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Farmer’s Market: February 22

Matthew — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:44:35 +0000

Bloomsdale Spinach
Broccoli
Carrots
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Red
- Tuscan
Kohl Rabi
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Radishes
Rainbow Chard
Red Beets

Buckwheat Honey
Fuji Apples
Ginger
Tangerines
Tomatoes

Highlights

A challenge: Finish it all in four days.

Farmer’s Market: February 15

Matthew — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:26:33 +0000

Beets
- Chiogga
- Red
Bloomsdale Spinach
Broccoli
Carrots
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Red
- Tuscan
Kohl Rabi
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Radishes
Rainbow Chard

Fingerling Potatoes
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Ginger
Onions
Parsnip
Raisins (from Burkart Farms again. Can’t get enough of these!)
Sweet Potatoes
- Japanese
- Orange
- White
Tangerines (from a different seller this week – much more sweet and seedy)
Walnuts

Highlights

Bread pudding from Caffe Etc. that was extremely satisfying.
David Ha from Ha’s Apple Farm remarking that we eat a lot of apples.

Farmer’s Market: February 8

Matthew — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:16:53 +0000

Beets
- Chiogga
- Red
Bloomsdale Spinach
Broccoli
Buttercrunch Lettuce
Carrots
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Red
- Tuscan
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Rainbow Chard

Acorn Squash
Avocado Honey
Black Eyed Peas
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Ginger
Onions
Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Tangerines

Farmer’s Market: February 1

Matthew — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:26:22 +0000

Beets
- Chiogga
- Red
Broccoli
Carrots
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Red
- Tuscan
Kohl Rabi
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Rainbow Chard

Acorn Squash
Apple Cider Vinegar (from Ha’s, so good!)
Fingerling Potatoes
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Tangerines
Sweet potatoes (orange and Japanese)

Highlights

I found out how many members are in the South Central Farm CSA! Since it is not a traditional CSA program (instead of paying for the entire season up front, community members are presented with the option to order boxes weekly) things are a bit different. They do about 80 boxes a week, but with up to 200 different folks participating.
We also heard that we are Alberto’s favorite Hollywood customers and it made us blush.

Farmer’s Market: January 25

Matthew — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 19:12:35 +0000

Bloomsdale Spinach
Broccoli*
Carrots
China Rose Radishes
Chiogga Beets
Cilantro
Cimarron Red Lettuce
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Red
- Tuscan
Kohl Rabi
Mustard Greens

Fuji Apples
Garlic
Ginger
Japanese Yams
Raisins*
Red Potatoes
Squash
- Delicata
- Kabocha/Sunrise
Tangerines
Walnuts
Yellow Onions

*Highlights

First time ever getting broccoli from the CSA. Getting broccoli is an exciting change. Changes! I love you.
Burkart Farms’ Organic Flame Seedless Raisins, HOLY GOD, the best raisins in the world. Period. Ever. After eating these raisins I realized I have never eaten a real raisin before, it makes a huge difference. (I was just tasting them to try and describe the taste accurately, but it is impossible. I’ve never tasted anything so good. Now I can’t stop snacking on them). The man who sold them to us was all excited that they “are made from the same grapes that were just sitting on these tables a few months ago.” WE FEEL YOU.

Farmer’s Market: January 18

Matthew — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:18:23 +0000

Beets
- Red
- Chiogga
Bloomsdale Spinach
Carrots
Cilantro
Collard Greens
Kale
- Blue
- Tuscan
Mustard Greens
Radishes
- China Rose
- Daikon

Acorn Squash
Brazilian Pepper Tree Raw Honey
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Tangerines
Yellow Onion

Highlights

Meeting brother Daniel at Caffe Etc for lattes.
Daniel becoming a member of the CSA.
Finding out that we can look forward to cauliflower, broccoli, parsley (we’re crossing our fingers that this includes parsley root), and fava beans (!) in our box soon.
Getting epic acorn squash (seriously the texture was like a kabocha!) per Matthew Bachler’s insider tip to check out foley(?) farms. If you like squash and live in LA, do yourself a favor and GET ONE.

Farmer’s Market: January 11

Matthew — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:53:54 +0000

Beets
- Chiogga
- Golden
- Tuscan
Kohlrabi
Mustard Greens
Radishes
- China Rose
- Daikon

Acorn Squash
Christmas Lima Beans
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Oyster Mushrooms
Sweet potato
- Red
- White
Tangerines
Yellow Onion

Farmer’s Market: January 4

Matthew — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 01:09:38 +0000

Beets
- Albina Vereduna
- Burpee’s Golden
- Chioggia Pink
- Red Ace
Chard
Kohlrabi
- Purple Vienna
- White Vienna
Mustard Greens
Radish
- Daikon
- Red
Romaine Lettuce
And some kind of greens yet to be identified

Apples
- Fuji
- Granny Smith
Avocados
- Bacon
- Fuerte
Carrots
Garlic
Ginger
Honey
- Eucalyptus
Potatoes
- Red Lasoda

Highlights

Seeing Katie, brother Matthew (who manages the Hollywood Farmer’s Market), and their lovely mum. A Sunday morning stroll though winter bounty and bustling crowds chatting with warm friends–so nice!!!

Lowlights

The season of eating many Persimmons seems to be over. I didn’t see any, but L said she saw a few. I feel very sad that we missed them last week. In the future, GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN.

Farmer’s Market: December 21

Matthew — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:22:26 +0000

Baby Spinach
Beets
Chard
Kale
Kohlrabi
Mustard Greens
Radishes
Romaine
Tomatoes

Ha’s Apple Cider Vinegar
Ha’s Fuji Apples
Ha’s Granny Smith Apples
Ginger
Persimmons
Raisins

Farmer’s Market: December 14

Matthew — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:22:00 +0000

Baby Spinach
Beets
Chard
Kale
Kohlrabi
Mustard Greens
Radishes
Romaine
Tomatoes

Butternut Squash
Fuji Apples
Garlic
Jerusalem Artichokes
Persimmons
Raw Honey
Sweet Potatoes
Tangerines