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How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens

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I hated celery as a kid—especially cooked celery.

The stringy texture, the way it turned soft and translucent in soup… no thanks.

But now?

Somehow, two giant bunches of celery and three bags of baby kale ended up in my Market Box this week, and I couldn’t be happier.

I love sautéing onions and celery with grass fed butter to start a nourishing soup, using one of my pastured chicken recipes. The Gut Healing Ginger Chicken Soup is one of our farm member favorite recipes – and mine too.

This week’s Market Box is packed with nourishing, comforting ingredients, just in time for hearty home-cooked meals. We’re featuring pastured whole chickens, chicken parts, and grass-fed ground beef, perfect for gut-healing soups (yes, even with celery!) or a simple, protein-rich skillet meal.

pulling pastured chicken shelter through the organic vegetable fields at Willow Haven farm
Click to watch video of chickens in the pasture as chicks

And speaking of chicken, your support means more than just good food on the table—it helps Andres and his family as they prepare to return to the U.S. in just a few weeks. Every purchase of pastured chicken and his handcrafted Salsa Macha directly supports their journey.

Now, let’s talk about what to cook!

FARM FRESH MEAL IDEAS FOR YOUR LOCAL ORGANIC FOOD THIS WEEK:

Pro tip: Always check your recipes to see what you have and what you need to purchase. Takes a few extra minutes in planning, but it beats finding out at the last minute that you’re missing ingredients!

FEATURE: WHOLE CHICKEN for 3 MEALS

A whole organic pastured chicken is one of the most nourishing and budget-friendly ingredients you can buy. With just one bird, you can create three delicious meals that feed your family well, stretch your grocery budget, and provide deep, gut-healing nutrition. Roast it for a classic dinner, repurpose the leftovers into a flavorful dish, and simmer the bones into a rich, mineral-packed broth. Here’s how to get the most from every part of your chicken—plus a bonus tip for adding bold Mexican flavor with salsa macha!

  • Roast Chicken Dinner – Roast your whole chicken with garlic, herbs, and butter for a simple, flavorful meal. Serve with roasted veggies and a fresh salad.
    • 💡 Tip: Save the bones and pan drippings for the next meal!
  • Shredded Chicken in a Sauce – Shred the leftover meat and toss it in a creamy garlic sauce, coconut curry, or tomato-based stew for a quick and satisfying second meal.
    • 💡 Tip: For a bold Mexican twist, warm the shredded chicken in a skillet with salsa macha and serve in tacos, over rice, or on a salad!
  • Chicken & Vegetable Soup – Simmer your leftover chicken with veggies and broth for a comforting, immune-boosting soup. Add herbs, lemon, or ginger for extra nourishment.
    • 💡 Tip: Use your homemade bone broth (see below!) for a deep, rich flavor.
  • Homemade Bone Broth – Don’t toss those bones! Simmer them with onions, garlic, and herbs for a mineral-rich broth that supports digestion and immunity. Sip it warm, use it as a base for soups, or cook grains in it for extra nutrients. Get the Bone Broth with Any Bones Recipe.
    • 💡 Tip: Freeze extra broth in jars or ice cube trays for easy use later.
  • Salsa Macha Chicken Bowls – Mix shredded chicken with salsa macha and serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a smoky, spicy, protein-packed meal.
    • 💡 Tip: Add avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime for even more flavor!

Our chickens are raised right here and you can see exactly what their life is like on the farm in this Blog Post: 10 Ways to Make the Most of A Whole Pastured Chicken.

One whole chicken, multiple meals, and zero waste—this is farm-fresh eating at its best! Stock up on Willow Haven Farm whole chickens and start cooking!

FEATURE: Grass Fed Ground Beef

Did you stock up on our nutrient-dense, pasture-raised ground beef? It’s the perfect staple to have on hand for meal prep and planning. Of course, ground beef works for homemade burgers, tacos, and meatballs. Look over these meal ideas and use them to plan for the weeks ahead.

  • Stuffed Tomatoes and/or Peppers – Mix ground beef with rice, tomatoes, and spices, then bake.
  • Lettuce Wraps – Sauté with garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, then serve in lettuce cups for a fresh, low-carb meal. Tip: Try using cabbage, Swiss chard, or collard greens instead of lettuce.
  • Beef & Rice Bowls – Cook with onions and soy sauce, then serve over rice with a fried egg on top.
  • Shepherd’s Pie – Layer seasoned ground beef with veggies and mashed potatoes for a comforting dish. Tip: Mashed rutabaga, Jerusalem artichoke, or sweet potatoes are great variations. Or try mashing cooked golden (or red!) beets with your potatoes for a colorful nutrient boost.
  • Use this formula to make a Classic Chili – Slow-cook with beans, tomatoes, and spices for a hearty, warming meal.
  • Cuban Picadillo (Latin American Beef Hash) – Simmer ground beef with tomatoes, raisins, olives, and spices for a sweet-savory dish. Serve over rice or in empanadas. Or try Mexican Picadillo (beef and potatoes) for a variation. Tip: This might be a great place to add some of Andres’ Salsa Macha!
  • If you’ve ever wanted to try making your own Ground Beef Jerky, now is the time! It’s simple, inexpensive, and takes just a few ingredients.

 

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DAIRY:

  • We have a terrific selection of grass-fed raw milk cheeses. Great for sandwiches, salads, burgers, snacking, tacos, and more!
  • Tip: You can now add a cheese subscription to your market box. Check out the details this week when you order.

MEAT and SEAFOOD:

  • We’ve covered the ground beef, but don’t forget to take a look at our selection of other grass-fed beef cuts and grass-fed pork.
  • If you haven’t tried our WHF sausage yet, you’re in for a treat!

PANTRY RECOMMENDATIONS:

  • Pick up your favorite condiments and toppings for burger night. Ketchup, mustard, pickles, kimchi, and even sauerkraut make great burger toppings.
  • You’ll need raisins and olives if you’re making picadillo. (Again, we can’t stress enough how amazing the salsa macha is!)
  • Add canned diced tomatoes or tomato sauce to your list for making homemade chili, picadillo, or stuffed peppers.
  • Do you need to refill your spice rack? Check our selection of spices and seasonings to help you restock.

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FRUIT:

Storage for all apple varieties:

Keep unwashed apples in a plastic bag in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer, where they can stay fresh for up to two weeks.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 1Apple, Crimson Crisp – This variety is known for its deep red skin, crisp texture, and balanced sweet-tart flavor. Crimson Crisp apples are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. They also contain antioxidants that contribute to overall health. These medium-sized apples are perfect for fresh snacking, adding to salads, or using in baking due to their firm texture. Their balanced flavor makes them ideal for making applesauce, cider, or pies. Pair slices with cheese or nut butter for a delicious snack.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 2Apple, Fuji – Fuji apples are sweet, crisp, and juicy, with a dense texture, making them a popular snacking apple. They are rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which support digestion, immune health, and skin vitality. Fuji apples can be eaten fresh, added to salads, baked into desserts, or cooked into sauces.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 3Apples, Golden Delicious – Golden Delicious apples are a versatile variety with a sweet, mellow flavor and a crisp yet tender texture. They are high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants, which support digestion, immune health, and skin health. These apples retain their shape and flavor, making them excellent for eating fresh, baking pies, making sauces, or adding to salads.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 4Grapefruit – Grapefruit is a citrus fruit known for its juicy, tangy-sweet flavor with a slight bitterness. It is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants like lycopene, promoting immune health, heart health, and skin health. Grapefruit can be eaten fresh, added to salads, or juiced for a refreshing drink. Store whole grapefruit at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to three weeks.

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Lemon – Lemons are tangy citrus fruits packed with vitamin C, antioxidants, and citric acid, which aid digestion, boost immunity, and enhance skin health. They are commonly used to add flavor to beverages, marinades, dressings, and desserts or as a natural cleaning agent. Store lemons at room temperature if using them soon or refrigerate them in a perforated bag to extend their shelf life up to 3-4 weeks.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 6Orange, Mandarin – These small, sweet citrus fruits have a thin, easy-to-peel skin. They are high in vitamin C, fiber, and flavonoids, supporting immune function, digestion, and heart health. Mandarins are perfect for snacking, adding to desserts, or tossing into salads. Store them at room temperature for a few days or refrigerate to extend freshness for up to two weeks.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 7Orange, Navel – Navel oranges are sweet, seedless, and easy to peel, making them an excellent snack or addition to salads and desserts. They are high in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which promote immune health and support heart health. Store navel oranges at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate them in a mesh bag for up to three weeks to maintain freshness. Wash before peeling or slicing.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 8Mango – This tropical fruit is known for its juicy, sweet, and slightly tangy flavor. It’s rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and fiber, supporting immune health, vision, and digestion. Mangoes can be eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, added to salsas, or used in desserts. Store unripe mangoes at room temperature until they soften, then refrigerate ripe ones for up to a week.

Fun Fact: Mangoes belong to the same plant family as cashews and pistachios!

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 9Pear, Bosc – Bosc pears are a brown-skinned pear variety known for their dense, crisp texture and sweet, slightly spicy flavor. They are high in dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, supporting digestion, immune health, and heart function. Bosc pears are excellent for eating fresh, baking, poaching, or adding to salads, as they hold their shape well when cooked. Store unripe Bosc pears at room temperature until they soften slightly, then refrigerate to maintain freshness for up to a week.

Organic Veggies We Harvested This Week:

To help you use everything in your box this week, use this Meal Planning Guide to keep track of what’s in the fridge, what needs to be used first, and what you have planned or prepped for each day.

Every member’s customized Market Box is unique so we hope you will take advantage of more varieties of vegetables as you get comfortable with all the great organic produce we are offering.

Tessa’s Tips

What to use first: pears, greens, mushrooms

Longest Storage: apples, beets, carrots, Jerusalem artichokes, potatoes

Pro-tip: Look at the items in your market box right away and decide how you will use them in your meal planning for the week. Freeze any veggies you know you won’t be able to eat in the week.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 10Beet, Golden – Golden beets are a vibrant yellow-orange variety of beetroot with a mild, sweet flavor that is less earthy than red beets. They are packed with fiber, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, and antioxidants, contributing to heart health, digestion, and immune support. Their bright color makes them a visually appealing and nutritious addition to meals, and they don’t stain like their red counterparts. They can be roasted, steamed, or boiled for salads and side dishes, blended into soups, or shredded raw for slaws. Store unwashed beets in the fridge, ideally in a plastic bag or container for up to two weeks. Separate the greens (if attached) and store in a sealed container or bag. Use within a few days.

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Beet, Red – Red beets are root vegetables known for their earthy flavor and vibrant red-purple color. They are rich in nutrients like folate, manganese, potassium, dietary fiber, and antioxidants such as betalains, which help reduce inflammation and support heart health. Both the roots and greens are edible, with the greens offering additional nutrients like vitamins A and C. Beets can be eaten raw in salads, roasted, boiled, or blended into smoothies and soups. Store beet greens separately from the root, wrapped in a damp cloth or in a plastic bag in the fridge. Use within a few days – they don’t keep long. Beetroots can be stored in a plastic bag in the fridge’s crisper drawer for up to two weeks. To freeze beets for longer storage, slice or chop them, spread on a cookie sheet to flash freeze, then transfer to freezer bags where they can be stored for up to a year.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 12Cabbage, Green – Green cabbage is a nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable in the Brassica family, known for its tightly packed, round, pale green leaves. It is rich in vitamins C and K, as well as fiber and antioxidants, which are beneficial for immune health, digestion, and bone strength. With a mild, slightly peppery taste, green cabbage can be enjoyed raw in salads and slaws, or cooked in stir-fries, soups, and stews. To store, keep green cabbage unwashed in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator’s crisper drawer, where it can stay fresh for up to two weeks.

carrots in your Market Box CSA deliveryCarrot – Carrots are a versatile and popular root vegetable, known for their sweet, crunchy texture and vibrant orange color, though they can also be found in purple, yellow, and red varieties. They are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A, essential for good vision and immune health. Carrots are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Enjoy them raw, cooked, roasted, or juiced. They can be used in salads, soups, stews, and side dishes. For optimal storage, store carrots unwashed in the fridge, preferably in a plastic bag or container to maintain moisture, where they can last for several weeks. If the greens are attached, cut them off to prevent the carrots from becoming limp. Stored properly, they should last around 1-2 weeks.

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Carrot, Rainbow – In addition to the nutritional benefits above, rainbow carrots stand out from standard orange carrots with their vibrant colors—purple, yellow, red, and white—each offering unique nutritional benefits and distinct flavors. Purple carrots contain anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants linked to anti-inflammatory and heart-health benefits, with a slightly earthy, spicy taste. Yellow carrots are rich in lutein, which promotes eye health by protecting against macular degeneration and cataracts, and they have a mild, subtly sweet flavor. Red carrots contain lycopene, a potent antioxidant that supports heart health, reduces the risk of certain cancers, and helps protect skin from UV damage, with a richer, sweeter taste.

These colorful carrots are perfect for adding visual appeal to dishes and enhancing the taste profile, whether roasted to bring out their natural sweetness, or sliced raw for salads. Their distinct flavors can also add depth to juices and smoothies. The diverse hues, flavors, and nutrients of rainbow carrots make them perfect for garnishes or serving as part of a vegetable medley. Store rainbow carrots the same way you would store standard orange carrots.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 14Celery – Celery is a crunchy, low-calorie vegetable known for its mild, slightly salty flavor. It is rich in vitamins K and C, folate, potassium, and fiber, supporting bone health, digestion, and hydration. Celery is often eaten raw as a snack, added to salads, or used as a base in soups, stews, and stir-fries. Store celery in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped in aluminum foil to retain its crispness, where it can stay fresh for up to two weeks. For longer storage, celery can be chopped and frozen.

Don’t forget to use those celery greens! They’re a great addition to cooked beans, salads, eggs. Use leaves to make pesto or dry them and make your own parsley flakes, powder, or salt. 

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 15Ginger – Ginger is a flavorful root widely used as a spice and natural remedy. It has a warm, slightly spicy taste and is rich in bioactive compounds like gingerol, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Ginger aids digestion, relieves nausea, and supports immune health. It is versatile in cooking, and used in teas, curries, stir-fries, baked goods, and beverages. Store fresh ginger in a cool, dry place for short-term use or in the refrigerator in a paper towel or airtight bag for extended freshness. For long-term storage, freeze peeled or sliced ginger.

Freeze your fresh ginger for longer storage: Peel and slice or grate the ginger. Freeze in an airtight container or ice cube tray. You can also freeze the whole unpeeled root in a freezer bag. Grate or slice directly from frozen as needed.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 16Greens, Asian – Asian greens are a diverse group of leafy vegetables, including varieties like bok choy, gai lan, mizuna, and tatsoi, known for their tender leaves and mild, slightly peppery flavors. They are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as antioxidants and fiber, making them a nutritious addition to meals. These greens are versatile and can be enjoyed raw in salads, stir-fried, steamed, or added to soups and noodle dishes. Store Asian greens in the refrigerator, ideally in a plastic bag or container with a damp paper towel to maintain freshness, and use them within a week for the best quality.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 17Jerusalem Artichoke – Jerusalem artichokes, or sunchokes, are nutty, slightly sweet tubers loaded with iron, potassium, and inulin, a fiber that supports digestion. They can be roasted, added to soups or stews, eaten raw in salads, or mashed as a potato substitute. Store them unwashed in a cool, dark place or in a paper bag in the fridge, where they can last up to 2–3 weeks.

Fun Facts: Despite the name, Jerusalem artichokes are not related to artichokes—they’re actually a type of sunflower root! They are also known as sunchokes. They’re sometimes called earth apples or sunroot because they’re the edible tubers of a type of sunflower.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 18Kale (baby) – Compared to mature kale, baby kale has a milder flavor and more tender leaves, making it ideal for raw applications like salads or smoothies. Nutritionally, it retains the same benefits—rich in vitamins A, C, and K—but may have slightly lower fiber content due to its delicate structure. Store it in a sealed container with a dry paper towel in the fridge and use within a few days to prevent wilting.

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Lettuce, Loose Leaf – Leaf lettuce, known for its loose, leafy structure and mild, slightly sweet flavor, comes in green and red varieties. It is a low-calorie vegetable packed with vitamins A, C, and K, as well as folate and fiber, making it a nutritious choice for salads and wraps. Its tender leaves are best used raw in salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish. Store leaf lettuce in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in a damp paper towel inside a plastic bag or container, and use it within a week to maintain freshness and crispness.

Mushroom Varieties

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Store mushrooms in a paper bag or breathable container in the refrigerator, avoiding moisture buildup, and only wash them right before use to maintain freshness.

Mushrooms are super versatile in the kitchen. Here are 10 Things You Should Do With Mushrooms.

This roundup of 20 Mushroom Recipes has you covered with meal ideas for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. 

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Mushroom, Portobello & Cremini – Portobello mushrooms are mature versions of cremini mushrooms, offering a meaty texture and rich, earthy flavor. Cremini, also known as “baby bellas,” are younger, smaller, and have a firmer texture with a milder taste. Both are low in calories, fat-free, cholesterol-free, and provide B vitamins, selenium, potassium, and antioxidants. Portobellos are ideal for grilling, roasting, or as a meat substitute in burgers, sandwiches, or stuffed recipes. Creminis are great for sautéing, adding to soups, stir-fries, pasta dishes, or as pizza and salad toppings.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 22Mushroom, Oyster (Grey) – These delicate, fan-shaped mushrooms have a mild, slightly nutty flavor with a velvety texture. They are rich in antioxidants, fiber, and B vitamins, supporting immune health and energy metabolism. Best sautéed, roasted, or added to stir-fries and soups, they cook quickly and absorb flavors well.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 23Mushroom, Shiitake – Shiitake mushrooms are prized for their rich, umami flavor and slightly chewy texture, making them a staple in Asian cuisine. They are low in calories, fat-free, and a good source of B vitamins, copper, selenium, and immune-supporting polysaccharides. Shiitakes are versatile and can be sautéed, stir-fried, grilled, or added to soups, stews, and sauces for a depth of flavor. They are popular in dishes like ramen, risotto, and dumplings, and are often used in vegetarian recipes for their meaty texture.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 24Onion, Red – Red onions are a vibrant, mildly sweet onion variety with a sharp bite, commonly used raw or cooked in various dishes. They are a good source of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber, contributing to overall health and supporting the immune system. Red onions add color and flavor to salads, salsas, sandwiches, pickles, and roasted vegetable dishes. Store whole red onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space away from sunlight; once cut, refrigerate in an airtight container and use within a few days to preserve freshness.

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Onion, Yellow – Yellow onions are a popular, versatile vegetable with golden-brown skin and a strong, savory flavor that mellows and sweetens when cooked. Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber, yellow onions support immune health, digestion, and overall cellular health. They’re a staple in many cuisines, perfect for sautéing, caramelizing, roasting, and adding depth to soups, stews, and sauces. To store, keep unpeeled yellow onions in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, away from potatoes, where they can last up to a month; once peeled or cut, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 26Parsnip – Parsnips are root vegetables with pale, creamy skin and a sweet, nutty flavor, especially when cooked. They are high in fiber, vitamin C, and folate, which promote digestion, immune health, and cell function. Parsnips are great roasted, mashed, added to soups, or used as a potato substitute. Parsnips can be spiralized into veggie noodles or blended into creamy soups for a subtly sweet, earthy flavor. Their natural sweetness also makes them a great addition to baked goods like muffins or cakes.  Store unwashed parsnips in the refrigerator crisper drawer, where they can last for two to three weeks.

Tip: Add parsnips to baked goods like muffins or cakes for a mild sweetness and extra moisture, similar to how carrots are used in carrot cake. Parsnips tend to be sweeter during winter, as the cold converts their starches into natural sugars.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 27Potato, Yellow – Also known as Yukon Gold or gold potatoes, yellow potatoes have smooth, thin, yellowish skin and creamy, buttery-flavored flesh. They are slightly waxy, making them versatile in cooking. Yellow potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber and are low in calories and fat. Their creamy texture makes them ideal for mashing, roasting, grilling, and boiling. They are also excellent in gratins and salads because they hold shape during cooking. Store yellow potatoes in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place for several weeks, avoiding refrigeration as it can alter their texture and flavor.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 28Radish, Watermelon – Watermelon radish is a striking root vegetable with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a crisp texture. Its pale green skin hides a vibrant pink interior, resembling a watermelon. Rich in vitamin C, potassium, and antioxidants, it supports immune health and reduces inflammation. Watermelon radishes can be enjoyed raw in salads, sliced thinly for garnishes, pickled, or roasted for a milder flavor. Store unwashed watermelon radishes in a perforated plastic bag in the refrigerator, where they can stay fresh for up to two weeks. Wash and trim just before using.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 29Rutabaga – Rutabaga is a round, root vegetable with yellowish flesh and a mildly sweet, earthy flavor. It is packed with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, supporting digestion, immune health, and heart function. Rutabaga is excellent roasted, mashed, added to soups, or used in stews. Rutabaga can be thinly sliced and baked into crispy chips or grated and mixed into coleslaw for a unique twist. Its slightly sweet flavor also works wonderfully in casseroles or mixed with mashed potatoes for added depth. Store rutabaga in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator, where it can stay fresh for several weeks.

Fun Facts: Rutabagas are a cross between a turnip and a cabbage, giving them their unique flavor. Rutabaga is also known as swede which is short for “Swedish turnip.”

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 30Sweet Potato – Sweet potatoes are a nutritious root vegetable known for their naturally sweet flavor and vibrant orange flesh, though they also come in other colors like purple and white. They are rich in vitamins A (as beta-carotene), C, and B6, as well as dietary fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. These nutrients support eye health, boost immunity, and promote digestive health. Sweet potatoes are versatile in cooking and can be baked, roasted, mashed, or used in soups and stews. They can also be enjoyed in both savory and sweet dishes. Store sweet potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place for several weeks, avoiding refrigeration as it can affect their texture and flavor.

How to Cook with This Week’s Market Box: Pastured Chicken Recipes, Grass-Fed Beef & Fresh Greens 31Swiss Chard (baby) – Milder and more tender than mature Swiss chard, baby chard is often used raw in salads, wraps, or grain bowls. While still rich in vitamins A, C, and K, it may have slightly less fiber than its fully grown counterpart. Store in a sealed container with a dry paper towel in the fridge and use within 3–5 days for the best freshness.

Fun fact: Chard is in the chenopod family which includes beets, spinach, and quinoa.

Don’t Forget: Online shopping opens Friday at 3 PM! 🛒 Stock your kitchen with these clean, nourishing ingredients to fuel your family with nutrient-dense meals. Be sure to grab your favorite staples and try something new for vibrant health this winter.

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Veggie E-Books

Download these collections of tips and recipes for each veggie. You’ll use these as a reference throughout the season.

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💪 Strong to the Core: Spring Fitness & Wellness Workshop 💪🌿

Nikki and Devon at 1 Cor Fitness are the first and regular customers at Willow Haven General Store.
Nikki and Devon at 1 Cor Fitness are the first and regular customers at Willow Haven General Store.

Feeling stiff? Lacking energy? Struggling with everyday movements?

It’s time to build strength where it matters most—your core!

Join us on Saturday, March 1, for a 2-hour group intro to fitness and wellness workshop designed to help you:

✔ Move with confidence in everyday life
✔ Improve flexibility, mobility, and core function
✔ Learn proper movement techniques to protect your body
✔ Keep muscles strong to support your bones as you age

Whether you’re lifting, bending, or just keeping up with life’s demands, this workshop will help you stay strong and mobile for years to come!

📩 Sign up today! In person at Willow Haven Farm General Store or email whfgeneralstore@gmail.com.

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Get ready for a fun, hands-on experience in the art of sourdough bread making!

Join us on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for our Sourdough Bread Baking Workshop at Willow Haven Farm.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this workshop will give you the skills and confidence to bake delicious, homemade sourdough bread from scratch.

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👩‍🍳 What to Expect on March 29th:

  • Step-by-step guidance from our expert instructor
  • Hands-on experience making your own sourdough starter
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✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your baking to the next level! 

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