A refreshing, summer drink that Serves 2 4 cups watermelon, cubed 1/4 cup sugar 15 basil leaves 1/2 cup water, room temperature 1 lime, juiced Place the watermelon, sugar, and 2 to 3 ice cubes in a blender. Purée until smooth. Strain the watermelon through fine-mesh strainer or cheese cloth and discard the pulp. In … Continue reading Watermelon Basil Agua Fresca
Greetings from your Farm Educator, Erynn!
Greetings Join the Farm! CSA and Abundant Table community! I’ve missed my regular connection with you all as I’ve moved out of CSA coordinator position and into full time farm education. But, I’ve loved witnessing Jeannette and Raquel blossom into their roles coordinating our CSA and growing our CSA community. The CSA newsletters continue to … Continue reading Greetings from your Farm Educator, Erynn!
Grilled Summer Squash with Lemony Basil Parmesan Dressing
Ingredients: 4 medium-large zucchini, trimmed, halved lengthwise 4 medium-large yellow crookneck squash, trimmed, halved lengthwise 5 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce) 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Preparation: Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Place zucchini and crookneck squash on large baking sheet; brush all … Continue reading Grilled Summer Squash with Lemony Basil Parmesan Dressing
Intern Jeanette’s interview with Farmer Reyna
I often mention the other two members of the Join the Farm! field team in the CSA newsletters because both, Reyna and Robi, are individuals who fill our time together with laughter and excellent stories. My favorites include the secrets that came out early in the year around a bi-lingual lunch table, when we arrived at a … Continue reading Intern Jeanette’s interview with Farmer Reyna
Reflections on The Tragedy in Isla Vista and the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou
“A pattern for survival is fiercely slated.” – Joy Harjo by Sarah Wurst May 28, 2014 In the aftermath of tragedy so close to home and community, where brokenness is highlighted by blatantly spoken hatred and violence, I have been holding all the nuances of responding to something like the Isla Vista shooting. As a person who … Continue reading Reflections on The Tragedy in Isla Vista and the Life of Dr. Maya Angelou
Caminemos Juntos
This message was given by our Farm Manager, Reyna Ortega, at our early morning Ash Wednesday service on the Farm. Our wonderful interns and farm team put together a meaningful imposition of “ashes” from the soil of our fields. Remember you are earth, and to earth you shall return.” — Spanish message followed by English … Continue reading Caminemos Juntos
Abundant Table Farm Historical site 