Strawberries like Gifts from the Earth
This season has left many of us Pacific Northwesterners feeling like an audience on the edge of our seats, awaiting the climatic shift of the seasons. Needless to say, this spring wasn’t just raining cats and dogs — mane coons and St. Bernards fell like drops from the sky! As you can imagine, this record-breakingly wet spring has had a dramatic affect on the crops. So as we continue to greet the long summer days… Finally! We have reached the mouthwatering and delicious berry tsunami that we warmly greet each year. As I look out on the...
read moreCarrot, Fennel & Bok Choi Salad
1 Red Dog bok choi1 bulb Red Dog fennel, sliced2 Red Dog carrots1/2 + 1/4 tsp salt, divided1 block (350 g) extra-firm tofu, cut into 3/4-in. cubes1/4 cup canola oil1/3 cup cornstarch3 Tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar2 Tbsp canola oil2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce2 Tbsp fresh grated ginger1/4 tsp sriracha1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds Cut bok choi on the bias into long strips and set aside. Trim stalks from fennel. Cut into quarters, and use a mandolin or a sharp knife to slice very thinly (remove the core afterward). Peel...
read moreGrilled Salmon with Fennel-Olive Relish
Serves 4. Fennel-Olive Relish:1 bulb Red Dog fennel, cored and finely diced (about 1 cup)10 large green olives, chopped (1/2 cup)1/4 cup finely diced red onion1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice1 dried chile de arbol, stemmed and crumbledCoarse salt, to taste Grilled Salmon:Vegetable oil, for brushing1 side wild salmon, skin on (about 1 1/2 pounds and 1 inch thick)Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzlingCoarse salt and freshly ground pepper1 lemon, cut into...
read morePork, Fennel & Bok Choi Stovetop Casserole
This is a simple but delicious and satisfying dish! Serves 2-3. 1 bulb Red Dog fennel1 lb. ground Italian sausage from locally raised pork1 head Red Dog bok choi Coarsely chop fennel and bok choi. Sautee these together with sausage until pork is no longer pink and veggies are soft. Serve and enjoy!
read morePlanting an Ecosystem
Being certified organic means Red Dog is required to “maintain or improve the natural resources of the operation, including soil and water quality,” according to the rules of organic certification. One way the farm has done this is to plant dozens if not hundreds of native shrubs and trees around the property. As you come up the driveway to the Farmstand, you pass a row of assorted shrubs. Right now, a couple blue elderberries are flowering, and both Nootka and baldhip roses perfume the air. Black twinberry have just finished flowering and...
read moreTurnips with Garlicky Breadcrumbs & Parmesan
Makes 2-3 servings. 1 bunch Red Dog hakurei turnips, trimmed and cut into 1-inch-thick wedgesKosher salt1 clove Red Dog garlic, finely chopped1/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling1/2 lemon3/4 cup parsley leaves with tender stemsGrated Parmesan (for serving) Cook turnips in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer turnips to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl. Cook garlic,...
read moreFava Beans with Garlic, Cilantro & Lime
Serves 4. 3 tablespoons olive oil2 large or 3 medium Red Dog garlic cloves, finely chopped1 1/2 lbs. Red Dog fava beans1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (1/2 ounce) packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice Shell the fava beans, then drop them in boiling water for about a minute. Drain immediately, run cold water over them to stop the cooking, then peel each bean. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and turning golden around the edges, about...
read moreSimple Fava Salad
Serves 2 as a side salad. 1.5 lb. Red Dog fava beans, unshucked1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice1/2 tablespoon minced Red Dog garlic1 Tbsp. olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepper2 oz Manchego cheese, shaved thinly (or Asiago or Romano)1 tablespoon finely chopped flatleaf parsley Fill a bowl with ice and water. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fava beans and cook until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water. Drain again and remove outer skins. Place the beans in a medium serving bowl. In a...
read moreSummer Playlist
After this weekend, I think it’s fair to say that we all feel the summertime (finally) setting in. Here at the farm we’ve been able to get more plants in the ground, more varieties of delicious vegetables into our CSA shares, Farmstand, and farmers market tables, and prepare for the busiest part of our year. And with the flush of beautiful weather comes more beach days, barbecues, and camping trips for us to enjoy (and hopefully cook up some great, local produce). And what is a day outside in the summer without a great playlist to go along...
read moreBaharat Spiced Chickpea Salad
Baharat is a lovely Middle Eastern seasoning blend that typically includes cardamom, cloves, cumin, nutmeg, coriander, black pepper and paprika, but quantities and exact ingredients can vary quite a bit. Its flavor is warm, sweet, and aromatic, much like garam masala. It is delicious as a meat rub, as a marinade, or simply as a seasoning for meat, seafood, or veggie dishes. Serves 2. 1 cup chickpeas1/2 cup fresh of frozen, defrosted green peas2 Red Dog carrots, julienned or grated3 Red Dog purple green onions, diced2/3 cup crumbled feta...
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