Canning Season has begun! Our first wave of pickles – beans and cucumbers – gets us ready for the tomato rush which begins soon. If you have canning in mind let us know and we can arrange to add those veg to a CSA delivery. Remember too that tomatoes freeze well. Simply wash, dry and…
Are cilantro and coriander the same thing?! Well, yes and no. They are the same plant but different and distinct parts of that plant. In North America we are familiar with the leafy green part which you have in your bin today as cilantro, and coriander as the seed portion of the plant. There is…
What to do with Fennel?! Once again a quick dive into the book: The CSA Cookbook by Linda Ly (ISBN 978-0-7603-4729-4) reveals more great and simple recipes to consider. Quick tip on cooking beans. Recently discovered that rather than immersing beans in boiling water as was the custom growing up, it works better to…
There are structural forces in agribusiness that continue to drive up food prices across Canada. The “Grocery Code of Conduct” rolled out by the government January 1st of this year is meant to address the corporate power behind this. But does it? Once again the National Farmers’ Union has done a great analysis of this policy…
We did it again! Against all odds and 4 legged creatures loving our corn; we have plenty for our customers and family! Be ready to grab yours in the next couple of weeks. Enjoy it with butter and salt or…. 🌽Mexican recipe for elotes: Dress cooked corn with mayo, fresh cheese (queso fresco), salt, lemon…
At this time of the year customers often confuse our early variety leeks with spring onions. Early variety leeks have the more slender stems whereas the later varieties have the traditional thick stem. Both are renowned for soups and stews, adding a creamy texture as they cook down. These young leeks are also delicious…
Quick reminder as per our note last week we are taking this week off deliveries to get caught up out in the fields. See you next week! ~Your Willo’Wind Farm Team
Every season about this time we press pause on deliveries for one week. This gives us a chance to spend more time in the fields and catch up on weeding; finish up transplants from the greenhouse to the fields; hill potatoes; trellis tomatoes; clear out fields that have been harvested and get them reseeded for…
Fennel harvest has begun! In your bin you have Florence Fennel, or Finocchio, known for its bulb like base. This is different from Common Fennel, a perennial sometimes growing up to 5ft high! Both varieties have the feathery foliage that is similar in look to dill. In fact, it can be interchangeable with dill…
Braised Fennel Original recipe from Epicurious 2 fennel bulbs, with fronds 1 1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup chicken broth (reduced-sodium recommended) 1/4 cup water Directions 1. Remove stalks from fennel bulbs, reserving 1 Tbsp chopped fronds for use as garnish. 2. Slice bulbs lengthwise into 1/2″…