IN THE CSA SHARES THIS WEEK:

Purple Sprouting Broccoli
Kale Raab/Braising Mix (Large Shares)
Onions
Baby Potatoes and/or Parsnips
Carrots
Frozen Blueberries
Apples & Pears

EXTRAS TO PICK THIS WEEK (FREE TO ALL SHARE MEMBERS):
UPICK for Herbs only from here on until Spring.  

FINALLY!  PLENTY OF WILD HARE ORGANIC EGGS

There's something to be said for a having two flocks of hens laying beautifully, and that something is, "Thank goodness!"  If you stop by the farmstand, we'll have plenty of Wild Hare Organic Eggs available for Easter and beyond.  You may recall that this was our first year taking a gamble with raising chicks over the late Fall and Winter months rather than the Spring as we've done in the past.  While it meant that Mark, Jade and Joshan worked their tail feathers off to keep the growing girls dry, warm and safe during a time of year that weather is extreme and predators have fewer options, so far, it seems that this was a gamble worth taking.  Not only do we have more than enough eggs to provide, Mark was just commenting on how liberating it is to not have to fuss over delicate baby birds when we're in the midst of our seasonal seeding frenzy.  (The propagation house is so full of trays that we ran out of space on our tables. We'll be building more this week).

We've also got a fully stocked shelf of Jody's Honey just in time for Passover (and allergy season!).  Be sure to check out the recipes and tips I've included this week--especially if you're going to hard boil some of those super fresh eggs.  We'll have full sized eggs from our more mature flock of girls as well as some of the smaller eggs from our pullets.  My mom likes to use the smaller eggs to braid whole into the Italian Easter Breads she makes every year.  

Have a great week!
Katie

HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS &
WHAT'S IN STOCK AT THE FARMSTAND
CSA Members receive a 10% discount on most items at our farmstand

HARE-RAISED:  

• Salad Mix (limited)
• Celeriac 
• Braising Greens
• Kale Raab
• Rainbow Chard
• Eggs 
• Winter Squash

FROM BEYOND THE FARM:

• WA Organic Golden Russet, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, & Melrose Apples. Bosc & D'Anjou Pears
• NW Organic Roots, Potatoes & Onions 
• Organic Fruit: Blood Oranges, Cara Cara Navel Oranges, Red Grapefruit, Meyer Lemons, Bananas, Limes, & Lemons.
• Olykraut, Essential Baking Co. Artisan Breads, Grounds for Change Coffee
• Dates, Ginger, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes and Dried Fruit
• Jody's Honey!  

SEASONAL RECIPES & TIPS

HOW TO HARD BOIL A FARM FRESH EGG
Have you ever brought home a dozen of our incredible eggs to boil only to only to find the shells nearly impossible to peel away?  You're not alone.  And thankfully, there's a solution that only requires a colander, some ice and a kitchen timer.  You'll be peeling in no time

HOW TO DYE EASTER EGGS NATURALLY,
WITH EVERYDAY INGREDIENTS
I definitely grew up with the plop plop fizz fizz variety of egg dyes; however, they can contain some less-than desirable additives.  Why not give one of these natural dyes a try.  OR BETTER YET...

LET YOUR VEGETABLES BRIGHTEN UP YOUR TABLE
Whether we're talking about Purple Sprouting Broccoli served up with a Poached Egg or a Quiche packed with colorful Braising Greens, you can let your vegetables bring the color.


BALSAMIC ROASTED PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI
Abel & Cole

Purple sprouting broccoli (about a lb)
1 garlic clove
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
pine nuts

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


BRAIDED EASTER EGG BREAD
All Recipes

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup white sugar
 1 teaspoon salt
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs plus 5 more whole eggs, dyed if desired
2 tablespoons butter, melted

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SPICED HONEY PARSNIP BREAD
Dishing up the Dirt

1/2 cup walnut oil
1/2 cup runny honey
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated parsnips
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SMOKED PAPRIKA RED POTATO EGG BAKE
Naturally Ella

1 pound red potatoes
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
3 to 4 large eggs
1/4 cup blue cheese (optional)
Chives, for topping

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

MORNING GLORY BAKED OATMEAL
Ellie Krieger

1 cup pecan pieces, chopped, divided
¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, divided
1 teaspoon cinnamon, divided
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
½ teaspoon plus 1 pinch salt, divided
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 large egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 medium apple, cored and cut into ½ inch piece (1 cup)
1 cup shredded carrot
½ cup raisins

CONTINUE TO RECIPE