In your box: --Arugula --Beets --Celery --Radishes --Red Onion --Salad mix --Summer squash, cucumber or eggplant --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes At this stage of the season I'm no longer planting veggies, of course, but I am still busy in the fields getting ready for the winter. As soon as I've harvested everything from a row in … Continue reading Week 16 Newsletter
Week 15 Newsletter
In your box: --Arugula --Bok Choy --Carrots --Head Lettuce or salad mix --Sage --Summer squash or cucumber --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes We've been keeping an eye on the weather as we endure a really soggy transition from summer to fall this week. After a couple more days in the 90's over the weekend it felt like … Continue reading Week 15 Newsletter
Week 14 Newsletter
In your box: --Fennel --Garlic --Head Lettuce --Kale, “Red Russian” --Potatoes, “Red Gold” --Summer squash or cucumber --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes The fall harvest season has a nice nostalgic touch to it. The harvest is bountiful, the hard preparation work of the spring and summer are over, and it's time to take stock of the season … Continue reading Week 14 Newsletter
Braised Fennel and Potatoes
from Epicurious.com INGREDIENTS 1 large fennel bulb (sometimes called anise) with fronds 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 cups) 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb red boiling potatoes 1/2 cup water PREPARATION Chop enough fennel fronds to measure 2 tablespoons, then … Continue reading Braised Fennel and Potatoes
Week 13 Newsletter
In your box: --Incessant rain --Beets --Cucumber --Head Lettuce --Kohlrabi --Red onion --Summer squash --Tomatoes A few weeks ago President Trump unveiled a green and yellow hat bearing the slogan “MAKE OUR FARMERS GREAT AGAIN.” Let me begin by saying—it's about time! I myself have been poor to mediocre as a human being for some … Continue reading Week 13 Newsletter
Autumn Slaw
from Parade.com Ingredients: ½ lb carrots, peeled and grated (about 3) ½ lb kohlrabi or turnip (about 1 medium-large), peeled and grated 1-2 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Spitzenberg or Pink Lady, quartered and cored ½ lb beets, peeled and grated (about 3) ¼ cup safflower or grapeseed oil 1 tsp sesame oil ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tsp honey or … Continue reading Autumn Slaw
Beet Kohlrabi Soup
Ingredients 4 small-medium beets peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 medium kohlrabi peeled cut into 1/4-inch pieces 0.5 inch fresh ginger root peeled 4 cups water 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Pinch of ground cardamom salt to taste Dash of lime juice to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Instructions Put beets, kohlrabi, ginger, and water in a large pot. Bring to a boil over … Continue reading Beet Kohlrabi Soup
Week 12 Newsletter
In your box: --Carrots --Cherry Tomatoes (full shares) --Cucumbers --Garlic --Head Lettuce --Summer squash --Sweet onion --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes This weekend brought an event I've been waiting for since early March—the greenhouse is now empty for the year. When I transplanted out the last head lettuce of the year between rainstorms, I finally left the … Continue reading Week 12 Newsletter
Carrot Cake Muffins
from pinchOfYum.com INGREDIENTS for the cupcakes 1 cup flour 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (heaping) 2/3 cup oil 2 eggs, beaten for the frosting 4 ounces cream cheese 4 tablespoons butter 2+ cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla … Continue reading Carrot Cake Muffins
Week 11 Newsletter
In your box: --Basil --Cherry Tomatoes --Cucumbers --Head Lettuce (“New Red Fire”) --Potatoes (“Yukon Gold”) --Summer squash --Sweet onion --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes My winters tend to be extremely relaxing, with lots of time for rest and reflection and catching up on all the books that pile up through my busy summers. I stay pretty focused … Continue reading Week 11 Newsletter
