There's new Gozo at the farm this spring. Farmers Steve Sprinkel and John Fonteyn have decided to expand the current CSA program to Ventura. Now we all know that Ventura (meaning "good fortune") is a short 11 miles distance from Ojai's nest. We've got three new acres tilled and planted just for Venturans, and we nesters have good reason to believe that folks down that way will like fresh, organic produce grown in our shared watershed. Indeed, this is good fortune for all. More details coming soon about summer subscriptions and Ventura drop locations. Check out our latest addition to the blog- streaming photos of the farm on Flickr.
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I love love love your CSA ! All the fresh veggies are great and makes me explore and find new recipes. Thanks for having a drop-off in Ventura, it was the deal maker for us.
Here's a new favorite in our house...
Chocolate Zucchini Cake
2 ½ C Flour
1 ½ C Sugar
2 ½ t baking powder
1 ½ t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/4 t salt
2/3 C unsweetened cocoa
1/4 C oil
½ C unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs ( 3/4 C egg substitute)
2 t vanilla
½ C milk
2 ½ C grated zucchini, strained over colander to remove excess water
1 C chopped walnuts
·Preheat oven to 350◦ F.
·Combine dry ingredients in large bowl, making sure there are no lumps.
·Mix oil, applesauce, eggs, vanilla and milk in small bowl, whisk to combine.
·Add to wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Stir until moistened.
·Fold in zucchini and nuts.
·Pour into greased bundt pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
I am loving the new ventura drop off! The veggies are great but I don't know what half of them are. So here are a few links for anyone else who feels lost like me. Also I have a chart I created for myself with greens that are not covered in the 2 links below if anyone wants me to email them. The descriptions on each item also has a link to recipes...
Herbs:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/farmtotable/visualguidefreshherbs
Salad Green:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/seasonalcooking/farmtotable/visualguidesaladgreens
Sethp,... thanks for the visual guide to the salad greens, perfect now I know what I'm eating!! I recognize a lot of them but like you I needed some help. Thanks.
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