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What to Expect in Your Share Box

Due to weather conditions and crop availability, we would like our members to be aware that not all share boxes will be identical each week. We pick your produce at the peak of freshness, and some items may not be quite ready as anticipated.
Anaheim Pepper

Anaheim Pepper

Named after the California city where it was first grown, the Anaheim pepper is a versatile and mildly spicy chili pepper that's prized...

Gypsy Pepper

Gypsy Pepper

When young and green, Gypsy peppers are crunchy and have a slightly acidic flavor. The peppers are also known as Cubanelle peppers, and...

Zestar! Apples

Zestar! Apples

This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource...

Hungarian Hot Pepper

Hungarian Hot Pepper

Hungarian hot peppers are used fresh in salsas, dips, salads, pickled by themselves or in relishes, and as an ingredient in stews, soups...

Collard Greens

Collard Greens

Collard greens and kale both come from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea). Though they can be used interchangeably for many purposes,...

$20 Gift Cards

$20 Gift Cards

Pahl Farms CSA members can now choose their own items from Von Hanson Meats and Great Harvest Bread!  This first share box of the season...

Brand Farm Eggs

Brand Farm Eggs

Brand Farms, a 4th generation family run farm handed down through the generations since 1958, is proud to raise happy & healthy...

Radishes

Radishes

A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest.  Although the radish root is 94...

Bok Choy

Bok Choy

An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium.  The growing season of bok...

Kale

Kale

The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome.  It is a...

Rhubarb

Rhubarb

One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture.  High in vitamins A and C and a...

This Week’s Recipes:

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Alea Milham of "Premeditated Leftovers" (what an intriguing title!) is the creator of this fun way to use our spaghetti squash and jalapeno peppers. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 medium Spaghetti Squash 1 Tablespoon Olive oil...

Roasted Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash and Leek Soup

Here is another version of butternut squash soup, and this one is created by Erin and David, who blog on their site, "Super Simple Salty Life". Cooking time: 1 hour Equipment needed: Immersion blender or regular blender Ingredients: One 3-4 pound Butternut squash 3...

Pumpkin Puree

Pumpkin Puree

Here is a quick and easy way to cook up your pie pumpkin, so it will be available for your muffin, cake or pie recipes. After you finish pureeing it in a food processor, refrigerate and use in your recipes within 2 days. Or if you're not planning to use it...

Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Dip

Here's a delicious way to use some of your pumpkin puree. Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream cheese 1 cup light Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon (or more to taste) Pumpkin Pie spice 2 cups Pumpkin puree Apple slices Ginger snaps Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium...

Baked Acorn Squash with Red Bell Pepper

Baked Acorn Squash with Red Bell Pepper

Found on the Red Sun Farms web-site, this recipe is a great light lunch or side dish. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: Approximately 1 hour plus 10 minutes Servings: 2-4, depending if used as a lunch or a side dish Ingredients: 2 strips Bacon Sea salt and Pepper to...

Low Carb Delicata Squash with Kale and Pecans

Low Carb Delicata Squash with Kale and Pecans

This quick and easy side dish was found on the site "Step Away from the Carbs". Georgina Bomer is the creator, and she blogs and shares a variety of low carb recipes on her site. Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 (side dish)...

Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Leeks with Farro

Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale and Leeks with Farro

Mary Kasprzak (pronounced Kas-per-zak) writes and shares this recipe and many others on her site, "Blossom to Stem". Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 Delicata squash, sliced in rounds (approx. 1/2-inch thick)...

Best Ever Butternut Squash Soup

Best Ever Butternut Squash Soup

Ali, who blogs on her site, "Gimme Some Oven", shares this delicious soup with its many serving suggestions. You'll notice she gives us directions for making it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 6-8 Ingredients:...

Spanish Potatoes

Spanish Potatoes

A great accompaniment to white fish or chicken, this recipe was found in the "What's Cooking" column of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, dated Wednesday, May 29, 2019.  Food writer Jess Fleming adapted it from an original recipe posted on the website "bbcgoodfood.com"....

Harvest Highlights: Week 16 CSA News & Updates

As we embrace Week 16, we can’t help but reflect on the wonderful journey we’ve had with you all. Your support and enthusiasm have made this season a true joy. We appreciate each and every one of our members for being a part of our community and supporting local agriculture.

This week’s share is a testament to the bounties of fall, featuring a variety of winter squashes, including butternut, spaghetti, acorn, and delicata, as well as a sweet treat from Ames Farms – their delectable honey.

The last two Harvest Events of the 2023 CSA season are this weekend, and we are looking forward to a great turnout.  It is so much fun for us to meet the members and families that share in our harvest!  The Pumpkin Pick will be here at Pahl’s Market where kids can enjoy the corn pit and choose that perfect pumpkin. Each paid CSA share will receive one free carving pumpkin.  The Apple Pick is at Brand Farms in Farmington and each paid CSA share will receive one free 1/4 peck bag for picking.  The details for this weekend’s events are below, and we will send out a reminder email later this week.

Hope to see you all this weekend!

Dee Englund