November 8, 2021
Back in the summer of 2007 we puzzled over our first ever share of Wheat Berries. Grown as an experiment by Crooked Sky Farmer Frank Martin, the whole wheat grains that are the mother grain from which pasta, bread, and flour are derived, were unfamiliar to most of us. We mulled through recipes and exchanged… Read more »
It was in 2005 that I found and joined the Tucson CSA. It was a revelation: the food was so fresh, it stayed alive in my refrigerator as long as my own homegrown produce. There were other foods to buy, such as Josh’s eggs and goat cheese from Black Mesa Ranch. When I went to… Read more »
October 25, 2021
Information provided by Mission Garden Origins Native to the Caucasus in Asia, quinces were most likely first introduced into the Tucson Basin by Spanish missionaries at the end of the 17th century. They flourished here and became an integral part of rural orchards and urban backyards. Historic documents make mention of a row of quince… Read more »
October 19, 2021
The winds of change blow in what we call the current “shoulder season”. After a seemingly endless summer, the wind picks up to blow in cooler air and shorter days. And before we know it our glorious fall shifts right into winter and all its bountiful glory: leafy greens, root vegetables, lettuce heads, cabbage and… Read more »
October 11, 2021
How to store & use guide Using up all the onions, potatoes and winter squash we have been receiving from our farms at this time of year can feel overwhelming. The good news is that it does not have to! As the seasons change and temperatures begin to cool, we can also shift our thinking… Read more »
October 4, 2021
Believe it or not…it is time to think about ordering a turkey for Thanksgiving! Fall is most certainly here and so is the time to plan ahead for however you may choose to celebrate the holiday this year. If that will involve a turkey, then please get your order in at The CSA Shop over… Read more »
September 19, 2021
Everyone likes a good sale! And we also want to make room for some different meat selections (and turkeys!) before long. Please check out our sales on specific meat selections in the CSA Shop through September: Green Chorizo – regular $8/lb – on sale for $6.75/lb Chicken Leg Quarters – regular $8/lb – on sale… Read more »
We are so grateful (and so are our producers) to those members who have been bringing back the little green pint baskets that we use for small tomatoes, tomatillos and the like. If you are new to the Tucson CSA, or maybe just have a stack piling up at your house (like mine!), this is… Read more »
September 13, 2021
My dear Tucson CSA community, It is with a heavy heart that I am resigning from my position as co-director of Tucson CSA. This decision did not come lightly or easily; however, I need to prioritize my wellbeing and personal time, which have become secondary to my work. Of course, stepping away is incredibly difficult… Read more »
September 6, 2021