What’s In the Box? July 28 – August 3
Sun-Ripened
No matter how you pronounce it, the word ‘tomato’ practically sings of summer, as well it should as the vine-ripened beauties are now ready to be plucked from the vine—and headed straight for your box. Thus, this week’s delivery pays homage to the ripe, juicy tomato with the first of the heirloom varieties and a bevy of complementary ingredients like Pain au Levain bread, farm-fresh eggs, Tomme-style sheep’s cheese and summery basil, plus other seasonal produce like cucumbers, fennel, fava beans and ripe apricots. So, uncork a bottle of wine, peruse a few recipes and enjoy these bright and beautiful summer favorites to their fullest.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Steel Wheel Farm Heirloom Tomatoes
One of the true hallmarks of midsummer here in the Northwest, the juicy, sweet and incredibly luscious heirloom tomatoes have arrived. (And we’ve got plenty of recipe ideas for you on how to best enjoy these summer favorites this week!)
Pain au Levain
This slightly-nutty, slightly-sweet sourdough loaf 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.
Ravoire et Fils 2021 Domaine des Bellugues Rosé Mediterranée
Made by a small family estate named for the fireflies that live around the vineyard (bellegues means “spark”), this French rosé is bursting with fresh fruit flavors and a crisp, bright acidity.
Harmony Fields Tomme-Style Sheep’s Milk Cheese
This Tomme-style sheep’s milk cheese from Bow-based Harmony Fields is defined by its buttery texture and nutty flavor. Aged on the farm, it derives its distinctive grassy overtones from the Skagit pasturelands and is a perfect complement to tart jams, honey and herb-based poultry dishes.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in their run, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens are enjoying succulent popweed pulled from the gardens along with an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, continuing to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Fresh Organic Greens
Cegolaine and Little Gem mini Romaine lettuces.
Summer Apricots
Gorgeous ripe apricots.
Seasonal Organic Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes cauliflower, Steel Wheel Farm Bolero carrots and Chioggia beets, fava beans, mixed summer squash, English cucumber, red radishes, scallions and fennel.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Italian parsley, basil, oregano, mint and rosemary from the herb garden at Bella Luna.
Edible Flowers
Add a subtle peppery spice to salads with these bright and cheery edible nasturtium flowers!
What’s In The Box? July 21-27
Summering in France
Cool, classic and colorful, Salade Niçoise is the hallmark of summer in France, layered with fresh, crisp produce like yellow Romano beans, cherry tomatoes and baby potatoes, and accents like briny salted capers and protein-rich tuna. Thus, your box this week honors this beloved summer staple with local ingredients to create your own version of the famous salad, plus summery herbs and produce, a crisp Rosé, freshly-baked baguette and sweet summer apricots. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Lummi Island Wild Tuna
This week, we’ve included all the ingredients to craft your own version of Julia Child’s favorite salad (see recipes for details!). Protein-rich and perfect for patio dining, this Provençal staple balances the best summer produce with the classic pairing of flavorful canned Albacore tuna from local company Lummi Island Wild.
Imported Capers
Briny and salty—the perfect endnote to this week’s salad!
French Baguette
Baked just for us by our favorite small bakery in nearby Snohomish, this fresh baguette embodies classic French baking with a delightfully-crisp crust and an airy interior.
Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rose 2021
A light, brilliant rose petal color. The nose is floral, accented by aromas of fresh peaches and fennel. A soft and balanced mouthfeel, with fruit-driven persistence and a crisp citrus note on the finish.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in their run, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens are enjoying succulent popweed pulled from the gardens along with an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, continuing to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream. (Guess what? They make for pretty spectacular hard-boiled beauties in this week’s salad, too.)
Fresh Organic Greens
Beautiful baby lettuce greens and frisee.
Seasonal Organic Fruit
Gorgeous ripe apricots grown in Selah, Washington by Collins Family Orchards.
Seasonal Organic Vegetables
This week’s produce selection includes cherry tomatoes, fennel, yellow Romano beans, corn, cucumbers, beets, turnips, zucchini, and baby red potatoes.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Italian parsley, shallots, cilantro, oregano and garlic scapes from the herb garden at Bella Luna.
What’s In The Box? July 14-20
Midsummer Splendor
Fava beans to fennel, cucumbers to cauliflower, red radishes to zucchini, this week’s box is packed with a bounty of midsummer produce. Enjoy these all-stars alongside another farmhouse favorite: a summery risotto crafted with Arborio rice, roasted chicken stock and Cremini mushrooms and topped with a beautiful medley of grilled vegetables (see recipes for details). Also included in this lively lineup: Italian Rustica bread, sheep’s milk feta cheese, a dry Portuguese white wine, edible flowers, mini bouquets, and gorgeous ripe apricots. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Arborio Rice
This round-grain rice comes from the Po River Valley region of Italy and is named for the town of Arborio located in the heart of the area. When cooked with our flavorful chicken stock and a splash of white wine, it becomes creamy and starchy and is a great accompaniment to just about any flavor combination.
Italian Rustica Bread
This freshly-baked loaf is made in Snohomish using a wild yeast starter, which creates an airy, chewy bread and a delightfully-crisp crust. This bread is especially delicious grilled—rub each lightly-charred piece with a cut clove of garlic for extra flavor.
Quinta das Arcas Arca Nova Vinho Verde
This dry, Portuguese Vinho Verde has attractive spice and crisp apple flavors, plus a mineral texture that finishes with a zing of tight acidity.
Sheep’s Milk Feta Cheese
This sirene-style white brine cheese is made from 100-percent sheep’s milk. Similar to Greek feta with a tart, lemony finish, it has a creamier texture than most feta, with a touch of saltiness that pairs perfectly with salads, pastas and crostini.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in their run, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens are enjoying succulent popweed pulled from the gardens along with an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, continuing to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Farm & Larder Roasted 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.
Fresh Organic Greens
Lacinato kale, frisée, escarole, and Cegolaine lettuce.
Summer Apricots
Gorgeous ripe apricots grown in Selah, Washington by Collins Family Orchards.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes baby fennel, cucumbers, romanesco, fava beans, Hakurei turnips, cauliflower, Cremini mushrooms, red radishes and sugar snap peas.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Italian parsley from the herb garden at Bella Luna.
Edible Flowers & Mini Bouquets
Flowers, flowers, everywhere! Enjoy bright and cheery edible nasturtium flowers to add color and spice to your salads this week, as well as a sweet bouquet of seasonal blooms.
What’s In the Box? July 7-13
A Taste of Tex-Mex
This week’s sunny forecast is well complemented by an equally bright lineup of Tex-Mex and summer favorites: Enjoy spicy chorizo sausage, Peruvian Mayocoba beans, spicy jalapeño peppers from Skagit County and locally-crafted, hand-pressed tortillas for taco night, as well as crunchy snap peas, cilantro, green cabbage, mixed summer squash, baby fennel, and more finds from the garden to incorporate into summery sides. Also found in your box: Farm-fresh eggs, garlic scapes and a sweet market bouquet of blooms. Here’s to good weather—and great eating!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Alvarez Farms Peruvian Mayocoba Beans
Cultivated by a 2nd generation family farm in Mabton, Washington, these dried beans also known as peruano, canary, maicoba or Mexican yellow beans are delicate and mild in flavor, and buttery in texture.
Skagit River Ranch Chorizo Sausage
This pig has kick: Spiced with cumin, coriander and Ancho chili powder, these flavorful sausage links 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.
Sliced 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.
Marqués de Cáceres Verdejo 2020
Made from the Verdejo grape, this lovely white from Rueda, Spain offers aromas of melon and lemon that are matched on the palate with delicate vanilla and spice from the judicious use of oak. It is great by itself but also weighty enough to pair with a variety of foods.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in their run, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens are enjoying succulent popweed pulled from the gardens along with an extra helping of grain to supplement their diet, continuing to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Pangea Ferments Jalapeños
Locally grown and globally inspired, these certified organic peppers hail from Skagit County. Sliced and fermented in a salt water brine, these spicy, seasonal beauties are crafted without any additional preservatives.
Fresh Organic Greens
Enjoy a bounty of tender greens this week: Cegolaine bronze buttercrunch and Little Gem mini Romaine lettuces, frisée, and small green cabbage.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes baby fennel, mixed summer squash, sugar snap peas, green onions, red beets, Hakurei turnips and red radishes.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Fresh cilantro and garlic scapes from the herb garden at Bella Luna.
Mini Market Bouquet
A sweet sampling of a few of our favorite summer blooms!
