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833.5 Miles, 51 Hours, 9 Farms Visited…
February 20th, 2013
This week, some of the UA team drove 833.5 miles for 51 hours and visited 9 farms all over Texas. Every single one of our farmers wanted to say THANK YOU to Urban Acres members for making this possible!
We’re taking farm trips right now because it’s planting time and we need to work with the farmers to get seeds in the ground for our spring and summer harvest. Once the harvest hits we try and stay out of their way. 
Here are some photos…
UA Marketing Director Brandon Perez with baby goat at Caprino Royale goat cheese farm in Waco
Eric, owner of Caprino Royale Farms. Finest goat cheese in Texas! They have a brand new batch of blue cheese aging right now that should be ready this summer. We’ll keep you posted.
Ben from Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, TX holding organic aquaponic green onions grown in one of his four greenhouses, two of which are dedicated to grow exclusively for you, the Urban Acres member! Ben and his family thank you.
Kevin & his dog Malachi of Loaves & Fishes Farm in Cameron, TX showing his aquaponic lettuce. Coolest dog ever.
Amber the very friendly horse at Loaves and Fishes Farm in Cameron, TX
Jim Richardson of Richardson Farms in Rockdale, TX. Jim has some of the finest, humanely raised pastured pork and turkey in Texas. Check our store in Oak Cliff soon to pick some up.
First we had Purple Majesty Potatoes. Up next in our crazy potato lineup: Pink Rose Potatoes from Yellow Prairie Farm in Caldwell, TX
Garrett & Stacie Gundermann of Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX. Fourth generation organic farmers with the fifth generation on the way!
Brandon tastes Texas celery straight out of the ground coming soon from Gundermann Acres
Just a little more time in the ground at Gundermann Acres and you’ll find these in your share
Fresh dill from Gundermann Acres coming this weekend!
The Gundermann Acres crew
Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce! We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!
For Purple Potato Majesties…
February 6th, 2013
This weekend’s co-op style produce shares will include exotic and colorful purple majesty potatoes – locally grown at Yellow Prairie Farm in Caldwell, TX. Thanks, farmer Dan Tucker! What to do with purple potatoes?
>> Try these recipes!
Sputnik-Shaped Kohlrabi
December 27th, 2012
What are these sputnik-shaped veggies in your co-op style produce share? KOHLRABI! It’s local too, from our friends at Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX.
Kohlrabi is a member of the cruciferous (cabbage) family and tastes a lot like broccoli stems. The word kohlrabi is actually German for “cabbage turnip” – and that’s exactly what they look like.
How To Prepare Kohlrabi
The skin is slightly tough, so use a peeler or a sharp paring knife. Slice in matchsticks or ribbons for salad, or slice however you need to for one of the recipes below. You can also eat the stems, which taste very cabbage-like.
How To Eat Kohlrabi
You can definitely eat kohlrabi raw – peeled, sliced and added to a salad, or just eaten by itself sprinkled with sea salt. But kohlrabi is also wonderful cooked. Here are some great recipe ideas!
Kohlrabi Home Fries | Photo credit: Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
Shredded Kolhrabi and Carrot Salad | cayugastkitchen.com
We’d love to know what you think of your kohlrabi…
Local Bounty Just In Time For The Holiday…
December 20th, 2012
Our farmers are harvesting – here are all the wonderful local produce items we’re planning* for this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones. Have a wonderful holiday!
- Daikon Radishes from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Broccoli from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Kale from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Mustard Greens from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Swiss Chard from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Green Garlic from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Beets from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Carrots from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Arugula from Eden Creek Farm in Blooming Grove, TX
- Rio Star Grapefruit from South Tex Organics in Mission, TX
*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute. We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted. Thanks for your understanding!
Here are some recipe ideas for ya…
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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.
Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.
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Kale, Mushroom, and Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (try with regular potato!)
- Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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- Photo credit: wholeliving.com
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Arugula Salad with Beets and Goat Cheese
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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots
- Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com
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- Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection. The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!
Thank you for being a part of Urban Acres and supporting Texas farmers and local, organic produce! We ♥ our farmers, and we ♥ you!
Local Bounty: Grapefruit from the Valley, Daikons, Purple Hull Peas, and More…
December 13th, 2012
Our farmers are workin’ hard, and the wonderful local produce keeps comin’…
Here are some of the LOCAL produce items planned* to be in this weekend’s co-op style produce shares…there are a few more items in your share; this is just the local ones.
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Turnips from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
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Beets or Fennel from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
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Carrots from Johnson’s Backyard Garden in Austin, TX
- Daikon Radishes from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
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Kale from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
- Purple Hull Peas from Gundermann Acres in Wharton County, TX
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Aquaponic Lettuce from Sand Creek Farm in Cameron, TX
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Shiitake Mushrooms from Texas Organic Mushrooms in Denison, TX
- Rio Star Grapefruit from South Tex Organics in Mission, TX
*Please remember that when working with fresh produce, availability can sometimes change last-minute. We do our best to let you know what’s coming ahead of time, sometimes there are slight variations in the shares that we can’t predict at the time this is posted. Thanks for your understanding!
That’s 9 local items!
Here are some recipe ideas for ya…
Roasted Purple Potatoes and Turnips (use any kind of potato)
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Most often found in Asian grocery stores, the Daikon radish looks like a large, white carrot, though it has the flavor of a radish. It is used as a food herb in Asian herbal medicine. Both the tuber and the seeds are used medicinally.
Its uses are many, treating such problems as cough and asthma, low energy, and yeast infections. Daikon also treats many digestive issues, including nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, indigestion, and heartburn.
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Local Shiitake Mushrooms: Slow & Quick Recipes
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Photo credit: wholeliving.com
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The Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Carrots
Photo credit: thepioneerwoman.com
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Photo credit: afarmerinthedell.com
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Southern-Style Purple Hull Peas
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Straight from the Texas valley, Texas Red Grapefruit are sweet, juicy and tree-ripened, literally stored on the tree to peak of perfection. The Rio Star grapefruit combines the two reddest varieties – Rio Red and Star Ruby grapefruit. It has an overall blush on the exterior peel with a deep red interior color which is 7 to 10 times redder than the Ruby Red.
Spinach and Grapefruit Salad
Or get lots of recipe ideas on our Pinterest page!