As summer comes to an end and fall is in the air, the farm undergoes a big transition. Above, Bucky is using a tractor implement to lift the plastic and irrigation lines out of a summer crop field that will soon be prepped for winter cover crop planting. All of our veggie beds will be […]
Category Archives: Blog
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Dec
Dec
LAMB RECIPES I’ve been thinking about the idea of “Terroir” that is used in the fine wine world to describe the ways that unique regional differences (climate, soil, and elevation to name a few) show up in the expressions, flavors, and characteristics of wines. I hope you can lean into the “terroir” and unique flavors of this […]
10
Oct
Oct
Thank you to our guest bloggers this week: longtime CSA members Tori and Andy! This year has been exciting because of the newest offerings from Rootbound: chicken wings! Well, to be clear, Rootbound offers more options for chicken, but our family is especially a fan of the wings. They have always been a staple in […]
03
Sep
Sep
When I think of meatballs, I think Italian food. Meatballs on top of a mound of spaghetti and marinara sauce. Delicious! But there are more ways to enjoy meatballs than just with spaghetti. Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean dishes often call for meatballs, and Rootbound ground lamb is perfect such recipes. Today we’re featuring a recipe […]
01
Sep
Sep
This week we wanted to take a deeper dive into our newest enterprise on the farm, the chickens! We’re finding this journey to be exciting and challenging and most importantly, beneficial to our farm and our customers. Our chicken story feels like a natural evolution of our farming story.
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Aug
Aug
“Football is life!” – Dani Rojas, Ted Lasso This past weekend we enjoyed some time off the farm together and the whole Rootbound Farm crew went to the Louisville FC soccer game. I feel rejuvenated and thankful for some fun and the chance to see my teammates in a new element – with clean clothes, […]
23
Aug
Aug
This week we say goodbye to Lillian and she heads back to graduate school. Lillian has been with us for 3 seasons and is part of our pack shed and post harvest team. We wish you safe travels back to Mississippi Lillian! We asked Lilly a few questions…. What is your favorite vegetable on the […]
11
Aug
Aug
TOMATILLOS ARE HERE! These little tomato look-alikes are native to (and largely grown in) Mexico. Tomatillos, sometimes called husk tomatoes, look like green, unripe tomatoes with a dry, leafy husk that wraps around the outside. The color of the fruit is a beautiful bright green. Their tart and citrus-like flavor is a delicious accompaniment to salsas […]
11
Aug
Aug
This week marks the halfway point in the main CSA season for this year. The sweltering heat has broken and the cooler days are such a breath of fresh air. I have been reflecting and feeling an immense gratitude that our CSA members and Fresh Stop members have partnered with us to make the CSA program not […]
11
Aug
Aug
This is the time of year to make bowls! Bowls? It’s an easy formula for a delicious meal. Protein (ex: lamb, chicken) + starch (ex: rice, quinoa) + veggies + dip (ex: hummus, tzatzki) = a bowl. With cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes aplenty, this is a great week for Mediterranean lamb bowls with pita and […]
