Day at the Farm

Our friends Chena and Brad suggested we sign up for CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) and split a 30-week harvest grown at a local farm in Helvetia, Oregon. Every other week, the Riddle's will go out to the farm to collect our portion of the bounty. We had our first visit to the La Finquita Farm at their annual Kick-Off potluck.  The farm was charming and Quintin absolutely loved interacting with all of the animals - especially the 3-day old baby goats. He had so much fun he threw a small hissy-fit when it was time to leave (which I captured as well ;) This week's selection of produce included sprouting broccoli, kale, spinach, beet greens, spring salad mix, leeks, shallots and walnuts; all grown on the farm's 2 acres of land.  It was a labor of love to thoroughly clean all of the produce; the farm uses organic farming practices so there were lots of little critters in the greens. But it was SO worth it! Thanks for the great idea Chena and Brad. We are all already looking forward to our next visit!