Welcome to Rutiz Farms
HAPPENINGS ON THE FARM . 
Remember to stop and say hello to our chickens...they are working hard, each hen laying nearly one egg every day. There's always plenty of vegetable "scraps" laying around if the kids want to feed the chickens.
Alan Johansing ( our "grass fed" beef rancher from San Miguel ) will be back at our stand NEXT Friday (May 11 )with more of his beef. Alan will be there to answer any of your questions about his families' ranching practices and tips on how to cook and prepare grass fed beef. He will have several different "CSA" combinations of beef cuts available for you to choose from. The prices range from $50 to $130 per bag...depending on the cuts included. If you are interested in getting a bag next Friday ( or if you have questions ), contact Alan directly at (805) 591-0401 or email him at Alanjohansing@gmail.com. He is able to take pre-orders to ensure you get the best selections for your family. Our family has been enjoying his beef for the last several months...and I can definitely say that it is much more flavorful and less fat and wastes then conventional beef. We find ourselves eating smaller portions of meat at a meal and savoring every bite!
WHAT'S IN THE BOX THIS WEEK
What do you do with this fennel bulb that is in my box ( way to often for some people!) The easiest way to prepare it is to cut up the bottom bulb portion and saute it in olive oil...just as you would sauteing an onion. Mix in in with the snap peas, cauliflower, onions and broccoli for a delicious stir fry.
Sugar snap peas...sweet and crunchy! These are the "edible" pod peas...so you eat the whole pod, no need to shell them. Great to use in a saute or stir-fry or raw with your favorite dip.
.The tomatoes come from the Southern California desert area near the Salton Sea. Debbie Chamberlain and her family grow these tomatoes "outside" ( not in greenhouses ), and pick them fully ripe for summertime like flavor. I pick up the tomatoes from her each Wednesday at the Santa Monica Farmer's Market.
The "Persian" cucumbers come from Ocean Breeze Farms in Nipomo. They are grown using pesticide- free farming practices. . The "Persian" cucumber is unique among cucumbers in that it has a thin skin that doesn't require peeling and has no bitter aftertaste.
PRODUCTS AVAILABLE AT OUR STAND FROM OTHER FARMERS AND BUSINESSES:
Kelli ( aka Sweet Pea) has her tasty baked cookies and cakes at the stand each Friday.
Almond Brittle from Paso Almonds of SLO...freshly made each week by Rusty and his crew.
Mandarin oranges from Bob Polito of Valley Center, San Diego County.
Avocados from David Righetti of San Luis Obispo
Blueberries from Gary Teixeria of Santa Maria Ciders and Juices "flash pasteurized" from Chadmark Farms of Paso Robles....pesticide free!.. "Artisan" breads from the Eclair Bakery of The Village of Arroyo Grande...every Friday and Saturday
Vegetable and herb starts from The Transitions Mental Health Growing Grounds of Santa Maria...pesticide free!
Fish CSA with pick ups at our stand each Friday..call Margie at 481-5827 or email her at slofreshcatch@gmail.com
David's Blue Ribbon Honey from Nipomo Sunflower "sprouts" from Carl and Ruth...one of our neighbors at the farm.
Be sure to check out our "new and improved" web site at www.Rutizfarms.com. You will find many of our recipes and past newsletters archived and a "blog" page where you can see pictures and discussion of current and past events at the farm!
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