Friday, July 31, 2009



CSA Harvest List for Aug 5th:

I can hardly believe it is August. Wow!

  • Chives
  • Garlic Chives
  • Peppermint
  • Spearmint
  • Dandelion
  • Kale: Dino or Curly
  • Swiss Chard
  • Italian Flat Leaf Parsley
  • Broccoli (Single orders only) (Pictured above)
  • Carrots- Orange
  • Fennel
  • Scallions
  • Fresh Cut Flower Bouquets
  • Cucumber: Standard or Pickling or Lemon (very limited quantities of Lemon)
  • Summer Squash: Green or Yellow Zucchini or Patty Pan
  • Beets: Red, Golden, Chioggia
  • Italian Basil
  • Lettuce: Romaine, Red Leaf, or Green Leaf
  • Beans: Green, Yellow Wax or French Filet
  • Salad Mix
  • Arugula
  • Green Garlic (single orders only- this is fresh garlic and does not store. Must be eaten within a few weeks) (Pictured above)
  • Tomatoes: (Yes, we have some turning mostly small cherries or grape varieties. Single orders only. I will try my best to fulfill these orders)
  • Eggplant: Oriental (single orders only)
  • Tomatillos (single orders only)
  • If you have a fruit share the fruit this week will be : Yellow and White Peaches. YUM!

Recipes:
  • Don't forget to check out our midweek blog with recipes and information on storing your veggies.
  • This recipe comes from one of our members:
    Fennel Salad
    1 bulb of fennel . . .leafy fronds cut off. . .sliced as thinly as possible
    1 sweet onion sliced as thinly as possible
    Olive oil
    Kosher salt
    Oregano
    Drizzle on the olive oil and add salt and oregano to taste.
    Can be eated right away. . .or refrigerate to let the flavors blend.
    This is similar to a coleslaw but without the creamy dressing.
  • Have you considered juicing the cucumbers. They are so refreshing. Try adding some mint to liven it up.
Notes from the Farmer:
Just a reminder to be aware about picking up your veggies each week and to be aware when you are picking up boxes. I know everyone makes mistakes. No big deal. I appreciate when you call to let me know (484-955-1098). Just a bit of extra time and attention on your part, saves me a lot more time than you know. The biggest issue is with customers not picking up produce. Like I said everyone forgets. The site hosts are not required to keep the produce and in most cases they give it away at the end of the night. This note is not to place blame or guilt it is just a conscious reminder.

I hope you all have a super week.
Erica
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