Hello all! Jeannette here. I am ecstatically back to writing a correspondence after a nearly 4-week long hiatus from CSA deliveries while we waited to receive confirmation that our farm was unaffected by the Santa Paula chemical spill on November 18th. Having received results that indicated our fields were fully safe to harvest from, we … Continue reading In the aftermath of the spill: What does “CSA” really mean?
…and the Stillness the Dancing: advent one reflection
Farm Church: An Abundant Table Community Advent Reflections Week One: Soil & Sacrament Dear Friends of the Abundant Table Farm Church, Welcome to Advent–a season of expectation and reflection! Each week during Advent, we will be sending out three sets of reflection questions: one for adults, young adults, and children. These Advent Reflections are meant … Continue reading …and the Stillness the Dancing: advent one reflection
Spaghetti squash with jalapeño cream
Ingredients: 1 Join the Farm! spaghetti squash (about 3 lbs.) 2 cups milk 2 to 3 Join the Farm! jalapeños, stemmed, seeded, and chopped 2 tablespoons butter, plus more for pans 3 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded jack cheese Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 375°. Cut squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon or melon baller … Continue reading Spaghetti squash with jalapeño cream
Cilantro rice: two ways
If you are like most people, you either love cilantro, or you hate it (as in it tastes like soap because you are genetically predisposed to dislike it). I happen to LOVE it, and so I am sharing two simple recipes to quickly move through those delicious bundles of fresh herbs in your CSA veggie … Continue reading Cilantro rice: two ways
Stuffed Acorn Squash
1 large Join the Farm! acorn squash 1 c. Israeli couscous, quinoa, or brown rice 1 small apple, diced ½ onion OR 3 Join the Farm! bunching onions white part only, minced 1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt 1/4 c. grated parmesan or asiago cheese 6 strips of bacon, cooked (or substitute turkey bacon or soy … Continue reading Stuffed Acorn Squash
Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, halved and seeded 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded 1/2 small spaghetti squash, halved and seeded 3 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root 1 teaspoon curry powder 2 tart green apples – peeled, cored and chopped 2/3 cup sherry … Continue reading Roasted Winter Squash Soup
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 