Winter CSA Week of December 20

CSA pick up is today, December 20th, at the farm until 6pm, at Genuine Ice Cream from 2-6pm, at Spire Climbing Main Gym from 4-8pm, and is also delivered to Livingston and to Big Sky.

Reminder: ** There is no CSA Next Week** We have no boxes Christmas Week, so enjoy your Holidays and we will see you again January 3rd!

Full Share: A large dry bag of parsnips, purple or orange carrots, gold ball turnips, Russet or Huckleberry Gold potatoes, and shallots, rosemary, cilantro microgreens, pea shoot microgreens, spinach, and little gem lettuce heads

Half Share: A small dry bag of parsnips, purple or orange carrots, turnips, Russet or Huckleberry Gold potatoes, and shallots, spinach, and little gem lettuce head

The calmer, winter pace of the farm has continued on this week as the holidays are quickly approaching! One of our major projects this week was harvesting and jarring honey for Whole Farm CSA members to take home in their shares this week. Honey is harvested from the slots in the hives by taking a hot knife to break and melt the beeswax seal that forms over each section of honeycomb. From there, the honeycomb slots are warmed and spun to help the honey drain from each tiny space of honeycomb. The honey is then put through multiple strainers and is finally poured into jars that can be taken home. We hope you enjoy this delicious treat over the holiday season! As you are finalizing your own holiday preparations, a reminder that we still have wreaths and apple cider for pick-up if you would like!

In your CSA boxes this week, you will find a dry bag filled with lots of delicious root veggies. Among the root veggies in the bag, you will also find shallots. Shallots are often confused with onions, and although they are related, what sets them apart is that shallots grow in clusters, similar to garlic. Shallots have a sweeter taste and can be used as a substitute for onions if you are looking for some sweeter flavors in your favorite recipes. Also in your boxes this week, you will also find a bundle of rosemary. Rosemary is an herb known for its delicious flavor and aromatic smells. Consuming rosemary has been known to help with insomnia, headaches/migraines, and memory loss. Rosemary can be used in many forms and in many types of dishes. See a fun, new way to use rosemary in the recipe section below!

Recipes:

Curried Carrot and Turnip Soup: Click Here!

  • Feel free to add other root veggies to this soup as well! You can also substitute the onions for shallots from your box for additional sweet flavors :)

Rosemary and Cheddar Scones: Click Here!

  • These savory scones are even more delicious when paired with a sweet honey butter!

Wishing you and yours a joyful holiday season filled with laughs around the dinner table shared with those you love!

Best wishes,

Lucy O’Hagan, Farmer and Farm School Instructor, GVB Rocky Creek

Jacy Rothschiller