What’s In The Box? September 5-11
SEPTEMBER 5-11
Fresh & Flavorful
With a vivid produce assortment that includes zucchini, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Patty Pan squash, mini seedless watermelon, a myriad of late-summer tomatoes and not one, but two kinds, of cucumbers, the late-summer harvest continues here at the farm. This week’s box continues to sing with such additional highlights as Pain au Levain bread, an elegant Spanish red wine, and farm-fresh eggs; combine these beauties with beautiful garden greens and fragrant herbs to allow all these fresh, seasonal flavors to shine.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
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
Atalaya ‘Laya’ Red Blend 2022
This unique Spanish red wine combines complexity, structure and intense color with the explosion of fruit and ease of consumption. Crafted with a blend of Garnacha Tintorera and Monastrell grapes, it is elegant on the nose and palate, and pairs well with pastas, vegetables, grilled proteins and even short or medium cheeses.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend plenty 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 to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Seasonal Organic Greens
This week’s selection of greens includes salad mix, red-veined sorrel and Lusia radicchio.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s vibrant produce selection includes: Tropea onions, lemon cucumbers, Shintokiwa cucumbers, Patty Pan squash, Jimmy Nardello peppers, Guajillo peppers, baby mixed and green zucchini, cherry tomatoes and mixed heirloom tomatoes, plus black mini seedless watermelon.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Parsley, thyme, rosemary and tarragon from the gardens here at Bella Luna.
Seasonal Organic Greens
This week’s selection of greens includes chicory frisée and Treviso radicchio.
What’s In The Box? August 29 – September 4
Taco Night
Spice things up with this week’s taco-themed box, which comes complete with Skagit River Ranch’s signature chorizo sausage and organic, locally-crafted corn tortillas. Top your tacos with sliced jalapeños, a squeeze of lime, and a spoonful of locally-made chunky salsa—and you’ve got all the makings of a Southwestern-style feast. Also included: Farm-fresh eggs, fragrant herbs, multigrain bread, and a wealth of produce that includes radicchio, artichokes, green beans, nectarines, Italian agretti and more. 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, 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!
Tortillas Con Madre Corn Tortillas
Crafted from just five simple ingredients—organic artisan wheat flour, water, organic pumpkin oil, sea salt, and non-aluminum baking powder—these lovely corn tortillas are made with love according to a treasured recipe by a small, family-run producer based in Lynden, Washington.
Skagit’s Best Salsa Company Medium-Ish Salsa
Hailing from Anacortes, this locally-crafted chunky salsa is full of ripe tomatoes, fresh cilantro, crisp onions, zesty peppers, garlic, lime juice and flavorful spices. (The “ish” in the name refers to the heat of the jalapeños, which vary in spiciness depending on the time of year!)
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.
Caves da Cerca Famega Rose Vinho Verde
This fresh and fruity rosé boasts a spritzy quality and a hint of bitters, and is crafted from a well-balanced blend of different vintages and several traditional grapes that include: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), Vinhao, and Alvarelhao.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in the sunny weather, our heritage breed laying hens continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Seasonal Organic Greens
This week’s selection of greens includes chicory frisée and Treviso radicchio.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s vibrant produce selection also includes artichokes, tomatoes, yellow Romano beans, Annelini beans, green beans, and jalapeños, plus limes, plums and yellow nectarines. Also included: Italian agretti; also known as barba di frate (or “monk’s beard”), these flavorful, verdant stems are delicious cooked ripassati, or sautéed with oil and lemon!
Garden-Grown Herbs
Mint, parsley and thyme from the gardens here at Bella Luna.
What’s In The Box? August 22-28
Summer All-Stars
It’s still tomato season! This week’s box pays homage to the ripe, juicy summer favorite with a selection of tomatoes—from Juliet and Rapunzel varieties to others like Hot Streak, Damsel and Black Krim—plus sun-dried tomato-kissed Pomodoro bread, farm-fresh eggs, and Chanterelle mushrooms all to help you enjoy their vine-ripened glory. An additional wealth of summer produce ranging from corn and summer squash to peppers and fennel, plus vibrant organic greens, finishes off this bright and beautiful lineup.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Tomatoes!
This week’s beautiful selection of ripe summer tomatoes includes: Juliet, Rapunzel, Damsel, Hot Streak, Black Krim, and Striped Roman variety tomatoes.
Chanterelle Mushrooms
With a firm texture and light, delicate flavor, these locally foraged golden Chanterelle mushrooms lend earthy appeal to a variety of dishes like pasta, soup or scrambled eggs.
Pomodoro Loaf
Flecked with flavorful sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, plus a hint of sea salt, this savory loaf is baked just for us by our favorite bakery in Snohomish.
Clos des Lumières L’éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
This refreshing French Rosé is crafted from a medley of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grapes that give the wine a very fine nose dominated by hints of strawberry, pink grapefruit and cherry.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in the sunny weather, our heritage breed laying hens continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Bellsong Creamery Fromage Blanc
Light in texture and tangy in taste, our fromage blanc is lovingly-made from local cow’s milk—put it to work in recipes, or mix it with fresh herbs or lemon zest and honey to add lusciously-creamy appeal to your next cheese board.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Endive frisée, escarole and Palla Rossa radicchio.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s vibrant produce selection also includes fennel, corn, Patty Pan summer squash and Jimmy Nardello peppers.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Sage, thyme, basil and parsley from the gardens here at Bella Luna.
What’s In The Box? August 15-21
Summer’s Bounty
This week’s box pays tribute to the summer harvest with a beautiful assortment of local produce, from luscious eggplant and zucchini to summer berries and ripe tomatoes in a rainbow of colors. Enjoy these seasonal beauties along with multigrain bread, farm-fresh eggs, and fragrant herbs, plus crisp Bibb lettuce and a bottle of refreshing French Rosé. Bon appetit!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Summer Berries
In addition to this week’s gorgeous selection of seasonal vegetables, you’ll also enjoy a wealth of summer berries; enjoy these locally-grown strawberries and blueberries in all their ripe summer glory!
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.
Clos des Lumières L’éclat Côtes du Rhône Rouge
This refreshing French Rosé is crafted from a medley of Syrah, Grenache, Cinsault and Mourvedre grapes that give the wine a very fine nose dominated by hints of strawberry, pink grapefruit and cherry.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they spend lots of time outdoors in the sunny weather, our heritage breed laying hens continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Tender Bibb lettuce greens to incorporate into your summer salads, plus beautifully-speckled di Lusia radicchio.
Seasonal Organic Produce
This week’s vibrant produce selection also includes sweet corn, red Tropea onions, zucchini, lemon and Persian cucumbers, eggplant, Jimmy Nardello peppers, rainbow slicer tomatoes, fennel bulb and golden beets.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Parsley, thyme, tarragon, rosemary and mint from the walled gardens here at Bella Luna.
