Mountain Bounty Farm News 

Dear farm friends,

More weather talk. After several days of rain, the sun emerges and I hear so many pleasantries like “enjoy the beautiful day,” and “it’s such a nice day.” No doubt I’m a curmudgeon, and of course the sun feels good to me too, but something about all this doesn’t sit right. Why no exultation when it’s rainy? Why is it “dreary” or “bad weather”?

Newly tilled fields — very muddy!

Don’t they realize, every drop of that rain is precious, not guaranteed, and that very soon we’ll have sunshine for months, as well as heat, dust, and fire? And beyond material need, I love the rain. The delicious feeling of water falling on my skin, all the little ways it gathers in every gully and ditch, the way it contains me in my protective clothing and shelter, even how it makes me cold.

Rainwater collects everywhere!

Lush garlic and cover crop loving the rain

We all see things differently, I guess, based on our relationship to the land and water. We all depend on the rain, entirely. As we depend on the sun. Maybe it can seem abstract or remote. As long as someone makes sure that water is coming out of the faucets, all is well. With farming, nothing is abstract or remote. Muddy soil, saturated, worms on the surface hoping not to drown. Tools rusting, even under cover, because the air is wet too.

Farm pond in the rain

And lucky water, filling ponds, trickling, seeping into crevices, feeding roots, recharging aquifers. I know I’m not the only enjoying the rain, for itself, and all it brings. Kids know what to do with puddles. Next time we get lucky, umbrellas out, boots on! 

John Tecklin

Farm Box Contents

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

Please check the delivery list at your CSA site and sign your name indicating you have picked up your shares. We deliver exactly what is on the delivery list.

Vegetable Share CSA

Provided by Mountain Bounty Farm and our partner organic farms

Small Box (Feeds 1-2 people)

• Spinach (Riverdog Farm)
• Dino Kale (Riverdog Farm)
• Shallots/onions (Coke Farm)
• Cilantro (Coke Farm)
• Daikon Radish (Riverdog Farm)
• Carrots (Mountain Bounty Farm)

Fruit Share CSA

Provided by Frog Hollow Farm

Attention Fruit Share Members!

We will be taking our seasonal Fruit Share break from April 1st to May 7th, with deliveries resuming May 14th. If you have prepaid Delivery Credits, those will hold over after the break. Summer Fruit Share costs will be $34/box moving forward after the break for new Delivery Credit purchases.

Please remember to fold your Fruit Share Boxes flat for return - this makes life SO much easier for our Site Hosts and Delivery Drivers.

Thanks!

Box contents:

• Tango mandarins, Foothill Organics
• Navel oranges, Fruit World
• Kiwi, Wild River
• Star Ruby Grapefruit, B&J Ranch
• Hass avocado, Las Palmalitas
• Pink Lady apples, Cuyama Orchards

Sweet tooth after dinner? Try making this 2-Ingredient Kiwi sorbet (click here) for a healthy alternative! It’s surprisingly creamy, although you can add coconut cream to make it even more like ice cream!

Mushroom Share CSA

Provided by Grass Valley Mushrooms

This week your mushroom shares will be a mix of Oyster, Shiitake and Lion's Mane Mushrooms.

Use the mushrooms you get this week to make a delicious Caramelized Wild Mushroom Pizza! (Click here.) With garlic, thyme, and goat cheese, this dinner idea is sure to delight!

Flower Share CSA - NEW BOUQUET ALERT!

Provided by Sweet Roots Farm, Grass Valley

We are excited to offer a ONE TIME DELIVERY Spring Abundance Flower Wrap on April 2nd (Click here)!

This one-time delivery of a substantially large bouquet will include a mixture of some of Sweet Roots Farm's most beautiful and fragrant spring flowers. Limited to a single delivery on April 2nd (Auburn/Western Nevada County). This is a separate purchase from the Summer Flower Share.

Bread Share CSA

Provided by Deer Creek Bakehouse Nevada City

Our new CSA Bread Share is a year round, weekly delivery of Country Sourdough Bread from Deer Creek Bakehouse in Nevada City. 

Based in Nevada City, Deer Creek Bakehouse crafts rustic, naturally-leavened breads with an emphasis on whole grains, long, slow fermentation, and a bold bake to bring out the best character in every loaf.

Each week or bi-weekly, you will receive a loaf of freshly baked bread, delivered to your convenient CSA pickup location. 

Recipes, storage tips and inspiration on how to "Use Up" leftovers from last week:

• Celery Root (also known as celeriac,) makes a wonderful low-carb, starchy alternative for roasted or mashed potatoes. Cook it with garlic, butter, and herbs and you’re sure to enjoy this unique root vegetable! Try this Celeriac Mash recipe! (click here)

• If you subscribe to our fruit share, or happen to have some Oranges on hand, use up your Frisee with this refreshing, seasonal Orange and Frisee salad! (Click here)

• Try using your Green Garlic in this delicious Chimichurri recipe! (Click here.) This sauce is great for dipping or drizzling on meats, veggies, or even flat breads. It traditionally calls for Parsley, but some Cilantro from this week’s box would be delicious too!

• A combo of two classic dips, this Caramelized Shallot and Spinach dip (click here) is a delicious way to use up some of your of your alliums (shallots or onions) and spinach this week! Perfect for dipping crackers, bread, or veggies in!

"USE IT UP" WEEKLY RECIPE!

One of the benefits of Winter root vegetables is how well they store in the fridge! This may also mean that you have some hanging around from many weeks ago. Have no fear! Use them up by making these highly-snackable Veggie Chips! (Click here.)

Use almost any root vegetables you have at home, including:

Beets

Carrots

Daikon Radishes

Parsnips

Sweet Potato

Beets

Etc.

info@mountainbountyfarm.com

Mailing Address:

14579 Blind Shady Road, Nevada City, CA 95959

Phone:(530)292-3776