The power of flowers, going out into the garden and simply looking at them is therapeutic, they are our allies our friends. Seek the wisdom that they carry; joy, happiness, giggles… yes giggles! Eating flowers helps mood being a known natural antidepressant, they are anti-fungal, antiviral, helps your immune system help itself, they carry nutrients too! They allow us to connect to some thing around you, life and nature, yourself.
“I smile like a flower not only with my lips but with my whole being.” ~Rumi
We wish everyone a healthy and happy week. Take time to smell the flowers while enjoying our beautiful Central Coast. Cheers, Rachael and Dedicated SLO Veg Team
Pictured above: Edible Local Flowers. Photo taken by Linda Castellan – Linda’s Lovely Kitchen
Luck O’ The Irish Farmers Harvests
Spring Mix Salad Blend – Babe Farms Specialties, Inc Organic Celery – L.O.V. Farms Organic Red or Gold Potatoes – Earl’s Organics Organic Red or Green Cabbage – MG Farms Purple Ninja Radishes – Babe Farms Specialties, Inc Organic Lacinato Dino Kale – MG Farms Sweet Cara Cara or Navel Oranges- L&C Smith Groves Last Week for Kiwifruit – Food 4 Thought, LLC Orange Carrots – Babe Farms Specialties, Inc Pink Lady Apples – Food 4 Thought, LLC Red Beets (sm/med/lrg boxes) – Babe Farms Specialties, Inc~All items subject to change based on availability~
Fruit Boxes
Strawberries, Tangelos, Blueberries, Meyer Lemons, Kiwifruit, Pink Lady Apples, Murcott Mandarins, Sweet Melogold Grapefruit, Cara Cara Navels
~ All boxes will be filled with a great assortment, not all boxes will receive every item available ~
We are re-using our boxes, please set out your empty box on your next delivery day!
Looking for some great tips on storing your produce so it lasts? Check out all our storage tips here.
This Week’s Featured Partnered Artisan
Chaparral Gardens Story
Our first vinegar was developed accidentally in 2005 when there was an overabundance of raspberries. The vinegar was for Christmas and the response of our friends and family was amazing. We then placed some on our farmers market stand and were never able to have enough.
Chaparral Gardens Artisan Vinegars start with hand selected, hand picked fruits, herbs, and vegetables grown on our organic farm. The fruits and herbs are placed in small vats along with an organic Kosher base vinegar.
Our vinegars are made with love and we hope that you make them a mainstay in your pantry for years to come.
A Behind The Scenes Look At Chaparral Gardens
Chaparral Gardens is 20 acres of natural landscape along with a 2 acres organic farm. Our wonderful micro climate, in the California Central Coast, allows us to grow a wide variety of fruits, herbs, and vegetables. All work to create our products is done by hand, from pulling weeds to hand labeling. Our Process
Chaparral Gardens Artisan Vinegars start with hand-selected, hand-picked fruits, herbs, and vegetables grown on our organic farm. The fruits and herbs are placed in small vats along with an organic Kosher base vinegar. We add the “Mother” ingredient, developed from the original batches.
Patience is a virtue
The infusion is then taken through a “mild” fermentation process that takes several months to complete. Two more secret steps are taken to ensure the flavors are locked in before our products are bottled up and ready to eat. Time and patience are the key to the success of our flavors.
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This Week’s Featured Market Artisan Item:
Ole’ Mole Balsamic Vinegar
Ole’ Mole is a 2018 Good Food winner. We spent over a year working with spices and various forms of chocolate. Finally we feel we have what is the perfect blend. Great poured over chicken in the final minutes of a stir fry. Taco salads, chili, rice and beans will not be the same. 375 M.
Ingredients: California Balsamic with various chilis, ginger, oregano, cinnamon, cumin and spices. Warm but not spicy hot.
Fish is supplied by Giovanni’s Fish Market and Grotto in Morro Bay.
Fish subscribers, please remember to set out an insulated cooler with a frozen gel pack or plenty of ice in it on your scheduled delivery day. Should we need to leave one, please set it out for return on your next delivery. We recycle. Thank you!
~ Additional Seafood Offerings ~
Seafood items below (*) will arrive frozen to ensure you’re thawing when ready to prepare:
*Lobster Tail – 8oz tail *Crab Claws – 16oz portion Prawns – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions Scallops – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions King Salmon – Small 8oz or Large 16oz portions
~ Shop our marketplace to add items with your next delivery ~
Cashews raw, 1 ½ cups soaked 4 hours, or overnight is even better! 1 tablespoon Meyers lemon zest 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1 Avocado peeled and seeded 3/4 cup Organic coconut sugar 1/2 cup coconut cream unsweetened 1/3 cup Coconut oil extra-virgin soft 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract 1/8 tsp Sea salt 4 ripe Kiwifruit
Add the Meyers Lemon juice to the blender. Drain and rinse the soaked cashews, add them to the blender, along with the zest, avocado, sugar, coconut milk, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Puree until smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed. Pour the filling into the prebaked pie crust of your choice. I love making my own piecrust using any standard recipe but adding my own flair of 1/2 teas rose powder, 1/8 cup pecans and walnuts, Yum! Freeze until firm, about 4 to 5 hours or overnight. The filling holds it’s shape refrigerated but sometimes I just can’t wait to eat this incredibly aromatic pie!
To serve I like slicing the Kiwi about 1/8 inch thick, adding it to the pie along with a beautiful flower from my garden. As you eat your senses come alive to the delicious aromas of the Meyer lemon, Kiwi and the beautiful fragrant flower. Pure bliss in a slice of pie!
Recipe by Lovely Linda’s Kitchen
Welcome, Welcome Back To SLO VEG
Thank You Current Subscribers and Welcome to our New Subscribers!
We offer our sincerest “Thank You” to all of our subscribers referring your friends and family to our service. Spring brings such an abundance of great new opportunities to serve our community. We take pride in everything we do and truly appreciate your support. Keep sharing your LOVE! We’ve all got to eat, why not eat the best tasting local produce while sustaining our amazing farmers and community. Welcome to all of our new subscribers this week! We look forward to exceeding your expectations with every delivery. We wish everyone a fantastic week. Reach out to us if you have any special requests, we’re here for you. Kind regards, Your dedicated SLO VEG team
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Your Satisfaction and Enjoyment of Our Service Is Our Top Priority!
We guarantee all of our farmers harvests. If for any reason you receive an item you’re not completely happy with, please send us an email. We’re always happy to customize your harvest boxes. Your feedback is invaluable and appreciated. We want you to enjoy every item you receive. Thank you for being our valued subscribers, we love your support and serving you!
March 14-18, 2022 
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