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the very best frozen strawberries from Klug
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FRUITS
Asian pears from Oriana's Orchard
Blueberry raisins from Joe's Blues
Grapefruit from Ed James via Springdale Farm
Ida red cooking apples from Ela Orchard
Juice oranges from Ed James via Springdale Farm
Navel oranges from Ed James via Springdale Farm
Pink lady apples from Klug
Tangerines from Ed James via Springdale Farm
GREENS
Spinach from our farm
ROOTS & VEG
Black Spanish radishes from Driftless
Blue potatoes from Driftless
Carrots (mostly orange, some red and yellows) from our farm
Celeriac from Driftless Organics
Cremini mushrooms from River Valley Ranch
Garlic from Driftless Organics
Fingerling potatoes from Southwest Produce
Portabella mushrooms from River Valley Ranch
Purple daikon from Driftless
Purple & gold topped turnips from Driftless
Red beets from Farmer Levi via Fifth Season
Red onions from Farmer Levi via Fifth Season
Russet potatoes from Springdale
Rutabaga from Southwest Produce
Shallots from farmer Levi via Fifth Season
Sweet potatoes from Springdale
Yellow onions from Springdale
Yukon gold potatoes from Springdale
GOURDS
Tetsukabuko squash from Springdale
FROZEN
Aronia berries from Bellbrook
Blueberries from Joe's Blues
Strawberries from Klug
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FEATURED ITEMS AVAILABLE FOR BOX SWAPS
Apple cider from Omena
Baby Swiss cheese from Hook's
Beeswax moisturizing body bar from Chicago Honey Co-op
Calabrian 3-way salami from Underground Meats
Center-cut pork chops from Jake's
Chorizo from Finn's
Crab cakes from The Fish Guy
Cranberry cocoa pecan granola from River Valley Ranch
Five cheese garlic spread from River Valley Ranch
Freeze-dried pork organ dog treats from Prairie Wolf
Immunichi from Bushel & Pecks
Lightening Fix hot sauce from Co-op Sauce
Minestrone soup from Bushel & Pecks
Raspberry jam from Bushel & Pecks
Farmhouse goat brick from Door County Creamery
Ready to Roll Dough (sweet & savory) from Rustic Tart
Can't get enough? The above products are available in our storefront.
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STAPLES
Bacon from Jake's
Coffee (En Masse, Ethiopia Halo Hartume) from Metric
Lavender (dried) sachets from our farm
Eggs from Finn's
Extra virgin Arbequina olive oil from Soler Romero
Ground beef (organic, whole-cow, grass-fed) from McCluskey Bros
Rolled oats & white popcorn from Brian Severson
Pinto beans from Three Sisters
Sockeye Salmon from Bering Bounty
Sour cream & yogurt (plain, blueberry, vanilla, strawberry) from Deerland
Sourdough from pHlour
Tamales (frozen; portabella & southwest) from River Valley Ranch
Tortillas (white, wheat, spelt) from Gitto Farm
Can't get enough? The above products are available in our storefront.
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snowy days on the country roads
This cold snap won't be stopping us! We've got the goods! More citrus, lovely cooking apples from Ela Orchard, frozen strawberries from the one and only Mick Klug Farm. Omena cider. Spinach coming in strong. Plus an extra yummy batch of Beauregard sweets and a fresh batch of rutabaga.
We wanted to be sure to thank you again for your understanding around our need to cut American Express from our program. And send a big round of applause to all of you who made the switch to your debit card this past week. Our friendly reminder to all that it is infinitely helpful to us for you to use your debit card for your Tomato Mountaineering!
Tangerine dreams,
Tomato Mtn
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Why are Tomato Mountain carrots so much better than other carrots, though!? We put our carrots through a process that's called "over-wintering" - meaning, we leave the carrots in the ground through a frost or two. This makes the carrots speed up their sugar production, making for a super sweet, super crunchy wintered version of a ho-hum summer carrot.
We'll have plenty for you all year and, well, you don't need us to tell you this - carrots are very, very good for you! They're so sweet and so good that sometimes we forget to pat ourselves on the back for eating them. Every cell in your body rejoices when you eat a carrot! We recommend you eat a carrot or two a day! Here are some easy ways we get them into our diet -
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Grate them
Seriously just grate one up and toss it into your salad, onto your sandwich, grain bowl, pasta. Or grate, then add a bit of yogurt, olive oil, salt and pepper, maybe some raisins and thinly sliced shallots and you've got yourself a 5 minute salad.
Juice them
Don't have a juicer? Make a smoothie. Great with oranges and beets.
Roast them
The perfect side that keeps well and can be repurposed throughout the week. We like them roasted with just a bit of sunflower oil and sea salt - the longer you roast, the sweeter they'll get. Great with some balsamic vinegar as well.
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Make fritters out of 'em
Mix 3-4 grated carrots with 1 egg, 2-3 tablespoons of flour, a bit of salt and pepper, a splash of oil. Too wet? Add more flour. Too dry? Doubtful but if so, add another egg or a tiny bit more oil. Fry them up on your cast iron and top with yogurt, spinach, or just have them on their own. These patties are true work horses through your week - freeze or refrigerate and add to sandwiches or just heat up and serve.
Soup them
Some of our favorite recipes include this carrot ginger soup, and this carrot apple soup.
Give them to your pups
Our pups are obsessed with these carrots in particular and we cannot even cut them up without them scurrying into the kitchen waiting for scraps.
Put them on your face
That's right, gorgeous - carrots are full of retinoic acid i.e. nature's botox. Mix boiled and mashed carrots with a little bit of honey and olive oil or just put the mashed carrots on your face, wait 10 minutes, rinse.
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Funny enough, despite mushrooms not being our favorite food, this simple soup has become our favorite winter go-to in the last few weeks. It all started when Claire was in Paris playing a concert and promised she'd make everyone dinner but didn't want to have to buy a whole pantry's worth of stuff to make it and, lamenting this to a French chef, was given the easiest, most delicious method for making a mushroom soup. Here's what you do -
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Wash and mince your shrooms. Saute with a bit of butter until they stop sweating (shouldn't take too long if you minced them well), sprinkle in some salt, add milk (or water and milk; or water and cream) and cook for 10 minutes on low, stirring consistently so the milk doesn't burn. That's literally it, folks. If only we had known it was this simple the whole time. Enjoy with a loaf of your favorite artisan bread and some sliced salami. Don't trust yourself with portioning? Use 1/2lb of creminis per 16 oz liquid and for the liquid - half water, half milk.
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We have to admit we are a bit bummed that our favorite kombucha maker, Arize, is closing shop. But we are absolutely thrilled to have found a new kombucha and we have a feeling you'll enjoy it just as much as we all enjoyed Arize.
Kombuchade was started by Matt Lancor in his mom's living room after discovering the benefits of kombucha in 2014. Once a rugby player competing at the highest amateur level, he became obsessed with creating the best blends of kombucha. It wasn't long before his teammates were asking for more doses and his mom wanted her living room back, so he moved his operation to our favorite local incubator, The Plant.
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Kombuchade is made with only the best ingredients. They use Rishi teas to make their brews and forbid the use of dyes, glyphosates and high fructose corn syrup. Their commitment to quality has served them well - they are now found in every Whole Foods and Marianos across Illinois, and in your Tomato Mountain box! Try it, and let us know what you think.
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Please note that the contents of your box are subject to change based on a variety of factors. The majority of what we provide is harvested after we send this email, farming is an inexact science, and we feel strongly about the importance of sending only the best produce your way. Regardless of variety, we are sure to meet the expected value per week in each box, and will do our best to provide reasonable substitutions whenever possible.
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WE REUSE & RECYCLE
Boxes: If you cannot or do not leave a cooler out for your delivery, please be sure to leave out the boxes from any previous week's delivery that your produce arrives in. Your driver will return them to our warehouse. The boxes are not recyclable, but can be reused many, many times. The price of your delivery and the price on the planet is significantly decreased because of your diligence in returning these boxes.
Freezer sleeves: are not recyclable and they may also be used dozens of times. Returning your freezer sleeves enables us to provide more accessible pricing for these products as well as saving the planet from needless and frustrating waste.
Plastic bags: please rinse, dry, and leave for your driver. We will recycle them for you at the appropriate facility.
Egg cartons: clean cartons only! We bring them to a facility near our farm that distributes for reuse.
We greatly appreciate you recycling all other items on your own.
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Your delivery date is based on your address.
Locations and corresponding dates found here. Deliveries happen from 8AM - 7PM on Wednesday - Friday and 7AM - 4PM on Saturdays. We will text upon arrival. If you are not home during your usual delivery time, please contact us to make additional arrangements.
Please prepare for deliveries.
If you will not be home to receive your delivery, please leave out a cooler (with an ice pack)! It protects the veggies from excess heat and freezing cold, keeps them safe from critters, and allows your driver to empty your box and return it to the farm.
Please be in touch right away with any issues.
Questions, comments, ideas, suggestions? Please let us know. Urgent issue? Please let us know right away. We'll do our best to address the problem immediately.
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