Sustainably Farmed Food Shares for the week of
October 24, 2024
Shares
Vegan Share
Watermelon Radish* • Leeks* • Zucchini Squash* • Broccoli Rabe* • Lacinato Kale* • Little Gem Lettuce*Â
Vegetarian Share
Vegan Produce* • Calderwood
Omnivore Share
Vegan Produce* • Canyon Meadow’s Beef Kabob** • Calderwood
Omnivore Share Plus
Vegan Produce • Canyon Meadow’s Rump Roast** • Calderwood
Paleo Share
Vegan Produce • Canyon Meadow’s Ribeye Steak** • Roots Charter High School Eggs**
Meat Only Share
Christensen’s Lamb Shoulder**
Add-ons and Upgrades
Specialty Grocery Add-on
Yugeta Soy Sauce
Cheese Upgrade
Moses Reaper by Jasper Hill Farms
Fruit Add-On
 Pomegranates*
Chocolate Add-on
Moire Cacao Verapaz 72% Dark Chocolate
Eggs Add-on
Roots Charter High School Eggs**
Juice Add-on
In-House, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice*
*Â = Organic
** = Locally sourced
Item Highlights
Rainbow Chard
The watermelon radish is a striking variety of the Chinese daikon radish, known for its vibrant pink interior and pale green skin. Not related to watermelon but gets the name from its resemblance to the fruit when sliced. Its visual appeal and mild, peppery flavor make it a popular choice for adding both color and texture to dishes. The watermelon radish is less spicy than traditional red radishes. Its crisp texture and mildly sweet, peppery taste develop more complexity as it matures. Younger radishes tend to be milder, while larger, older ones offer a slightly stronger bite. They’re a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, perfect when roasted with olive oil & herbs or thinly sliced onto a salad
Calderwood
Calderwood is a distinct Alpine-style cheese made by Jasper Hill Farm in Vermont, known for its complex flavor and unique aging process. Starting as a raw cow’s milk cheese, Calderwood is based on a base cheese called Alpha Tolman. What sets Calderwood apart is the final aging stage, where it is coated in hay sourced from Jasper Hill’s own farm. This traditional aging technique, inspired by Alpine methods, imparts a rich, grassy flavor that highlights the farm’s terroir. The result is a semi-firm cheese with a firm rind and a smooth, creamy interior. Calderwood’s flavor profile is robust, featuring nutty and savory notes with hints of caramelized onion and fresh herbs. The hay aging process adds an earthy depth, which complements its buttery texture and slight sweetness. Its aroma is both grassy and toasty, a reflection of the care taken during its aging process. Calderwood pairs exceptionally well with full-bodied wines like Chardonnay or Pinot Noir & cured meats.
Moses Reaper
Moses Reaper is a (monster) mash-up of impeccably made cheese and playful Halloween fun. Jasper Hill puts a spooky spin on beloved, brie-like Moses Sleeper by adding annatto to the silky interior, turning it a festive shade of orange. The sprinkling of vegetable ash around which the bloomy rind forms isn’t just a spooky touch. It nods to a traditional practice in affinage that dates back centuries, but the classic flavors of Moses Sleeper remain: button mushroom, fresh milk, and a slight eggy funk.
Yugeta Soy Sauce
Yugeta Organic Soy Sauce is a premium, traditionally brewed soy sauce from Japan’s Saitama Prefecture. Made using organic soybeans, wheat, and natural sea salt, this soy sauce is crafted with a deep respect for time-honored fermentation techniques that have been passed down for four generations at Yugeta Shoyu Brewery. The result is a rich, balanced flavor that enhances a wide variety of dishes, while staying true to its natural, organic origins.
What sets Yugeta’s soy sauce apart is its traditional brewing process, which involves fermenting the soybeans and wheat in wooden barrels for more than a year. This slow fermentation allows the flavors to develop naturally, creating a soy sauce that has a deep umami flavor with subtle sweetness and a complex, savory finish. The organic ingredients ensure that no artificial additives are present, preserving the integrity and purity of the soy sauce.
Moire Cacao Verapaz 72% Dark Chocolate
Moire Cacao’s Verapaz 72% Dark Chocolate is a testament to the richness of Guatemalan cacao, crafted to highlight the natural flavors of beans sourced from the Verapaz region. Known for producing high-quality cacao, the region’s unique microclimate and soil contribute to the depth and complexity of this single-origin chocolate. At 72% cacao, this bar strikes a balance between rich intensity and smooth texture. The flavor profile is layered, featuring notes of dark fruit like plum and raisin, along with hints of roasted coffee and subtle earthy undertones. This chocolate is ideal for pairing with beverages like red wine, such as Merlot or Malbec, where the fruit-forward flavors can complement each other. It also pairs well with coffee or aged spirits like rum or bourbon, enhancing its deeper roasted and nutty notes.
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