Blistered Tomato Skillet with Lunchbox Peppers & Shallots — Farm Box October 8, 2026
What’s Inside This Week? Harvest List | October 8, 2026 Essentials Box Cherry Tomatoes, 1pt, $4 Lunchbox Peppers, 1pt, $4
Harvest Lists, Recipes
Roasted Acorn Squash Salad with Whipped Feta, Peach & Dill — Farm Box October 1, 2026
Myron’s back on the farm, the creek bed is clear for the first time in years, and a departing neighbor’s parting gift became a kid-powered hillside cart; plus a recipe using your acorn squash, peaches, and dill.
Patty Pan Squash and Heirloom Tomato Sauté with Basil — Farm Box September 24, 2026
Baby Iris is home and healthy, the crew has stepped up beautifully in Myron’s absence, and the farm is bracing for a record-breaking El Niño season. This week’s patty pan squash and heirloom tomato sauté with basil is a fast, simple way to close out summer’s best produce.
Brilliant Stonefruit & Basil Salad with Microgreens — Farm Box September 17, 2026
Big news from the garden crew — Myron and Colleen are expecting their second child. As the farm plans its transition into fall and winter, this week’s no-cook stonefruit basil salad with microgreens makes the most of the last of summer’s stonefruit.
Poblano & Heirloom Tomato Salsa | Farm Box August 20, 2026
Microgreens are officially a success, wildflower seed is sprouting in the wildlife habitats, and the Raff kids are back to homeschool on the farm. This week’s poblano heirloom tomato salsa turns a smoky charred pepper and peak-season tomatoes into something better than anything from a jar.
Roasted Beet & Parsnip Soup with Cilantro Oil | Farm Box August 13, 2026
39 native plants went into the ground for Wildlife Habitat #2 this week, a gopher snake named Coley took up residence in the pollinator garden, and our first Free Garden Work Day kicks off tomorrow. This week’s roasted beet parsnip soup with cilantro oil is rich, earthy, and finished with a bright green drizzle.
Fragrant Roma Tomato & Basil Bruschetta | Farm Box August 6, 2026
From donating tomato starts to a community garden to rescuing a kitten from the creek, it’s been a full week on the farm. 60 pollinator plants went into Hedgerow 3, and this week’s roma tomato basil bruschetta makes the most of peak-season tomatoes in just 20 minutes.
Grilled Eggplant & Cherry Tomato Salad with Parsley | Farm Box July 30, 2026
Jeremy’s three-week irrigation project is (mostly) done, 80+ native plants are thriving in the wildlife habitats, and Farmers Market Week is almost here. This week’s grilled eggplant and cherry tomato salad with parsley makes the most of both at their summer peak.
Harvest Lists, Recipes
Farm Box July 23, 2026 | Tomato Basil Panzanella with Broccolini
What’s Inside This Week? July 23, 2026 Essentials Box Lettuce Mix, 8oz, $5.00 Basil, 3oz, $3.00 Avocado, 3oz, $5.00 Tomato,
Farm Box July 16, 2026 | Crispy Squash Fritters with Cucumber Dill Tzatziki
From a Community Gathering lettuce donation to 300+ pollinator plants going in the ground, it’s been a full week on the farm. This week’s crispy squash fritters with cucumber dill tzatziki turn the squash mix into a snack that won’t last long — fried or roasted, your choice.
Farm Box July 9, 2026 | Peach & Plum Galette
The county heard us, the fireworks booth raised $26,000 for the Grange, and 325 native plants are heading into the ground for pollinator habitat. This week’s peach plum galette is the easiest summer dessert you’ll make — no pan required.
Farm Box July 2, 2026 | Roasted Kohlrabi & Beet Salad with Baby Kale
What’s Inside This Week? July 2, 2026 Essentials Box Avocados, 2lbs, $10.00 Lettuce Head, 1ct, $3.00 Apricot, 1lb, $4.00 Tomato,
Farm Box June 25, 2026 — Kale, Stone Fruit & Avocado Salad
What’s Inside This Week? Your Farm Box — June 25, 2026 Essentials Box Lettuce, 1ct Summer Squash Mix, 1lb Parsley,
Harvest Lists, Recipes
Farm Box June 18, 2026 — Stone Fruit, Cucumber & Basil Salad
What’s Inside This Week? June 18, 2026 Essentials Box Basil, 3oz, $3.00 Beets, 1 bu, $4.00 Stone Fruit Mix, 1.5lbs,
Farm Box June 11, 2026 | Cucumber Dill Salad with Snap Peas
Jack made it to Oregon, Chloe is not pregnant (but thinks she is — false pregnancies are real!), and the strawberries are getting a safer home away from the creek birds. This week’s crisp cucumber dill salad with sugar snap peas is summer in a bowl — ready in 15 minutes.
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Farm Box June 4, 2026 | Summer Minestrone with Green Beans and Chard
What’s Inside This Week? June 4, 2026 Essentials Box Arugula, 8oz, $5.00 Cilantro, 3oz, $3.00 Parsnips, 1 bu, $4.00 Green
Bright Chopped Squash and Nectarine Salad | Farm Box May 28, 2026
The Raffs are back from New Zealand — inspired, grateful, and immediately back to work. This week’s box features nectarines making their debut in a chopped summer salad with Costata Romanesco zucchini, Italian frying peppers, crumbled cheese and fresh herbs. Plus a bittersweet farewell to Jack and a beautiful return to come.
Farm Box May 21, 2026 | Scallopini Squash & Leek Pasta with Cilantro
Scallopini squash and leeks come together in a bright, citrusy pasta with fresh cilantro and Cara Cara orange — this week at Dare 2 Dream Farms. Plus field notes on a week of weeding, sunflowers popping, the first tomatoes on the horizon, and a farm stand that’s finding its stride.
Zucchini & Cilantro Fritters | Farm Box May 14, 2026
Zucchini season is in full swing at Dare 2 Dream Farms — and these crispy Zucchini & Cilantro Fritters are the best way to use it. Plus field notes on farm planning week, Frank’s steady work in the field, and a pollinator garden that’s absolutely popping off.
Farm Box May 7, 2026 | Fresh Peach & Basil Caprese Salad
Peaches are here — and we’re pairing them with fresh farm basil and mozzarella in a no-cook caprese that tastes like summer on a plate. Plus field notes on paleta Friday, a kindergarten farm tour, cows in halter training, and a brand new pickup location at Vandenberg Space Force Base.
Farm Box April 30, 2026 | Zucchini & Herb Frittata
Zucchini season has officially begun at Dare 2 Dream Farms — and we’re celebrating with a Zucchini & Herb Frittata using fresh basil and spring onions. Plus field notes on a legendary week of farm work, a farewell to our naughty cow, and a final ask for Farms Together.
