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Cauliflower Piccata
Cauliflower Piccata
This plant-based, healthy spin on a classic uses cauliflower steaks as the main event, which are browned and then topped with a classic lemon caper…
Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw
This tangy, sweet and slightly spicy slaw is a wonderful way to put lots of cabbage to good use. It’s the perfect BBQ side or topper for taco night.…
Cabbage Carbonara
Cabbage Carbonara
In this lightened up take on the classic Pasta Carbonara, noodles are swapped out for thinly sliced cabbage ribbons instead. The cabbage ribbons are…
Slow Cooker Gigante (White) Beans
Slow Cooker Gigante (White) Beans
For a delicious hands-off, high protein meal, these slow cooker gigante beans fit the bill! The recipe calls for fresh thyme, but feel free to…
Lemony Pasta with Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Arugula
Lemony Pasta with Cauliflower, Chickpeas and Arugula
This summery pasta is Mediterranean cuisine at its best, with pasta tossed with protein and fiber packed chickpeas and nutrition superstars…
Turnips with Whipped Pistachio Feta
Turnips with Whipped Pistachio Feta
White turnips are mild, slightly sweet and delicious both cooked and raw. Here, they are sauteed until tender, tossed with a miso butter sauce and…
Napa Cabbage Wedge with Miso Dressing
Napa Cabbage Wedge with Miso Dressing
Napa Cabbage is crunchy, a bit juicy and positively addictive in this spin on a classic wedge salad. Serves 4Recipe adapted from…
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic Scape Pesto
Garlic scapes are blended with walnuts and fresh basil to make a delicious, creamy spin on classic pesto. Spread this on sandwiches, serve with…
Kohlrabi & Cabbage Salad
Kohlrabi & Cabbage Salad
Kohlrabi is the star of this slaw, bringing in a satisfying crunchy texture, subtle sweetness and plenty of antioxidants and vitamins. Kohlrabi can…
Spring Vegetable Risotto Primavera
Spring Vegetable Risotto Primavera
In this verdant take on risotto, crisp green seasonal vegetables and a vibrant kale puree are added to traditional Arborio risotto, creating a lush,…
Spring Orzotto
Spring Orzotto
Here, you’ll find orzo pasta swapped in for traditional Arborio rice in this quick and easy version of a spring risotto. We’ve tossed in our own…
Roasted Cauliflower with Spring Garlic, Parsley, Capers and Jalapeno
Roasted Cauliflower with Spring Garlic, Parsley, Capers and Jalapeno
Deeply roasted cauliflower is intensly satisfying on its own, but when tossed with spring garlic, salty capers, olives and spicy Jalapenos, it’s…
Roasted Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Chili Lime Slaw
Roasted Cauliflower Tinga Tacos with Chili Lime Slaw
These weeknight perfect tacos and completely vegetarian, simple to make and packed with flavor. Roasted cauliflower is topped with crunchy, cool…
Herby Pasta with Spring Garlic and Green Olives
Herby Pasta with Spring Garlic and Green Olives
Luscious pappardelle pasta is tossed with our seasonal spring garlic, fresh parsley and creamy Castelvetrano olives to create a show-stopper for…
Grilled Fennel with Lemon and Herbs
Grilled Fennel with Lemon and Herbs
Seasonal fennel gets the BBQ treatment, adding depth of flavor and texture and brightened up with fresh herbs and lemon juice, making this the…
Ginger Chicken Slaw
Ginger Chicken Slaw
We’ve saved tons of time chopping by using our fabulous garlic and ginger coins to lend incredible flavor to this Asian-inspired Ginger Chicken Slaw.…
Chicken Milanese with Fennel and Tomatoes
Chicken Milanese with Fennel and Tomatoes
Traditional Chicken Milanese is given a summery spin with the addition of a fresh, vibrant “sauce” of fennel and tomatoes. The layers of seasonal…
Celery Root Slaw with Fennel
Celery Root Slaw with Fennel
If you’re wondering what to do with your beautiful CSA celery root, look no further! This slaw combines julienned celery root with fennel and tart…
Buckwheat Bowl with Smoked Paprika Chicken (or Chickpeas)
Buckwheat Bowl with Smoked Paprika Chicken (or Chickpeas)
A flexitarian take on a Buddha Bowl, choose either smoky chicken or chickpeas as a protein “anchor” to top nutty buckwheat and seasonal chard, topped…
Herby Pasta Salad Dressing
Herby Pasta Salad Dressing
This make-ahead dressing is the perfect thing to keep on hand in your fridge for making a quick pasta salad for picnics, BBQs, or last minute…
Our 2026 CSA is ready for blast off!
Hello Friends, Well, April and May just blew right by! I don't think that I could even accurately tell you how many plants have been seeded and…
Sautéed Mustard Greens
Sautéed Mustard Greens
Mustard greens don't get much hype, but they should. Mustard greens are a highly nutritious, peppery leafy vegetables loaded with vitamins A, C,…
Lemon Balm Basil Pesto
Lemon Balm Basil Pesto
Bright, fresh, and full of garden flavor, this Lemon Balm Basil Pesto combines the citrusy notes of lemon balm with the rich sweetness of fresh basil…
Green Goddess Dip
Green Goddess Dip
Creamy, fresh, and bursting with garden herbs, this Green Goddess Dip is a bright and flavorful blend of Greek yogurt, basil, parsley, and chives…
Dreaming of June & Shrooms
Hello Friends, Well, it sure doesn't feel like Spring today, but we ask you to imagine this scene in mid-June: A basket on your counter.Butterhead…
Happy Spring!
Happy Sunday Friends, This week marks Saint Patrick’s Day and the first day of Spring. Spring symbolizes rebirth and renewal. I don’t know about…
Why do we farm this way?
Hello Friends, We are often asked why our farm follows regenerative agriculture and permaculture practices. At the heart of it, the answer is simple:…
What's the story behind your groceries?
Hello Friends, Have you ever wondered about the journey your groceries took to arrive on your plate? What growing practices were used? How long ago…
The growing season begins long before that first tomato sandwich
Most people think the season begins with that first juicy tomato. But for us here on the farm, it begins long before that — in seed catalogs, soil…
Coconut Lime Cilantro with Rice
Coconut Lime Cilantro with Rice
This easy one pot meal hits all of the right notes with a creamy, bright citrusy sauce without the dairy. Cilantro is so good for you too. A friend…
Whole Lemon Vinaigrette
Whole Lemon Vinaigrette
WHOLE LEMON VINAIGRETTE Intuitively one would think that adding an entire lemon to a vinaigrette recipe is a bad idea. However, this recipe is a…
CSA Sign-up, Valentine's Day Offerings & Eggs
Hello Dear Friends, We hope that you are staying warm and cozy on these frigid Winter days. There's a benefit to having a real Winter here on the…
Happy New Year and Sheep Shenanigans
Hello Friends and Happy New Year! We hope that your new year is off to a great start. We are happy to announce that our new Vegetable Production…
Merry Christmas, Winter Solstice & Custom Tea Blending
Hello Friends, What a beautiful snowfall we had this morning. The Farmer's Almanac is saying that the beginning of this winter will be colder and…
Patience, Gratitude & Chocolate
Hello Friends, Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Here on the farm, this time of year means deep cleaning our coops and winterizing them so that our…
Extra CSA shares, Workshops, the Flock & Willow School Holiday Bazaar
Dear Friends, We hope that this newsletter finds you and your families doing well. October was a whirlwind, and it hard to believe that this coming…
Essential Vinaigrette
Essential Vinaigrette
This basic vinaigrette is a must have in any cook’s repertoire, and this is Michele’s go-to. It’s simple, yet versatile because you can switch up…
Flexible Frittata
Flexible Frittata
We love the flexibility of a frittata. It’s a great vehicle for using anything in your CSA box or veggies that are starting to go limp in the dark…
Chicks, Cookbooks, Upcoming events & Sheep
Hello Friends and welcome to September! We have been so busy that August blew right by without an update. We want to catch you up, so here's what's…
Tex-Mex Chicken & Zucchini
Tex-Mex Chicken & Zucchini
This is a great recipe for all that fresh Summer Produce! On occasion, we swap carrots for the black beans if we are trying to cut down on carbs,…
Pistachio & Arugula Basil Pesto
Pistachio & Arugula Basil Pesto
Pesto is one of those recipes that transports you right to Summertime, no matter what time of year you make it. This is a special version that uses…
Summer Bounty & Garlic Braids
Hello Friends, Happy Summer! I hope this newsletter finds you well. The Farm Team has been so busy with the explosion of growth due to all of the…
Baked Buckwheat with Cardamom & Blueberries
Baked Buckwheat with Cardamom & Blueberries
We are often told how special our blueberries are, and this is one of our favorite ways to showcase them. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or even a…
Lambs, Bees, Scones & Peace
Hello Friends, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families doing well. It's been a while since our last newsletter. There has been so much…
Big Mommas, Propagation, Mushroom Workshop & Free Delivery
Hello Friends, Happy Spring! We hope that you are enjoying this unseasonably warm weather. We have been extra busy on the farm preparing for the…
Spring is on the way!
Hello Friends, We hope that your Winter is going well. It has been more of a wintry Winter than the past few years, for sure. The good news is that…
Winter Planning, Holiday Goodies, CSAs and Flower Subscriptions
Hello Friends, Happy Thursday! We hope that this newsletter finds you well, and settling nicely into the new year. We have been busy around the…
RAD, Weekly CSA share & Rainbows
Hello Friends, Happy All Souls Day. We find ourselves wondering how it can possibly be the beginning of November? It's been a few very busy weeks…
Holiday Bazaar, Last weekly CSA, Moses & Spices
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. It's been a busy time here on the farm with wrapping up the growing season, and lots of…
Winter Solstice, Summit & Loaves
Hello Friends, I hope that you are well, and that you are ready for the sunlight to return! The Winter Solstice arrives this coming Saturday,…
Autumn Vegetable Quinoa Risotto
Autumn Vegetable Quinoa Risotto
Sage has been used as a traditional herbal remedy for centuries. It's high in antioxidants and has many potential health benefits, including oral…
Roasted Rosemary Chickpeas
Roasted Rosemary Chickpeas
Rosemary has been hailed since ancient times for its medicinal properties. Some of you know it from our most popular baked good: Rosemary Thyme…
Lovage Aioli
Lovage Aioli
Lovage is a lesser known herb that resembles parsley when young, but with a lighter color. The beautifully pointy leaves omit a fresh, celery-like…
Cilantro Lime Rice
Cilantro Lime Rice
The Vitamins, phosphorus, beta-carotene, and antioxidants in cilantro are said to promote good eyesight, skin, mucous membranes, and help to delay…
Sheep, Basil's cave & Barncats
Hello Friends, We hope that you are enjoying these Autumn days as much as we are. It's bittersweet, though, because we really need some rain! We…
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) with Lemon Sauce
Greek Meatballs (Keftedes) with Lemon Sauce
Mint is a classic addition to any Greek meatball recipe, but we love to push the envelope a bit further to make a lemon sauce that can be used to…
Martha's Scrambled Eggs with Chives & Whipped Cream Cheese
Martha's Scrambled Eggs with Chives & Whipped Cream Cheese
Chives are an old-school herb that are often used in potato and egg dishes. They can be minced and sprinkled on top of soups, salads, baked potatoes,…
Grilled Fish with Lemon & Oregano
Grilled Fish with Lemon & Oregano
Greek Oregano is a delicious, earthy herb that lends a Mediterranean vibe to any dish. In the following recipe feel free to serve it with shrimp, or…
Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
Caramelized Shiitake Mushroom Risotto
Autumn is the time we look forward to comfort food. A homey mushroom risotto fits the bill perfectly. It tastes even better is when you can include…
Smoky Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Smoky Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Cilantro is a good source of vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning, vitamin K to assist in faster wound healing, dietary fiber to regulate…
Garlic Chive Oil
Garlic Chive Oil
Garlic chives, also known as Chinese garlic, has flat spears rather than being hollow like regular chives. Due to its strong garlic taste, I like to…
French Tarragon Vinaigrette
French Tarragon Vinaigrette
Tarragon is a classic French herb used for salad dressings, sauces like hollandaise or bearnaise, and pairs well with chicken, fish or lamb. It has a…
Vegan Green Goddess with Tahini
Vegan Green Goddess with Tahini
Cilantro is one of those herbs that you either love or hate. We happen to love it. Simple Guacamolé wouldn’t be as delicious without it. Green…
Thai Chili Basil Chicken
Thai Chili Basil Chicken
Sweet Thai Basil is renowned for its spicy flavor profile reminiscent of anise and cloves, making it an essential ingredient in various Southeast…
Summer Salad with Creamy Sage Dressing
Summer Salad with Creamy Sage Dressing
I normally think of sage as a wintery herb, but this creamy dressing was light and tangy, making it perfect for summer. I paired it with some peppery…
Spicy Oregano Meatballs with Grilled Vegetables and Tzatziki
Spicy Oregano Meatballs with Grilled Vegetables and Tzatziki
We grow several different kinds of oregano here on the farm: Greek, Italian, and an extra zesty one named Hot n Spicy Oregano. This particular recipe…
Spaghetti with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
Spaghetti with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce
We believe that food is medicine, which is why we farm using regenerative permaculture principles and sustainable practices. We also believe that…
Peach & Tomato Caprese Salad
Peach & Tomato Caprese Salad
I’m a big fan of a good salty/sweet combination, and by including peaches in this classic Caprese Salad, it hits just right. Purple Opal Basil has a…
Lime Balm Salsa Verde
Lime Balm Salsa Verde
Reasons to love fresh herbs Hopefully you’ll agree that there are lots of great reasons to include some fresh herbs in your diet. They can support…
Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls
Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Bowls
Lemongrass is an important herb in Asian cooking. It has a citrusy, aromatic smell and a bold, spicy flavor when raw, but the tones soften when…
Lemon Verbena Gimlet Cocktail
Lemon Verbena Gimlet Cocktail
We love combining herbs with water and a honey to make simple syrups. Some of our favorites are Fig Leaf, Elderflower Lemon, and of course Lemon…
Patience, Bunny Boom & Flowers
Hello Friends, I hope that your week was great, and that you enjoyed today's weather as much as we did here on the Farm. We started working with our…
Happy Fourth of July
Hello Friends, It has been another busy week on the farm. We extended three job offers, and are excited to be welcoming our new Livestock Farm…
Summit, a New Shortbread Flavor & Basil has a Fur Baby
Hello Friends, I hope that you had a wonderful weekend, and that you didn't melt too much in the heat wave we've experienced this past week. We…
Pullets, Pop-up Farm Market, & Annual Farm Days event
Hello Friends, I hope that you enjoyed this beautiful Sunday. Last week was another busy week, and we are just getting warmed up for an even…
Happy National Egg Day!
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a marvelous start. Today is National Egg Day, so I thought that I'd explain a bit about our flock and…
Holiday Bouquets, Building Barns & Gluten Free Options
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone is having a great week. We had a crazy storm blow through the farm today. Thankfully there was no damage. I…
Mother's Day, Basket Day & Our First Plant Sale
Hello Friends, We hope that you had a great week. It's been so busy here on the farm, and with all of the rain we've had, it feels like there is…
Multi-tasking, Mushrooms & Spicy Mommas
Hello Friends, I hope that your week is off to a great start. I have always been a multi-tasker. When a situation serves multiple purposes it makes…
New Beginnings & Mother's Day Pre-Order
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. Today was Day One of our Riverside Silvopasture conversion 100 feet above the Raritan River here in…
Sharing Springtime Happiness
Hello Friends, Happy rainy Friday. They say that April showers bring May flowers, and I'm happy to say that Farmer Mary has come up with a brilliant…
Farm Store Opening, Wednesday, April 3rd
Hello Friends, I hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend. It was such a beautiful Easter Sunday. Our two top roosters, Bricktop and Sky would…
Easter Tulips, Cookies & Donko Shiitakes
Hello Friends, I hope this note finds you well. I am excited to share that the early season tulips that we planted last fall in our High Tunnel are…
Happy Spring
Hello Dear Friends, Happy Spring Equinox, one of the two days of the year that daytime and nighttime are of equal length. Tomorrow marks the first…
Gratitude, Easter Eggs & Watercress
Hello Friends, On this Maundy Thursday I'd like to take a moment to express our gratitude for the many orders we received this week for Easter…
Winter Update
Hello Dear Friends, I hope that this note finds you well. Although it is still very much Winter outside, we have been very busy with planning…
Happy Holidays and a Farm Update!
Hello Friends, It's been a bit since I've written, and I don't know about you, but this year has been a blur that included much progress, but also…