CSA 2019 - Week #21

Thank you to everyone who came out to see us at the farm on Sunday. The rain held off and it was a great day!  A special thank you to Barbara Garriel and Ken for their beautiful music, and to Emilie Raffa for her delicious cooking!  We're at week 21 of our 25 week season.  More goodness to come!

We have A LOT of greens in the share this week!  This is the season for greens!  Remember back in the summer when we were all enjoying the corn and tomatoes and zucchini and there were no greens?  Well, here you go!  I've added a new section at the bottom of each item on the share list called, "What I'm making..." If you're feeling overwhelmed by the share, these are my tips for making your way through the box.  It's what I'm planning on making for my family with the share this week.  My best tip is to get yourself a large salad bowl.  With more space in a big bowl, you'll make bigger salads!  We eat an entire head of lettuce in a salad each night.  That's for 2 adults (and sometimes 2 kids). Forget "side salads'!  Make salads a main part of your meal. And full disclosure...we easily eat 2 shares worth of vegetables a week in our family of four.  It's outrageous, but healthy!  :)

Have a great week, friends!
XO Maggie for Farmer Matt, Kelly & the Crew

What's in the share?

Broccoli
The cool, fall weather means that broccoli is ready to harvest! These heads are beautiful and full.
Storage: In an an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked/Raw When to use: Within 5 days.
What I'm making with it.... Broccoli and chickpeas with garlic and olive oil over pasta.

Baby Arugula
This is very tender, so be gently when washing so you don't bruise the leaves.
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.
What I'm making with it.... Arugula Salad!

Bok Choi
Great texture, perfect for sautes and stir-fries!
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.
What I'm making with it.... Bok Choi Stir-fry

White Salad Turnips
Storage: Separate the roots from the greens before storing in an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.
What I'm making with it.... Turnip roots sliced raw with hummus dip. I will gently cook the greens and serve alongside an egg for breakfast. Always greens for breakfast!

Toscano Kale
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.
What I'm making with it.... Soup! The whole bunch will cook down in a minestrone soup and infuse the broth with delicious flavor and nutrients. Just remove the stem and slice into thin ribbons.

Mini Romaine Lettuce
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.
What I'm making with it.... I'll use the whole head for salad!

Green Boston Lettuce
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.
What I'm making with it.... More salad! I'll save a few leaves to use on a sandwich.

Red Long Peppers
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.
What I'm making with it.... I'm roasting these and putting them in my fridge and freezer for later use. See Ina Garten's simple recipe here....

ITEM IN ROTATION -- Cabbage OR Sugarloaf Chicory OR Radicchio
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.
What I'm making with it.... Depending on which item I get in the box, I'll either grill the radicchio or chicory and make a warm salad, or I'll slice up the cabbage into wedges and eat it for snack! A big batch of coleslaw is also a family favorite. We eat it all week!

Briermere Farm Fruit Share - 1 mixed bag of Jonagold and Winesap Apples

Farmhouse Favorite Recipes

Quick Bok Choi Stir-fry
Kale Minestrone Soup
Apple Walnut Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette