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
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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
Week 10 Newsletter
In your box: --Beets --Cherry Tomatoes --Cucumbers --Garlic --Head Lettuce --Summer squash --Sweet Onion --Sweet pepper --Tomatoes Late last week I was pulling thistle around our elderberry plants when I noticed a massive caterpillar that I assumed could only be one of our kids' toys. It was incredible—about the size of a cigar. And it … Continue reading Week 10 Newsletter
Week 9 Newsletter
In your box: --Beans or Broccoli --Carrots --Cherry Tomatoes --Cucumbers --Head Lettuce --Kale --Summer squash --Sweet Onion --Tomatoes This week we finally had a decent crop of tomatoes, even though we're still behind average pace. But with the nice dry heat this week they should keep up their production going forward. We grow a lot … Continue reading Week 9 Newsletter
Week 8 Newsletter
In your box: --Cucumber --Endive Escarole --Green Beans --Head Lettuce --Mint --Scallions --Summer squash --Sweet Pepper --Tomato After such a brutally hot and humid start to the summer, the persistent cool and dry weather of the past two weeks has been a great blessing. Daytime mosquitoes have vanished with the humidity, weeds are no longer … Continue reading Week 8 Newsletter
