Mountain Bounty Farm News 

It's looking like summer!

Melons with our beloved oak in the background

Melons close up - almost ready

Peppers, laden.

Peppers, just starting to turn color.

Eggplant in the wild

Carrots

Little flavor bombs

The tomato jungle is so summer

Baby corn

Teenage corn

Oldest corn. It'll be ready in a week or two

Farm Box Contents

(Contents are subject to change depending on harvest and weather conditions at Mountain Bounty and our Partner Farms.)



Meal Planners Take Note!

Visit our webpage HERE for next week's Projected Box Contents, which are (generally) updated every Friday afternoon! 



These contents are subject to change due to the whims of nature, but we try our best!

Small Box (Feeds 1-2 people)

• Lettuce (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Shishito Peppers (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Beets (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Basil (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Zucchini/Carrots (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Green Beans (Mountain Bounty Farm)
• Cherry Tomato

Fruit Share CSA

Provided by Frog Hollow Farm

Box contents:

• Zee Lady Peaches (Frog Hollow Farm)
• Summer Lady Nectarines (Frog Hollow Farm)
• Opal White Peaches (Frog Hollow Farm)
• Dapple Dandy Pluots (Frog Hollow Farm)

The summer is heating up! Try this non-alcoholic Golden Glow Nectarine Fizz mocktail recipe (click here) for a cool down!

Organic Summer Flowers are popping!

There is still time to join the beauty of Summer Flower Share!

Single bouquet orders also now available!

This week, a poem inspired by our fields.

For the Children

The rising hills, the slopes,

of statistics

lie before us.

the steep climb

of everything, going up,

up, as we all 

go down

In the next century

or the one beyond that,

they say,

are valleys, pastures,

we can meet there in peace

if we make it.

To climb these coming crests

one word to you, to

you and your children:

stay together

learn the flowers 

go light

Gary Snyder

From Turtle Island

Coffee Share CSA

Provided by Remedy Supply Company

Try our Mountain Bounty personalized coffee blend CSA (both Regular and Decaf) from Remedy Coffee Company in Auburn!

Remedy coffee is made with a focus on quality, by working directly with growers and producers, and small batch-roasting to bring out the natural flavors of the coffee bean. Their coffee is served at local Nevada City haunts such as Three Forks and Briar Patch. 

We are thrilled to offer up our own signature coffee; the "Mountain Bounty Blend" as a Weekly or Bi-weekly CSA Subscription.

Recipes, storage tips, inspiration and nutrition information:

CSA-curated recipe from Rasa kitchen, part of the culinary offerings of the California College of Ayurveda

NIGHTSHADES!!!

Summer is peak season for nightshades! Eggplant has bitter and pungent properties that stimulate digestion, support heart health, and balance Kapha and Vata. In Ayurveda, we don’t label foods as simply "good" or "bad." However, because nightshades naturally carry a lot of heat, they can easily aggravate the Pitta dosha, especially during the hot summer months.

If you deal with arthritis, inflammation, or feel like you have excess heat in your body or mind, it’s best to enjoy them occasionally*. To help balance things out, we’ve added some cooling herbs to this recipe to temper the heating elements of the peppers and tomatoes.

This recipe goes well:

Served at room temp as a dip with steamed green beans, crisp cucumber wedges, and a slice of toasted, crusty sourdough bread.

Or as part of a Mediterranean plate with creamy tahini sauce and a roasted beet salad.

Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant & Tomato Ragù

Ingredients

• 2 Asian eggplants (or 1 globe eggplant, cubed, salted, and let drain for 20 minutes) cut into small half-moons
• 1 red onion, diced (optional)
• 1–4 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
• 3 ripe tomatoes, large dice
• 1 roasted green pepper, peeled and roughly chopped (optional)
• Handful of Shishito peppers cut into 3rds 
• 1–2 tbsp ghee, avocado oil, or olive oil (for sautéing)
• 1 - 2 tbsp Harissa paste (use a green bell pepper-based version for less heat)
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 fresh rosemary sprig
• 1 small piece of preserved lemon (or the juice and zest of a fresh lemon)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• A big drizzle of high-quality olive oil
• Flake salt
• A large handful of fresh parsley and torn basil

1. Sauté the Eggplant: Heat your cooking oil or ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the eggplant half-moons (and the shishito peppers, if you want them blistered) and sauté until tender and lightly browned.
2. If using onions and garlic, push the eggplant to the side and add them to the pan. Sauté until translucent. Stir in the cumin, coriander, and rosemary sprig, letting them toast in the oil for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, chopped roasted green pepper, harissa paste, and preserved lemon (or citrus juice/zest). Bring to a gentle simmer and let the flavors meld. Cook to your liking. 
4. Remove from heat and discard the rosemary sprig. Transfer to a serving dish, then garnish generously with a heavy drizzle of olive oil, flake salt, fresh parsley, and plenty of torn basil.

Mountain Bounty Farm suggested CSA Box recipes:

Try out this Roasted Beet and Basil Salad (click here) this week. The dressing has lots of cumin in it which adds a unique flavor to this delicious summer salad!

A green bean scramble is a staple in the summer, but have you ever tried a Green Bean Tofu Scramble (click here)? This dish is a perfect sub in for eggs and is packed with flavor and protein! 

With the busy nature of summer, a versatile dish that you can make ahead of time is a huge win. Fried Eggplant with Tomato and Basil (click here) fits the bill! The flavors become richer with time, so making it ahead of time is best. This dish is great as a side to your protein of choice, on toast, or as a sauce on pasta. 

If you have shishito peppers in your box this week, make these Blistered Shishito Peppers (click here). These peppers are not spicy and are so good for snacking! sprinkle with a little salt and a little lemon juice and enjoy the perks of summer!

"Feed the Fam" Baby/Kid/Pet friendly recipes - Nachos, but made with bell peppers instead of chips! Try out these Bell Pepper Nachos (click here) for the fam this week! Make sure to load them up with all your family's favorites - whether that's beans, cheese, olives, guacomole, salsa or limes!

“USE IT UP” WEEKLY RECIPE!

Did you use up all your dill yet? If you still have some dill in your fridge, whip up a jar of one of these salad dressings so you have it ready to go for your next summer salad! Will you make the Lemon Dill Dressing (click here) or this Creamy Dill Dressing (click here)?

*MEMBER SPOTILIGHT RECIPE*

Do you have a recipe you would love to share with the Mountain Bounty community? Be sure to email us (feel free to include a photo!) at info@mountainbountyfarm.com!

info@mountainbountyfarm.com

Mailing Address:

14579 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone:(530)292-3776