Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of August 10, 2026
To help you plan for your next week, the week of August 10, 2026, this week's items are from local California organic farms.
Small, Family, and Value Box
Senior and Bambino Box
- Blackberries (Organic)
- September Snow Peaches (Pesticide Free)
- Red Butter Lettuce (Organic)
- Purple Cherokee Heirloom Tomato (Organic)
- Crimini Mushrooms (Organic)
- Yellow Bell Pepper (Organic)
- Russet Potatoes (Organic)
- Bunched Thyme (Organic)
Just Fruit Box
Six or more seasonal fresh local fruits perfect for the office or for anyone who loves fruit.
Parmesan-Thyme Mushrooms
URL: https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-15-minute-parmesan-thyme-mushrooms-250961
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Cremini mushrooms
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic cloves
- Dry white wine
- Fresh thyme leaves
- Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
Pasta with Roasted Yellow Bell Pepper Sauce
URL: https://veryveganval.com/2023/10/29/pasta-with-roasted-yellow-bell-pepper-sauce/
Ingredients
- 2 golden bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- ¼ cup olive oil, plus a little more for drizzling
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp. dried thyme
- ½ tsp. dried chili flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooked pasta, for serving
- Optional: chopped parsley and toasted pine nuts for serving
Southern Tomato Pie
URL: https://www.seriouseats.com/southern-tomato-pie-recipe-8682897
Ingredients
- 1 half recipe easy pie dough or store-bought refrigerated pie dough, shaped in a 9-inch pie plate and chilled for at least 2 hours
- 1 1/2 pound (680 g) heirloom tomatoes such as Cherokee purple, Pruden's purple, Brandywine, or Amana orange, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices
- 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided; for table salt use half as much by volume
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium (8 ounces) Vidalia or other sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) mayonnaise (such as Duke's)
- 3 ounces (85 g) yellow sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
- 3 ounces (85 g) aged white cheddar cheese, shredded (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 ounces (113 g) low-moisture mozzarella cheese, shredded (about 1 cup), divided
- Fresh basil leaves, torn, for garnish
Crispy Potato Kale Salad
URL: https://healthynumnum.com/lunch-dinner/crispypotatokalesalad
Ingredients
- 4-5 medium potatoes (any type)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Juice from two lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Kale (about 4-5 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée
URL: https://figandoliveplatter.com/passion-fruit-creme-brulee/
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp passion fruit
- 1 fresh vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla paste
- Pinch of salt
- 5 egg yolks