Ingredients: 1 bunch kale greens Olive oil 1-2 cloves garlic, minced Directions: 1. Trim the stems off the kale. Heat the oil in a skillet and saute the garlic. (If desired, you can also chop up the kale stems and sauté them with the garlic.) Add the kale, a few […]
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A big thanks to all those that came out on Monday. We had a big crew out here weeding away. They helped us get caught up for the most part, though there are a lot more weeds to deal with out there. In last week’s newsletter we were irrigating like […]
News from the Farm – September 8, 2012
Butternut Winter Squash Eggplant Chioggia Beets Red Russian Kale Arugula Onions 2# Garlic Cucumber
What’s in Your Box – September 8, 2012
(9 servings) Ingredients: 3 cups sliced peeled winter squash 3 cups sliced peeled tart apples 1 cup packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/3 cup chopped nuts ice cream […]
Squash-Apple Crisp Bars
(Serves 4) Ingredients: 1 whole cilantro root, with leaves and stems attached 4 cobs sweet corn 1 oz butter 2 red bell peppers, diced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 small red chili, finely chopped 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 cups vegetable stock ½ cup whipping cream Directions: 1. Pick […]
Chili, Corn, and Bell Pepper Soup
By Martha Rose Shulman Ingredients: 2 bunches turnips with greens attached (1 3/4 to 2 pounds, including greens) 1 pound russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and quartered Salt to taste 1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 leek, white and light green parts only, finely chopped 2/3 […]
Mashed Turnips and Potatoes With Turnip Greens
The transition to fall seems like it has come early this year, cool nights and mornings, the leaves on the black walnuts are yellowing and the dogwoods are turning red. White globe turnips are gracing your boxes this week and greens are back on the market tables and will be […]
News from the Farm – September 1, 2012
Cucumber Red Leaf Lettuce Red Bell Pepper Green Beans 1/2# Carnival Winter Squash White Globe Turnips Sweet Corn Green Mountain Potatoes 2# Melon (of your choice)
What’s in Your Box – September 1, 2012
Traditional Tomato Sauce (makes 4 servings) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 pounds ripe tomatoes, skinned and quartered 1 cup dry white or red wine 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil 1 ½ teaspoons […]
Tomato Sauce
(makes 8) Ingredients: 2 cups self-rising flour 1 cup cooked and pureed winter squash ¾ ounce cold unsalted butter, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped sage 1-2 tablespoons milk Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking tray with baking paper. 2. Sift the flour into a a bowl […]
Winter Squash and Sage Scones
(serves 8-10) Ingredients: 2 ½ cups self-rising flour 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmet heaped ¾ cup dark brown sugar 1 1/3 cups grated carrot 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 cup vegetable oil Orange cream icing— ¼ cup cream cheese, softened ¾ ounce unsalted butter, softened […]
Carrot, Spice, and Sour Cream Cake
Freezing: The easiest way to handle herbs it to simply put them in zippered plastic bags (wash the herbs well and remove the tough ends; whether you chop them or not is up to you). Basil should be blanched for about a minute before it’s frozen or it will turn […]