This Weeks Farmers Harvests

April 18-22, 2022

Earth Day April 22, 2022 theme “Invest In Our Planet”
Thanking Mother Earth for providing us with soil, water, air and other resources.
Wishing everyone a great Earth Day!Click > here Earth Day “The Story” – Earth Day Alliance, Inc

Upcoming Local Events & More

This Saturday come out and enjoy a great day at the Dinosaur Caves Park or Laguna Lake Park

17th Annual Taste of Pismo Beach Event  click > here for more information

SLO County Earth Day & Music Fest  click > here for more information

Natural Alternative Nutrition Center – Paso Robles “Customer Appreciation Day”

Santa Maria BBQ Fundraising Festival May 14, 2022 click >here for more information. Event supporting  Kiwanis Club helping kids in our community.

We don’t believe in feeding the green waste can, so we donate all of our extra food scraps to feed Happy Hen Animal Sanctuary . Those happy animals sure love SLO VEG!

We donate fresh left over produce and donated produce boxes to  San Luis County Food Back .  You can give back too!  Donate your fresh harvest box or purchase any extra to be donated to help feed those in need in our community.

Thank you so much SLO Veg friends and families for the opportunity to serve you.  We love your support while sustaining our beautiful communities. We wish everyone a healthy and happy week. Cheers, Rachael and Dedicated SLO Veg Team

The 17th Annual Taste of Pismo – SLO VEG Vendor

Will be held on Saturday, April 23rd from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Building upon our “Best of” competition from last year, we will have the best of the best on board to delight you with their fine culinary skills. Pair these delicious bites with some of the best wine and beer to be found and you will have an event you will not want to miss.

This event will be smaller than in the past and tickets will sell out quickly. Do not miss the opportunity to enjoy the finest tasting event on the Central Coast. Get your tickets today!
Click > here for more information.

Pictured above: Amanda Aldrich SLO Veg Business Administrator & Warehouse Manager

The Store That’s So Much More ~ SLO Veg Wednesday Pick Up Location

Customer Appreciation Day April 23, 2022

The Natural Alternative Nutrition Center was founded by Certified Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbalist, Bobbi Conner, in 1995. The Natural Alternative serves the Central Coast with the highest standards of excellence in customer service, nutritional consulting, diagnostic testing, and health care products. Here, you will find expert care and the highest quality nutritional products.  Click > here to read more.

Join us on April 23rd Make everyday Earth Day

We’re back! After a two year hiatus, due to Covid-19, the San Luis Obispo County Earth Day Fair will take place in-person once again. Mark the date: April 23 and join in the education celebration from 11am to 4pm at Laguna Lake Park in San Luis Obispo. Bring the family, meet up with your friends. This event is for all ages and admission is free.

Over the decades Earth Day events have become the front line for raising public awareness about the health of the planet and action we can take to protect and preserve the environment for future generations. The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly dangerous and are now recognized around the world. It is essential that each human on the planet take immediate action to become part of the solution by reducing our footprint.

As host of the San Luis Obispo County Earth Day Fair our mission is to raise awareness and demonstrate to the public how our individual actions contribute to the health of the planet. It is up to each one of us to protect and preserve our natural resources for present and future generations.

Learn how you can reduce your footprint, be the change at the SLO County Earth Day Fair. Bring your family, friends, work associates or neighbors — spread the word.  The faster we educate and activate the public the faster we can turn this around.

Get involved!  Volunteer. Have a booth, become a Sponsor or donate to the cause.
Click > here for more information

Kiss My Asparagus Gourmet Harvest

First Harvest Organic Asparagus – Coastal View Farms
Sweet “Monterey” Strawberries – Hayashi Farms
Organic Sprouted Garbanzo Sprouts – Mt Olive Organic Farm
Organic Red, Green, or Butter Leaf Lettuce – MG Farms
Organic “Lacinato” Dino Kale – MG Farms
Red Beets -Babe Farms Specialties, Inc
Sweet “Oro Blanco” White Gold Grapefruit – Food 4 Thought, LLC
Yellow Carrots – Babe Farms Specialties, Inc
Sweet Cara Cara Navel Oranges- Food 4 Thought, LLC
Organic Fennel (med/lrg boxes) – LOV Farms
First Harvest English “Shelling” Peas (do not eat the shell) – A Casas Farms
“Golden Nugget” or “Minneola” Tangelos – Food 4 Thought, LLC~All items subject to change based on availability~

Fruit Boxes

Strawberries, Tangelos, Blueberries, Meyer Lemons, Murcott Mandarins, Golden Nugget Mandarins, Sweet “Oro Blanco” White Gold Grapefruit, Cara Cara Navels, Blood Oranges, Navel Oranges

~ 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.

Sprouted Chickpea Hummus

• 2 cups sprouted chickpeas in this week’s fresh harvest boxes

• 2 heaping tablespoons tahini

• 2 heaping tablespoons extra virgin “Lone Oak or Wind Dance Farms Olive Oil”

• 2 large cloves garlic

• juice of 2 medium lemons with zest

• ¼ cup purified water, + more as needed to thin

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves or cilantro

• Dash of cayenne pepper

• Himalayan or sea salt to taste.

 

Place all your ingredients into your food processor/blender and blend until creamy. Taste for flavor adding anything extra you like. If adding more water, add 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency.

When plating, drizzle some extra virgin cold pressed olive oil, sprinkle some cayenne pepper and top off with some pomegranate seeds and watch your hummus be transformed into a work of art! Enjoy with bread, crackers, crudité or on top of a salad instead of dressing.

Recipe created for SLO Veg by: Lovely Linda’s Kitchen

Gourmet Harvest Recipes:

This Week’s Fresh Fish:

Local Black Cod
Local Red Snapper aka Rockfish for our subscribers who previously requested no Black CodBlack Cod / Red Snapper Recipes:Rockfish with Orange, Fennel and Cannellini Beans
Pan Seared Snapper with Veracruz Sauce
Roast Snapper with Mandarin & Fennel Sauce
Miso Glazed Black Cod on Baby Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms
Mediterranean Baked Cod with Lemon & GarlicFish 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

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Wild Bread Co Sourdough Schedule

  “Classic” Sourdough Bread offered Weekly
Specialty Bread Schedule:4/18: Roasted Garlic & Rosemary
4/25: Whole Grain
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Sprouted Chickpeas – What to Know!

Sprouted chickpeas (also known as sprouted garbanzo beans) are a great choice for plant-based protein. They are high in fibre, an excellent source of protein and a good source of iron. Their tender, buttery texture and distinct earthy flavour is perfect for a wide variety of dishes.

Sprouted chickpeas have already been through a slow soaking, sprouting and drying process. This makes preparation much quicker and more convenient, no thinking ahead needed! Sprouting actually goes a step further than soaking to aid in digestion, reduce phytic acid, enhance their taste and texture, and cut their cook time in half. Cooking sprouted chickpeas is very easy, simply boil in water. If you’re looking for alternatives, like cooking in a pressure cooker, check out our cooking guide.

They are wonderful whole, pureed or roasted. Use for delicious creamy hummus, hearty salads, soups, curries and more. Roast with spices and enjoy as a crunchy snack or salad topper. You can even blend them with your morning smoothie to add a thick, creamy texture and a boost of nutrition. You can find sprouted chickpea recipes here.

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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