Author Archives: Katie

Uncertifying our farm

Meet this week’s vegetables: Snap peas — Oh, what’s this? Has spring arrived? Outside, yes, although the fields are still a few weeks behind (but bursting with newly planted seeds and transplants!), but in the greenhouse the season is ahead. … Continue reading

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The shock of spring

Meet this week’s vegetables: Head lettuce — It’s a fresh greens heavy week, thanks to it being spring! Add to your menu more salads than usual, and you’ll be a happy camper. This time of year, we tend to eat … Continue reading

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A new farm of sorts: UPDATES!

Meet this week’s vegetables: Salad mix Radishes Head lettuce Parsley Chard Kale Mustards Cabbage rapini Celery root OR parsnips — As our winter stores begin to drop very low (it is May after all), we figured we’d let you choose … Continue reading

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When the cows come home

Meet this week’s vegetables: Bok choy — We’re finally diving into the plants in our field greenhouses! How grateful we are for these two simple buildings, which this winter weathered a significant flood before we planted in them for spring. … Continue reading

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Run like an antelope

Meet this week’s vegetables: Salad mix Parsley, walnuts & garlic — A seemingly funny combination, but these are all the ingredients for making a parsley version of pesto — a favorite spring treat on our farm! You can find the … Continue reading

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Gremolata & Persillade

adapted from The Art of Simple Food Use these quick condiments as a fresh bright finish to sprinkle over roasted braised meats, pastas, and anything grilled. To make gremolata, mix together: 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon grated or finely … Continue reading

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Farm dinner this Wednesday at Community Plate

Oakhill Organics is the featured farm at a special dinner this Wednesday at Community Plate restaurant! Our delicious veggies will be paired with Dominio IV wines — a great combination! Here is the preliminary menu: Amuse – Leek and Green … Continue reading

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Greenhorns book is out!

I think I mentioned in a recent newsletter that I an essay of mine has been published in a book, along with 49 other young farmers. The book, Greenhorns, has just been published. Here is an inspiring trailer: You can … Continue reading

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Loving Oregon!

Meet this week’s vegetables: Salad mix Stinging nettles — Be sure you read the info in the previous blog post about nettles before handling them! They really do sting! (And, they are delicious and nutritious too!) Purple sprouting broccoli Cabbage/Brussels … Continue reading

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About stinging nettles!

Locals will be familiar with this plant, as the shade-loving enemy of bare legs. The first thing to know is that you do not want to touch these leaves with your bare hands! They will leave a minor stinging sensation … Continue reading

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