Tomato Mountain Farm CSA Newsletter Archives    Tomato Mountain is a 12-acre certified organic farm and processing kitchen located 25 miles south of Madison, Wisconsin. We focus on plants in the spring, tomatoes in the summer, and our kitchen products year round. In 2010, we introduced a 30-week CSA.  Beginning in 2011, we extended the CSA season to 36 weeks, starting in mid-April and delivering through December.  And for 2013, we're introducing a 42-week CSA from mid-January through December.   Here you can find archived newsletters from our 2010 through 2013 seasons. For more information about who we are and what we do, or to sign up for our CSA, head to our website, www.tomatomountain.com.     2013 CSA Newsletters Sneak Peek - Week 15, Spring 9  (6/8/2013) INSIDE: Our favorite things RECIPES: Mesclun, Pear & Gargonzola Salad Newsletter - Week 14. Spring 8   (6/4/2013) IN THE BOX: Lacinato kale, red Russian kale, chives, lettuce, spinach RECIPES: Spaghetti with Swiss Chard Sneak Peek - Week 14, Spring 8  (6/1/2013) INSIDE: The four V's RECIPES: Fast Hot Chive Marinara, lots of chive blossom ideas Newsletter - Wk 13 Spring 7  (5/28/2013) IN THE BOX: Lacinato kale, Hakurei turnips, lettuce, chives, rainbow chard, Asian greens RECIPES: Hot, garlicky greens Sneak Peek - Week 13, Spring 7  (5/24/2013) INSIDE: Who owns organics? RECIPES: Shakshuka with Feta Newsletter - Week 12 Spring 6   (5/21/2013) IN THE BOX: Red Russian kale, Hakurei turnips w/greens, lettuce, rainbow chard, chives, Asian greens RECIPES: Sweet & Sour Rainbow Chard, Baked Swiss Chard Stems with Cheese Sneak Peek - Week 12, Spring 6  (5/17/2013) INSIDE: About "specialty," "organic," and other terms in the food industry. RECIPES: North African Chickpea and Kale Soup Newsletter - Wk 11, Spring 5   (5/14/2013) IN THE BOX: Carrots, hakurei turnips with greens, lettuce, Asian greens RECIPES: Carot and Cashew Soup with Parsley Oil Sneak Peek - Week 11, Spring 5  (5/11/2013) INSIDE: Farmers' market season is upon us! RECIPES: Maple-glazed hakurei turnips Newsletter - Wk 10, Spring 4  (5/7/2013) IN THE BOX: Hakurei turnips with greens, lettuce, Tokyo bekana, chives, bok choi, vitamin green RECIPES: Creamy chive potatoes Sneak Peek - Week 10, Spring 4  (5/3/2013) INSIDE: Update on our chickens RECIPES: Greens 3 Ways to get you through the week Newsletter - Wk 9, Spring 3  (4/30/2013) IN THE BOX: Carrots, Hakurei turnips (with greens), red rain, Tokyo bekana, yukina savoy and/or tatsoi RECIPES: Mess o' greens with caramelized onions Sneak Peek - Week 9, Spring 3  (4/27/2013) INSIDE: Sean demystifies greens RECIPES: Glazed Hakurei turnips Newsletter - Week 8, Spring Week 2  (4/23/2013) IN THE BOX: Carrots, Spinach, Red Russian kale, Asian greens (vitamin green, summerfest komatsuna, yukina savoy) RECIPES: Asian Greens Sneak Peek - Week 8, Spring 2  (4/19/2013) INSIDE: The human touch RECIPE: Turnip Cake Newsletter - Week 7, Spring 1  (4/16/2013) IN THE BOX: Carrots, spinach, purple top turnips, red rain mustard greens PREPARATION TIPS: Roasted veggies Sneak Peek - Week 7, Spring 1  (4/12/2013) RECIPE: Szechuwan Carrot Soup Newsletter - Winter week 6   (3/26/2013) IN THE BOX: Spinach, carrots, purple top turnips, frozen berries (raspberries for sm, strawberries for med & lg), whole roasted tomatoes RECIPES: Five ways to eat spinach Sneak Peek - Winter Week 6  (3/23/2013) Newsletter - Winter week 5   (3/12/2013) IN THE BOX: Spinach, carrots, beets, watermelon radishes (Lg only), whole roasted tomatoes TIPS: Check out our new Recipe Index and updated Preparation Tips Sneak Peek - Winter Week 5  (3/9/2013) INSIDE: The accidental farm worker Newsletter - Winter week 4  (2/27/2013) IN THE BOX: Spinach, Hakurei turnips (Lg shares only), purple top turnips, Shunkyo radishes, garlic, (Sm & Lg only), whole roasted tomatoes RECIPES: Turnip potato soup Sneak Peek - Winter Week 4  (2/23/2013) TIPS: Turnips: mashed, gratin, soup, or even cake! Newsletter - Winter week 3  (2/12/2013) IN THE BOX: Spinach, carrots, frozen squash, whole roasted tomatoes RECIPES and TIPS: Frozen squash Sneak Peek - Winter Week 3  (2/8/2013) NEWS: Chickens and website updates CSA Newsletter - Week 2   (1/29/2013) IN THE BOX: Spinach, carrots, onions, garlic, whole roasted tomatoes, tomato-vegetable juice RECIPE: Spinach Balls Sneak Peek - Winter Week 2  (1/25/2013) CSA Newsletter - Week 1   (1/15/2013) IN THE BOX: Cabbage (med & lg only), carrots, Hakurei turnips, onions, garlic, whole roasted tomato puree, strawberry-raspberry preserves (small only) Sneak Peek - Winter Week 1  (1/12/2013) ABOUT: Find us at indoor farmers markets all winter! Post-Season 2012 / Pre-Season 2013  (1/7/2013) 2012 CSA Newsletters CSA Newsletter - Week 36  (12/17/2012) IN THE BOX: Spinach (solo & sm only), lacinato kale (med & lg only), carrots, shunkyo radishes, purple top turnips, onions, whole roasted tomatoes Sneak Peek - Week 36  (12/14/2012) RECIPE: Mike's Desparation Carrot Sauce CSA Newsletter - Week 35  (12/10/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, carrots, shunkyo radishes, onions, garlic RECIPES: Amish Turnips; Turnip Cake (!) Sneak Peek - Week 35  (12/8/2012) RECIPES: Buttered Cabbage; Oven Roasted Cabbage; Roasted Cabbage with Lemon; Coleslaw CSA Newsletter - Week 34   (12/3/2012) IN THE BOX: cabbage, carrots, lacinato kale, purple top turnips, hakurei turnips, spinach, onions RECIPES: Chris's Tomato Sauce (using our whole roasted tomatoes) Sneak Peek - Week 34  (12/1/2012) RECIPES: Pureed Turnip Soup; Turnip Gratin; Scalloped Potatoes with White Root Vegetables CSA Newsletter - Week 33   (11/27/2012) IN THE BOX: leeks, kale, jester squash, watermelon radishes, spinach, hakurei turnips RECIPES: Apple, Leek & Squash Gratin; Potato Leek Soup Sneak Peek - Week 33  (11/24/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 32   (11/19/2012) IN THE BOX: leeks, carrots, red Russian kale, butternut squash, tatsoi (solo & sm only), spinach (med & large only), onions, 32 oz whole roasted tomatoes ABOUT: our whole roasted tomatoes RECIPE: Braised Leeks Sneak Peek - Week 32  (11/16/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 31   (11/12/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, carrots, red Russian kale, butternut squash, onions, shunkyo radishes RECIPES: Roasted Root Vegetables; Maple Balsamic Glaze Sneak Peek - Week 31  (11/10/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 30  (11/5/2012) IN THE BOX: lacinato kale, spinach, butternut squash, beets, broccoli (solo only), garlic, celery leaf ABOUT: compost, soil, and worms RECIPES: Roasted Beet & Butternut Squash Soup; Kale Chips Sneak Peek - Week 30   (11/2/2012) Delivery schedule changes for Thanksgiving week Rolling out our 2013 season!  (11/2/2012) Our new year-round, 42-week season CSA Newsletter - Week 29   (10/29/2012) IN THE BOX: broccoli, winter squash, rainbow chard, hakurei turnips, carrots, spinach, Italian parsley RECIPES: Sauteed Swiss Chard with Parmesan Cheese Sneak Peek - Week 29  (10/26/2012) RECIPES: Glazed Hakurei Turnips; Pickled Hakurei Turnips CSA Newsletter - Week 28   (10/22/2012) IN THE BOX: broccoli, acorn squash, lettuce, yukina savoy, rutabaga (sm, med, lg only), spinach (solo only), red onions, celery leaf ABOUT: harvesting and washing spinach; first photos of our new Winter Season share RECIPES: Classic Baked Acorn Squash; 10 Ways to Eat an Acorn Squash; How to Eat Half a Squash for Dinner Sneak Peek - Week 28  (10/19/2012) ABOUT: Rutabagas RECIPES: Roots Anna, Carrots & Rutabaga with Lemon & Honey, Rutabaga Slaw CSA Newsletter - Week 27   (10/15/2012) IN THE BOX: broccoli, bok choi, lettuce, fennel, potatoes, watermelon radishes, chives, garlic RECIPES: Fennel Marmalade, Caramelized Fennel & Onion Pizza, Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger & Fennel Sneak Peek - Week 27  (10/12/2012) ABOUT: Fun new crops in the box--watermelon radishes, fennel RECIPE: Radish Chips CSA Newsletter - Week 26  (10/8/2012) IN THE BOX: broccoli, bok choi, lettuce, beets w/greens, cabbage, shallots, Italian parsley, tomatillos (lg shares only) RECIPES: Grilled Broccoli with Lemons, Chicken Tomatillo Stew, Top 10 Things to do with Tomatillos Sneak Peek - Week 26  (10/5/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 25   (10/1/2012) IN THE BOX: rainbow chard, winter squash, broccoli, carrots, lettuce, thyme RECIPES: Roasted Carrots with Thyme, Honey Glazed Carrots Sneak Peek - Week 25   (9/28/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 24  (9/24/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (roma), butternut squash, sweet peppers, hot peppers, bok choi, lettuce, onions RECIPES: Roasted Butternut Soup with Greens & Grains Sneak Peek - Week 24  (9/21/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 23   (9/17/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, cabbage, sweet peppers, hot peppers, mesclun mix, lettuce, garlic RECIPE: German Style Apples & Cabbage ABOUT: Chris's notes on sustainability and resource use ABOUT: returning waxed boxes Sneak Peek - Week 23  (9/15/2012) ABOUT: Where your donated boxes go - The Rice Center CSA Newsletter - Week 22   (9/10/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, kale, sweet peppers, mesclun mix, lettuce, onions, basil RECIPES: Roasted Peppers, Preserving Peppers ABOUT: our super-sweet winter spinach Sneak Peek - Week 22  (9/7/2012) ABOUT: a refresher on some CSA logistics CSA Newsletter - Week 21   (9/3/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, Asian greens, sweet peppers, mesclun mix, eggplant, lettuce, basil RECIPE: Grilled Apple, Walnut, Blue Cheese & Mesclun Salad ABOUT: Plastic (bottles & bags) Sneak Peek - Week 21  (8/31/2012) ABOUT: mesclun mix CSA Newsletter - Week 20   (8/27/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, summerfest komatsuna, sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, lettuce, onions ABOUT: know your peppers (telling hot and sweet peppers apart) Sneak Peek - Week 20  (8/24/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 19   (8/20/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, kale, sweet peppers, hot peppers, eggplant, lettuce, onions, celery leaf RECIPES: ideas for hot peppers ABOUT: our specialty tomatoes, Pink Beauty and Nyagous Sneak Peek - Week 19  (8/17/2012) ABOUT: truth in organics, The Cornucopia Institute CARTOON: The Tyranny of the Farm Share CSA Newsletter - Week 18   (8/13/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, kale, peppers, eggplant, kohlrabi, basil, chives, Italian parsley RECIPE: Kohlrabi & Apple Slaw, and other ideas for kohlrabi ABOUT: red and green peppers Sneak Peek - Week 18  (8/11/2012) ABOUT: Chris's first Huffington Post posting CSA Newsletter - Week 17   (8/6/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, kale, green peppers, eggplant, garlic, onions, basil, chives, hot peppers Sneak Peek - Week 17  (8/3/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 16   (7/30/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, eggplant, purslane, garlic, onions, basil RECIPES: Grilled Eggplant & Goat Cheese Spirals, Marinated Eggplant with Capers & Mint, Eggplant Parmesan PHOTOS: insect pests Sneak Peek - Week 16  (7/29/2012) RECIPES: more recipes for purslane CSA Newsletter - Week 15   (7/23/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, lettuce, carrots, eggplant, purslane, garlic, onions, basil RECIPE: Purslane Salad ABOUT: Chris's thoughts about the drought Sneak Peek - Week 15  (7/21/2012) RECIPE: Fresh Basil Pesto CSA Newsletter - Week 14   (7/16/2012) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, broccoli, rainbow chard, cabbage, garlic, onions, basil, chives RECIPE: freezing leftover thyme & other herbs NOTE: storing basil Sneak Peek - Week 14  (7/13/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 13   (7/9/2012) IN THE BOX: kale, carrots, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, garlic, onions, thyme RECIPE: Sesame Ginger Broccoli Sneak Peek - Week 13  (7/6/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 12   (7/2/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, rainbow chard, zucchini, sugar snap peas, onions RECIPE: Minted Sugar Snap Peas Sneak Peek - Week 12  (6/29/2012) NEWS: An important note about Sneak Peeks CSA Newsletter - Week 11  (6/25/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, carrots w/tops, beets w/tops, red Russian kale, garlic scapes, scallions (med/lg only), sungold tomatoes (med/lg only) RECIPE: Easy Balsmic Beets and Pineapple Sneak Peek - Week 11  (6/22/2012) NEWS: The Eggs Have Arrived! CSA Newsletter - Week 10   (6/18/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, Tokyo bekana, rainbow chard, garlic scapes, strawberries Sneak Peek - Week 10  (6/15/2012) NEWS: Updated info on the Farm Visit Sunday, June 17 NEWS: Eggs are coming! CSA Newsletter - Week 9   (6/14/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, red russian kale, yukina savoy, vitamin green, scallions, garlic scapes, strawberries RECIPES: More ideas for Garlic Scapes Sneak Peek - Week 9  (6/8/2012) NEWS: Info about the Farm Visit Sunday, June 17 RECIPES: 7 Things to do with Garlic Scapes CSA Newsletter - Week 8   (6/7/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, red Russian kale, komatsuna, rainbow chard, scallions, strawberries Sneak Peek - Week 8  (6/1/2012) CSA Newsletter - Week 7   (5/29/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, spinach, red Russian kale, lacinato kale, rainbow chard, vitamin green, arugula, dill RECIPES: Braised Lettuce, Stem Saute Sneak Peek - Week 7  (5/25/2012) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 6   (5/22/2012) IN THE BOX: lettuce, red Russian kale, red rain, bok choi, rainbow chard, spicy greens (mesclun) mix RECIPE: Greens Three Ways, Three Days Sneak Peek ~ Week 6  (5/18/2012) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 5  (5/14/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, lettuce, red Russian kale, Chinese cabbage, vitamin green, Shunkyo radishes with greens RECIPES: Ideas for radishes Sneak Peek ~ Week 5  (5/14/2012) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 4  (5/7/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, lettuce, hakurei turnips (solo/sm only), lacinato kale, vitamin green, yukina savoy, rainbow chard RECIPES: (from our Facebook page) Rainbow Chard Slaw, Kale Salad, Hot & Sour Salmon with Greens, Green Goddess Dressing Sneak Peek ~ Week 4   (5/6/2012) RECIPES: Spring Pasta Salad with Spinach, Red Rain Ravioli CSA Newsletter ~ Week 3  (4/30/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, lettuce, hakurei turnips, red russian kale, Tokyo bekana, bok choi, rainbow chard Sneak Peek ~ Week 3  (4/27/2012) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 2   (4/23/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, lettuce, hakurei turnips, red russian kale, red rain mustards, vitamin green, bok choi, Tokyo bekana (lg only) RECIPES: Mix & match ideas for Asian greens Sneak Peek ~ Week 2  (4/20/2012) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 1   (4/17/2012) IN THE BOX: spinach, Tokyo bekana, red rain mustards, vitamin green Sneak Peek ~ Week 1  (4/13/2012) Pre-season 2012 - one week to go!  (4/10/2012) Delivery logistics Pre-season 2012 - late March/early April  (4/3/2012) Pre-season 2012 - early March  (3/7/2012) Pre-Season 2012 - early February  (2/3/2012) 2011 CSA Newsletters Final CSA Newsletter ~ Week 36   (12/22/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, lacinato kale, hakurei turnips, purple top turnips, leeks, potatoes, beets (solo/sm only) RECIPES: Potato Leek Soup; Turnip Potato Soup; Kale Bruschetta; Kale, Pear & Hummus Wraps Sneak Peek ~ Week 36 (Fall Week 12)  (12/16/2011) Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 35   (12/12/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, hakurei turnips, beets, leeks, butternut squash (sm/lg only), 32oz Whole Roasted Tomatoes RECIPE: Cream of Spinach Soup with Almonds Rolling out our 2012 CSA!  (12/11/2011) Our best early-bird discounts especially for our 2011 customers Sneak Peek ~ Week 35 (Fall Week 11)  (12/10/2011) Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 34   (12/5/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, spinach, tatsoi, potatoes (Adirondack Reds, solo/sm; Norland Reds, lg), purple top turnips, watermelon radishes RECIPES: Hot Bacon & Chicken Lettuce Salad, Lettuce Soup, Fish Tacos, Radish Crostini with Herb Butter Sneak Peek ~ Week 34 (Fall Week 10)  (12/2/2011) NEWS: Updated winter farmers market & holiday market schedule Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 33  (11/28/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, rainbow chard, hakurei turnips, beets, leeks, winter squash (butternut, solo & sm; acorn, lg), cabbage (sm/lg only), radishes (solo only), broccoli (lg only) RECIPES: Roasted Beet & Butternut Squash Soup; Cornmeal Crust Pizza with Ricotta & Greens Sneak Peek ~ Week 33 (Fall Week 9)  (11/27/2011) Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 32 ~ Thanksgiving!  (11/21/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, spinach, kale, potatoes, butternut squash, leeks, radishes, garlic, parsley, celery leaf; lg only: kohlrabi, acorn squash RECIPE: Scalloped Potatoes with White Root Vegetables Sneak Peek ~ Week 32 (Fall Week 8) - Thanksgiving  (11/17/2011) RECIPES: Tips for using up leftover CSA produce before the holiday; Sheila's cheat sheet for incorporating your CSA items in Thanksgiving dinner Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 31   (11/14/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, spinach, mustard greens, cabbage, butternut squash, turnips, tatsoi (lg only) RECIPE: Pureed Turnip Soup TIPS: Storing turnips and winter squash Sneak Peek ~ Week 31 (Fall Week 7)  (11/11/2011) MEET YOUR FARMERS: Corky, intern/farmhand Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 30   (11/7/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, tatsoi, broccoli, potatoes, beets w/tops, baby kohlrabi greens, radishes, turnips, rainbow chard (lg only) RECIPES: Caldo Verde (Portuguese Green Soup); Boiled Beets Sneak Peek ~ Week 30 (Fall Week 6)  (11/4/2011) NEWS: Our winter farmers market schedule Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 29   (10/31/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, rainbow chard, baby leaf tatsoi, mustard greens, broccoli, butternut squash, radishes, turnips, garlic, parsley RECIPE: Butternut Soup with Grains and Greens Sneak Peek ~ Week 29 (Fall Week 5)  (10/28/2011) MEET YOUR FARMERS: Lindsey, Farmhand Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 28   (10/24/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, lettuce, bok choi, tatsoi, broccoli, radishes, celery leaf, rainbow chard (lg only) RECIPES: Pretty in Pink Pickled Radishes, Simple Roasted Radishes, Roasted Radishes with Soy Sauce & Toasted Sesame, Roasted Radishes with Blue Cheese, Peanuts & Cilantro Sneak Peek ~ Week 28 (Fall Week 4)  (10/21/2011) MEET YOUR FARMERS: Kai, Intern/Farmhand RECIPE: Red Onion Jam Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 27   (10/17/2011) IN THE BOX: green tomatoes, broccoli, lettuce, bok choi, acorn squash, onions, flat leaf parsley, mesclun mix, potatoes RECIPE: Green Tomato Casserole TIP: Storing potatoes Sneak Peek ~ Week 27 (Fall Week 3)  (10/14/2011) MEET YOUR FARMERS: Kurt, Farm Manager RECIPE: Broccoli Soup Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 26   (10/10/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, rainbow chard (sm/solo only), mesclun (lg only), lettuce, red rain mustard greens, salad turnips, broccoli, onions (sm/solo), shallots (lg), winter squash, celery leaf RECIPE: Squash & Swiss Chard Chili Sneak Peek ~ Week 26 (Fall Week 2)  (10/7/2011) NEWS: Who owns your favorite organics? ABOUT: Red Rain mustard greens Fall CSA Newsletter ~ Week 25 (1st Week of Fall)  (10/3/2011) IN THE BOX: Tomatoes (roma), sweet peppers, broccoli, bok choi, tatsoi, turnips, onions, parsley RECIPES: Pan Steamed Asian Greens, Wilted Asian Greens Sneak Peek ~ Week 25 (Welcome to the Fall Season)  (9/30/2011) NEWS: Logistics information for new and returning subscribers CSA Newsletter ~ Week 24   (9/26/2011) IN THE BOX: Tomatoes (roma), sweet peppers, hot peppers, broccoli, mesclun mix, onions, kohlrabi, radishes RECIPE: Mesclun Mix with Pasta and Feta Sneak Peek ~ Week 24  (9/24/2011) NEWS: Update on Veg Ed at Rice Home CSA Newsletter ~ Week 23   (9/19/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (slicers, specialty/heirloom), sweet peppers, hot peppers, lettuce, broccoli, onions, winter squash, LG only: juliet tomatoes NEWS: The hoopla about hoops RECIPES: Simple tomato sauce Sneak Peek ~ Week 23  (9/16/2011) NEWS: Updated farm visit info for Sept. 18 CSA Newsletter ~ Week 22   (9/12/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (hybrid slicers, specialty/heirlooms), sweet peppers, bok choi, onions, mesclun mix (solo/lg), lettuce (sm) RECIPES: Roasted Red Peppers, Pepper Salad, Red Pepper Soup TIPS: Guide to Preserving the Season's Bounty (from thelocalbeet.com) Sneak Peek ~ Week 22  (9/10/2011) NEWS: Farm Visit Info for September 18 CSA Newsletter ~ Week 21   (9/5/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (hybrid slicers, specialty/heirloom), sweet peppers, lettuce, potatoes, shallots, celery leaf, sun gold tomatoes (solo/sm only) RECIPES: Spiced Tomato Gratin; Panzarella Salad TIPS: Uses for celery leaf Sneak Peek ~ Week 21  (9/2/2011) RECIPE: Tomatillo-Chicken Stew TIPS: Drying hot peppers CSA Newsletter ~ Week 20   (8/29/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (hybrid slicers, specialty/heirloom), tomatillos, hot peppers, onions, eggplant, kale (solo/sm only), lettuce (lg only), sun gold tomatoes (lg only) RECIPE: Roasted Tomato Salsa Sneak Peek ~ Week 20  (8/26/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 19   (8/22/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (juliet, hybrid slicers, specialty/heirloom), lettuce, sweet peppers, parsley ABOUT: Heirlooms, GMO, and Hybrids Sneak Peek ~ Week 19  (8/19/2011) ABOUT: Truth in Organics: The Cornucopia Institute CSA Newsletter ~ Week 18   (8/15/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes (sungold, juliet, hybrid slicers, specialty/heirloom), lettuce, hot peppers, eggplant, basil RECIPE: Eggplant Catalan TIPS: Preserving basil Sneak Peek ~ Week 18  (8/12/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 17   (8/8/2011) IN THE BOX: juliet tomatoes, slicing tomatoes, green peppers, lettuce, broccoli, eggplant, basil RECIPE: Fresh Basil Pesto Sneak Peek ~ Week 17  (8/5/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 16   (8/1/2011) IN THE BOX: roma tomatoes, broccoli, potatoes, eggplant, onions, garlic, basil; Lg only: cabbage RECIPES: Easy Eggplant Parmesan; Roasted Romas Sneak Peek ~ Week 16  (7/29/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 15   (7/25/2011) IN THE BOX: tomatoes, potatoes, kale, eggplant, cabbage, parsley, zucchini (Mon.only); Sm & Lg only: broccoli RECIPES: Crockpot Red Cabbage TIPS: Storing potatoes Sneak Peek ~ Week 15   (7/23/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 14   (7/18/2011) IN THE BOX: squash, eggplant, kale, torpedo onions, garlic, dill RECIPE: Grilled Eggplant & Goat Cheese Spirals Sneak Peek ~ Week 14  (7/15/2011) RECIPE: Crockpot Caramelized Onions CSA Newsletter ~ Week 13   (7/11/2011) IN THE BOX: Cabbage, lettuce, onions, broccoli, squash, kohlrabi, parsley, Lg only: carrots, beets RECIPE: Coleslaw TIPS: Cooking, Storing, Drying Parsley Sneak Peek ~ Week 13  (7/8/2011) RECIPES: Zucchini for every course TIP: Freezing summer squash CSA Newsletter ~ Week 12  (7/4/2011) IN THE BOX: strawberries, lettuce, carrots, broccoli, squash, kale, dill, Lg only: beets RECIPE: Dill Carrots TIPS: Cooking & Storing Dill Sneak Peek ~ Week 12  (7/1/2011) NEWS: MACSAC Recipe Contest CSA Newsletter ~ Week 11   (6/30/2011) IN THE BOX: strawberries, lettuce, peas, beets, turnips, radishes, kale, mesclun mix, kohlrabi (solo/sm), broccoli (sm), garlic scapes (lg) ABOUT: "Spraying" and organic growing Sneak Peek ~ Week 11  (6/24/2011) NEWS: Updated Farm Visit Information for June 26 CSA Newsletter ~ Week 10  (6/20/2011) IN THE BOX: strawberries, lettuce, peas, broccoli, radishes, kale, garlic scapes; Lg only: scallions RECIPE: Minted Sugar Snap Peas Sneak Peek ~ Week 10  (6/17/2011) NEWS: Farm Visit Information for June 26 RECIPES: Garlic Scape Pesto; Roasted Garlic Scapes CSA Newsletter ~ Week 9  (6/13/2011) IN THE BOX: radishes, bok choi, lettuce, sugar peas, mesclun mix, hakurei turnips, scallions, kale RECIPES: Mixed Greens & Fresh Ricotta Pizza; Foil Pack Veggies on the Grill Sneak Peek ~ Week 9   (6/10/2011) NEWS: Delivery Logistics Info/Reminders CSA Newsletter ~ Week 8   (6/6/2011) IN THE BOX: radishes, bok choi, lettuce, mesclun mix, hakurei turnips, scallions, kale RECIPES: Mesclun, Pear & Gorgonzola Salad, Turnips Tip-to-Tail Sneak Peek ~ Week 8   (6/3/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 7   (5/30/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, bok choi, radishes, hakurei turnips, scallions, Lacinato kale, mesclun mix RECIPES: Bok Choi & Ham Gratin; Scallions with Red Peppers & Lime Sneak Peek ~ Week 7  (5/27/2011) ABOUT: Mesclun Mix CSA Newsletter ~ Week 6   (5/23/2011) IN THE BOX: lettuce, bok choi, Shunkyo radishes, mesclun mix, spinach RECIPE: Radish Bulb & Greens Saute TIPS: Radish uses & storage tips Sneak Peek ~ Week 6  (5/20/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 5  (5/16/2011) IN THE BOX: rainbow chard, bok choi, hakurei turnips, lettuce, red Russian kale RECIPE: Sweet & Sour Rainbow Chard Sneak Peek ~ Week 5  (5/13/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 4   (5/9/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, bok choi, hakurei turnips, lettuce, Lacinato kale RECIPES: Spinach Lasagna; Irv's Creamed Spinach Sneak Peek ~ Week 4  (5/6/2011) RECIPES: Vegetable Stock; Potato, Onion & Spring Greens Soup NEWS: To Market, To Market! (our farmers market schedule) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 3  (5/2/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, bok choi, hakurei turnips, lettuce, red Russian kale RECIPES: CSA Stir-Fry; Spinach Dip TIPS: Washing & storing greens, lettuce, turnips Sneak Peek ~ Week 3  (4/30/2011) NEWS: Rice Home: Support for kids in need with Veg Ed CSA Newsletter ~ Week 2  (4/25/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, bok choi, hakurei turnips, mesclun mix, red Russian kale RECIPE: Mess o' Greens with Caramelized Onions Sneak Peek ~ Week 2  (4/23/2011) CSA Newsletter ~ Week 1   (4/18/2011) IN THE BOX: spinach, bok choi, hakurei turnips, mesclun mix, lettuce (red leaf) RECIPE: Kale & Spinach Chips TIPS: Hakurei (Salad) Turnips Sneak Peek ~ Week 1 & Thursday delivery information  (4/17/2011) Important logistics information geared to Thursday deliveries Sneak Peek ~ Week 1 & Monday delivery information  (4/15/2011) Important logistics information geared to Monday deliveries Pre-Season CSA Newsletter 3   (3/29/2011) Update on transplanting into hoop houses Pre-Season CSA Newsletter 2  (3/5/2011) Seedlings started in the farmhouse, moved to greenhouse Pre-Season CSA Newsletter 1  (1/20/2011) Seeds are ordered, plantings are being planned 2010 CSA Newsletters 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 10  (12/17/2010) 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 9  (12/13/2010) RECIPE: Gingered Butternut Squash Pie 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 8  (12/6/2010) RECIPES: Radish Basil Pesto Sauce, Root Vegetable Stew & More 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 7  (11/29/2010) RECIPE: Creamy Turnip & Paprika Soup 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 6  (11/22/2010) RECIPES: Creamy Radish Dip, Eight Things to do with Butternut Squash 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 5  (11/15/2010) RECIPES: Roasted Carrot & Garlic Soup, Roasted Turnips with Maple & Cardamom 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 4  (11/8/2010) RECIPES: Radishes Braised with Shallots & Vinegar, Apple-Arugula Salad Wrap 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 3  (11/1/2010) TIPS: Storage of Lettuce Heads & Mix 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 3  (10/29/2010) RECIPES: White Bean & Spinach Pizza, Potato Pizzas 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 2  (10/25/2010) RECIPES: Spinach Pesto, Chickpea & Kale Soup, Roasted Roots 2010 CSA - Fall Share - Week 1  (10/18/2010) First Fall Share! TIPS: Storage of onions, turnips, broccoli, spinach & more 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 20  (10/11/2010) NEWS: Main Share season finale, what worked, what didn't 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 19  (10/5/2010) TIPS: For cooking radishes 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 18  (9/28/2010) RECIPES: Beet Soup & other ideas for beets 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 17  (9/20/2010) RECIPES: Chickpea & Turnip Stew, Creamed Turnips, info on dehydrating herbs & peppers 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 16  (9/13/2010) RECIPES: Mashed Turnips, info on dehydrating herbs & peppers 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 15  (9/6/2010) RECIPES: Tomato Mountain Farm Salsa 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 15  (9/3/2010) NOTES: Info about upcoming farm visit & things to do while you're in the neighborhood 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 14  (8/30/2010) ABOUT: Heirlooms, hybrids & GMO 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 13  (8/22/2010) 2010 CSA - Sneak peek - Week 13  (8/20/2010) RECIPE: Watermelon Gazpacho 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 12  (8/17/2010) NOTES: Logistics for new subscribers, reminders for old ones 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 11  (8/9/2010) RECIPE: Roasted Garlic & Onion Linguine 2010 CSA - Mid-Week   (8/4/2010) NOTES: Quantity, quality & value (continued) 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 10  (8/2/2010) NOTES: Quantity, quality & value 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 9  (7/26/2010) ABOUT: Tomatoes 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 8  (7/19/2010) NOTES: Growing in hoop houses ABOUT: Potatoes ARTICLE: Sun Gold Mania 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 7  (7/12/2010) TIPS: Refrigerating tomatoes RECIPES: Zucchini Bread, Stuffed Zucchini ARTICLE: Sensational Spuds 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 7  (7/9/2010) TIPS: Grilling veggies 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 6  (7/5/2010) NEWS: Feedback about quantity & variety RECIPE: Kohlrabi & Apple Slaw 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 6  (7/3/2010) ABOUT: Zucchini, Kohlrabi 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 5  (6/28/2010) NEWS: Notes about key staff RECIPE: Creamy Zucchini-Cumin Dip HIGHLIGHTS: SunGold Tomatoes & Strawberries in the same box...in June! 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 4  (6/21/2010) ABOUT: Beets RECIPE: Baked Beet & Carrot Burgers 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 4  (6/19/2010) ARTICLE: Compost Happens 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 3  (6/14/2010) ABOUT: Garlic Scapes, Kohlrabi RECIPES: Garlic Scape Fritatta, Pickled Garlic Scapes 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 2  (6/7/2010) RECIPES: Strawberry Vinaigrette, Cream of Turnip Soup 2010 CSA - Sneak Peek - Week 2  (6/5/2010) NEWS: Heat, pests & low germination (oh my!) 2010 CSA - Main Share - Week 1  (5/31/2010) HISTORY of Tomato Mountain CSA TIPS: Storage & handling of greens RECIPES: Simple Cooked Greens 2010 Pre-Season CSA Newsletter  (5/28/2010) Delivery & drop-off information for the 2010 season 2010 Pre-Season CSA Newsletter  (4/5/2010) Tomato Mountain Farm's mission statement, meet the farmer Contact Tomato Mountain Farm If you have any questions, recipe suggestions, newsletter suggestions, requests, or concerns please let us know! info@tomatomountain.com 608.712.1585 (Chris) ~ 708.307.8017 (Robin) Tomato Mountain Farm N7720 Sandy Hook Rd Brooklyn, Wisconsin 53521