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The Incredible, Edible, Organic Egg!

Omelette, casserole, fried, scrambled, poached … there are a million ways to cook an egg. Well not a million, in reality there are 100 ways to cook an egg. Fun fact: that is why a traditional chef’s hat has 100 folds around it. Eggs are a versatile and incredible food, packed with protein, in a […]

A dog sits amongst a group of chickens as they graze.

Chickens Live the Good Life at Rootbound Farm

Which came first? The chicken, or the egg? At Rootbound Farm, the chicken(s) most assuredly came first. Today Bree gives you a look into the life of chickens on the farm.

rainbow of veggies

Recipe Recap – Halfway Mark of the Season!

We are halfway through the CSA season! We have a little bit of everything available in the CSA shares, and in the online store. Our last blog was dedicated entirely to tomatoes, it is that time of year after all. Not wanting to neglect the other vegetables available, here are some additional recipes to try: […]

It’s Tomato Season!

Right now we have okra, tomatoes of all varieties, and cantaloupe. It feels like a summer picnic has arrived when that box gets unpacked. Everything is delicious and juicy. I find myself sounding like a Stark with our CSA box this time of year: winter is coming. Winter will indeed come, and I want the […]

Food Storage Tips and Tricks

Type “meal planning” into any search engine and you will find a plethora of information. Spreadsheets, shopping lists, meals with shopping lists, page inserts for planners, and so on. People take meal planning very seriously. It can be overwhelming to plan out a week of meals for your household, especially if you are new to […]

Farm Life in July: Mini Tornado, Loss of Power, First Tomatoes, & Goodbye to Lilly!

This year has been nothing but eventful, and we wanted to take a minute to reflect. Our team is dedicated, incredible, and never ceases to roll with what life throws at us! On Saturday evening, July 11th, a pop-up thunderstorm arrived and we watched out the window as the skies darkened and the clouds rolled […]

Recipe Recap – Week 8

It’s Friday! As we head into the weekend, we are looking forward to time at home with family, cooking great meals. This part of the season is fun because tomatoes and potatoes are in, and yet we still have cucumbers, beets, and carrots to enjoy. Below we have recipes for dips, salads, entrĂ©es, snacks, and […]

Recipe Recap – Week 7

We are fully in summer, which means long, hot days for everyone. Cooking big meals on the stove, and using the oven can only make a house hotter during these dog days. A favorite meal or snack in our house is a simple, yet colorful veggie plate with hummus. The mix of colors, and textures […]

Recipe Recap – Week 6

Any other year this weekend would be one of picnics, cookouts, and celebratory gatherings. We are, however, in the era of social distancing, and our gatherings look a bit different. What doesn’t have to change is the opportunity to cook up some delicious summer recipes with what’s in your CSA share. Below we have recipes […]