What’s In The Box? April 17-23
Spring Color
With sunnier days and milder temps, doesn’t it feel like spring has truly arrived in earnest? Thus, this week’s delivery fittingly celebrates the season’s most colorful offerings, from bright green asparagus and purple sprouting broccoli to vibrant mixed baby beets and red sunchokes, plus continuing favorites like Meyer lemons and Cara Cara oranges. Complemented by eggs from our heritage-breed hens, rich and silky Tunawerth yogurt, fresh-baked Challah bread, and beautiful garden greens and herbs, this color-rich lineup is fit for Easter brunch, lunch and beyond.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Challah Bread
Baked just for us by our favorite bakery in Snohomish, this fresh loaf boasts a sweet, rich flavor thanks to a traditional base of silky eggs and Shepherd’s Grain flour, plus a touch of sugar.
J. Mourat Collection Vin de France Rosé
Comprising vineyards spanning 120 hectares, Vignobles Mourat represents one of the largest viticultural plots dedicated to organic agriculture in the Loire Valley. Made from Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Cab Franc, this bright and thirst quenching Rosé is bursting with aromas of crushed cherry, watermelon and herb. It is fleshy on the palate with intense flavors of cherry and raspberry.
Tunawerth Creamery Greek Yogurt
Perfectly-creamy, yet delightfully-tangy, this lovely yogurt hails from a small, family-operated creamery located in Tenino, Washington.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our small flock of heritage breed laying hens is made up of three breeds: Black Copper Maran, Ameraucana, and Delaware. As they balance their time between foraging in their outdoor run during rain breaks and then snuggling up in their coop in the evenings, they also enjoy produce trimmings and fresh greens to supplement their diet of organic layer mash, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Organic Greens
This week’s selection of gorgeous spring greens features green cabbage, Chioggia radicchio, mixed radicchio, and red and green Belgian endive.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes: purple sprouting broccoli, mixed baby red and golden beets, red sunchokes, parsnips, Delicata squash, baby leeks, La Ratte fingerling potatoes, asparagus, fennel and red radishes, plus Meyer lemons and Cara Cara oranges.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Mint, thyme, and parsley from the walled garden.
What’s In The Box? April 10-16
APRIL 10-16
Spring Risotto Night
Rich with comforting flavors, yet bright with fresh ingredients, this week’s risotto-themed box sings of spring. Have fun experimenting in the kitchen with all the provisions for a lovely risotto crafted with our signature chicken stock, plus Arborio rice, wild mushroom duxelles and fiddlehead ferns. Inside you’ll also find: Fresh focaccia bread, duck and chicken eggs, fragrant fresh herbs, and produce like fennel, purple sprouting broccoli, Huckleberry Gold potatoes, baby beets, and more. 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, like this week’s wild mushroom duxelles.
Wild Mushroom Duxelles
Try pairing this week’s risotto with our housemade duxelles—a finely chopped mixture of fresh wild mushrooms, shallots and herbs sautéed in butter and wine.
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.
Focaccia Bread
Baked by New Day Bakery, this soft, chewy Italian-style loaf is kissed with fragrant fresh herbs. It’s delicious served warm and dipped in olive oil.
Terlato Pinot Grigio 2022
Complex and layered with ripe peach, pear, citrus notes, this crisp Pinot Grigio hails from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of Italy; it also features a pleasing, mouth-filling texture with a round, crisp mineral finish.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our small flock of heritage breed laying hens is made up of three breeds: Black Copper Maran, Ameraucana, and Delaware. As they balance their time between foraging in their outdoor run during rain breaks and then snuggling up in their coop in the evenings, they also enjoy produce trimmings and fresh greens to supplement their diet of organic layer mash, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream that we collect throughout the day.
Duck Eggs
With near-transparent egg whites and color-rich oversize yolks, these local duck eggs are a chef’s dream, lending flavorful appeal to a variety of dishes.
Organic Greens
This week’s selection of gorgeous spring greens features watercress, Bibb lettuce and red-veined sorrel.
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 a lovely addition to pasta, risotto or stir-fry.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes: Fennel, white spring onions, purple sprouting broccoli, leeks, shallots, Huckleberry Gold potatoes, baby gold beets and orange carrots, plus blood and Seville oranges.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Chives, Italian parsley and green garlic from the walled garden.
What’s In The Box? April 3-9
APRIL 3-9
Spring Splendor
The two essential ingredients for a rainbow—rain and sunshine—are not rarities during the month of April, as we experience everything from bright sunny rays 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 housemade apple butter and farmstead eggs to Gruyère cheese bread, Morning Glory muffins, and locally-roasted coffee beans. A wide assortment of vibrant produce, such as jumbo asparagus, baby red beets, French sorrel, and red spring onions, rounds out this colorful, springtime-fresh box.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Gruyère Cheese Bread & Morning Glory Muffins
Made in nearby Snohomish by our favorite bakery, this freshly-baked loaf balances sweet, nutty Gruyère with a light, crisp crust. Absolutely wonderful re-warmed in the oven—just sprinkle with a few drops of water and bake at 350° for about 15 minutes. Also included in your delivery: Healthful and hearty muffins made with cinnamon, vanilla, crushed pineapple and finely-grated carrots.
Island Time Coffee Ferry Lines Blues Blend
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 company’s coffee is small-batch roasted, ensuring the best possible freshness.
Nashi Orchards Non Alcoholic Sparkling Korean Giant Perry
Located on Vashon Island, Nashi Orchards uses sustainable practices to grow the Asian and European pears and heirloom apples that are then handcrafted into award-winning hard ciders and perries. Hand-crafted from Korean Giant Pears, this slightly sparkling beverage contains no added sugars and is pleasantly sweet from the ripe Asian pears.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they balance their time between foraging in their outdoor run during rain breaks and then snuggling up in their coop in the evenings, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens is made up of three breeds: Black Copper Maran, Ameraucana, and Delaware. They especially enjoy produce trimmings and fresh greens to supplement their diet of organic layer mash, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream that we collect throughout the day.
Housemade Crème Fraîche
Our rich and silky crème fraîche is crafted in our farmstead creamery from pasteurized organic sweet cream.
Housemade Apple Butter
A farmhouse favorite crafted from fresh-picked Bella Luna orchard apples, slow-cooked in a cider reduction and seasoned with organic cane sugar and warm spices.
Organic Greens
This week’s selection of gorgeous spring greens stars green Bibb lettuce, Collard green rapini and French sorrel, plus red and green Belgian endive.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes: Jumbo asparagus, Calcot red spring onions, baby red beets, red potatoes and baby leeks, plus Cara Cara oranges and Meyer lemons.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Sweet bay, Italian parsley, mint, thyme and shallots from the walled garden.
What’s In The Box? March 27 – April 2
The Italian Spring
Rich with comforting flavors, yet bright with spring ingredients, this week’s Italian-themed box is fit for a family-style feast. Have fun experimenting in the kitchen with the provisions for pasta night—locally-crafted bucatini, organic Italian sausage, Pain au Levain bread and Nonna Pat’s classic marinara sauce—plus, gorgeous garden favorites like purple sprouting broccoli, green garlic, mixed citrus, spring lettuces, Belgian endive and living basil. Inside you’ll also find: Locally-foraged dried Porcini mushrooms, sunny daffodils, and farm-fresh eggs. Enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Lagana Foods Bucatini
Hand-crafted in Seattle using sustainably grown Shepherd’s Grain flour flour and water, this spaghetti-like extruded 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 will add a flavorful, savory note to a hearty bowl of pasta this week.
Nonna Pat’s Marinara Sauce
It’s Nonna Pat’s classic Sunday gravy! Crafted in our farm kitchen with organically-grown local tomatoes (and lots of love), the key to our beloved family recipe is its simplicity: juicy, ripe local tomatoes, a handful of hand-torn basil leaves, fresh garlic, a swirl of first-press Italian olive oil, then just a dash of sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
Pain au Levain Bread & Blueberry Muffins
This slightly-nutty, slightly-sweet sourdough loaf embodies country-style French baking with a chewy crust and light, airy interior. Baked just for us at a small bakery in Snohomish, this traditional Pain au Levain is crafted using the bakery’s own sourdough starter. Also included: Freshly-baked blueberry muffins.
Honoro Vera Monastrell 2022
This organic Monastrell (Mourvèdre) wine from Spain features a beautiful cherry-red color that is complemented by attractive floral notes and hints of ripe fruit and balsamic on the nose. Well-balanced and fresh on the palate, it is vivid and tasty, with a nice acidity and noble tannins.
Farm Fresh Eggs
As they balance their time between foraging in their outdoor run during rain breaks and then snuggling up in their coop in the evenings, our small flock of heritage breed laying hens is made up of three breeds: Black Copper Maran, Ameraucana, and Delaware. They especially enjoy produce trimmings and fresh greens to supplement their diet of organic layer mash, and continue to give us fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream that we collect throughout the day.
Dried Porcini Mushrooms
Italian for ‘little pigs’, these dried locally-foraged Porcini mushrooms from local company Found and Foraged are meaty and rich in taste, imparting a distinctive, woodsy flavor to any number of dishes.
Organic Greens
This week’s selection of gorgeous spring greens: Belgian endive, red Chioggia radicchio, and spring lettuces.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes purple sprouting broccoli, yellow onions and mixed citrus fruit, including Golden Nugget mandarins, Seville oranges and blood oranges.
Garden-Grown Herbs
Genovese living basil, plus green garlic from the walled garden.
Fresh-Cut Daffodils
Sunny spring daffodils to brighten your table!
