Winter CSA Newsletter Week #23 Apr 14-20, 2024 “A" week
Apple tree is starting to bud!
VEG SHARES
(Photo of the "Default" FULL Share below. See listings to see which share size has what, how much, along with info, guides, recipes.)
FULL VEG SHARE:
SPRING GREENS MIX (¼ lb) - This green is very versatile (and YES! You can eat the stems, in fact they are very tasty too. ;) It can be eaten cooked or raw, requires little prep, works with sweet or savory ingredients, stands up to other hearty ingredients, and pairs well with rich, fatty foods such as cheese, butter, bacon, and cream. Raw is popular in salads with, or without, pecans, dried fruit such as cranberries, chunks of cheese, sunflower seeds, and roasted beets. Other possibilities are steaming, boiling, stir-frying, or sautéeing with butter or olive oil. Known as a longer keeper than lettuce, store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for a week or more. Note - Cooks down in size considerably. Guide & Recipes
BEETS (1 lb) - Store in the fridge in a plastic bag for months. Guide & Recipes (from Red Door Family Farm - organic)
SUNFLOWER SHOOTS (3 oz) - Sunflower Shoots, also called sunflower greens or microgreens, have a nutty flavor with a crunchy texture. They are versatile and can be used like fresh salad greens, stir fried or steamed lightly, used in sandwiches, with pasta, or on pizza. Store in a plastic bag or wrapped in a slightly damp towel for about a week or maybe a little more. Guide & Recipes
PURPLE TOP TURNIPS (1 lb) - Store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator and these will keep for months if you aren’t ready to use them now. Delicious roasted!
SMALL RED CAYENNE BEANS (1 lb) - These beans are small, plump, and creamy and are great for soups and stews. We call them the “everything” bean, as they’re a good chili, soup, salad, refried, baked bean. (from Meadowlark Organics)
HAVARTI CHEESE (6 oz) - A semi-soft with a creamy texture and mild buttery flavor. Pairs well with: any soft wine. *NOT organic. (from Meister Cheese)
SORREL (1 bunch) - Kind of a salad green & kind of a herb and in the same family as rhubarb, sorrel’s astringent citrusy flavor adds a little kick to your meal. And its rich in potassium, vitamins Q, B1, and C. A rule of thumb for using - anywhere you’d add a squeeze or two of lemon, sorrel would be good! When heat is added, sorrel breaks down nicely making it a great thickener for sauces and soups. It’s strong flavor pairs well with fatty meats & fish like salmon, creamy dishes, and cheeses. Great cut into thin strips and mixed with other salad greens to eat fresh. Other ideas include using it in soups, sauces, pesto, salads & dressings, potato toppings, hummus, quiches, omelets, crepe fillings, pizza, pasta dishes. 7 More Recipe Ideas Sorrel will last 1-2 weeks in a plastic bag in your fridge. If you wish to rinse or wash, wait until just before using to prolong shelf life.
HALF VEG SHARE: (see Full VEG Shares above⬆ for info on each item)
SPINACH & TURNIP GREENS (¼ lb)
BEETS (1 lb)
SUNFLOWER SHOOTS (3 oz.)
PURPLE TOP TURNIPS (1 lb)
SMALL RED CAYENNE BEANS (1 lb)
HAVARTI CHEESE (6 oz)
Other ITEMS available in "Design My Share"
Mild Cheddar Cheese (8 oz)
Carrots
Adirondack Blue Potatoes
German Butterball Potatoes
Daikon Radish
All Purpose Bolted Flour
Fermented Kimchi
Fermented Sauerkraut
MES SHARES
Week 3 of the rotation so MES is for Jacobs Way, Dianne Dr, Mazo, Home deliveries on Olin and Shefford.
FULL: 2 Dozen Eggs
HALF: 1 Dozen Eggs
EGG SHARE
WEEKLY = 1 Dozen
BIWEEKLY = 1 Dozen
PREPARED FOOD & RECIPES:
On the Farm
Sorrel
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