Dear Members,Happy Independence Day. I hope you all have a wonderful and safe weekend. We farmers are probably the only happy people about the rain this weekend. Although we have drip irrigation there is no substitute for a slow steady rain.
Pictured above is Cinnamon Basil, Italian Basil, & Thai Basil. These items are available this week as well as: Lemon Basil, Carrots, Beets (3 kinds), Scallions, Red & Green Romaine lettuce, Red Salad Bowl Lettuce, Buttercrunch Bibb Lettuce, Parsley (Curly & Flat), Chives, Sage, Thyme, Fresh Cut Flowers, Swiss Chard, Kale (3 kinds), Italian Zucchini (Costata), Yellow Zucchini, Patty Pan Squash, French Filet Beans, Anise Hyssop & Salad Mix.
Please keep your requests coming.
Cucumbers are coming soon.
*Did you know that you can store your beets and carrots for up to 6 months in your crisper. Simply remove the greens and store in a plastic bag. We only get fresh veggies in the summer but we can make them last into the winter if we are smart. They may not be as fresh but they will still be tasty and local.
Kitchen sink pesto
This is not a pesto recipe. These are merely suggestions on how to alter it.
- Try pumpkin seeds instead of pine nuts or walnuts. Pumpkin seeds are lower in bad fats and full of good fats. And easier on sensitive digestive systems.
- If you are feeling really creative roast the seeds in tamari ahead of time.
- Add lemon basil to your traditional Italian basil. This lightens the flavor and adds a bit of a kick. I suggest using lemon as 1/3 of the Italian basil in your favorite recipe.
- Sun dried tomatoes are a must. Chopped or whole.
*The Thai Basil and Cinnamon Basil are great used in soups and curries. I am a big fan of Thai Curry & Coconut soup and what is a good Thai soup without Thai Basil. Last year I did not grow this amazing treat and had so many complaints. It is almost as popular as the Italian variety.
*I used to work with two amazing Mexican women whom used the lemon basil as tea. They said it would cure whatever ailed you. They added the fresh herb to boiling water. Lemon Basil also makes a great salad dressing. Be careful with the Lemon Basil a little goes a long way.
*We usually package the Italian Basil as one item and the others in a bag as Mixed Basil. If you would like one separate please let us know. Also it is best to open the bags of basil when you get them. If left in a closed bag they will rot faster. Basil is fussy when wet a in a bag. Unfortunately sometimes we need to wash it to get the dirt off. However, this usually shortens the shelf life. If you have questions or comments please let us know.
Enjoy.
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