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Archives for August 2017

Adios August

August 26, 2017 by monte

A great last week of August. Just unloaded (and ate) some Excelsior plums, white peaches, and first pear harvest. Going to be a tasty week.

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The Future Is Finally Here

August 18, 2017 by monte

The Dinner Bag for the Week
Week of 8/21:
Classic BLT Sandwich with Local Chevre and a strawberry apple fruit salad
Asian Salad with Shrimp and steamed Cauliflower with a side of Citrus

I had a great conversation with a long-time member of the farm this week about the value of our food. Bang for the buck. Stretching your pesos. Or whatever you want to call it. During this conversation I realized that it is time to devote a newsletter to this notion of value. So let’s dive in.

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Peaches and a Recipe Idea

August 12, 2017 by monte

Recipe Idea: SKRS Farm’s Grass-Fed Steak Salad with Melon Slices

We just received a fresh delivery of beef from our butcher. We are thankful for this animal that was born and raised in the South Valley, lived on pasture and never saw the confines of a feed lot (the way nature intended). I have highlighted this animal in our weekly seasonal recipe offering.

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August Field Report

August 5, 2017 by monte

August is just a great time of year to be eating the bounty of the season. There is so much diversity in August that it is hard to focus on favorites for me. But I will try!

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