What is to come for the July 2nd delivery?...Kale, Chard, Beets, Carrots, Lettuce (Red Romaine, Green Romaine, Red Oak Leaf, Buttercrunch Bibb), Basil ( Italian, Lemon, Cinnamon, & Thai), Zucchini (Yellow & Italian), Patty Pan Summer Squash, French Filet Beans, & Scallions. The herbs you may choose from Parsley (Flat leaf and Curly), Dill, Cilantro, Sage, Chives, Oregano, Thyme & Anise Hyssop. We also have fresh cut flower bouquets if you are interested. Pictured above are Valentine Red Romaine Lettuce, Jericho Green Romaine Lettuce, & a beautiful sunflower with one of our wonderful pollinators.
Please let us know of your preferences. We are still experiencing difficulties with the pictures but hope to have this remedied by the beginning of the week.
We are looking forward to taking this weekend off and relaxing. The plants are still growing steadily. We should all hope for a bit of rain.
Just a note about the summer squash that we grow. Zucchini:
Costata Romanesco is a heirloom Italian zucchini. It is at the peak of it's flavor when at least 12 inches long. Unlike regular zucchini it is better when it is a bit bigger. We like to compare the flavor to artichoke hearts. I think you will agree that it is the best tasting zucchini by far.
Yellow Zuchinni: Your traditional zucchini with a bright yellow/golden flesh. A tender zucchini with the optimal size of 6-8 inches.
Patty Pan: A small summer squash shaped a bit like a flying saucer. The variety we are growing this year is yellow with a green tip. Although it seems to not be uniform in color. (Unfortunately not all organic seed is created the equal). These summer squash can be prepared like any other however, they create a unique texture and shape to the dish you might be preparing. Oh and they fit perfectly on a skewer for grilling.
Veggie Lasagna
This great recipe is from my friend Mary, whom is a cook and a farmer. Originally from Ohio she now fills happy bellies in Denmark. Not to mention her amazing baby boy Noah and super awesome husband Anders. Thank you both for all of the laughs.
-2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
-2 small eggplant, thinly sliced
-2 carrots, grated
-1 block firm/extra firm tofu
-fresh oregano, chopped
-finely chopped nuts
-salt, pepper
-about 2 cups favorite tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 325. In a mixing bowl, combine tofu, oregano, salt, and pepper. In a large lasagna pan, spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of zucchini on top. Add a layer of the tofu mixture. Add a layer of grated carrot. Add a layer of tomato sauce. Alternate in this pattern until all ingredients are used of pan is full, ending with sauce. Sprinkle nuts over the top and bake for about 30 min. Énjoy with friends and/or family.
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