Roots Farmshare Newsletter - Week 9
- jennifer clark
- Jul 21
- 2 min read
2025 Roots Farmshare – Week 9
On the Farm
We’re midseason and feeling it—long days, big harvests, and full coolers. The construction continues and we’re making slow, steady progress on infrastructure. We have 2 new additions this weeks Fava beans and Parcel ( parsley-celery hybrid) that’s perfect for stocks and fresh salads.
What’s in Your Share This Week
Salad Mix
Green Cabbage
Carrots/bunch
Chioggia Beets/bunch – Sweet and stripey
Hakurei Turnips/bunch
Sugar Snap Peas – Snackable and crisp
Green Onions
Fava Beans – Shell before eating
Parcel – Parsley/celery hybrid for stocks and garnishes
Meal Ideas & Recipes
Use your share creatively with these seasonal suggestions:
Chioggia Beet & Carrot Slaw
Grate Chioggia beets and carrots, toss with lemon juice, olive oil, a touch of honey, and green onions. A bright, crunchy salad.
Fava Bean & Parcel Dip
Shell and blanch fava beans, then blend with chopped parcel, lemon, olive oil, and garlic for a vibrant spread.
Cabbage Stir-Fry with Sugar Snap Peas
Slice cabbage and stir-fry with snap peas, green onions, and garlic chives in sesame oil. Add tofu or ground meat for protein.
Quick-Pickled Turnips & Beets
Slice turnips and Chioggia beets thin, then soak in a simple vinegar brine for a fast pickle.
Salad Mix with Creamy Parcel Dressing
Mix parcel with mayo or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic for a unique dressing over your salad mix.
Fava Bean Recipe
Pickup InstructionsEach Farmshare member will receive a Roots Farm tote bag for pickups. Your share will be packed in a plastic tote—please unpack it into your own container or bag onsite.If someone else is picking up your share or you're unable to attend, let us know so we can arrange a donation.
Pickup Details – Wednesdays, 5–7 PM
Poulsbo Pickup
Echoes Brewing
Jen Clark –
360-689-5926
19479 Viking Ave NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370
Bremerton Pickup
At Farmer Nikki’s House
Nikki Parks –
360-551-5103
1105 N. Lafayette Ave
Bremerton, WA 98312
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