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Double-T in the news!

WRAL did a great piece on the farm today! Check out the video on their site. Unfortunately, today was not one of our pickup days, so we had to improvise a bit and have one of our customers interviewed separately. It's still a great piece and good press for CSAs and local food.

A lot of our members will recognize Tom from the video (that hat is a dead giveaway). The other fellow is Jamie Crickenberger, who along with his twin brother Jason (we like twins around here), has been putting in many long hours helping Tom get the season underway. Both are former students of Tom's.

Judging from the spike in hits to our site, lots of folks are already checking out the links from the story...Welcome!

Officially full but....

We are officially full for the season, but we are creating a waiting list for later in the year. I don't like to over commit and spread our resources to thin. If you are interested, email Tom at tjkumpfatyahoo.com and ask to be put on the waiting list. Remember, most CSA's are taking new members as early as December and are usually full by the end of February. Unfortunately, demand is outpacing supply in the area. We have another piece of property we are leasing this year and I'm hoping to have it come online at the earliest this fall, but most likely we won't be growing the bulk of our crops until next year there. Stay tuned and thanks for your interest!

CSA Brochure 2008

Dear friends,
Here is our 2008 brochure in PDF format, print it out or pass it along to others who may be interested. Call Tom for more information @ 215-8915.Download dtf08.pdf

2008 CSA memberships

Dear friends,
We are currently signing up new members for the season, we have about 30 slots left for the year. We should be full by the end of February. If you see this posting before the end of February, it would be a good idea to call ahead to see what's available. Thanks for your interest in our farm.
Tom Kumpf cell #919-215-8915

Strawberry madness!!!!

We need volunteers to plant this weekend starting around 4pm Saturday October 6 and Sunday morning if necessary.

Directions:
       Take I-40 East to exit 312 (Hwy 42-Clayton/Fuquay exit)
       Turn right onto 42, stay in right lane
       Go to 2nd signal, turn right onto Cleveland School rd. (you can only turn right in right lane)
       Go 1/2 mile, our house is first one on right AFTER Boone Ridge Subdivision
       House #13246 White with brick, # is above the porch

       Call if you have trouble  215-8915  Tom's cell.

       Please RSVP

Zucchini & Kale

CSA member Susann Wigger, who picks up her share at the Cary Market, wanted to share these tasty treats with us!  When I get a chance I'll be putting together a link dedicated just to recipes since we seem to have quite a few cooks in the ranks.

Zucchini Quiche

This is my mom's recipe, it's more of a fritatta with a light crust than a quiche, really quick and delish.

3 cups shredded zucchini

1 cup bisquick (get the heart healthy kind)

1/2 cup onion

2 cloves garlic

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1 Tbs. dried basil

1 tsp. dried oregano

Dash pepper

1/2 cup oil

4 eggs lightly beaten

Combine all ingredients and pour into buttered 13 X9 glass pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 min. depending on when eggs are set and the top a little brown.

Lacinato Kale Salad (from Gourmet magazine)

1/2 to 1 lb. lacinato (dinosaur) kale, stems and center ribs discarded

2 T. finely chopped shallot

1 1/2 T. fresh lemon juice

1/4 t. salt

1/4 t. black pepper

4 1/2 T. extra virgin olive oil

2 oz coursely grated ricotta salata (or parmesan) cheese

Cut kale crosswise into very thin slices. Whisk together shallot, lemon juice salt and pepper in a small bowl, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until well combined. Toss kale in a bowl with the cheese and enough dressing to coat.  Season with salt and pepper.