CSA 2014 - Week #13

NOTES ON THE SHARE

This final week of August brings more of our summer loving crops, just in time for some hot weather this week! 

Stay tuned for a full farm update next week.

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th.  More details to come!

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

August 26, 27, 28 & 29

Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Green Beans - 1.5 lbs
Red Onions - 4 pieces
Green Long Peppers - several pieces
Red Tomatoes - several pieces
Yukon Gold Potatoes - 1 quart

*The contents of the share may change through the week.

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Swiss Chard, Peppers, Green Beans
On the counter (for a few days)...
Red Onions, Tomatoes
In a cool, dark place (for up to a week)...
Potatoes

FRUIT SHARE

Peaches - 1 bag
Mixed bag Donut Peaches & Nectarines - 1 bag

FRUIT STORAGE TIPS
"The best way to ripen the fruit is to take it out of the plastic bag and let the condensation dry off so the moisture doesn't encourage any spoilage. As soon as it is ripe, eat it right away or put it in the fridge."  - Farmer Clark, Briermere Farms

RECIPES

Some recipes from around the web this week...

• Charred Long Peppers with Parmesan
• Swiss Chard with Spaghetti & Pecorino Cheese
• Parmesan Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes