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Week 15 / August 29 – Sept 1, 2011
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Week 15 / August 29 – Sept 1, 2011

We’re just having a great onion year! These are some of the most prolific and beautiful Walla Walla onions we’ve ever grown. Just for fun, you might want to check out the photos posted on our facebook page under the heading “May Day Transplanting Onions” as that is when these

Farmer Shari’s Version of Tabouli
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Farmer Shari’s Version of Tabouli

it probably should be called Bulgar Salad, but I like Tabouli better 6 cups cooked bulgur wheat or quinoa                        1/2 – 1 cup chopped parsley 1/3 – 1/2 cup olive oil                                                     

Creamy Zucchini-Cumin Dip
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Creamy Zucchini-Cumin Dip

from Farmer John’s The Real Dirt on Vegetables 2 med summer squash, coarsely grated                             2 tsp salt 1 cup sour cream                                                                    

More Swiss Chard Ideas
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
More Swiss Chard Ideas

from From Asparagus to Zucchini * Sauté the leaves in garlic butter and/or with onions. * Toss steamed leaves with olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. For an Asian flavor, toss with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar and soy sauce. * Include in stir-fries with different colored

Fennel and Potato Gratin
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Fennel and Potato Gratin

from Farmer John’s The Real Dirt on Vegetables Butter for greasing baking dish                                    1 medium fennel bulb 2 cups thinly sliced potatoes                                          S &

Week 14 / August 22 – 25, 2011
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Week 14 / August 22 – 25, 2011

Last week was the beginning of the 2nd half of the season. So far we’re mostly ahead this year compared to last in terms of weight and number of items. While there is certainly overlap in what we harvest from year to year, especially among our favorites, each year is also unique.

Grilled Romano Beans
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Grilled Romano Beans

from food.com 1/2 lb romano beans, ends trimmed extra virgin olive oil (roughly 3 Tbsp) garlic cloves, finely minced sea salt pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated (optional; or other strongly flavored Italian cheese such as Parmesan, grana padano, etc.) Heat grill pan over medium

Lou’s Zucchini Bread
Last Updated: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Lou’s Zucchini Bread

This was submitted by Dancing Roots Farm crew member Melissa Streng, who says it is a delicious, moist, not-too-sweet zucchini bread. All summer squash can be used interchangeably; this recipe is a great way to use those large squashes you might find in your box (!)  Zucchini breads

Week 13 / August 15 – 18, 2011
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Week 13 / August 15 – 18, 2011

In Your Share This Week Lettuce – Rhazes This is a new one for us. What do you think? Salad Mix- 10-12 different varieties of lettuce Cilantro – Pokey Joe Last year we fell in love with this new variety from our friends at Uprising Seeds in Bellingham, WA. It tastes wonderful

“Just A Farmer”
Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012
“Just A Farmer”

by Helen C. Coon from Living History Farms in Indiana ‘Just a farmer’ you said and I laughed ‘cause I knew all the things that farmers must be able to do. They must study the land then watch the sky and figure just when is the right time and why to sow and to plant to buy and

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