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Thanksgiving Boxes now Available

November 12, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

November greetings Dancing Roots Farm Members, Former Members & Friends!Just wanted to give an update &/or reminder about our Thanksgiving boxes. We have about 20 left and are now open to orders from friends and neighbors, so if you know of others who might be interested have them send me an ...

Thanksgiving Boxes Still Available

October 30, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

Greetings Members of Dancing Roots Farm-The chill is in the air, the tomatoes are done and the kale is getting sweeter by the minute! We have one more week of pick up, so want to let you know about our Thanksgiving Boxes.Thanksgiving Boxes will be distributed the Monday & Tuesday before Thanksgi ...

Final 2012 Harvest: Oct. 29 – Nov. 1

October 30, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This WeekEscarole – Coral. Like last weeks’ curly endive, this is another in the milder-leaning chicory family; it is very lettuce-like and is especially favored in France and Italy. It can be eaten raw as a substitute - or in addition to – lettuce for salads. Best ...

Russian Cabbage Borscht

October 23, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

from Moosewood Cookbook by Mollie Katzen2 Tbsp butter1½ cups chopped onion1½ cups thinly-sliced potato1 cup thinly sliced beets1 large, sliced carrot1 stalk chopped celery3 cups chopped cabbage1 tsp caraway seeds4 cups stock or water1 tsp salt & black pepper¼ tsp dill weed1 Tbsp + 1 tsp cider ...

Week 22: October 15 – 18, 2012

October 18, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This Week Sweet Peppers, Stocky Red Roaster and HealthySweet Pimento Peppers, Sheepnose - This tried & true heirloom is sweet & meaty, used for canning, cooking and stuffing into olives. Cut out the very top, scoop out seeds, place a chunk of (or grate) you ...

Golden Beet and Buttermilk Soup

October 9, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

from Janet Fletcher in Eating Local: The Cookbook Inspired by Americas Farmers 1 lb golden beets (~3 medium)1 large clove garlic, sliced3 cups buttermilk¼ cup chopped fresh chives, or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill, plus more finely chopped for garnish1 Tbsp sherry vinegar or white wine vinegar or ...

Week 21: October 8 – 11, 2012

October 9, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This WeekLettuce – Plato II (romaine), Magenta or Red SailsSweet Peppers, Stocky Red Roaster plus Healthy or Antohi Romanian Mustard Greens, Vivid Choi - Another mustard green, not quite as mild as last weeks. Great for stir-fries and soup; even in ...

Week 19: September 24 – 27, 2012

September 27, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This WeekPaprika Peppers, Alma – Small, crisp and juicy with a sometimes spicy bite - great on the crudités tray with dip. Also for cooking, roasting and stuffing, they combine “exquisitely” (according to one source) with sweet onions, mushrooms & eggs. Also kn ...

Week 12: August 6 – 9, 2012

August 9, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This Week Chicory, Zuccherina di Trieste – One of the specialty greens we grow for restaurants. While mild for a chicory, most will still find it bitter. But no worries! There are many ways of cutting the bitter. Chop and add to a lettuce salad and use a creamy or citru ...

Week 11: July 30 – Aug 2, 2012

August 1, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments

In Your Share This WeekLettuce – Magenta (aka Red Summer Crisp), Jester (the speckled one), Jericho (green romaine)Provider Green Beans – These sure are providing lots of beans! It’s a great raw treat, with or without dip; steam lightly and top with butter, S&P; ligh ...

Thanksgiving Boxes now Available

Thanksgiving Boxes Still Available

Final 2012 Harvest: Oct. 29 – Nov. 1

Russian Cabbage Borscht

Week 22: October 15 – 18, 2012

Golden Beet and Buttermilk Soup

Week 21: October 8 – 11, 2012

Week 19: September 24 – 27, 2012

Week 12: August 6 – 9, 2012

Week 11: July 30 – Aug 2, 2012

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