Roots Farmshare – Week 25

jennifer clark
Nov 17
2 min read

What's in your share this week?

Carrots

Brussels Sprouts

Potatoes

Leeks

Arugula

Bok choy

Long Pie Pumpkin

Herb bunches (cilantro, fennel leaf, dill weed, parsley, and parcel)

Honey from our beekeeper

1lb Kiwi fruit grown in Olympia at GRuB

On the Farm

Farmer Jen is out sick, Farmer Nikki here to take over this week's blog post. Our final week of the 2025 farmshare season is upon us. We wanted to make this box extra special for all of you. We included a small half-pint of honey from our local beekeeper, as well as fresh, locally grown fuzzy kiwis from our partners over at GRuB.

Here is more information about the program:

https://www.goodgrub.org/veteran-programs

https://wafarmvetco.org/healing-through-hives

This season has been an honor to serve you all and build the farmer to community connection. In the coming week, you will receive a final email from us with a survey for the season. We greatly appreciate everyone's honest feedback, which helps us build a strong relationship and better serve our community next season.

Although the farmshare season is ending, we are still working on the farm. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be harvesting the remaining root crops and leafy greens. Thanks to our new, handy root washer, built by our fabulous farm handyman, Dana, we can wash our roots quickly and use a lot less water. As December rolls around, it will be time to clean out all our beds and put the farm to rest for the winter

months.

Farmer Nikki using our modified concrete mixer root washer!

Bulk Winter Squash and Root orders

For those of you who placed bulk orders, invoices have been emailed out or will be going out on Tuesday night. We are running a little behind with some orders due to sickness. Orders will be packaged in boxes, making it easier to transport home.

Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I wanted to provide recipe ideas for showcasing your farm-fresh produce at your Thanksgiving feasts.

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Cranberries

https://cookieandkate.com/balsamic-roasted-brussels-sprouts-recipe/

Apple Pecan Arugula Salad

https://minimalistbaker.com/apple-pecan-arugula-salad/

Homemade Pumpkin Puree

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a11184/make-your-own-pumpkin-puree/

Use your puree to make your own pumpkin pie the way you need to, either traditional or GF/DF

Quick Fridge Pickled Carrots with fresh dill weed

https://www.seriouseats.com/dilly-pickled-carrots-recipe

This would make a great appetizer or lunchtime snack.