Last year, we “top worked” some Comice pear trees in our orchard—36 to be precise. We saved 12 of these trees to pollinate the Buerre Bosc pears. I planted the orchard five years ago, but the Comice pears have not performed well and seemed unhappy in our microclimate. The Bosc pears, however, took to the […]
I have been at three farm conferences in three weeks and the amount of information is overwhelming. Literally, I feel like I have been drinking out of fire hose. The first was the Eco Farm Conference in Monterey, CA. That was a tough place to visit :). This is the conference where the hardcore organic food […]
We rolled out our new Recipe Box last week and are pleased to see that it is meeting a need for many of our customers. For some time, I have been ruminating on a new box for our customers to try and this is it. A few years ago, we introduced the Essentials Boxes, then […]
As Chungo, our friendly black lab, and Myliss, our friendly cat, were soaking in the sun from our front porch this beautiful winter day, one couldn’t help but feel a little touch of spring in the air, but I am not easily fooled. As I walked up the steps to the ever-inviting tail wagging of […]
I mean, really, if you think about inhibition, it is a form of self-control, as opposed to prohibition which is a form of outside control. Personally, I am more of a fan of inhibition and self-control than the other. I know, I know, some prohibition is necessary, but I would prefer less than more. Well, […]
What’s The Difference? JUICING Juicing is a process which extracts water and nutrients from produce and discards the fiber. Without all the fiber, your digestive system doesn’t have to work as hard to break down the food and absorb the nutrients. In fact, it makes the nutrients more readily available to the body in […]
During this season, I have a little more time on my hands and get to do a little more cooking. One of my favorite squashes is Delicata. Its delicate flavor and edible skin make it a great addition to roasted vegetables or as a standalone entrée. Well, for Christmas, I decided on a roasted Delicata […]
If you have seen Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. You were probably as impressed as we were with results of juicing! Here are some of Joe’s tips and recommendations for a successful reboot: What is a Reboot? A period of time where you commit to drinking and eating only fruits and vegetables, herbal teas and […]
Supporting Local Farms Since the inception of our home delivery business in 1999, we have always focused on purchasing our fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers first. Every week, we contact our farmer friends to find out what they currently have available for our boxes. If we need to find more produce, we then […]
We want to partner with you in our mission to bring GOOD FOOD to as many families as we can! If you’re a food conscious person, chances are you’ve got other food conscious people in your life. We’ve got a really good suggestion of what to give your loved ones. The gift of good! You’ll not only […]
Throwing a holiday get-together doesn’t have to be stressful. Here are a few tips for hosting a wonderful Christmas gathering without breaking a sweat. 1) Determine whether you want a sit-down dinner or something more casual, like a cocktail party. 2) Buffets make dinner parties easy: You can get dishes out quickly and keep them […]
Looking for that special something for that special someone? Let us help… Breadfarm’s Holiday Assortment Cookie Box $28 Ease your holiday frenzy by giving your friends and family a tasty cookie box full of Breadfarm’s best-selling seasonal shortbread cookies (approx. 26 per box). Available Nov.-Dec. only. Fruit Medley Gift Basket $26 Perfect for that special […]
What are you thankful for? Stop, take a minute and answer the question for yourself. Write down or say out loud eight things you are thankful for. Yes, right now. ☺ 1. ____________________ 2. ____________________ 3. ____________________ 4. ____________________ 5. ____________________ 6. ____________________ 7. ____________________ 8. ____________________ Do the words of thankfulness come rolling off […]
Last week, Alberta Ag invited me to come and talk about farming and home delivery. Alberta Ag is the US equivalent to the Washington State Department of Agriculture. They had receive a grant from their federal government to host a workshop on CSA farming. Through a few connections, unbeknownst to myself, the workshop coordinators up […]
Those beets we keep sending in the boxes…do they just sit in the corner of the veggie drawer for weeks until they are limp and wilted, good for nothing except the compost heap, all because nobody will eat them if you fix them? Customers will tell us, “Um, beets? No one in our household will […]
Like most people in my family, I like to keep things traditional on the Thanksgiving table. Mom’s buttery mashed potatoes slathered with her homemade gravy, Grandma’s pumpkin pie baked in a 9×13 so we all can have a large piece, and Grandma’s cranberry jello that wobbles and shakes when gently nudged. Even the boxed stuffed […]
Every Thanksgiving holiday season, we offer an additional special Holiday Box ($36) full of traditional organic Thanksgiving meal items for your celebration. Not only can you schedule a Holiday Box to be delivered the week of Thanksgiving, but also the week before and the week after (available Nov.18-Dec. 6). You can have this box delivered along with your […]
