Harvest #5

This week in the box:

kale
radishes
cilantro
lettuce
braising mix (chard, mustard greens, orach– like spinach)
peas OR pasta sauce herb bundles

lettuce.... radishes.... cilantro... all good taco ingredients!

And don't forget, next week pick-up will be on friday the 5th, so I can get outta dodge for doomsday.  I mean independence day.

Harvest #4

Hard to believe it's been a month of CSA already!  Here's to many more!

In the box this week:
mustard greens
salad mix (lettuces and arugula)
peas OR pasta sauce herb bundle (it'll swap next week)
radishes

Harvest #3

It's classic June in Portland today: cold and wet.  The rain soaked me during harvest this morning, but the plants couldn't be happier.  A good boost of sunlight followed by a nice soak works wonders on the crops and things are looking good!

In the box this week:

kale
asian greens
peas OR garlic
beets

I like to use the greens (beet, mustards, kale) as the base for a palak paneer-style  curry dish:

Blanch the greens and set aside.  Sautee onions, garlic, ginger, and serano pepper. Once the onions are translucent, add tumeric, cumin, and garam masala.  (Start with 1/2 tsp increments and add more depending on your preference.)  Add about 3/4 c diced tomatoes.  Stir well!  Puree your blanched and cooled greens and add them.  Lastly add a half cup or so of cream or coconut milk.  Salt to taste! 

Harvest #2

This week in the box:

arugula
kale
peas OR green garlic (half of you got peas and half got garlic– it'll swap next week)
tiny radish bunches

While I was harvesting garlic this morning, I was breathing in their strong smell and I kept thinking about ginger!  A perfect pairing!  I feel like most of you know how to use these veggies, but I'll throw out some suggestions anyway.

Arugula- obvs makes a great spicy salad!  One of my favorite ways to use arugula is to put a small handful on top of a hot pile of risotto or pasta.  Or use it as a bed for a sumptuous piece of fish.  It create a great taste and consistency spectrum the way it half-wilts/half-stays fresh as you're eating.

Kale- stewed or braised is a great way to eat kale.  I like to cook it down with a little bit of tamari.