2024 Harvest 11

Howdy folks and welcome to week 11 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you all are having a nice week and enjoying this cooler weather before more heat arrives again.

Before we get to this week’s haul I just wanted to reiterate that the CSA we run is in the model of traditional CSA’s which stand for “community supported agriculture”. We strive to make all the boxes each week the same but because we’re working with Mother Nature and we are picking each individual vegetable there will inevitably be variation between boxes. The photo above is a sample of what’s in the box but bunch sizes, individual vegetable size and even variety will be different among the boxes. I hope that’s helpful information for those who’ve been asking.

Onto this weeks haul! We hope you all enjoy the bounty!

Harvest 11

  1. Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols.

  2. Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.

  3. Head Lettuce—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  4. Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  5. Green Beans—Green beans are rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients such as vitamins A & C, calcium, iron, manganese, beta-carotene, and protein. They are also a wonderful source of dietary fiber.

  6. Walla Walla Sweet Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  7. Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  8. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  9. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  10. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

Recipe Suggestions

Chicken, Chickpea & Zucchini Soup (so wonderful and simple!)

Zucchini Lime Vinaigrette (One of the best dressings ever!!)

Kale & Beet Slaw with Cashew Dressing (this is so good. Just omit the bok choy and use beet greens or head lettuce in its place)

Beet & Yogurt Dressing (trust this one!! You’ll find yourself drizzling this on so many things!)

Coconut Chickpea & Turnip Curry (We make this all the time. Even toddlers love this!)

Recipes from My Toddler Website

2024 Harvest 10

Howdy folks and welcome to week 10 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. Dang it was a chilly morning out here. First time in what feels like forever that jackets and beanies were in order! Now the sun is shining and warming up the soil and if feels great. The crew got all the boxes packed and sorted and we are so happy with this week’s haul.

We hope you all enjoy the bounty and are able to relax with a few nourishing meals with your family/friends this week. Happy cooking and eating everyone.

Your farmers,

Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Mazie and our awesome crew.

Harvest 10

  1. Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.

  2. Cilantro—Cilantro is one of the most potent and detoxifying herbs for our bodies. It helps remove heavy metals from our bodies and has antibacterial properties along with being one of the most adrenal supporting herbs out there.

  3. Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!

  4. Walla Walla Sweet Onions— Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.

  5. Collard Greens—not only are they high in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds. They are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!

  6. Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  7. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

  8. Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.

  9. Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.

  10. Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.

Recipe Suggestions

Jammy Summer Squash Pasta with Basil & Anchovies (this might be the best pasta ever! Just trust this one!)

Simple Stewed Zucchini & Onions (one of the easies and most delicious ways to prepare these two summer veggies!)

Walla Walla Onion Dip (best dip ever!)

Zucchini Butter (the condiment you never knew you were missing!)

Warm Collard Green Salad with Toasted Coconut and Burst Tomatoes (Don’t question this one, just make it!)

Sesame-Miso Cucumber Salad (easy and so refreshing)

Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette (just drizzle this one everything!)

Here are a few recipes from my “Kids Website” that are family favorites!

Zucchini & Kale Chicken Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce (This would be good with the cilantro lime sauce from above too!) Sub Collard Greens for the kale!

Kid Friendly Carrot Salad (this is so easy and delicious!)

Chicken & White Bean Pesto Pasta (on repeat during the summer!)

Flourless Morning Glory Muffins (Really fun to make with your kids!)



2024 Harvest 9

Howdy folks and welcome to week 10 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you all are staying cool and breezy out there! It’s felt a lot better this week at the farm with cooler mornings to at least give us all a break from the intense heat. Some crops are fairing better than others in the heat but overall we are really happy with how little loss we experienced with those triple digit temps. Irrigating is a full time job with moving lines all day but damn it is necessary and we are so grateful for the water!

This week’s box is good one and we hope you’re in the mood for Caesar salad, potato salad, roasted beet salad and zucchini bread!! Happy cooking and eating everyone.

Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper & Maize and our badass crew.

Harvest 9

  1. Potatoes— Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!

  2. Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.

  3. Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).

  4. Dill—is great for digestion and helps with bloating. Because of its antacid properties it’s great at easing indigestion, gastritis and other inflammatory conditions.

  5. Romaine Lettuce—Romaine Lettuce—It’s high in folate (if you’re suffering from allergies this season eat this green up!) It’s also a good source of copper and vitamins A, K and C.

  6. Golden Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.

  7. Zucchini—Zucchini is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.

  8. Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.

    Recipe Suggestions

Herby Potato & Bacon Celery Salad (this was fabulous!)

Zucchini Swiss Chard and Chickpea Soup (an all time favorite summer soup!)

Zucchini & Lime Vinaigrette (so damn good!)