Box Contents, Recipes, and News for the Week of October 12, 2026

To help you plan for your next week, the week of October 12, 2026, this week's items are from local California organic farms.

Small, Family, and Value Box

Senior and Bambino Box

• Bartlett Pears (Organic)
• Honey Crisp Apple (Organic)
• Green Little Gem Romaine Lettuce (Organic)
• Green Zebra Tomatoes (Organic)
• Orange Carrots Bunched (Organic)
• Lunch Box Peppers (Organic)
• Red Onions (Organic)
• Russet Potatoes (Organic)

​Just Fruit Box

Six or more seasonal fresh local fruits perfect for the office or for anyone who loves fruit.

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs

URL: https://tamingofthespoon.com/fried-green-tomatoes-with-avocados-and-poached-eggs/

Ingredients

• 1 large green tomato
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1 1/2 cups panko Japanese-style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 – 1 cup olive oil, for frying
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 4 large eggs

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Sweet Pepper, Chickpea & Mozzarella Salad

URL: https://www.happyveggiekitchen.com/sweet-pepper-salad/

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp olive oil, divided
• 18 oz (500 g) sweet mini peppers
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella, packed in water
• 14 oz (400 g) can of chickpeas
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• 1 handful fresh basil leaves
• Salt and pepper, to taste

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Mini Sweet Pepper Pasta

URL: https://www.happyveggiekitchen.com/sweet-pepper-pasta/

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lb (450 g) mini peppers, seeds removed and sliced
• 2 shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
• 1 bunch fresh basil (and/or parsley or chives), chopped
• ¾ cup (100 g) feta cheese, crumbled
• 9 oz (250 g) dried spaghetti
• Optional – grated pecorino for topping

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Roasted Fennel and Pear Salad

URL: https://www.realsimple.com/roasted-fennel-and-pear-salad-11848363

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The Most Flavorful Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

URL: https://essenrecipes.substack.com/p/easy-chicken-and-potatoes-recipe

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs
• Salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 peeled potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 1 medium onion
• Handful of parsley
• 3 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

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