Tuesday, October 14, 2014

MVCSA 10-14 Update



Come celebrate with US!                                 
MEADOW VALLEY FARM                                              
FALL HARVEST EVENT                              
POTLUCK DINNER and games AROUND THE BONFIRE                          
Come choose your favorite pumpkin!               
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2014                               
6:00-7:30 pm                                                           
For all ShareHolders and Friends              


Let’s take a photo tour to see what’s “growing on” at  the Farm! 
 Here’s Lucy, our expectant mother goat.  Her babies are due to arrive in November.  Goodie!   






        

Check out the awesome progress of these radish 
and carrot seedlings, planted October 1.                                             



































This Hoop House boasts of rich, lush greens—3 types of Kale, 
Rainbow Chard, Beets, Cabbage, Broccoli, Spinach, several types of Lettuce, 
some Celery, Cauliflower and a few Brussel Sprouts.                                                                                          



Growing in other locations, are bigger Carrots, Cilantro, Pumpkins and 
many other winter Squash varieties.                                         



 



















 Upcoming plantings include garlic, carrots, cabbages, broccoli, kales, lettuces, and greens of every kind.  Our “mild” winter climate allows growth of many crops, especially in the protection of our 4 Hoop Houses.  

This week's basket includes:
Green/Purple Beans
Eggplant
Summer Squash
Lettuce Mix
Cucumbers 
Rainbow Chard
Red Russian Kale
Beets & Greens
Herb-Garlic Chive



Beet and Green Bean Salad                                          
                                                                                         
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1/4 pound green/purple beans
2-4 medium red beets
3 cups mixed lettuces
1 medium cucumber—peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced crosswise
Garlic chives, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into strips                                                                                    
1-In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice with the mustard and garlic. Whisk in the oil in a thin stream. Season with salt and pepper, then add the parsley.
2-In a large saucepan of boiling salted water, cook the beans until just tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the beans to a colander and refresh under cold running water. Drain and pat dry. Cut the beans into 2-inch lengths. Add the beets to the boiling water and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 40 minutes; drain. Peel and cut them into 2-inch chunks.
3-In a large bowl, toss the beans with the beets, lettuces, cucumber, garlic chives and bell pepper. Add a few tablespoons of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Serve with the remaining vinaigrette on the side.                                




Thanks for being a part of our Farm Family!                    

 


Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Happy New Year 2014

Ring in the New year with charity!  Moroni 7:45, 47-48!
I love the children's book, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado.  Since I am on a quest to learn about and live the principle of self-love, I realize I do not need gold stars or blue dots to determine my value.  I am ALREADY of infinite worth and God loves me!!
As I dig weeds, for greens to feed the pigs and chickens, I compare myself to a neighbor who comes out into her yard each day to "clean" it, but she's dressed in nice clothes, has her make up on and her hair fixed!  I've attached gold stars to her and blue dots to myself!
Thinking of the Savior during His mortal life, He wore simple clothes, he probably didn't have very many.  He did NOT attach gold stars or blue dots for apparel.  He simply LOVED and accepted himself and every other person.
Do I give too much value to my apparel?  Does my apparel change my worth?  Does the amount of money I spend on my clothes increase my worth?  In Alma 4:6, the people grow in pride and wear "very costly" apparel.  Am I basing my feelings of self-love and self acceptance on the clothes I wear?
How about my motives for wanting to wear "costly" apparel?  Take my garden gloves for example.  These gloves cost $17.00/pair and last me about 6 months.  I love my gloves!  They are heavy duty, protecting my hands while allowing me to do my work.  I do not wear them to "display" my wealth or to be "superior" to someone else.  My gloves are a tool that helps me get my job done easier, happier.
Can I apply that intent and principle in viewing myself and others "apparel"?  To exhibit charity to myself and all others regardless of outward appearance?
The Lord Himself adorns His world with infinite beauty!  He is in EVERY thing!  Where ever I am, God is!  I am full of His glory, light and truth, just like EACH other person!  God is so good to me!