From Farm to Porch
In trying to make the best purchasing decisions to feed our family I will occasionally stumble upon that perfect thing, that thing I really love and want to come back for again and again. Maybe it’s the amazing quality of…
Our new useful farm tool: manure spreader!
One year ago, Justin and I loaded our little Nissan pick-up truck with compost and drove back and forth across our pasture. In first gear and riding the clutch I crept across that 6 acres, Justin balancing on top of…
2014 Summer Share #9
This week is your final share of the summer and the garden is sending us out with a bang! You have your work cut out for you in the kitchen this week, but it will be well worth it. Remember…
2014 Summer share #8
Share Notes: Eggplant—Large shares received slender Japanese eggplant, the small shares received the lovely Italian variety. How’d you like the tiny fairytale eggplants last week? Aren’t they fantastic? Tomatoes—Orange Blossom varietal. So pretty in a raw salad. Cherry Tomatoes—Sungolds. We’ll…
2014 Summer share #7
Share Notes: Edamame—A Red Moon Farm first! Steam for just 3-4 minutes, sprinkle with sea salt or smoked salt, and dip in a little soy sauce. Wow! So good. Eggplant—Fairytale varietal. These are our favorite variety, and they are wonderful…
2014 Summer share #6
Share Notes: Cherry Tomatoes—Sungolds! These are the sweetest cherry EVER! We may not ever bother growing other varieties. These are hearty, sweet, prolific, and such a pretty color. Cucumbers—These are as crisp and fresh as ever! This week try them…
2014 Summer Share #5
Share Notes: This summer season is really rockin’ along nicely and the garden is doing great. We’d love to hear stories and recipes of your culinary adventures. Please send us a note or post a comment on facebook of how…
2014 Summer Share #4
Share Notes: Tomatoes—I hope you enjoy these fresh, truly vine-ripened organic beauties. If any of your tomatoes got bumped or bruised along the way, use those up quick! Refrigeration below 50 degrees causes tomatoes to become mealy, so store them…
Summer Irrigation
To keep producing fresh crops year round in Texas, it’s pretty risky to rely solely on rain water. With the inconsistent rain patterns in the South, choosing to forgo irrigation would mean our growing season would be coming to a…
2014 summer Share #3
Share Notes: Tomatoes—The varieties you are receiving are a mix of Big Beef, Better Boy, and Celebrity. Some of the tomatoes are super ripe and some will last another few days. Ripe tomatoes are difficult to transport, especially in a…
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