Farmhouse is Out and BCF is In

Sadly, Farmhouse Delivery never rebounded from the frost. The quality of the produce declined around that time and never got better; the unpredictability of the produce never leveled off either. So we've decided to break from Farmhouse and do as much of our shopping at Boggy Creek Farm's market, backfilling with providers at the downtown farmer's market as needed. If it proves to be too difficult we will consider going back to Farmhouse because of the convenience.

This week we're finishing off our last Farmhouse produce (which has already been supplemented by BCF):
- Onion soup with baguette, Dai Due pate, and celery root remoulade
- Stuffed zucchini with chickpea and arugula salad
- Stir fried bok choy and 5-spice pork with jasmine rice
- Kale, beet, and wheatberry salad with feta and Greek dressing

Next week we'll have a whole fridge full of surprises as the farmer is doing the shopping this weekend.

So about those menu plans...

As much as I like my Farmhouse Delivery they've been slacking lately. Typically we receive the list for the the upcoming bushel on Thursdays around Noon, but instead it's been coming Friday or the following Monday. Kinda kills the whole planning aspect and makes it really difficult to order anything additional from them by Noon Friday. To make it more challenging, the bushel doesn't always include what was on the list.

So, I'm trying to leave menu planning to Tuesday after the bushel arrives. Hopefully as the Spring season progresses FD will get back into their routine. But until then we'll be hitting the farmer's markets instead of ordering through FD :(

Menu Plan: 2/22-2/28

We are back on track! Farmhouse was able to once again provide the bushel list last Thursday (after a hiatus caused by the freeze). This bushel signifies the last of the winter season....but I have a feeling we haven't seen the last of the beets....

• Leek Souffle with Tarragon Carrots
• From the Farm: leeks, carrots
• Chorizo, Poblano and yam Fajitas with Guacamole
• From the Farm: 2 sweet potatoes, chorizo, 2 avocados
• Kale and Potato Frittata and Broiled Grapefruit
• From the Farm: kale, eggs, onion
• Hot & Sour Soup with Eggrolls
• From the Farm: bok choy, pork
• Stir Fried Bok Choy with Soba Noodles and maybe Green Onion Pancakes
• From the Farm: bok choy, spring onions

Menu Plan: 2/15-2/21

Ah yes, I am a bit behind here. This week was tough; with the freeze our Farmhouse box was more sparse than usual. But, I did manage to get a few good meals out of it:

• Strawberry-Avocado Sandwiches with Bacon
• From the Farm: 1 avocado, spinach, 10 strawberries
• Baked Spinach and Feta Sandwiches with Beet and Avocado Salad
• From the Farm: Spinach, 3 beets, 1 avocado
• Roast Pork Loin with Spaetzle and Braised Red Cabbage
• From the Farm: 1 head red cabbage

Menu for next week coming up!

Menu Plan: 2/8 - 2/14

mmmm...butternut squash + goat cheese pasta, you are delicious. That's what I made for dinner last night- and thoroughly enjoyed for lunch just minutes ago. This week's farm box was pleasantly surprising, and not just because it included crimini mushrooms. After this past weekend's big freeze, I didn't expect to get much of anything but the farmers came through.

Here's the list for this week:

• Pasta with Butternut Squash and Goat Cheese, with Beet and Dandelion Greens 
• From the Farm: 1 package kalamata olive linguine, 1 butternut squash, 1 onion, beet and dandelion greens
• Beef Stroganoff with Noodles and Cabbage
• From the Farm: Crimini mushrooms, cabbage
• Panfried Trout and Spinach with Pine Nuts, and Avocado-Grapefruit Salad
• From the Farm: Spinach, 2 avocados, 2 grapefruit
• Beet and Goat Cheese Tart, and Butter Lettuce and Fennel Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
• From the Farm: 3 beets, 1 head butter lettuce, 1 fennel bulb 

Hammy, Hammy, Hamekins

Thank you, SeriousEats, for providing hilarity in addition to excellent recipes. Who wouldn't want to be called to breakfast for 'Hamekins'?

Even if you don't like ham...it's just fun.

Bacon-Bourbon Jam.....yes

Bacon, bourbon, coffee, and maple syrup- all in the same dish, and it's not breakfast?!? YES!

I saw this on seriouseats today and I'm anxious to try it. Although I think I can come up with something more creative to serve it on- or in....maybe crepes?

Bacon-Bourbon Jam