CSA 2019 - Week #12

It's watermelon week!  These melons leave the farm in perfect condition and our drivers are instructed to gently place the boxes at each site...So PLEASE be careful to not knock them around because these are not grown for their tough rinds, they are grown for flavor!  If you find that your melon is cracked when you get it home, it probably just cracked in transport and it should be totally fine if you put it straight in your fridge. If it is not good, of course, let us know and we will replace it for you.  

A quick note on the tomatoes...  They are starting to ripen, but we don't have enough yet for everyone to get them in the  shares this week.  We are rotating them in as they ripen and by next week they should be yielding enough for everyone to get them.  We're working with nature and plants here, so it's not an exact science! We know that you are all so patiently waiting for the tomatoes and they are coming!!!!  

Have a great week, friends!
XO Maggie for Farmer Matt, Kelly & the Crew

What's in the share?

Red Watermelon
Store in the fridge -- not on your counter!
Storage: In the fridge. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 3 days

Fennel
Our second planting for summer harvest. This is wonderful in cool, refreshing summer salads!
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.

Red Tomato
One large beefsteak for your group this week. We are just starting to harvest the tomatoes, so there are many more to come!
Storage: On the counter until they ripen to a uniform red color. Then eat right away. If you store your tomatoes in the fridge, they will become mealy. No good. Uses: Raw When to use: Immediately once fully red.

Cucumbers
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

Summer Cabbage
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

Red Potatoes
These are a wonderful, waxy variety perfect for salads
Storage: Inn airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 3 days.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ITEMS IN ROTATION...

Eggplants - IN ROTATION (Did you get them last week? If not, then they are coming this week or next!)
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.

Briermere Farm Fruit Share
1 mixed bag Akane Apples & Plums

Farmhouse Favorite Recipes

Fennel & Cabbage Slaw
Crispy Cream Braised Fennel & Potatoes
Watermelon Salad with Cucumbers & Feta