STAND HOURS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS:
Tuesdays and Fridays---noon to 5pm
Closed on Thursdays and Saturdays
John and Heather Teixeira will be bringing their local beef cuts to the stand this Friday...be sure to pick some up.
Thinking about some gift ideas for the holidays...how about a package of almond brittle from Paso Almonds or a bottle of honey in a decorative "Muth" jar from Rock Front Ranch....check out these local products at the stand.
WHAT'S IN THE HARVEST BOX THIS WEEK
The Delicata squash is delicious roasted in the oven. Cut the squash in half lengthwise, remove the seeds, then roast in the oven at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes until soft. The skin is thin and becomes edible when cooked. Another way to cook the Delicata is to make "squash rings". Cut into 1/2 inch wide rings, scoop out the seeds from the center, brush on some olive oil and sprinkle on a little seasonings, spread out on a cookie sheet single layer, roast in the oven until the rings become brown and crispy...the kids will think they are onion rings!
How about a nice fresh kale salad using the bunch of Tuscano kale in your box this week. First, gently massage the leaves with your hands for a minute to make them a bit more tender. Then cut up the leaves into thin "ribbons" discarding the thicker portion of the stem. Mix in a bowl with some vinaigrette dressing and chopped nuts and fruits and finish with some Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top..delicious and good for you! Or how about some "kale chips"...wash and separate the leafy part from the stem ( discard the thicker stems ), cut up the leaves into smaller portions, add a little olive oil and seasonings, put on a roasting pan and roast in a hot oven until the leaves are crispy.
""Persian" type
cucumbers from Ocean Breeze Farms in Nipomo, pesticide free, no bitter skins, no need to peel, crunchy and sweet.
"Vine ripened"
red beefsteak tomatoes from Valdivia Farm in Carlsbad ( San Diego County) , looks and tastes great, pesticide free.
Fuji
apples from David Rydell of Fair Hills Orchards in Paso Robles...grown using organic farming practices.
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 (she will be gone this Friday, Dec 5)....(you can reach her direct at Sweetpeabakeryag.blogspot.com).
Juices from Chadmark Farms of Paso Robles...apple and pomegranate cider . All of his juices are "flashed pasteurized" for best flavor and nutrient retention.
Almond Brittle from Paso Almonds of SLO...freshly made each week by Rusty and his crew.
Persian Cucumbers from Ocean Breeze Greenhouse Farm in
Nipomo.
Dates from the Flying Disc Ranch in Cochella Valley, pesticide free
Blueberries from Gary Teixeira of Santa Maria..pesticide free.
Pomegranates from Chadmark Farms of Paso Robles
Oranges and
Mandarins from Bob Polito of Valley Center, California.
"Artisan" breads from "Little Red Hen" Bakery every Tuesday and Friday
Vegetable and herb starts from The Transitions Mental Health Growing Grounds of Santa Maria...pesticide free!
Fresh fish and canned albacore for sale every Friday. 100% wild caught by San Luis Obispo County commercial fishermen. Or join the Fish CSA and get weekly deliveries; contact Margie at slofreshcatch@gmail.com or 481-5827.
David's Blue Ribbon Honey from Arroyo Grande and honey from Rock Front Ranch
