Leeks growing in the Talley Farms fields designated for the produce boxes.
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Leeks being harvested for this week's produce boxes.
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Leeks and carrots have to have a tractor loosen them before they are hand-harvested.
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The leeks are bundled for the boxes right in the field.
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Red Little Gem Lettuce had been harvested earlier in the day.
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Crates of produce are lined up for assembling the produce boxes.
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The assembly crew is very efficient at filling the boxes so the orders can go out.
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A full box gets closed up.
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The filled boxes get palletized and loaded onto trucks to be delivered to their pick-up location.
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The box was chock full of delicious local produce.
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Using the recipe card provided in the box, Fr. Ian made the Napa Cabbage Salad with Thai Peanut Sauce and added some shredded chicken.
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Using the recipe provided, Fr. Ian prepared the Garlicky Roasted Broccoli to accompany Lamb Chops and some Mac & Cheese.
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Did you believe, like Fr. Ian did, that produce boxes are just fruits and vegetables just left over from mass-farming destined for the supermarket shelves? Well, the Playing With Food Team went directly to the farm and found out that this is not the model for your local produce box.