Sustainably Farmed Food Shares for the week of
November 14, 2024
Shares
Vegan Share
Spaghetti Squash* • Purple Sweet Potatoes* • Green Cabbage* • Yellow Straightneck Squash or Red Onions* • Green Chard or Fennel* • Lacinato Kale*Â
Vegetarian Share
Vegan Produce* • Mimolette
Omnivore Share
Vegan Produce* • Christiansen’s Pork Chops** • Mimolette
Omnivore Share Plus
Vegan Produce • Canyon Meadows Ranch Skirt Steak* • Mimolette
Paleo Share
Vegan Produce* • Sterling Seafood Black Cod* • Farmer’s Hen House Eggs*
Meat Only Share
D’artagnan Magret Duck Breast*
Add-ons and Upgrades
Specialty Grocery Add-on
Daybreak Seaweed Co. Seaweed FlakesÂ
Cheese Upgrade
Sesquatchie Cove Creamery Walden
Fruit Add-On
Papaya* + Fuji Apples*
Chocolate Add-on
Moire Fazenda Camboa, Brazil, 74%
Eggs Add-on
Farmer’s Hen House Eggs*
Juice Add-on
In-House, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice*
*Â = Organic
** = Locally sourced
Item Highlights
Purple Sweet Potatoes
Purple sweet potatoes are known for their deep violet flesh and skin, making them a visually unique alternative to traditional orange sweet potatoes. They keep their beautiful color even after cooking, adding a rich, appealing look to any dish. Compared to orange varieties, purple sweet potatoes have a denser, drier texture and a mild, slightly nutty sweetness.
In terms of nutrition, purple sweet potatoes are loaded with anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in berries like blueberries and açai. These compounds not only create the distinctive color, but also support heart health and have anti-inflammatory effects. Like traditional sweet potatoes, they’re also rich in fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium.
Culinarily, these potatoes work well in both sweet and savory dishes. Roasting will enhance their natural sweetness, while their sturdy texture also makes them ideal for gratins, mashes, and baked goods. Complimentary ingredients include coconut milk, ginger, lime, honey, and warming spices such as cinnamon and five-spice. They also pair wonderfully in more savory dishes, namely with braised meats, hearty grains, and other root vegetables. They have also been known to star more uniquely in desserts like pies, mochi, and ice cream.
Mimolette
Isigny Sainte-Mère’s Mimolette is crafted with a rich heritage and expertise rooted in the lush dairy farms of Normandy, France. For over a century, this cooperative has perfected traditional French cheesemaking, blending high-quality Normandy cow’s milk with expert aging techniques to create exceptional cheeses. The mimolette’s bright orange hue and round, cantaloupe-like rind give it a unique, rustic appearance.
Mimolette brings a distinctively nutty, caramelized flavor that deepens with age, balanced by a slightly crumbly, dense texture. Inspired by Dutch Edam, but distinctly French, this cheese ages in special cellars where cheese mites naturally form on the rind, contributing to its earthy character and enhancing its complex flavors. A true standout on a cheese board, mimolette pairs well with dried apricots, toasted hazelnuts, and a glass of full-bodied red wine. This cheese is perfect for both snacking and grating over roasted vegetables or pasta.
Walden
Founded in 2010 in the hills of Sequatchie Valley, this family-run creamery uses fresh, grass-fed cow’s milk from their own pastures to create cheeses that reflect the land. With careful attention to old-world techniques and the natural elements around them, the team at Sequatchie Cove Creanery has mastered the art of turning high-quality milk into rustic, deeply flavorful cheeses.
Walden is a semi-soft, washed-rind cheese that offers a beautifully balanced combination of savory and buttery notes, with a gentle funk that appeals to cheese enthusiasts and casual snackers alike. Modeled after the French Reblochon, Walden has a smooth, creamy texture and a hint of earthiness that intensifies with age. Its subtle aroma and complex flavor make it a versatile favorite for both pairing and cooking. Perfect with fig preserves, toasted walnuts, and a light, fruity wine, Walden also melts beautifully, making it an excellent choice for topping burgers or folding into omelets.
Seaweed Flakes from Daybreak Seaweed Co.
Founded in Maine, this woman-owned company sources sustainably harvested seaweed from local coastal waters, supporting healthy ocean ecosystems while delivering a unique, nutrient-rich product. Each batch of seaweed is carefully dried and ground to preserve the flavors and benefits of the fresh, ocean-grown plants.
Daybreak’s seaweed flakes are packed with natural umami, offering a slightly salty, savory flavor that enhances everything from soups and salads to scrambled eggs. Use them to season rice bowls, sprinkle over avocado toast, or blend into dressings for an extra layer of flavor. Rich in iodine, vitamins, and minerals, these flakes are a simple way to add a nutritional boost to everyday meals, while also imparting a subtle coastal depth to your cooking.
Moire Fazenda Camboa, Brazil, 74%
Moiré is dedicated to crafting ethical, high-quality chocolate that honors both the environment and the communities where cacao is grown. Founded on principles of sustainability and transparency, Moiré partners with farms like Fazenda Camboa in Bahia, Brazil—one of the country’s oldest organic cacao farms—to support biodiversity and fair farming practices, while celebrating the unique flavors of single-origin cacao.
The Fazenda Camboa 74% dark chocolate reflects these values in every bite, offering rich cocoa depth with subtle notes of tropical fruit and warm nuts, perfect for enjoying on its own or pairing with dried fruit.
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