“Put your heart into even the smallest seemingly insignificant acts possible. Then be patient enough for the universe to give back to you what you reap.”
― Matthew Donnelly
20 years of putting seeds in the ground. 20 years of cutting hay. 20 years of herding cows, feeding horses, gathering eggs. 20 years of building fence and building soil. 20 years of small insignificant acts.
No great travels, no “big deals”, no historic wins.
No giant successes.
Just abundant gifts.
Here are my notes to you. Here are your notes to me.
Stuffed into pockets. Hidden in books. Posted on my refrigerator.
What does it mean? Community. Friendship. A sense of place. Roots. Hope. Gratitude.
All of those things.
Thank you!
Farm News: 2 more weeks….so if you are a half share this is your last week.
For Monday Delivery folks, I usually send the last shares in paper bags. But not this year! Your bucket is a gift. It might not be in mint condition, but you will use it, I bet. Give a gift in it. Wash your car with it. Mop the floor….whatever purpose it can serve!
And speaking of roots!
This is some basil I had left over from the market a few weeks ago. I put it in a glass in my window and…ta..da. Like a magic trick. Look at all those roots!
You can do this too, just change the water every day or so. I’ve been pinching leaves off this and using them. Not sure how long it can live like this?
What’s in the bucket? Red and green tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, onions, a potato, a jalapeno…and, speaking of friends…
Things are slowing down here, and we have some family weddings etc to participate in late summer, fall. So I didn’t plant anything that would linger….
Jones Farm is going to pitch in a little for the last 2 weeks. They are growing sweet corn and peaches, and you can look forward to that in your buckets this week. And when your shares end in 2 weeks, go visit Jones Farm store. Lovely produce, fish from the gulf, meats from Circle S and others, cheese, raw milk. They are located a little past Rising Fawn on Hwy 11. Find them on Facebook for specifics.
Here is a recipe for peach and tomato burrata from Bon Appetit. But don’t be afraid to search or create your own. Throw in some sweet corn and cucumbers, or fresh jalapeno. Don’t be afraid to leave out the tarragon or try a different herb. Go with what you love.
Peaches and Tomatoes With Burrata and Hot Sauce
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. mild hot sauce (such as Crystal or Frank’s)
2 tsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tsp. honey
Kosher salt
3 ripe peaches or nectarines, cut into wedges
2 large ripe tomatoes or 1 lb. mixed tomatoes, sliced
1 8-oz. ball burrata or fresh mozzarella, torn into large pieces
Tarragon sprigs (for serving)
Flaky sea salt
Preparation
Step 1 Whisk oil, hot sauce, vinegar, and honey in a small bowl until honey is dissolved; season with kosher salt. Toss peaches, tomatoes, and half of dressing in a medium bowl; let sit 5 minutes.
Step 2 Transfer fruit salad to a platter. Top with burrata and drizzle with remaining dressing. Scatter a few torn tarragon sprigs over and season with sea salt.
Happy Eating. Happy Universe….and thanks for buying local food from Circle S Farm.