What’s In The Box? April 29-May 5
Brunch Time
The flavors of spring continue to delight, this week in a produce-packed brunch featuring organic Skagit River Ranch breakfast sausage patties, tangy Greek yogurt and beautiful farm-fresh eggs to poach, fry or scramble as you please. Accented by multigrain bread, our housemade herb vinaigrette and colorful produce including purple sprouting broccolini, pea shoots, baby pac choi and the first of the ruby-red spring rhubarb, this breakfast is fit for a laidback weekend gathering.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Skagit River Ranch Breakfast Sausage Patties
With a flavor profile that includes hints of sweet maple syrup and savory spices, these incredible breakfast sausage patties are made from the all-natural pork raised on the Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley. These pampered pigs roam outdoors in certified-organic pasture land to root and dig, thriving on a diet of flax seed, corn and wheat.
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.
Housemade Herb Vinaigrette
A light, flavorful salad dressing crafted from fresh garlic, minced shallots and a variety of fresh herbs blended with vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil.
French Grey Lentils & House Mix Olives
Two of our favorite provisions to accent your salads and sides, dried lentils and our house olives.
Caves de Cerca Fâmega Vinho Verde
This young Portuguese wine is made from a beautiful blend of 50% Arinto, 30% Loureiro and 20% Trajadura grapes grown in the magnificent valleys of Tâmega and Douro, which are protected by the Marão and Alvão mountains. Balanced and incredibly versatile in its pairings, the finished wine boasts delicate minerality and fresh fruit aromas.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our heritage breed laying hens supply us with fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Tunawerth Creamery Greek Yogurt
Perfectly-creamy, yet delightfully-tangy, this lovely yogurt hails from a small, family-operated creamery located in Tenino, Washington.
F&L Cobbler Crust Mix
Our signature cobbler crust mix contains organic flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and butter; when combined with cream, the resulting mixture produces a light and fluffy cobbler topping. Just pair with this week’s apples and rhubarb for the perfect spring dessert!
Spring Rhubarb
It’s rhubarb season: This ruby-red spring favorite boasts a wonderful sweet-tart flavor.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Pea shoots, arugula, spinach and spicy spring salad mix.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes asparagus, radishes, Walla Walla sweet onions, baby red potatoes, purple sprouting broccolini, baby pac choi, carrots and Hakurei turnips, plus apples and Meyer lemons.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Italian parsley, garlic, shallots, chives and thyme from the walled garden and greenhouse at Bella Luna Farms.
Potting Shed Creations Garden in a Bag
A complete kit containing everything you need to grow either fresh Alpine strawberries, or sweet pansies, directly in a leak-proof bag.
What’s In The Box? April 22-28
The Perfect Egg
Creamy and rich, eggs are one of the world’s finest gifts to the cook, delicious scrambled, poached, whisked or fried. Thus, this week’s delivery is devoted to the glorious egg, and an extra-special one at that, too, with decadent oversize duck eggs in addition to those from our own brood of heritage-breed hens. Also filled with an assortment of egg-friendly pairings—think: smoked salmon, Italian Rustica bread, and Fontina cheese to help craft an Italian-style fonduta—plus, a bevy of fresh produce like asparagus, spring ramps and buttery Hakurei turnips, this box will help you craft the perfect egg.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
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.
Lummi Island Wild Smoked Keta Salmon
Tender and perfectly flaky, this top-quality Keta salmon fished fresh from the Fraser River retains its lovely moisture thanks to a low-salt recipe and light Alder smoke.
Italian Rustica Bread
Baked just for us at a small bakery in Snohomish, this airy, rustic loaf makes for great oven-crisp crostini—just brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper and rub with a fresh-cut clove of garlic before toasting in the oven.
Fairhaven Mill Whole Grain Yellow Cornmeal
Nestled in the Skagit Valley, this family and farmer-owned certified-organic flour mill sources their grains from family farms across the country, guaranteeing freshness and quality from tilth to table. Made from organic dent corn, this cornmeal has a high starch content and distinct corny texture, helping to make for excellent muffins, cornbread, fresh tortillas and even crisp crackers (see recipes for details on that last one).
Christopher Michael Pinot Gris 2019
Extremely refreshing on the palate, this Pinot Gris combines grapes from vineyards located in both the Willamette Valley and Southern Oregon to create a beautiful balance between the wine’s bright citrus and tropical notes.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our heritage breed laying hens supply us with fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Imported Val d’Aosta Fontina
This nutty, buttery Fontina-style cheese is imported from Italy and is crafted from sweet cow’s milk.
Housemade Apple Butter
A farmhouse favorite crafted from fresh-picked Bella Luna orchard apples, slow-cooked in a cider reduction and seasoned with brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Ramps
These spring onions (also known as wild leeks) have a unique garlic-like aroma and add a wonderful punch to a variety of dishes!
Seasonal Organic Greens
Peppery arugula greens, plus pea and sunflower shoots.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes purple sprouting broccoli, Caracas carrots, Hakurei turnips, Viking purple potatoes, red radishes, red beets, asparagus, scallions, Walla Walla sweet onions, leeks and cauliflower, plus Meyer lemons and Cara Cara oranges.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Parsley, shallots, garlic and chives from the walled garden and greenhouse at Bella Luna Farms.
Fresh-Cut Locally-Grown Daffodils
Sunny spring daffodils to brighten your table!
What’s In The Box? April 15-21
Spring Sunshine
This week’s beautiful weather sure has jump-started the gardens! Crisp and crunchy, verdant and vivacious, the flavors of spring are thus freshening up this week’s lineup with such ingredients as pea and sunflower shoots, purple sprouting broccoli, leeks and chives. Also featuring fresh pappardelle pasta, Skagit River Ranch Italian sausage, Tunawerth cream cheese, our own duxelles and cornichons, plus top-quality baking ingredients, this box of seasonal favorites invites you to immerse yourself in the kitchen before heading back outside with a full plate and a glass of wine to enjoy!
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Fresh Egg Pappardelle Pasta
This lovely, fresh handmade pasta is made by our favorite local pasta maker in Bellingham. Perhaps enjoyed tossed with spring pea shoots, or with duxelles and savory Italian sausage, these broad, flat noodles should rightly earn their name, which is derived from the Italian verb ‘to gobble up’.
Skagit River Ranch Italian Sausage
The pampered pigs raised on the Skagit River Ranch in Sedro-Woolley roam outdoors in certified-organic pastureland 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 savory note to pasta.
Housemade Duxelles
Our housemade duxelles are made from a mixture of finely chopped wild mushrooms, shallots and herbs, all sautéed in butter and wine.
Rosemary & Olive-Oil Crackers
Herb-kissed flatbread-style crackers fit for snacking!
Pain au Levain Bread
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.
Cairnspring Mills Trailblazer Bread Flour
This Burlington-based company is rediscovering the heart and soul of flour-making by producing small-batch, responsibly-grown flours made solely from wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest. This versatile flour is stone-milled from locally-raised Yecora Rojo grains.
Fleischmann’s Active Dry Baking Yeast
The all-important ingredient to help produce fluffy bread!
Sharecropper Pinot Noir
The pale ruby Oregon Pinot opens on the nose with young berry, wet stone and fresh herbal notes and features light juicy cherry, and hints of smokiness on the palette, as well as super-soft tannins that linger on the medium finish.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our heritage breed laying hens supply us with fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Tunawerth Creamery Cream Cheese
A luscious, spreadable cream cheese made by a small, family-run dairy in Tenino, Washington.
Big Spoon Roasters Chocolate Sea Salt Almond Butter
This delightful spread blends freshly milled, heirloom Mission variety almonds with organic dark chocolate, cocoa nibs, raw wildflower honey and a touch of Jacobsen sea salt to create a toasty, luscious butter with the perfect amount of crunch.
Cornichons
Our housemade cornichons are made using a traditional French recipe, crafted with Mathilde cucumbers and tarragon, with a grape leaf added to each jar during pickling to keep these petite, crunchy snacks nice and crisp.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Spring salad mix and arugula, plus pea and sunflower shoots.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes Walla Walla sweet onions, baby red potatoes, leeks, purple sprouting broccoli, and cauliflower, plus Meyer lemons, Cara Cara oranges and Koru and Pink Lady apples.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Spring chives, Italian parsley and thyme from the walled garden and greenhouse at Bella Luna Farms.
What’s In The Box? April 8-14
The Delights of Spring
Spring has awakened in the garden, and this week’s box is thus filled with a bevy of colorful favorites, from orange carrots, bright chives and light-green leeks to purple sprouting broccoli and rainbow Swiss chard. Enjoy these fresh ingredients alongside herb-kissed focaccia bread and unique black lentils. Also including a plethora of greens, farm-fresh eggs, and bright citrus fruit, this springtime lineup is sure to delight.
Here’s what you’ll find in your box this week:
Beluga Black Caviar Lentils
These hearty, small ebony-hued lentils resemble caviar and boast a unique taste and texture. Versatile and indulgent, they are also quick-cooking with skins that almost melt away in the process; the end result is a firm, yet creamy, bean. (To cook, simmer the beans gently with water or stock, a bay leaf and a garlic clove until done, about 20-25 minutes. Check often as they can overcook quickly.)
Focaccia Bread
This soft, chewy Italian-style loaf is baked just for us by our favorite local bakery. Kissed with fragrant fresh herbs, it is delicious served warm and dipped in olive oil.
Nuflours Zucchini Cardamom Coffee Cake
Start your day off right with this moist and fragrant gluten free cake, loaded with fresh zucchini and a hint of savory cardamom.
Lapis Luna 2018 Chardonnay
This California Chardonnay features orange zest, ripe pineapple and vanilla on the nose. Full-bodied, fresh and lively, it is also lush with white peach and ripe apple flavors, leading to a savory buttered finish.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Our heritage breed laying hens supply us with fresh eggs in beautiful shades of brown, beige and cream.
Seasonal Organic Greens
Frisée, mixed seasonal greens, pea shoots, sunflower shoots, purple radish microgreens and rainbow Swiss chard.
Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables
This week’s produce selection also includes scallions, leeks, Walla Walla sweet onions, purple sprouting broccoli, Austrian Crescent fingerling potatoes, carrots, Cremini mushrooms, cauliflower and Lacinato kale rapini, plus Pink Lady apples, Meyer lemons and Cara Cara oranges.
Fresh Garden Herbs
Italian parsley, chives and garlic from the walled garden and greenhouse at Bella Luna Farms.
