What's in Your Mix This Week - Capay Valley FarmShares

May 24, 2012

Takehome Mix - Capay Valley FarmShares

Available in the San Francisco Bay area, the Capay FarmShares collective hand packs a mix of produce grown by local farms and ranches from Capay Valley, California. The collective is made up of over 25 farms and ranches, the majority of which employ organic farming practices. Partnering with The FruitGuys helps expand the sustainability of Capay Valley small farms and brings you fresh picked produce from this very specific and special place.

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T & Y Strawberry Patch, Esparto, CA	Albion Strawberries Albion are the variety of strawberry that put strawberries front and center in current market and availability. This vigorous and big berry has made it possible to have strawberries more often throughout the year and no longer just the ultra-rare treat for princesses and little red riding hoods foraging in the forest.	Regional
Riverdog Farm, Guinda CA	Beets Beets are a two-fer veggie. One is the fruitful root and two are the leafy greens. They are easiest peeled after roasting or boiling.	Regional Organic
Riverdog Farm, Guinda CA	Bok Choy Bok Choy (or Pak Choi) is easy to prepare, it is so tender in can be eaten raw. After rinsing, the stems can be sliced into matchsticks or half moons.	Regional Organic	Medium Box Only
Full Belly Farm, Guinda CA	Carrots Closely related to fennel and parsley, the carrot is an aromatic vegetable. Its combination with celery and onion in mirepoix (a combination of 25% chopped carrots, 25% chopped celery, and 50% chopped onions) is the flavor foundation for many dishes. Use the green carrot tops in stock as well.	Regional Organic
Full Belly Farm, Guinda CA	Red Lasoda Potato LaSoda are a popular variety of red potato. No need to peel - the skin contains the red pigment antioxidants called anthocyanins . But if you do, cook first, cool and then peel.	Regional Organic	Medium Box Only
Riverdog Farm, Guinda CA	Little Gem Lettuce Growing into a cone shape, Lil' Gem is a sweet full-hearted compact lettuce. They're fast growing and therefore tender.	Regional Organic
Live Oak Farm, Rumsey CA	Green Garlic Spring is green and the garlic is fresh, fresh, fresh! Green garlic is young garlic before the cloves mature. Use as you would scallions. Divine sautéed.	Regional Organic
Full Belly Farm, Guinda CA	Tokyo Turnip Little white turnips, radish sized. In Japan, they are referred to as Kabura-type turnips. When steamed, they are buttery-sweet.	Regional Organic	Medium Box Only
Riverdog Farm, Guinda CA	Chives Chives, the baby of the onion family are essentially onion grass, organically grown.. Chopped finely, the vibrant green little rings of the hollow stem add pizzazz to any dish.	Regional Organic	Medium Box Only
Durst Organic Growers, Esparto CA	Asparagus Asparagus comes from the Greek aspharagos, meaning “sprout.” And who better to follow through the springtime greenery than Persephone, the Greek goddess of spring.	Regional Organic
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Riverdog Farm, Guinda, CA	Dino Kale Fred Flintstone called his pet Dino (pronounced "Dee-no") and Dino Kale has a few other names, such as Lacinato Kale or Tuscan. Trim leaf away from stems for tender greens and set the stems aside to use in soup stock, or chop stems and leaves together for a sauté.	Regional Organic