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Circle Brook Farm

News

31 Aug, 2026

Farm News – August 31, 2026

Hey all! It’s hard to believe that we are entering the second half of the season, but here we are! We still have a few more weeks of the warm weather veggies, but we are beginning to transition back to the cool weather crops like cauliflower, broccoli, and the mustards (arugula, tatsoi, bok choi, etc.). Fall root crops will also begin to appear on the menu – turnips, radishes, and parsnips. We will be including salad turnips in the shares over the next 2 weeks, as availability allows, with beets as the stand-in. We also have winter squash ripening in the fields- this week we are sending spaghetti squash. (more…)

Spaghetti Squash

Featured Produce

31 Aug, 2026

Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash is an oblong yellow colored winter squash that is named for the spaghetti like nature of its flesh.  When raw, the flesh is hard and generally orange or yellow in color.  When cooked, it comes apart in ribbons, giving it the appearance of spaghetti. (more…)

Mexican Street Corn (aka Elotes)

Recipies

31 Aug, 2026

Mexican Street Corn (aka Elotes)

This Mexican street corn recipe found on Simply Recipes is a staple of summer and it’s easy to make at home!  Top char-grilled corn on the cob with a tangy, creamy sauce, sprinkle with crumbled cheese and dive in. Make this for your next backyard cook-out!  Note that if you can’t find cojita cheese in your grocery store, it’s ok to omit or substitute another cheese.

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Circle Brook Farm

News

24 Aug, 2026

Farm News – August 24, 2026

Hi all! So, it rained so hard last Thursday that I started thinking about a new playlist with songs like Jackson Browne’s “After the Deluge” and Dylan’s “Down in the Flood.” Fortunately, we did not flood, and we had a dry weekend, plus the week ahead looks relatively storm-free. The wet season has taken a toll on our tomatoes and melons though. There will be fewer of the former and no more of the cantaloupe or honeydew, etc. (more…)

Onions

Featured Produce

24 Aug, 2026

Onions

Onions are part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which also includes chives, garlic, scallions, and leeks. Allium vegetables have been cultivated for centuries for their characteristic, pungent flavors and for their medicinal properties – these vegetables have been linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, including stomach and colorectal. A nutrient-dense food, onions are low in calories and high in beneficial nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. (more…)

French Onion Soup

Recipies

24 Aug, 2026

French Onion Soup

There are plenty of soups to turn to for a bit of warmth on a cold night, but perhaps none bring quite as much comfort as French onion soup.  This recipe, found on delish.com, is rich, deeply flavorful, and downright decadent – the kind of comforting meal that everyone will love. (more…)

Circle Brook Farm

News

17 Aug, 2026

Farm News – August 17, 2026

Hey Folks, As I was driving back to the farm this afternoon with my windshield wipers on, I found myself singing an old Eurythymics song – “Here comes the Rain Again.” It got me thinking about all the great songs about rain, most of them are actually metaphors for pain and heartbreak. But then that is what befalls the farmer when there is too much of the wet stuff.  So here you are, DJ Farmer John’s playlist for a rainy day: (more…)