This time of year has us swooning with the warm, crisp, sunny days and the cool, breezy nights. The intoxicating fragrance of jasmine and honeysuckle envelop you as you mosey through your neighborhood. The wildflowers are like swathes of paint on a roadside canvas as you drive to work. The allure of central Texas this time of year is like nowhere else. As everything under the sun transitions from winter hibernation to spring bustle, we, ourselves are going through an awakening, too. We stash those winter overcoats and break out the cooler, more breathable clothes, and make those outdoor plans we skipped time and time again because the weather was too cold or too wet. Or, let’s face it, perhaps we just had the winter blues. As the natural cycle of seasons progress, spring has us shaking off that winter skin. We spring clean, picnic, and get way more active. With all this new found inspiration and energy, what better time than now to cleanse your system, revamp your diet, and channel creativity in the kitchen?

Spring at the farm is as extraordinary as it gets, and boy, do our CSA boxes physically manifest that magic. The boxes contain so much color and variety, it’s truly a pleasure and all-encompassing sensory experience packing and opening them up week after week. It couldn't be a more perfect time to experiment with that crop that always has you stumped. Eager to learn a new skill like making your own pasta or spring dumplings? How about a spin on a refreshing salad? Let’s all make a pact this spring to get more creative in the kitchen for our friends and loved ones.

Watermelon pops. Photo by Megan Winfrey.

Just what are all these changes + new crops we're gabbing about?

Available and thriving NOW!

• Arugula
• Spring Onions
• Radishes
• Red Potatoes
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Fennel
• Basil - we had our very first harvest of this summer-time favorite this past Monday!

Spring + Summer boxes. Photos by Scott David Gordon.

On the Very Near Horizon:

• Gold Potatoes- Next week!
• Cucumbers - Second week in May.
• Green Tomatoes - Next week!
• Red Tomatoes - Fourth week in May.
• Melons - Second week in June.
• Zucchini/squash- In two weeks!
• Eggplant - Third week in June.
• Onions (the cured ones) - Beginning of June
• Sweet potatoes- Mid to late august
• Peppers - Third week in May. They're already flowering! Our shishitos and banana peppers will be our earliest available varieties. Our big juicy bells and Italian varieties will come shortly after, and the hot peppers will follow.
• Spaghetti squash - Second week in June.
• Okra - End of May/beginning of June.

collage of recipes. Photos by Mackenzie Smith, Rick Cortez, Megan Winfrey, and Scott David Gordon.

Delicious and Inspiring Recipes for Late Spring and Summer Cookin’

Roasted Spring Onions

Any of these Summer Squash Recipes

Tomato Galette

Herby Zucchini and Orzo Salad

Brenton's Famous Fried Green Tomatoes

The Perfect Early Summer Sandwich

The Quintessential Summer Caprese

A Fruity Spin on the Caprese + Watermelon Pops

Summer Dumplings

Tomato and Chorizo Stuffed Squash

Grilled Eggplant with Yogurt Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto + Shrimp

Happy cooking and see y'all next time!