What an exciting day of picking! These are heirloom tomatoes. They’re grown from seed that’s been saved for generations. They grow in beautiful colors and unusual shapes. They’re how a tomato is supposed to look and taste. In our opinion, they make the most delicious sauce. Hello to our fellow tomato lovers! It’s time to […]
On Sunday morning, we were digging up red potatoes when the potato digger unearthed these soft, ping-pong ball-sized eggs. They’re the handiwork of a snapping turtle mama. We’d unknowingly met the likely mother about two months ago. She was trapped inside the deer fence, and we had to use a shovel and wheelbarrow to gently […]
I’ve eaten a tomato sandwich(es) for lunch almost every day since plucking the first ripe heirloom a few weeks ago. My tomatoes of choice are brandywine and Cherokee purple, but my absolute favorite is the pineapple tomato. When I sit down with my sandwich, I’m probably visibly excited. While this is true with most meals, […]
Long-time CSA member Sondralee sent in this lovely tabbouleh. Thanks, Sondralee! Tabbouleh, or tabouli, is a Mediterranean/Middle Eastern salad. Traditionally, this dish has more veggies than bulgur wheat, but it depends on your tastes and what you have on hand. So I’ll leave the vegetable quantities open below. It’s also encouraged to make parsley the […]
