Dear Members,
We apologize that we have been having a bit of trouble getting new pictures to the blog. We are working to remedy this very soon.
You should have received an email referring to our offering of a fruit share beginning July 23rd. If you are interested please send the check ($45.00) to the farm 211 Twin County Rd Morgantown, PA 19543. We are looking forward to working with Frecon Farms. They have a true dedication to local foods and great peaches.
We have been very thankful for your wonderful comments. We are working hard to provide a high quality service and we are glad it is working. And keep the requests coming. It helps to learn who you are and what you like.
This week we will be harvesting:beets (3 kinds), baby carrots, turnips, radishes, romaine lettuce (red and green), snow peas, swiss chard, kale, & basil (lemon, Italian, Thai, & Cinnamon). If you are interested in herbs we have: oregano, chives, garlic chives, cilantro, dill, & sage.
What is coming soon? ..... chives, beans & summer squash.
Here are some ideas for Beets. We grow Chioggia Beets ( red and white stripes, great for salads extra tender and sweet, they turn pink when cooked), Red Beets (your standard red beet), & Golden Beets (Wonderful yellow/orange color). Don't forget you can eat the greens too.
Cold Beet Orange Salad
It is my belief that beets are best when the eaten with very little preparation.
This recipe makes a great dish for picnics, can be added to tacos or tostadas with black beans. Refreshing and full of strong energy.
4 medium sized beets cleaned and grated
1 large navel orange ( I like navel the best but if you are a Valencia person go ahead. Other sweet citrus works great with this also)
Squeeze the orange juice on to the shredded beets. Add zest as a garnish and serve.
Cold Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Another simple beet recipe. You can add chopped oranges to this too if you like.
4 medium sized beets cleaned and cubed
¼ pound goat cheese (chevre)
Steam the cubed beets until you can sink a fork into them. Boiling is also an option but I feel steaming keeps the flavor better. Chill. The beets should be nice and chilled before adding the goat cheese otherwise the cheese melts. This still tastes good but is not very pretty. Mix crumbled goat cheese and serve. Chives make a nice garnish for this dish.
Warm Beets
Never underestimate the amazing flavors of vegetables simply cooked with garlic and butter. I can eat almost anything this way. You may use a butter alternative if necessary.
4 medium beets cleaned and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon water
Sautee all ingredients in a pan on low heat until you can stick a fork into the beets. You can also bake this same combination at 375 for approximately 35minutes.Enjoy
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