Friends of the Farm-
Happy Friday!
Our orchards are kicking into gear. A few weeks ago we shared our Mirabelle plums, this week we welcome our first White Nectarines to CSA, and pluots to the weekend farm stand. We're happy to report many more organic plums and pluots of mixed varieties are just weeks away. The fruit set looks good and trees are full with stone fruit that gets sweeter by the day. Also seen here are our pomegranate trees in bloom. Apples and fall persimmons are also maturing nicely. Future weeks of CSA and farm stand look ripe for fruit additions. We can't wait to share these!
A produce note about this week's cucumbers- this variety is developed by Chef Dan Barber's team at Row 7 Seeds. These 7802 Cucumbers are ideal for pickling or....grilling! (Try them halved lengthwise, marinated and grilled over medium high heat until charred. The flavors work nicely with a touch of yogurt or labneh. They are complimented by Persian cucumbers in this week's box too. We invite you to try them both side by side and let us know which you prefer or what recipes you like for each. This week's featured recipe is for a go-to quick pickle. The beauty of this recipe is its ability to be customized to any additions beyond its base.
Lastly, we welcome you to enjoy our weekly music playlist.
One of the quintessential "sounds-of summer" songs that has always followed me in life is Norman Greenbaum's, Spirit in the Sky. Perhaps it's the way that first riff of fuzz-heavy guitar hits or the memory of this song being featured in the film The Sandlot. Either way, this and Booker T. & The M.G's - Green Onions are definitive summer songs in my book. Another fun discovery this week that will let you feel the summer air whip through your air - Harley Davidson by Bridget Bardot. This week's mix is a culmination of songs and singers from around the globe, perhaps best personified by the latin cover of Daft Punk's, Around the World by Señor Coconut. Have fun with this one!
All our best from the farm,
Tom & William and Live Oak Farm team
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