By AJ
It has been such a relief to get a little respite from the heat we’ve been having. I’ve become one of those people who gets aggressively cranky in the heat, determined to hide from the world between the hours of noon and five, at least. I’m very privileged to have that option. With all the fire and all the heat, an existential dread culminates. I think about other folx and other places that are far worse affected. I think about how, at this point in time, we can make it through a heat wave and still have water and food to offer. I think about that on a global scale and I wonder if that will change. And I wonder how many other-than-human species will make it out of our collectively misguided human ventures. I wonder if the sheep and cows have these thoughts and reflections. Do they carry in their bodies the memory of how hot it was last June, compared to this June? Do they have the inter-generational wisdom to know that “shit ain’t what it used to be”? And i wonder if they talk about us. If so, what do they say? Do they shake their heads at our buzzing days or pity us? I try not to anthropomorphize their lives and experiences, but I do wonder, as a way of relating to them, if they have the same feelings I do.
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CSA Barn Hours:
Current Summer hours: 2:30-6:30 PM
(Winter hours: 2:30-6PM)
Pick List:
Eggs
Yaya Carrots
Pink Beauty Radish
Mideast Peace Cucumbers
Mutabile, Goldini, and Cocozelle Summer Squash
Diamond and Annina Eggplant
Parade Scallions
Alto Leeks
Cabbage
Green Beans
Rainbow Lacinato and Dazzling Blue Kale
Champion Collard
Rhubarb Chard
Lettuce
Basil, Dill, Parsley, and Cilantro
Strawberries
Pick your own raspberries, flowers, and herbs
Sonora Wheat Flour
Tea Blends (Please BYO jars!)
Beef Bone Broth for sale! (Made by Olla Products)
Saltonstall Olive Oil for sale (Please BYO jars!)
Revolution Bread for sale on Tuesday
Wheat Berries
I don't have a specific recipe for this post. But I have rediscovered an appreciation for our wheat berries, especially in the heat. I cook them up and put them in the fridge and the next day I add cucumbers, herbs and cheese (and whatever else suits my fancy) for a nice cool salad option.