In your box: --Beans --Beets --Cucumber --Garlic, “Deerfield Purple” --Ground cherries or cherry tomatoes --Head lettuce --Summer Squash --Sweet onion --Sweet peppers --Tomatoes Thanks so much to the great members who made it out to the farm open house on Saturday! We had a nice group of folks who explored the farm, spent a lot … Continue reading Week 11 Newsletter
Stuffed Sweet Peppers
from AllRecipes.com 1 tablespoon salt4 large green bell peppers - tops, seeds, and membranes removed1 tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup chopped onion2 cups cooked rice1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 (14.5 ounce) can chili-style diced tomatoes or fresh chopped1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce) package … Continue reading Stuffed Sweet Peppers
Week 10 Newsletter
In your box: --Basil --Carrots --Cucumbers --Eggplant or cherry tomatoes --Head lettuce --Summer Squash --Sweet onion --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes This week finds us just past halfway through our growing season this year. After such horrible growing conditions in the spring, we've been rewarded with one of the best summers I can remember. We've had enough … Continue reading Week 10 Newsletter
Spicy Eggplant Recipe
from CSA members the Kinneberg family 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 Japanese eggplants, cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 onions, thinly sliced1 tablespoon minced garlic2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons water1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce1 teaspoon white sugarground black pepper to taste1/2 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil Heat 2 tablespoons of oil … Continue reading Spicy Eggplant Recipe
Week 9 Newsletter
In your box: --Beans or eggplant --Beets --Cucumbers --Kale --Head lettuce --Summer Squash --Sweet onion --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes This week marks the unofficial start of the peak of tomato season, a glorious stretch of three or four weeks where every meal, passing car and visitor are in danger of being smothered in fresh tomatoes from … Continue reading Week 9 Newsletter
Whole Roasted Golden Beets
Ingredients 2 golden beets, unpeeled (about 8 ounces)1 teaspoon olive oil1/8 teaspoon kosher salt1/8 teaspoon black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Rub the beets with the oil, salt, and pepper. Wrap in foil.Roast at 400°F until tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Peel … Continue reading Whole Roasted Golden Beets
Week 8 Newsletter
In your box: --Beans --Broccoli --Carrots --Chard --Cucumbers --Eggplant or Cherry tomatoes --Escarole --Green Onions --Summer Squash --Tomatoes I wanted to start with a plug for the 14th annual Garlic Festival, coming up this Saturday in Hutchinson. Full disclosure: yes, I am on the planning committee. And yes, I really love garlic. This is a … Continue reading Week 8 Newsletter
Ratatouille
1 onion, sliced thin2 garlic cloves, minced5 tablespoons olive oila 3/4-pound eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 3 cups)1 small zucchini, scrubbed, quartered lengthwise, and cut into thin slices1 red bell pepper, chopped3/4 pound small ripe tomatoes, chopped coarse (about 1 1/4 cups)1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled1/8 teaspoon ground coriander1/4 teaspoon … Continue reading Ratatouille
Week 7 Newsletter
In your box: --Basil --Beans --Broccoli --Cucumbers --Green Onions --Head Lettuce --Potatoes, “Yukon Gold” --Summer Squash --Tomatoes At this point I think I should formally apologize for all of the mean things I said about Minnesota weather back in the spring. The mild, dry weather we enjoyed all of last week has continued through this … Continue reading Week 7 Newsletter
Mashed Potato with Cucumber
from TasteofHome.com Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 tablespoon butter4 tablespoons milk, divided1/2 small cucumber, peeled and diced2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion or green onions1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar1 teaspoon sugar Directions: Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover and bring to a boil; cook for 20-25 … Continue reading Mashed Potato with Cucumber
