Sustainably Farmed Food Shares for the week of
September 19, 2024
Shares
Vegan Share
Acorn Squash* • Red Potatoes* • Baby White Turnips* • Bosc Pears* • Anaheim Peppers* • Romaine Lettuce* • Frisee*
Vegetarian Share
Vegan Produce* • Mahon Riserva
Omnivore Share
Vegan Produce* • Christensen’s Ground Pork** • Mahon Riserva
Omnivore Share Plus
Vegan Produce • Canyon Meadow’s Ranch Beef Ranchera** • Mahon Riserva
Paleo Share
Vegan Produce • Canyon Meadow’s Ranch Beef Short Ribs** • Roots Charter High School Eggs**
Meat Only Share
Christensen’s Pork Tenderloin**
Add-ons and Upgrades
Specialty Grocery Add-on
High Mesa Roasted Fresno Hot Sauce*
Cheese Upgrade
Tea Rose by Capriole
Fruit Add-On
Yellow Peaches* + Pink Lady Apples*
Chocolate Add-on
Askinosie Mababu, 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
Frisee
Frisée is a member of the chicory family, a group of bitter, leafy vegetables that includes radicchio, escarole, and the Belgian endive. Heads of frisée, also known as curly endive, are thick and bushy with lacy, frazzled stems. Frisee is most often eaten raw, in salads or even as a garnish for dishes. It’s most well known for its use in the famous French bistro salad, salade Lyonnaise, topped with lardons and a poached egg.
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Mahon Riserva
An aged version of the most famous cheese from the Balearic Islands. Mahon Reserva is a square-shaped cheese with a characteristic burnt orange rind and deep yellow firm paste. Cheesemakers take cow’s milk cheese and rub it in olive oil as it ages for 1 year, creating a not too dry, smooth cheese with some piquancy in the finish. While full-flavored, the taste is balanced and accessible. Excellent for grating and shaving over pasta or salads.
Tea Rose
Lovingly named after the goat on the Capriole label, Tea Rose is a breath of Spring. Tea Rose stood out as a sweet girl and wonderful milker who produced many beautiful, milking daughters. Not only has she graced the label for decades, but her lineage is woven through the milk that Capriole uses to this day. With its fresh, bright curd, its dusting of fennel pollen, and its shower of herbs and aromatic flower petals, Tea Rose the cheese honors the optimism and renewal of Spring. As the name implies, this chevre invites some floral and herbaceous pairings—from light, floral white wines to flowery teas and tisanes.
High Mesa Roasted Fresno Hot Sauce
High Mesa Roasted Fresno Hot Sauce delivers a perfect blend of heat and flavor. Made with roasted Fresno chili peppers, this sauce offers a smoky richness that enhances its fiery kick. Fresno peppers, known for their mild-to-moderate heat and vibrant red color, provide a distinct flavor profile that’s perfect for marinades or dipping. The roasting process brings out a sweet, almost caramelized flavor in the peppers, which pairs beautifully with the sauce’s tangy vinegar base. This adds complexity without overpowering the freshness of the peppers.
Askinosie Mababu 72% Dark Chocolate
What sets Askinosie apart is their direct trade model, ensuring that the farmers who grow these beans receive a fair share of the profits, promoting both sustainability and ethical sourcing. Sourced from a small village in the Mababu region of Tanzania, this bean-to-bar chocolate showcases the rich diversity of African cacao. The 72% cacao content strikes a perfect balance—rich without overwhelming bitterness. With notes of red berries, citrus, and a hint of spice, each bite tells the story of the land where the beans were cultivated. Pair it with a glass of Malbec or a bold coffee, or enjoy it on its own.
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