The Benefits of Eating Local, Organic
Globally There are so many reasons to eat local, but one that many seem to oversee, is that it saves
Globally There are so many reasons to eat local, but one that many seem to oversee, is that it saves
It’s already Fall and we received our first rain this week, but its still hotter than blazes here in Lompoc,
I’d say most people agree, spaghetti squash is delicious, but it doesn’t really hold a candle to actual spaghetti. When
This week, the Raff Familia headed to Portugal to visit our 2014 WWOOF-USA guests that became dear friends. Kristen Kelley
Since we have an abundance of vegetables around the farm lately, we’ve had to search out different recipes that will
Brussels Sprouts are probably my husbands favorite veggie. No, scratch that. They’re definitely my husband’s favorite veggie. He’s really a
What can I say? It’s fall, which is soup season, and I’ve been thinking about every kind of soup out
Our shelves are filled to the brim with the years harvest of winter squash. While butternut squash is easy to
My father shared a meme with me this week… (Note: I never thought I’d use that sentence ever but it
Raw broccoli is here to help you ring in the new year! For any #newyearnewme resolution makers, and anyone feeling
When all the eggs have been washed and packaged up for sale at the farm each week, the house fridge
Purple foods are a heavy hitter when it comes to raw nutrients and cancer-fighting antioxidants. Generally speaking, the brighter the
We’re getting started on this year’s farm dinner and events schedule and our creative juices are flowing! If you didn’t
When our livestock manager, Rachel, takes a visit home to Riverside, she brings back bags upon bags of fresh citrus
So far this citrus season has been plentiful on the farm thanks to Rocking Chair Farms, Good Land Organic and
Lettuce starts this off by giving you a few amazing facts about this delicious, highly versatile, and nearly 95% water
The first thing that came to mind after putting together this week’s Farm Box list was Asian. Throughout my 23
Peas are one of my favorite things to harvest, but I’ve got to be careful because they are so addictive
Despite what you may have heard, COUSCOUS is actually pasta made of semolina and wheat flour, not a type of
Mushrooms are vital to life on Earth, fungi are all around us: in the air, soil, and even in our
When it comes to root veggies parsnips are the most underrated of them all. Native to the Mediterranean, this taproot
One of the first things that come to my mind when thinking about a beautiful garnish for my next dish
Be-leaf-me these greens are super delicious and versatile. Today I’m going to give you another cool way to utilize this
Almost all the artichokes you will get in the U.S. come from right here in our backyards. Our foggy cool
This ancient legume is not only one of the oldest known cultivated plants but also a farmer’s best friend and
Arguably one of the most popular berries here in the U.S., around 94% of households consume these red delicious beauties
It’s definitely not a secret that here on the farm we love avocados and I like to think that most
Mornings on a farm in the summer are truly the best – and not just because your hands don’t freeze
Don’t get me wrong: I love Applebee’s Mozarella Cheese Sticks as much as the next person, but that’s definitely rare
I don’t like to think of having a last meal… but hypothetically, if I had to choose one, it would
We’ve had a lot of things come out of my ears on this farm before: peppers, tomatoes, zucchini to name
For the versatility of hummus, with the incredible color of beets: try beet hummus! Beets are especially good for your
Our brassicas are taking off this summer with our purple cauliflower heads growing larger than our heads so we’ve been
This classic Mediterranean dish is traditionally served alongside freshly baked pita bread. But it’s also a smooth and tasty treat
Fennel and Kohlrabi Slaw is a bright and flavorful choice for dining al fresco on a hot summer’s eve. With
We hosted an Americana Farm 2 Table Dinner last weekend to celebrate the week of Independence Day. There was a
In our north south canyon near the coast it stays cold enough to grow Brassica plants year round (think broccoli
The most common dip for a platter of crudites, or even dressing for your garden salad, is usually a dollop
Beet greens are just like many other easily prepared greens from the garden: chard, mustard greens, spinach, or collard greens.
Kohlrabi is one of the stranger looking crops in a growing garden or CSA box, but don’t be afraid to
Pak choy (also bok choy) is a type of Chinese cabbage with large leafy greens and thick white stems similar
Thanksgiving traditions are important to hold on to, whether it’s a morning game of tag football or watching the Thanksgiving
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