What’s In The Box? May 2-8
MAY 2-8
Taco Night
Spice things up with this week’s taco-themed box, which comes complete with Skagit River Ranch’s signature chorizo sausage, and hand-pressed, wholegrain tortillas. Top your tacos with garden-grown cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a sprinkling of smoky chili powder, whip up a side of organic Painted Pony beans, and you’ve got all the makings of a feast to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on Sunday. Also included: Cinnamon-raisin bread, farm-fresh eggs, crisp spring greens, creamy Greek yogurt and juicy mandarin oranges. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Skagit River Ranch Chorizo Sausage
This pig has kick: Spiced with cumin, coriander and Ancho chili powder, this flavorful sausage from our friends at the Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley are crafted from their famous all-natural pork and make for a spicy addition to any Tex-Mex fare you choose, from tacos to frittatas!
Patty Pan Cooperative Wholegrain Flour Tortillas
The locally-made, hand-pressed tortillas from this Shoreline-based worker-owned coop are crafted from just four stellar ingredients: Olive oil, salt, water and organic flour from Cairnspring Mills located in the Skagit Valley.
Organic Painted Pony Beans
These heirloom dry beans from Garden Treasures retain their distinct markings when cooked, making them a beautiful and delicious addition to any Tex-Mex spread. A close cousin to the Jacobs Calle bean, the brown and white bean will soon be a new favorite.
Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Baked just for us by our favorite local bakery, this fresh-baked cinnamon raisin loaf makes for a delicious base for sandwiches, or your morning toast!
The Vincent Columbia Valley Rosé 2022
Crafted from a combination of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah grapes, this crisp, dry wine from Mark Ryan Winery features a supple finish, with refreshing acidity and a lithe texture.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend more time outdoors with the improving weather, our heritage breed laying hens are enjoying an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Samish Bay Organic Greek Yogurt
This perfectly-creamy, yet delightfully-tangy pure strained yogurt hails from a certified-organic, 200-acre dairy farm in Skagit County that produces gorgeous artisan cheeses and yogurts crafted from the milk of their herd of Milking Shorthorn cows.
Hayshaker Farms Habanada Chili Powder
This blend of three pepper varieties, the Numex Suave, Habanada and Roulette, boasts fruity, tropical notes. All grown on Hayshaker Farms in the Walla Walla Valley, and then dried and ground, the resulting chili powder will impart tons of flavor (but not the burn!) to your chosen recipe.
Seasonal Organic Greens
A beautiful mix of spring salad greens.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s produce selection also includes Calcot red spring onions, cauliflower, green Bell peppers, leeks, sweet onions and jalapeño peppers.
Fresh Fruit
Gold Nugget mandarins and limes.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Thyme, garlic, Mojito mint, parsley and cilantro from the walled garden at Bella Luna.
What’s In The Box? April 25- May 1
APRIL 25-MAY 1
Cajun Comforts
From organic Andouille sausage, Bell peppers, and okra to light and fluffy corn muffins, the soulful flavors of the deep South await this week, blending beautifully with Pacific Northwest produce like peppery arugula greens, rhubarb, leeks, radishes and spring onions. Inspired by our recent cooking class here at the farm with Matt Lewis of Where Ya At Matt?, who has kindly shared the recipe to his famous gumbo with us (see recipes), this comforting box also includes farm-fresh eggs, citrus fruit and our signature chicken stock to complement the spread. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Skagit River Ranch Andouille Sausage
This pig has some kick: spiced with fresh-cracked pepper, hot paprika and cayenne pepper, this flavorful sausage from our friends at the Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley is crafted from their famous all-natural pork. These pampered pigs roam outdoors in certified-organic pasture land to root and dig, thriving on a diet of flax seed, corn and wheat.
Farm & Larder Chicken Stock
Made from roasted Bella Luna chickens, this flavorful stock is simmered slowly for hours with carrots, onions and celery and seasoned with a dash of sea salt. This week, it will help you create a flavorful base for the suggested chicken and Andouille sausage gumbo recipe from local chef Matt Lewis.
Corn Muffins
Light and fluffy corn muffins from our favorite local bakery in Snohomish. (Just add honey!)
Villa Loren Pinot Grigio
Made from Valpolicella grapes in Veneto, Italy, this boutique wine boasts a light straw yellow color with greenish reflections, coupled with a fruity aroma that features enticing floral notes and tropical scents. Extremely well-balanced, it has a refreshing and crisp taste that lingers on the palate, making it an ideal pairing for salads, seafood, and of course, this week’s gumbo.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend more time outdoors with the improving weather, our heritage breed laying hens are enjoying an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Piranske Soline Traditional Coarse Sea Salt
These sea salt crystals come from the famous European Piran salt pans, harvested using a special webbed spatula to remove them gently from the surface of the salt fields, where they form in a thin layer. A wonderful seasoning, this world-class sea salt enhances the natural flavors of fresh produce.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Peppery arugula greens.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s produce selection also includes Calcot red spring onions, leeks, rhubarb, green Bell peppers, okra, yellow sweet onions and red top radishes.
Fresh Fruit
Beautiful citrus, including Cara Cara oranges and Meyer lemons.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Enjoy a bounty of bright herbs this week: Garlic, parsley, thyme, and fresh bay leaves. Also included: fresh lovage stalks, a parsley-like herb that boasts the same crispness as does celery, plus a pungent herbal flavor. A wonderful garnish for pastas and soups, it can also be tossed in with salad greens for extra punch, or used to flavor roasted chicken (just tuck the lovage into the cavity before roasting).
What’s In The Box? April 18-24
The Italian Spring
Rich with comforting flavors, yet bright with spring ingredients, this week’s Italian-themed box is equally fit for a grand feast, or an intimate meal for two. Have fun experimenting in the kitchen with the provisions for pasta night—locally-crafted bucatini, organic Italian sausage, Tuscan-spiced salami, Pain au Levain bread and a savory salt mix—plus, gorgeous garden favorites like radishes, cauliflower, sunflower shoots, green garlic and basil. Inside you’ll also find: Locally-foraged fiddleheads, classic-style biscotti, and farm-fresh eggs. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Fresh Bellingham Pasta Co. Bucatini
Hand-crafted in nearby Bellingham, this spaghetti-like semolina pasta has a hole running through the center—hence the name bucatini, which comes from the Italian buco, meaning “hole”, while bucato means “pierced”.
Skagit River Ranch Italian Sausage
The pampered pigs raised on the Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley roam outdoors in certified-organic pasture land to root, dig, and cavort as only happy pigs can, thriving on a diet of flax seed, corn and wheat. Spiced with savory herbs, this delectable Italian-style sausage adds a savory note to the likes of pastas, pizzas and more.
Salt Blade Tuscan Salami
This best-seller from Seattle based Salt Blade was a Good Food Awards 2024 Finalist, and it’s no wonder, as this delectable pork salami is crafted with toasted fennel seeds, garlic, red wine, and black pepper.
Pain au Levain Bread
This slightly-nutty, slightly-sweet sourdough bread epitomizes French country-style baking with a chewy crust and light, airy interior. Baked by our favorite bakery in Snohomish, this traditional Pain au Levain is crafted using the bakery’s own sourdough starter.
Kestrel Vintners Lady in Red Wine
Made with a beautiful blend of organic grapes, this wine possesses a deep ruby color with garnet edges and boasts juicy flavors of cherries, plum, pomegranate and cranberry. An excellent table wine, it has a nice smooth finish with a warm spice that lingers pleasantly.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend more time outdoors with the improving weather, our heritage breed laying hens are enjoying an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Bella Cucina Tuscan Rose & Pink Peppercorn Savory Salt
This European crystal salt is combined with aromatic rose petals from Tuscany to lend a hint of floral perfume that is balanced by the mild spice of crushed pink peppercorn. (Pro tip: Try it mixed with butter, and served with chilled or roasted radishes!)
Locally-Foraged Fiddleheads
A true spring delicacy! These tightly-coiled tips of the Lady fern are only available for a short time during the spring months and boast a grassy, slightly-nutty flavor when sautéed—they are also a lovely addition to pastas, risottos or stir fries.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Green Bibb lettuce and sunflower shoots.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s produce selection also includes cauliflower, Walla Walla onions and red radishes, plus Cara Cara oranges, pummelos and Meyer lemons.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Garlic, chives, Genovese living basil and green garlic from the walled garden and hoophouse at Bella Luna Farms.
Biscotti
Freshly-made, classic-style biscotti from Snohomish Bakery.
What’s In The Box? April 11-17
Colors of the Rainbow
The two essential ingredients for a rainbow are not rarities during April, as we experience everything from bright sunshine to bouts of drizzle, and sometimes both at the same time. Thus, this week’s menu includes a “rainbow” of spring favorites to help you craft a cozy weekend brunch—from smoky bacon and farmstead eggs to fresh multigrain bread, housemade marmalade, and locally-roasted coffee beans. A wide assortment of vibrant produce, such as rainbow Swiss chard, rhubarb, purple sprouting broccoli, and baby golden beets, rounds out this colorful, springtime-fresh box.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Jack Mountain Sunday Bacon
Each smoky strip of dry-cured bacon from this Skagit Valley-based meat company is cut the “old school” way, by hand, and aged for a minimum of eight days. Smoked all day over hazelnut shells, the resulting bacon crisps up beautifully, while still maintaining a big meaty chew.
Multigrain Bread
Crafted in nearby Snohomish by our favorite bakery, this healthy freshly-baked loaf is made with locally-milled Shepherd’s Grain flour and seven different whole grains, plus a hint of honey and toasted sunflower seeds.
Cranberry-Orange Scones
These buttery scones blend sweet-tart cranberries and bright citrus flavors to provide a great start to your day.
Island Time Coffee Ferry Line Blues Roast
Crafted specifically for the Northwest aesthetic, Island Time Coffee Company sources only the finest, farm-direct, sustainable coffee beans from Latin America and Indonesia. All of the Whidbey Island-based company’s coffee is small-batch roasted, ensuring the best possible freshness, and this particular medium-roasted blend boasts a broad range of tangy and aromatic flavors to ensure a full-bodied cup of coffee without any bitterness.
Mille Prosecco Millesimato Extra-Dry DOC
Fabulously lively and light at every glass, this extra-dry Italian Prosecco features a bouquet of apple and pear notes as well as hints of light citrus.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend more time outdoors with the improving weather, our heritage breed laying hens are enjoying an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Housemade Crème Fraîche
This rich and silky crème fraîche is crafted by our in-house farmstead creamery, Bellsong, from pasteurized organic sweet cream.
F&L Orange Marmalade
Tangy and sweet-tart, this signature housemade marmalade is excellent spread on your morning toast!
Seasonal Organic Greens
Baby spinach and rainbow Swiss chard.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s produce selection also includes French fingerling potatoes, sweet yellow onion, rhubarb, purple sprouting broccoli, purple top turnips, baby golden beets, leeks, Cara Cara oranges, blood oranges and lemons.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Garlic from the walled garden and hoophouse at Bella Luna Farms.
