Recipes

Gingersnap-Mascarpone Fruit Tart

I’m guessing not too many of you are having trouble using all the fruit in your boxes, but I like to put a few fruit dessert recipes in the newsletter each season.  This one is really fast to make and … Continue reading

Recipe: Kale Dip

I know there are plenty of you who LOVE kale, but this recipe is for those of you who don’t.  Or for your kids.  Combined with raw carrots and snap peas, this is a healthy snack.  If you are a … Continue reading

Summer Squash Salad with Beets Two Ways

Recipe:  Summer Squash Salad with Beets This recipe uses ALL of the beets — leaves and roots.  If you like raw zucchini in salads this way, you should consider getting a spiralizer or other kitchen utensil that does it easier … Continue reading

Pea and Squash Masala Curry

Cilantro is most often used raw in salads or salsa, or added to dishes after they are done cooking.  But in Indian cuisine it is often cooked with spices to make a curry sauce as in this recipe. In a … Continue reading

Peas and Carrots with Melted Spring Onions

There’s only one thing you can do to make slow-cooked spring onions taste better than they already do: cook them with butter.  In this recipe it completely transforms a seemingly mundane vegetable side dish.  You can also make this recipe … Continue reading

Beet-Asparagus “Pilaf”

Not really a pilaf, you cook the vegetables and the grain separately and combine them just before serving. Coat 1 large or two small baking sheets lightly with olive oil. Trim 1 bunch of asparagus and cut into half-inch pieces. … Continue reading

Vegetarian Massaman Curry

This is a type of Thai curry with hints of Indian or Middle Eastern flavors.  It works nicely with the box ingredients this week.  Massaman curry paste is available where other Thai ingredients are sold, or you could try to … Continue reading

Shaved Asparagus, Parmesan, & Fennel Salad

With two bunches of asparagus in your box (M&L) this week, why not make a raw asparagus salad with one of them?  You can substitute shaved carrots for the fennel. Cut the stems and tough base off 1 head of … Continue reading

Greek Asparagus-Spinach Potato Gratin

This is a modified version of a traditional Greek vegetarian casserole called “Spinaki me Sparaggia Orgraten” . Soak 1/2 lb. spinach in water, drain, and spin dry.  Chop the leaves roughly. Rinse 1 bunch of asparagus, snap the stems, and cut … Continue reading

Roasted Asparagus with Green Garlic and Tangelo Juice

I always liked asparagus.  It wasn’t until the first time I had it grilled that I started to love it.  Roasting it achieves a similar end — the spears are caramelized but keep some of their crunchy texture. Trim one … Continue reading

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Immigration Reform Moves Forward

There aren’t too many times of year on California’s farms that are busier than mid-May, and Terra Firma is no exception.  There are so many different tasks that need doing here right now that just listing them all would take … Continue reading

Rating the Season

At our farm, diversity is both an ecological and economic strategy.  Growing numerous crops helps us keep at least some insect pests and diseases in check, but it also protects us from the financial damage that most farmers suffer if … Continue reading