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Week 12 Newsletter

In your box:–Basil--Beans--Corn--Eggplant or summer squash or cucumber--Hot pepper--Lettuce, “Nevada”--Onion--Tomatoes  Breaking news this week from Fox and Fawn Farm....For the fourth week, the most violent outbreak on record of Tomato-bola virus continues to ravage the countryside west of Minneapolis.The history of tomato-bola has been traced back to an excessive consumption of tomatoes in the human … Continue reading Week 12 Newsletter

Sauteed Green Beans

From FoodNetwork.com1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed2 tablespoons unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil3 large shallots, thinly sliced2 garlic cloves, minced1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes1/4 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basilSalt and freshly ground black pepperParmesan Crisps:1/2 cup grated ParmesanCook the green beans in a large pot of boiling water until … Continue reading Sauteed Green Beans

Roasted Eggplant Spread

From FoodNetwork.com1 medium eggplant2 sweet peppers, seeded1 red onion, peeled2 cloves garlic, minced3 tablespoons good olive oil1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon tomato pasteDirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees.Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, salt, … Continue reading Roasted Eggplant Spread

Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3rd ed. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 - 1 1/2 lbs Italian Sausage links (hot or mild) 1 cup finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 cup finely chopped fennel stalk 1 teaspoon fennel seed 2 cans (each 28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed, or 7-8 cups peeled, chopped, … Continue reading Tomato, Fennel, and Italian Sausage Sauce for Pasta or Polenta

Week 10 Newsletter

In your box: –-Beans --Chard --Cucumber or summer squash --Garlic, “Bear Carcass” --Lettuce or endive --Sweet corn --Sweet onion --Tomatoes As you scroll through the list of crops in your box this week, I'm guessing two points of interest crossed your mind. First, it might surprise you that I've mentioned a specific variety of garlic. … Continue reading Week 10 Newsletter