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Newsletter: Finally Feeling Like Fall
Newsletter: Finally Feeling Like Fall

Frosty mornings really make us appreciate the sun's warmth. A fifty degree afternoon feels downright balmy when the grass was crunching just a few hours prior.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickOctober 26, 2021Fall CSA, 2021
Newsletter: Finely Tuning the Farm Machine
Newsletter: Finely Tuning the Farm Machine

Just like that, we're at the end of Emmalyn and my third CSA as owners of Foxtail. At this time two years ago, we were just beginning to realize our dream.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickJune 3, 2021Spring CSA, 2021
Newsletter: Let Me Toot My Own Horn
Newsletter: Let Me Toot My Own Horn

Every Wednesday after packing I say to Emmalyn, "I think this is our best box yet," and this week is no exception. We also met some of our neighbors for the first time!

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickMay 20, 2021Spring CSA, 2021
Recipe: Emmalyn's Napa Cabbage Slaw
Recipe: Emmalyn's Napa Cabbage Slaw

This slaw is so good and so simple. I usually just go ahead and put an entire Napa Cabbage into this slaw because I could eat pounds of it at a time, and it gets better in the fridge!

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RecipesCody FitzpatrickMay 13, 2021greens, sides
Newsletter: Halfway Point of Our 2021 Spring CSA
Newsletter: Halfway Point of Our 2021 Spring CSA

Now that we have one farmers market in the books and are putting the bow on our third CSA box, this train is officially rolling full-speed.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickMay 6, 2021Spring CSA, 2021
Newsletter: We Loved those 80-Degree Days
Newsletter: We Loved those 80-Degree Days

After the stretch of 80+ degree days earlier this month, we moved that to the top of my priorities list. Naturally, now we're only seeing highs in the low 40s.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickApril 22, 2021Spring CSA, 2021
Newsletter: Here I Go Again (With Help)
Newsletter: Here I Go Again (With Help)

Spring for me always brings joy. Watching the brown, inert landscape quickly transform into a lush vibrant green fills me with childlike wonder, every time.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickApril 8, 2021Spring CSA, 2021
Recipe: Emmalyn's Buttered Radish Breakfast
Recipe: Emmalyn's Buttered Radish Breakfast

This is one of my all-time favorite breakfasts. I look forward to the first bunch of radishes each spring so I can enjoy this treat on toast.

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RecipesCody FitzpatrickFebruary 14, 2021meals, breakfast
Newsletter: Thank You for a Wonderful Season!
Newsletter: Thank You for a Wonderful Season!

One year in the books! Can you believe it!? Whenever anyone asks me how the farm is doing, my go-to answer has been, "It's been a ride."

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickDecember 29, 2020Fall CSA, 2020
Newsletter: The Elves Are Hard at Work
Newsletter: The Elves Are Hard at Work

An early Season's Greetings to you all! This holiday season will be different than all others, but we hope that this box will provide you all with a bit of holiday cheer.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickDecember 17, 2020Fall CSA, 2020
Newsletter: Doin' What We Gotta against the Wind
Newsletter: Doin' What We Gotta against the Wind

A happy December to you all! It's hard to believe there's just one month left in this year. I hope everyone had a safe, happy and vegetable-filled Thanksgiving.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickDecember 3, 2020Fall CSA, 2020
Recipe: Greens Cooked Punjab Style
Recipe: Greens Cooked Punjab Style

The true Sarson Ka Saag is a labor of love and a dish to be made when time allows. While this version may not be as traditional, it will save you time and still packs a lot of flavor. Enjoy!

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RecipesCody FitzpatrickDecember 1, 2020greens, meals
Newsletter: Woah, We're Halfway There!
Newsletter: Woah, We're Halfway There!

Something I didn’t think I’d miss during the pandemic is small talk. Of course, you wouldn’t have small talk without weather — and we’ve had a lot!

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickNovember 19, 2020Fall CSA, 2020
Newsletter: Big Wheel Keep on Turning
Newsletter: Big Wheel Keep on Turning

I hope this box of fresh, organic produce provides you all with a bit of joy and reprieve from the election. Here’s what you’ll find inside the 2nd box.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickNovember 5, 2020Fall CSA
Newsletter: First Fall CSA Box of 2020!
Newsletter: First Fall CSA Box of 2020!

Here we are! First box of the 2020 Fall CSA! This year has been... well, let's just call it an adventure, shall we? Let’s also say thanks to everyone who helped us this season!

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickOctober 22, 2020Fall CSA, 2020
Recipe: Organic Vegetable Broth from Scraps
Recipe: Organic Vegetable Broth from Scraps

Want to turn your trimmings into something tasty? It's easier than you might think, and it’s a great way to enjoy all the nutrients from your produce.

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RecipesCody FitzpatrickJuly 15, 2020scraps, soup
2020 Spring CSA: What's in the Box?
2020 Spring CSA: What's in the Box?

Thinking of trying out one of our community-supported agriculture (CSA) vegetable subscriptions for the spring season? Here’s a list of fresh, organic goodies we sent out in spring.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickJune 5, 2020Spring CSA, 2020
Giving A Little Bit Back
Giving A Little Bit Back

It’s hard to believe it’s only been two months since the beginning of the Spring CSA. So much has happened since we set out on this journey.

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NewslettersCody FitzpatrickMay 14, 2020Spring CSA, 2020
Mizuna, Music, and Me
Mizuna, Music, and Me

For those of you that don’t know, I have been a Minneapolis-based musician for over ten years. While my primary focus these days is on Foxtail, in my past lives I have been…

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Cody FitzpatrickApril 30, 2020
Recipe: Tofu Satay Lettuce Rolls
Recipe: Tofu Satay Lettuce Rolls

How does fresh, flavorful finger food sound? These tofu satay rolls made with our Green Bib Lettuce, Sweet Mokum Carrots, French Breakfast Radishes and Cilantro can hit the spot!

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RecipesCody FitzpatrickApril 24, 20202022
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