Recipes and nutritional benefits for your organic produce and a healthier you!
Green Garlic adds a delicate garlicky flavor to spring and early summer dishes. Green garlic is the young version of the plants that will eventually produce the heads of garlic found at the store. This flavorful veggie can be used anytime regular garlic is used
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Sage Mountain Farm was honored to donate our grass-fed beef & veggies in support of KOYT 97.1 FM Anza Community Broadcasting annual fundraiser luncheon last weekend! KOYT is an all volunteer community supported nonprofit that brought together the best of Anza to create a truly spectacular event! The warm rustic setting exemplified farm-to-table dining &…
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Rejuvenating healthy grass land for grazing cattle, pigs and sheep to thrive! Healthy pastures protect your health, promote the humane treatment of animals, and take care of the environment while producing the most flavorful, nutrient-rich foods possible!
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Feeding San Diego works in partnership with Sage Mountain Farm to assure zero waste! They deliver thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to us that go to feed our pasture-raised Cerveza cattle and Heritage pigs. This boosts a larger range of nutrients into their diet while implementing sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
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Late summer vegetables get the special treatment in this version of Ratatouille. The dish originates from Provence, a region in the South of France near the Mediterranean Sea. It’s a slow roasted, or slow simmered, stew of summer vegetables, generously seasoned with olive oil, garlic, and an assortment of herbs. Google “Ratatouille” and you’ll find…
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Inspired by the produce in her CSA, Bon creates seasonal recipes using only two things: what she has & the flavor inspiration it brings. Bon creates culinary delights like most chefs do, at least the ones I know personally, who buy produce from our farm. It’s an artform that I’d like to learn how to…
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Don’t throw those carrot tops away from your CSA! End food waste today! This recipe includes Jalapeno Peppers but can be substituted with any of the peppers we are harvesting on the farm this summer! A great recipe to combine a few ingredients from your CSA box this summer. We are also harvesting Oregano so…
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If you love delicious culinary crafted meals, you know that sourcing quality local ingredients is a must! Regardless of where you fall on the chef – foodie meter, you have a fantastic pallet for flavor that’s kept spunky by the farm fresh food that brought you here, and keeps your motor running! Scientific research has…
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Who doesn’t enjoy a good pasta dish that is packed with flavor and can be ready in 20 minutes or less? When we get bunches upon bunches in our CSA box, this is a dish I return to making again and again. It’s got smoky scallions and heat from the red pepper flakes and a…
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When spring time citrus arrives, there are all sorts of ways to enjoy it. This mixed citrus curd is a must make. Top it on pancakes or a dutch baby for a deliciously tart yet sweet breakfast or on top of this Spring Citrus Tart for an elegant brunch time dessert. Mixed Citrus Curd By…
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Pickled Carrots and Daikon Recipe Spring crops are as colorful as they are flavorful. Each new harvest brings fruits and vegetables ready to be transformed into a delicious dish. Plus, cooking seasonally is a wonderful way to get the most out of a crop’s nutrients and taste. Two spring crops that can be pickled together…
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Braised Lamb Shank with Mini Chimichurri By Frances Kellar, Cooking with Our CSA The mint in our CSA box has been vibrant and oh-so-fragrant. It makes for the perfect chimichurri sauce to serve alongside a deliciously slow braised lamb shank. This has weekend dinner plans written all over it. Serves 2 (scale up the lamb…
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Dinner Toast with Garlicky Greens By Frances Kellar, Cooking with Our CSA Don’t be intimidated by the amount of greens (or the amount of garlic) in this dish. It packs the greens full of flavor making for a delicious topping for toast accompanied by a fried egg. A tasty vegetarian option for your Meatless Monday…
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Broccoli Pesto with Penne By Frances Kellar, Cooking with Our CSA Rich in vitamin C, K, iron and potassium, this cruciferous veggie is fiber rich making this pesto especially nutrient dense, but oh so creamy and delicious. This is a pasta dinner that comes together quickly in 20 minutes. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal.…
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Cooking Seasonally (aka with what you already have!) Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos All food has a time, and a season, and as a local, and organically grown farm, we grow and sell what’s in season in San Diego, Claremont, Riverside & San Bernardino Counties. Here is why you should buy and eat what’s in-season, wherever…
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Golden Beets + Boiled Beets Recipe (Gluten-free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto) Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos Golden beets, aka Beta Vulgaris, are underground edible roots. Although not as famous as their red counterparts, they are often favored for the beautiful golden color, smoother texture and milder and sweeter flavor. Due to their nutrient density, they are highly…
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Organic Ettinger Avocados Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos Persea Americana aka Avocados are just about every Californian’s favorite superfood. Their creamy, rich texture and mild flavor allows for versatility in both sweet and savory dishes. They can be used as a hip topping on toast, tacos, and nachos, or make the most excellent dip (hello,…
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Kabocha Squash Written by Christina P. Kantzavelos Kabocha squash is the new pumpkin alternative. Actually, it’s known as Japanese pumpkin. You may have already tried it dipped in tempura batter while dining at a Japanese restaurant. This versatile and nutrient-dense winter squash is perfect for stuffing, roasting, pureeing, and more. While in-season (fall and winter),…
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The most tender, fall off the bone Lamb Shanks braised in a Bourguignon inspired red wine gravy that will not leave you wanting! This full bodied, luxurious recipe gives comfort food new meaning and was worth every moment it took to prepare it. Definitely changed the way I feel about lamb and introduced my pallet…
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“The farm had an early freeze come in on Sunday night. Temperatures got down into the low thirties which resulted in crop damage and then Monday night again with temperatures in the high twenties. All of the weather stations had ranges from 38-44 degrees, not the first time they were quite a ways off. Had we…
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As fall approaches, I start craving classic comfort foods, like Beef Stew. This Beef Stew Recipe, made with farm fresh beef, from a small farmer just down the road (Sage Mountain Farm) is a classic you can enjoy without the guilt! Our animals are raised humanly without all the chemicals- antibiotic free and without added…
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