Thursday, July 25, 2013

Harvest #9

It's hard to keep track of everything that's bursting out of the ground right now!  Hope y'all are enjoying summer as much as I am!

In the box this week:
carrots
beets
chard
summer squash
plums (they are falling into the yard at the Appendix Space from a tree next door.  I didn't grow them, but I sure as hell am gonna harvest some for you!)
tomato + basil OR peppers (it'll swap next week and eventually they'll all be coming out your ears)



A note on chard: chard can be a complicated green; it's too heavy and earthy for salad, but too light to really hold its own in a stir fry.  But chard is my favorite green for braising.  Cut up the whole bunch and throw it in a skillet with some water and balsamic vinegar for as long as it takes to get nice and soft to your preference.  Salt to taste with regs salt of tamari!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Harvest #8

Happy two month birthday!



In the box this week:
squash
kale
garlic
lettuce mix


Thursday, July 11, 2013

Harvest #7

The weather has been so incredible!  It's so good for the veggies. 'Tis the season for pretty much every vegetable.  I noticed an awesome cluster of cherry tomatoes ripening on one of the plants this morning, and the pepper plants have tons of blossoms as well as some baby peppers already!

In the box this week:
summer squash
chard
onions
cilantro
broccoli!


Friday, July 5, 2013

Harvest #6

Hope everyone had an awesome 4th.  Thanks for waiting an extra day for the goods.


This week in the box:
beets
carrots
lettuce*
radish
summer squash

The eternal question:  Can I use my carrots tops?  The answer is: totally!  They have a wonderful herbaceous flavor.  The greens are tough and fibrous so I recommend making a sauce out of them.  I've heard of people making carrot top "pesto," but I would adjust the language slightly and suggest a simple puree.  Throw the tops in a blender with some lemon juice, macerated shallots, and salt, and puree it all up.  You can use the puree to bulk up salad dressing, dress meats or fish, or the give flavor to sauteed vegetables.   Or make yourself a little appetizer and spread it on some baguette with goat cheese!

*I washed a lot of little slugs out of the lettuce this morning!  I definitely recommend giving it another good dousing before eating.