Winter CSA 18/19 - Week #2
Happy New Year! We have a wonderful share for you this week....bursting with color to inspire your cooking and healthy eating! Bon appetit and we'll see you next month! -
XO Maggie, Farmer Matt & Crew
FIND MORE RECIPES FOR ALL THE VEG IN YOUR BOX! If you need recipes that are not included in the newsletter, we have a massive recipe index on our website where you can search by vegetable here: http://goldenearthworm.com/cropswegrow/
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ON PRODUCE STORAGE -- Your root veggies will hold up for a full month AS LONG AS YOU STORE THEM PROPERLY. Sweet potatoes don't like to be cold, so a cool spot is best. The other root vegetables should be stored separately from the cabbage, but they can be stored together, also in airtight bags in the fridge. What do I mean by airtight? Ziplocks are good, as are regular plastic bags that are closed/sealed well at the top. The idea is to lock in the moisture so that the veggies stay fresh and don't turn soft and limp. Some members prefer glass containers to plastic bags - which is fine too, but just make sure that the lid seals properly. The potatoes should be stored in a cool (not cold), DARK place. Our good friend, chef and blogger, Alexa Weitzman, has written a great article about Winter CSA full of tips and tricks to eat well all winter long! http://sustainablepantry.com/2018/12/10/csa-winter-share-tips/
What's in the share?
Carrots - A perfectly sweet, crunchy, orange variety. The kind that make you never want to eat any other type of carrot ever again.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked or Raw. When to use: Within 2 weeks.
Red Beets - I love beets every way - boiled (or roasted) and sliced as a side dish, grated raw in a salad with lemon juice and olive oil, juiced or sliced in salads.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.
Golden Beets - Lovely beet flavor with a rich, golden color!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.
Yellow Potatoes - These are a waxy variety - perfect for roasting. My trick to roasting potatoes is to roast with a top on the baking dish. Foil works well too. The point is to steam the potatoes. Once tender, remove the top and continue roasting for another 10-15 minutes until nicely browned.
Storage: In an cool (not cold) space. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.
Rutabaga - Also known as a Swede or a yellow turnip, rutabagas have a sweet, earthy flavor that is excellent roasted. These roast quickly when cut into slices or fries, tossed in olive oil and salt and roasted on a cookie sheet in a hot oven.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.
Watermelon Radish - My favorite saying about these radishes....Boring on the outside, party on the inside! Try roasting them if you haven't already. They are excellent!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.
Sweet Potatoes - A staple in our house. I bake them whenever my oven is on and then they're ready to go!
Storage: In a cool, but not cold spot. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 2 weeks.
Leeks - A perfect base for soups or let them be the star of the show!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 2 weeks.
BRIERMERE FARM APPLE SHARE - Fuji & Granny Smith Apples
Recipes!
Rutabaga Oven Fries
Mashed Rutabaga with Pan-Fried Leeks
Simple Roasted Beets with Citrus
Roasted Watermelon Radish with Herbed Tahini Sauce
Carrot Leek Soup