Farm Newsletter Week 6 July 31-August 4, 2023 | “B” Week What’s in the Box this Week? SWEET CORN (6 ears) ~ (not organic, non-GMO, from David Bench Farms) ~ To store: Refrigerate sweet corn as soon as possible with husks on. The longer you wait to eat it, the more sugar will turn into…
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Did you know that 99.9% of Americans have never tasted a currant or gooseberry? Yet in western Europe (especially England and Germany), they are extremely popular in the form of sauces, pies, crumbles, and jams. They are prized for their nutritional density and medicinal properties, too. I’ve often wondered why it is that no one…
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Farm Newsletter Week 4 July 9-15, 2023 | “B” Week What’s in the Box this Week? CHIOGGIA “BULLSEYE” BEETS ~ These beets will have a gorgeous interior when sliced raw — a “bullseye” target. I love to use these in raw preparations, as the bullseye effect will fade when cooked. To store: If…
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Farm Newsletter Week 3 July 1-7, 2023 | “A” Week What’s in the Box this Week? FRESH GARLIC ~ Fresh garlic is garlic that has been recently harvested, before it is cured. It has a thicker skin than the cured garlic you find at the store, and you should refrigerate it and use…
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Farm Newsletter Week 2 June 25 – July 1, 2023 | “B” Week What’s in the Veggie Box this Week? CARROTS (with tops) ~ SAVE THE CARROT TOPS! You can make really cool stuff with them… To store, first take the tops off your carrots and put them into a plastic bag…
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CSA Newsletter Week 1 June 19-24, 2023 | “A” Week What’s in the Share this Week? WEEK #1 STANDARD VEGETABLE BOX: Large size boxes will get a double portion of the standard box. GREEN HEAD LETTUCE, OAK LEAF (1) ~ these are gorgeous!! Store it in a Debbie Meyer Green bag or Tupperware FridgeSmart…
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Week 18 | October 16-22, 2022 | “B” Week This is our Final week of our CSA. We say good-bye! Veggie Box Contents: SWEET POTATOES (3#) ~ Store these in a cool, dark place (away from your onions) for up to 5 weeks. Before eating, wash well; cut out any bad spots. Peeling is…
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CSA Newsletter Week 17 October 9-15, 2022 | “A” Week CSA Week 17 Box Contents: CARROTS (no tops) ~ (from Wayward Seed Farm) Our carrots still aren’t ready, but we wanted you to have some carrots before we end things. Store these in a plastic bag in your crisper drawer for up to…
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CSA Newsletter Week 16 October 3-7, 2022 | “B” Week Our CSA is an 18 week season. What’s in the Box this Week? CELERY ROOT (4 SMALL HEADS) ~ Celeriac, also known as celery root, has a flavor like celery, and both its root and stalks/leaves are edible. Don’t be put off by…
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CSA Newsletter Week 15 Sept 26-30, 2022 | “A” Week Our CSA is an 18 week season. What’s in the Box this Week? SPAGHETTI SQUASH (1) ~ This variety of winter squash has unusual string-like flesh, which looks like spaghetti when scraped out with a fork. They are often baked or boiled and…
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