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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 ...
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Thanksgiving Boxes Still Available

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 ...
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Jeffrey’s Colorful Kale & Cabbage Salad

Jeffrey’s Colorful Kale & Cabbage Salad

October 30, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments
from former member Jeffrey LimerickRed cabbage, shreddedKale, shredded finely with a good knifeCarrots, shreddedRed or yellow pepper, choppedFor Dressing:Olive oil, about 1/2 cupRoasted tahini, 2TGarlic, 2-3 clovesLemon juiceS&P to tasteMix all and toss with dressing. Best to let sit a couple of ...
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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 ...
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Week 23: October 22 – 25, 2012

Week 23: October 22 – 25, 2012

October 23, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments
In Your Share This WeekCurly Endive – Bellesque This mild chicory is named after the town of Bellingham, WA where it was developed. The inner, whiter leaves are milder, and can be added right to salads for a frilly, tasty addition. The outer leaves are a little bitter and can be quic ...
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Braised Lacinato Kale

Braised Lacinato Kale

October 18, 2012 by dancingroots - No Comments
from The Farm to Table Cookbook by Ivy Manning, a local author1 big bunch lacinato kale1 slice thick-cut bacon, roughly chopped1 Tbsp red wine vinegar3 Tbsp chicken stock1 generous pinch sugarSalt & freshly ground pepperRinse kale and strip leaves from the rib. Tear leaves into 2” pieces and p ...
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Week 22: October 15 – 18, 2012

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 ...
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Week 8 / July 11 – 14, 2011

Week 8 / July 11 – 14, 2011

July 12, 2011 by dancingroots - No Comments
Our marathon spinach harvest is finally coming to a finale. This will be our last week until the fall. We actually only have a few things left to harvest from Annie (the spring section) and are moving fully into Clara, the summer section. By next week we’ll be harvesting summer squash from Esther. ...
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Easy Pasta with Kale

Easy Pasta with Kale

June 28, 2011 by dancingroots - No Comments
from From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd Edition1/3 pound penne or farfalle pasta2-3 cloves garlic, minced2-3 Tbsp olive oilall your kale, chopped1 small onion, dicedS&PBring 6-8 cups salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook until al dente. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium ...
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Week 6 / June 27 – 30, 2011

Week 6 / June 27 – 30, 2011

June 28, 2011 by dancingroots - No Comments
We’re finally starting to branch out from beyond just greens! While we all do (or should!) love our greens, it’s also nice to put some bulk in these shares. Thank you so much for your patience with us and with Mother Nature. And while our crops are starting to flourish in the heat, so are the we ...
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