The cow on the right is OUTSIDE the fence! She walking just feet from our neighbors woods which is posted with No Trespassing signs. The short story, (which I got from Simeon when he wasn't in the mood to tell a story) is that the bull pushed through the gate, ambled over to the cows, and wouldn't go back in the fence with four guys and two vehicles herding him. He went in only when all the cows were allowed to go back to the barn yard, except for these cows who felt like talking an extra long walk under the trees.
I am drooling over these Thanksgiving recipes and am hoping I'll have time this week to make something inspired by them. This post at Bon Appetite has all these amazing recipes: Squash and Caramelized Onion Tart, Kale Salad With Pecan Vinaigrette, Crispy Smashed Potatoes With Walnut Dressing, One-Skillet Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing, Sweet Potato Loaf Cake With Dark Chocolate Ganache. What a great way to use organic produce from your winter farm share.
This Menu Planning Template is a nice way to keep track of what you receive in your winter share boxes and help you decide how to use everything. Don't forget that your next box of veggies comes 1 week after you receive this box of veggies. Use some of this produce to plan your favorite recipes and start making them ahead.
- Give the gift of local food to someone in need. During our Early Bird membership drive Farmer Reuben will match all donations of Charity Shares so that we can continue to provide local farm food to local families in difficult circumstances. Give here
- Pork Samplers and Bulk Pork Boxes are coming soon. Our eight farm raised piggies "went to market" this week and we'll have over a thousand pounds of pork for sale at the end of the month. Get on our Bulk Pork List HERE if you'd like farm raised pork stocking your freezer this winter.
- FALL SPECIALS: Local gifts are a good idea for Holiday giving and are just a click away when your order candles, room spray, lotion bars, soaps, hot sauce, soup mixes, maple syrup and more from online Farm Stand. Free lip balm with your order of any candle or free apples with a quart of maple syrup are our current specials. Order here.
- Thanksgiving cheese and meat boxes from Haven Farmstead Table are available even though we had to pull the plug on the charcuterie boards. Steve is still offering home delivery and 10% off. Order at havenfarmstead.com/shop and select "Willow Haven CSA" as the delivery option. (Nudge: Currently this is the only way to taste our cured, whole-muscle Lonza and Saucisson Sec salami which are in limited supply!) 10% OFF!: As our most loyal customers, we want you to enjoy and share our handcrafted cheese and charcuterie boxes all Holiday season long. Use the code WILLOW at checkout for 10% off your order. Use the code as often as you want through the end of 2021. Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your veggies this week! Your next delivery will be on December 1, the Wednesday AFTER Thanksgiving!
Let us know if you have any questions about your Farm Share CSA - we are happy to help.
We'll keep farming for you!
Farmer Reuben and Tessa
Ordering EXTRAS from Willow Haven? Items can be added right into your order after you customize your box. You do NOT have to place a separate FARM STAND order.
** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.
** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me! Read help doc How Swaps Work and How Preferences Work help doc.
** Be sure to check out these FAQs to help you learn to navigate your Harvie profile and see how many options you have with your Subscription.
** Earn Farm Credit for signing up friends as members of our farm. Here's how to Refer A Friend! What are Farm Credits? Read How to Receive and Redeem Farm Credit.
**If you want ideas of how to prepare your veggies - join the Harvie Member Facebook Group. It's full of CSA Members who have lots of experience with uncommon CSA veggies. Just post a picture and ask "What do I do with these?" and you'll get a ton of comments and suggestions.
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