Fruit, Vegetable, Herb, and Juice List for 04/01/2013 - 04/05/2013 THIS WEEK'S TOTE INCLUDES:
Spinach, Cauliflower, Collard Greens, Sweet Onions, "Organic" Carrots, "Organic" Purple Top Turnips, Green Leaf Lettuce, Garnet Yams, Fennel, Vine Ripened Strawberries, Naval Oranges, and Tangelo-Tangerines 

THIS WEEK'S RECIPES (http://www.sloveg.com/recipes.cfm):
Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing; Spinach, Strawberry, and Hearts of Palm Salad; Egg, Ham and Spinach Pizza; Roasted Cauliflower with Kalamata Olive Vinaigrette; Cauliflower Goat Cheese Gratin; Brisket with Carrots and Onions; Braised Carrots and Fennel; Grilled Fennel Salad with Oranges; Blue Cheese Coleslaw; Pot Roast with Caramelized Carrots and Onions; Turnip Gratin; Glazed Carrots and Turnips; Braised Cabbage and Turnips; Yams with Toasted Spice Rub; Roasted Yams with Crème Friache and Chives; Strawberry Shortcake; Strawberry Panna Cotta with Strawberries and Honey; Citrus Muffins; Angry Shrimp with Citrus Spinach Salad

THIS WEEK'S LOCAL FARMERS:
Bautista Farms, Cal Poly Organic Farms, Dr's Veggies, Martinon Farms, Rocking Chair Ranch, The Fruit Factory 

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This week's box is especially exciting, because we are getting Fennel and Yams. I will have to pick up another ham before they go off sale. We had a ham dinner for Easter at my sister's house, and I made a yam casserole with brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and orange slices. The orange sort of infused into the dish while it baked, resulting in a savory syrup and tender yams...yummo! I need to try that again when we get more than just one serving! Also want to try the suggested grilled Fennel Salad with Oranges. Spinach salad with Bacon dressing is one of my favorites, and I am sure a few strawberries tossed into the mix won't hurt a bit. Might try the Citrus muffins and substitute some almond flour for an experiment. Cauliflower Goat Cheese Gratin sounds intriguing, as well. Lots of possiblities this week!