What’s In The Box? January 9-15

Sunday Supper
In the tradition of our own Nonna Pat’s long-standing Sunday suppers, this week’s box includes all the fixings for a cozy, Italian-inspired meal to share with your nearest and dearest—from fresh bucatini and our signature marinara sauce to Skagit River Ranch Italian sausage and an amazing trio of cheeses crafted by our own Bellsong Creamery! Start things off with a stunning cheese plate; side dish-worthy produce such as rapini, leeks, and fava shoots, plus beautiful winter citrus, housemade eggplant caponata, and farm-fresh eggs, also help to round out this robust meal.

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 will add a flavorful, savory note to a hearty bowl of pasta this week.

Nonna Pat’s Marinara Sauce

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 & Biscotti

This slightly-nutty, slightly-sweet sourdough bread epitomizes both French and Italian 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. Also included: Crispy, crunchy biscotti for dunking into your morning coffee!

Shannon Ridge Wrangler Red 2021

Rollicking yet refined, this beautiful red is sourced from the California winery’s high elevation vineyards, bringing together the best of Zinfandel, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Merlot, Mourvédre and Cabernet Franc grapes.

Farm Fresh Eggs

Our small flock of heritage breed laying hens gives us fresh eggs each day in beautiful shades of brown, cream and green. As they spend more time snug in their coop during the chilly winter months, the “girls” are also enjoying extra helpings of grain and fresh greens to supplement their diet.

Bellsong Creamery Cheeses

Start your supper off right with all the makings for a stunning cheeseboard provided by our on-farm creamery, Bellsong. The trio of delights in your delivery include:

Bella Rossa: Aged over 6 months, this washed-rind raw cow’s milk cheese with its orange red rind is an homage to the great Alpine cheeses of Italy.

Tomma Alpina: This rustic, raw cow’s milk Alpine-style cheese is aged for six months or longer in our cave to creamy, mild perfection.

Piccola Quadrata: Our tribute to the farmstead cheeses of the Italian and French Alps, this “little square” washed rind cheese is rich and buttery, similar to a young French Reblochon

Nonna Pat’s Eggplant Caponata

Crafted in the farmhouse kitchen using our own Nonna Pat’s treasured family recipe, this traditional Tuscan relish combines hearty eggplant, peppers, briny capers and juicy golden raisins.

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.

Organic Greens

Gorgeous fava shoots, colorful mixed radicchio, and salad mix from One Leaf Farm.

Seasonal Organic Fruit & Vegetables

This week’s produce selection also includes: Rapini, Hakurei turnips and leeks, plus Bella Luna Farm Meyer lemons, blood oranges, and Navel oranges.

Garden-Grown Herbs

Fresh Italian parsley from the garden at Bella Luna.