some snow and even some brief hail. We then spent the afternoon covering most of our fields with remay (fabric row cover), in hopes that our many beds of spring crops would survive the overnight lows. While this weather feels a bit like whiplash after the warm spring days of last week, we are extremely grateful for any and all rain in the forecast. Farming is all weather work and we want to express a deep appreciation for our hard working crew who powered through the elements to harvest and protect our crops. As all of these crops eventually make their way into the CSA boxes, remember that in their early lives some loving farmers covered them up and tucked them in so that we all could enjoy their bountiful harvest in the future.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Spinach (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Baby Bok Choi (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Sweet Potatoes (Atwater Farm)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber Farm)

  • Lettuce (Pinnacle)

  • Celery (Pinnacle)

  • Cilantro (Pinnacle)

  • Chard (Full Belly Farm)

  • Snap Peas (Coke Farm)

  • Artichokes (Coke Farm)

SMALL BOX:

  • Spinach (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Baby Bok Choi (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Sweet Potatoes (Atwater Farm)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber Farm)

  • Lettuce (Pinnacle)

  • Chard (Full Belly Farm)

  • Snap Peas (Coke Farm)

SUMMER FRUIT SHARES (provided by Frog Hollow Farm)

We're still finalizing details of our new Summer Fruit Share offering with Frog Hollow Farm in Brentwood, CA. You can sign up here to get a notification when they go on sale. Shares will begin Tuesday, May 31st.

EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!


RECIPES

Szechuan Noodles with Sesame Chili Oil (Bok Choi)

Smashed Carrot Salad

Spinach Pesto

Lemony Swiss Chard Pasta

Chili Roasted Chicken and Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro Rice

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CSA Newsletter Week 14/52 (April 6/7)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 14/52 of 2022

Dear CSA Members,

This week we welcome four new crew members to the Mountain Bounty team! These first-year farmers join us from all over the country and bring fresh energy and spirit to our crew. They have a variety of backgrounds and experiences which lead to a rich experience of mutual learning between student and teacher. Over the next several months, we'll teach them everything we know about growing food and the many aspects of care that go into what becomes your CSA share. We'll learn what aspects of work appeal to them and help guide them along their journey to becoming farmers and food system advocates. The start of the first-year farmer programs is the unofficial start of our "season" and we're so lucky to have these new farmers with us as we tackle another week of transplanting, seeding, weeding, and harvesting. Let the fun begin!

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Radishes (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Curly Kale (Pinnacle)

  • Fennel (Pinnacle)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly Farm)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Carrots (Super Tuber Farm)

  • Radicchio (Riverdog)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

SMALL BOX:

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Radishes (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Curly Kale (Pinnacle)

  • Fennel (Pinnacle)

  • Lettuce (Full Belly Farm)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

Winter Fruit Share ended last week! No fruit shares this week.

We're still finalizing dates, details and prices of our new Summer Fruit Share offering. You can sign up here to get a notification when they go on sale.

EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!

RECIPES

Arugula, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad

Asparagus and Ricotta Toast

Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Spring Asparagus Pancetta Hash

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CSA Newsletter Week 13/52 (March 30/31)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 13/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

Rain in the foothills! What a pleasant surprise to be reminded of the rejuvenating spirit of rain in the spring. As we anticipate the next several months without rain, we are all taking a moment to appreciate the moisture nourishing our land and our souls.

For the past 11 years, we've been fortunate to partner with Sunset Ridge Fine Fruits for our Summer and Winter Fruit Share offerings. They have decided to take a step back from providing the fruit shares this season. We have been so lucky to work with them over the years and deeply appreciate all the hard work and effort they've put into providing our incredible fruit shares for our CSA members. We will really miss working with them!

We are currently exploring replacement options for high quality, regional, organic fruit share offerings. We will keep you updated as we nativate the challenges of providing this share throughout the summer. You can sign up here to get a notification when our new fruit share offering is available.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Mizuna (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Parsley (Coke Farm)

  • Romaine Lettuce (Pinnacle)

  • Green Leaf Lettuce (Pinnacle0

  • Artichokes (Coke Farm)

  • Potatoes (Coke Farm)

  • Cauliflower (Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma Farm)

  • Spring Onions (Riverdog)

SMALL BOX:

  • Mizuna (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Romaine Lettuce (Pinnacle)

  • Artichokes (Pinnacle)

  • Potatoes (Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma)

WINTER FRUIT SHARES This is the FINAL week of the Winter Fruit Shares!

  • Washington Navels (Button & Turkovich)

EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!

RECIPES

Mizuna from Mountain Bounty in all the veggie boxes! For those unfamiliar, Mizuna is a japanese green, similar to arugula but less spicy and more mustardy. When I was first starting to eat mizuna, I would pretty much only eat it on top of a pizza. I now I feel confident enough to mix it in a salad or add it to a stir fry. Hope you enjoy!

Mizuna Myoga Salad with Ponzu Sesame Dressing

Garlicky Roasted Potatoes with Wilted Greens

Mizuna Salad with Roasted Cauliflower

Brie Stuffed Artichokes

Carrot Tahini Muffins

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CSA Newsletter Week 12/52 (March 23/24)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 12/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

Happy Spring Equinox to all! This Sunday marked one of two moments throughout the year when the sun sits directly above the equator which provides a day and night that are equal. Last week, I was weeding our spring snap peas and accidentally pulled up a plant. I noticed that the root structure was just as long as the new growth above the surface, reminding me that there is a lot happening behind the scenes. Much like the garlic that requires dark and colder temperatures to bulb in the spring, the snap peas need a strong foundation before they grow leaps and bounds above the surface. As farmers, we traditionally take the winter to re-establish our own foundation. Each spring, we spring anew with rejuvenated spirits and ambitions for another bountiful season. We have over 80 beds planted already (a record for this time of year!) so it feels like spring is already in full force. We welcome this return of warmth and light to our lives and look forward to the season ahead. Happy Spring!


Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace


THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Arugula (Mountain Bounty Farm)

  • Red Russian Kale (Riverdog)

  • Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

  • Beets (Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma)

  • Leeks (Terra Firma)

  • Radishes (Pinnacle)

  • Cilantro (Pinnacle)

SMALL BOX:

  • Red Russian Kale (Riverdog)

  • Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

  • Leeks (Terra Firma)

  • Radishes (Pinnacle)

  • Cilantro (Pinnacle)

WINTER FRUIT SHARES have two weeks remaining! Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st.


EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES have started! Sign up here for prorated shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.


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!

RECIPES

This week we're providing the first bagged green from Mountain Bounty Farm - Arugula! We highly suggest washing and spinning dry your greens the day you get your box. We know this takes a bit of preparation, but having washed and dried greens in your fridge will mean it's that much easier to grab a handful and incorporate it into your meal. If you are new to our CSA, a salad spinner is going to be one of your best friends!

Shaved Asparagus and Arugula Salad or Radish, Avocado, Asparagus Salad

Kale Caesar Salad

Beet and Ricotta Hummus

Broccoli Tempura

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CSA Newsletter Week 11/52 (March 16&17)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 11/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

It's that time of year again! It's time for Asparagus to make its debut in the CSA boxes. Asparagus is one of the few crops that we don't grow at Mountain Bounty Farm, so we trust our friends at Durst Organic Growers to supply the bounty each spring. If you haven't seen how asparagus grows, check out this post to see the magic (https://www.instagram.com/p/CakhlVjvI1N/). Asparagus is a perennial crop, springing to life each March and providing crunchy, delicious treats throughout the spring season. Asparagus requires daily harvest, since they can grow up to 2 inches per day. It also requires lots of land, water, and nutrients to grow, and we hope it tastes as good as all the love and care that goes into growing it!

Our early spring flower shares start this week, March 16th/17th! Please double check the delivery list to confirm that you are signed up for this share. If you'd like to join in for shares starting next week, you can sign up for flower shares here.

Enjoy your shares this week,

Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Red Leaf Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Purple Spring Onion (Coke Farm)

  • Rainbow Chard (Terra Firma)

  • Potatoes (Super Tuber/Coke Farm)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma)

  • Parsley (Pinnacle)

  • Fennel (Pinnacle)

SMALL BOX:

  • Asparagus (Durst Organic Growers)

  • Red Leaf Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Purple Spring Onions (Coke Farm)

  • Rainbow Chard (Terra Firma)

  • Potatoes (Super Tuber/Coke Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma)

WINTER FRUIT SHARES continue this week! Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st.

EARLY SPRING FLOWER SHARES start this week, March 16! Sign up here for shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!

RECIPES

Asparagus is here! I can't wait to grill it, add it to pasta or top a pizza with asparagus and potatoes.

This weekend I made not one, but two, Tortilla Espanola. I made them with a potato tarte tatin top (something I picked up from watching the Great British Bake Off) and mixed shallots and green garlic into the egg mixture. It was delicious and would also withstand adding in other vegetables like rainbow chard and spring onions.

And finally, since I am always looking for new ways to enjoy Broccoli, I am going to try Broccoli Melts this week. Can't go wrong with cheese, bread and veggies!

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CSA Newsletter Week 10/52 (March 9/10)

MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 10/52 of 2022

Dear Farm Members,

This week we will begin planting our first round of greenhouse grown transplants. From early spring days to mid-September, we take plants that are ready and throw them out into the world each week. These plants were started in our greenhouse in early January and after weeks of watering and watching by our propagation manager, Mike, they are ready for the next phase.


In these early spring days, we protect our plants with "remay" covering (sometimes called agribon), which makes our fields look like seas of white cap waves. These coverings give our plants some extra love and care before they have to face the elements. The remay keeps the temperatures warm and helps retain moisture in the soil. In a few short weeks, we'll remove the covering and be pleasantly surprised by the food that has grown beneath, and the occasional gopher that has taken up residence.

Our early spring flower shares start next week, March 16th/17th. A sure sign that spring is here in the foothills and that hope springs eternal. If you need a little pick me up, flower shares are beautiful ways to brighten your world. You can sign up for flower shares here.
Enjoy your shares this week,Grace

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

REGULAR BOX:

  • Cabbage (Pinnacle)

  • Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Stir Fry Mix (Riverdog)

  • Collard Greens (Full Belly Farm)

  • Carrots (Terra Firma)

  • Dino Kale (Terra Firma)

  • Beets (Terra Firma)

  • Green Garlic (Fog Dog Farm)

  • Cilantro (Coke Farm)

  • Broccoli (Coke Farm)

SMALL BOX:

  • Cabbage (Pinnacle)

  • Lettuce (Riverdog)

  • Stir Fry Mix (Riverdog)

  • Collard Greens (Full Belly Farm)

  • Beets (Terra Firma Farm)

  • Green Garlic (Fog Dog Farm)

  • Cilantro (Coke Farm)

WINTER FRUIT SHARES continue this week! Sign up here for shares starting next week. Winter Fruit Shares run until March 31st.

Early Spring Flower Shares start next week, March 16th/17th! Sign up here for shares starting next week. Early Spring Flower Shares are 8 weeks long and include our most popular blooms- anemones, ranunculus, Icelandic poppies and tulips.

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!

RECIPES

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