Share #9 July 29th & 31st

Crop List: Cosmic Mix, Sugar Snap Peas, Shelling Peas, Kale, Bok Choy, Summer Squash, Basil, Fresh Garlic and maybe Sunflowers

The garden exploded with produce last week. We weren't looking and the squash was ready. Also, the sunflowers surprised us by opening to the sun and smiling at us. At the farm, this is the big season. The season of fullness, heat and abundance of produce... all sprinkled with a hint of lack of time.
The harvests are big. Sorting the veggies takes longer. Loading a pallet on the truck takes muscle. We've been waiting for this season all year. It's amazing. And it TASTES SO GOOD.
This Saturday we reach Lammas. August 2nd is the day smack in the middle of Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox.  A day traditionally calling for pause. A time to give gratitude for all that has been harvested so far, while acknowledging there is not enough yet, to get through the winter. It is a time to realize the Earth gives SO MUCH, but there is still work to be done. It's a time to pause and really understand what crops are thriving and what needs help. Traditionally communities came together to evaluate how the fall harvests were looking. They also celebrated all they had, and figured out how to help each other with the work that was yet to come. Plans were made to trade for what was needed, be it labor, produce, meat, tools or herbs. A mid-summer gathering was a celebration and a chance to network.
Now, we all live lives of leisure. I'm pretty stoked on running water, my refrigerator and the computer I am typing on. But I still see humans celebrating Lammas. It's in our nature to follow the cycles of the seasons. I love seeing people connect at live music, farmer's markets or CSA pick ups. A huge hug for an old friend. Witnessing the growth of a child not seen in 6 months. People's conversations start to gently turn to what the season changes will be...school? New job? Off season travel plans? And what gear someone needs that a friend has! How's your garden? We share special things we have managed to preserve with dear friends. Recipes are exchanged. Lammas is a time of giving, of sharing abundance.
We are still called to gather with friends this time of year and share the harvest. We still commune with those we cherish and revel in a warm summer night, while catching up and talking of the future.
As we dig in to celebrate all we have harvested so far, and look towards the abundance yet to come we hope you do the same, with the people you love. Savor the flavors and feelings of this time of year. Summer is still here, we get to live in the Tetons and it's a great time of year to eat food!
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Lunch on the Farm this week: Summer Squash stir fry with homemade Hoison Sausce; Zuchinni Cakes
Recipe Ideas: Bruschetta and salad for dinner; Summer Squash Ribbons, Tomato Basil Zucchini Boats; Sugar Snap Peas with Basil and Lemon; Panzanella Salad (Kale page); Kale Tomato Brown Rice Bowls​

Recipes

We have lots of extra goodies available at your pick up. If you want something specific, please email me and I will make sure it is in the cooler, reserved just for you. Dinner just got easier!
The coolers at your site are stocked with a selection of Lifeline Cheese and Cosmic Apple Pork and Beef (listed below). I don't send every cut every week, they simply won't all fit!
​Pork Available: Grandpa's Sausage, Breakfast Sausage, Pork Chops, Shoulder Roast, Spare Ribs, Boneless Loin Roast, Hock, Leaf Fat, Tenderloin and Back Fat
Beef Available: Rib Eye, Sirloin Steak, Patties, Stew Meat, Sirloin Tip Roast, Round Roast, Flat Iron Roast and Beef Fat
Hunters and Huntresses: We have pork fat for your wild game sausage making. Let me know if you want to order any and I can send it to your pick up location.
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WASH YOUR VEGGIES!!
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Bring Bags to pick-ups!

If you can't make it to pick up your veggies, send a friend!
Missed shares are forfeited for the week. 

Members get 10% off at the Farmer's Markets!
The Driggs Market: Fridays 9-1
The People's Market: Wednesdays 4-7
Jackson Hole Farmer's Market: Saturdays 8-12

Questions? Comments? Recipes to share? [email protected]