CSA 2018 - Week #11

The cherry tomatoes are just starting to ripen this week, and so are the baby watermelons!  These two items are currently in rotation, so you can expect to receive them both over the coming weeks.  (Just not in the same week). Peppers and beefsteak tomatoes are not far behind!  Stay cool in this heat!  We're wilting out here in the fields, but the plants are loving it, so we're not complaining! 

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES...

Sungold Cherry Tomatoes - These are the sweetest, most flavorful cherry tomatoes we can find. You don't need a recipe...just enjoy!  They are currently in rotation with baby watermelons.  You'll receive one OR the other this week and the other one next week!  
Storage: On the counter.  Uses: Raw is best. When to use: Within 3 days.  

Green Beans - We're moving into the second green bean planting now, so these are fresh, crisp and sweet!
Storage: In airtight storage in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.  

Fennel - Summer fennel is here!  Not a fennel lover?  The recipe below of caramelized fennel with goat cheese will make you one.  Guaranteed.  It's that amazingly good!  
Storage: In airtight storage in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked  When to use: Within 5 days.

Cucumbers - Cucumber overload?  Check out these 58 ways to enjoy cucumbers!
Storage: In airtight storage in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw  When to use: Within 5 days.  

Red Batavian Lettuce - Batavian lettuce loves the summer heat!
Storage: In airtight storage in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days. 

Red Long Onions -  I love the shape and flavor of these onions.  They are delicious sliced and grilled and then served in salads or on sandwiches.  
Storage: In airtight storage in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked  When to use: Within 5 days.

RECIPES

Caramelized Fennel with Goat Cheese
Grilled Fennel with Parmesan & Lemon
Sauteed Green Beans & Red Onion
Green Bean & Chickpea Salad
58 Ways to enjoy Cucumbers