Winter CSA 2019-2020 - Week #2

Happy New Year, friends!  What a wonderful way to kick off the new year with such beautiful, nutritious food to nourish our bodies. 
I know I'm looking forward to juicing some of the carrots and beets, making yummy roasted root vegetables, enjoying crunchy watermelon radish salads and cabbage stir-fries.  What's on your winter menus?

As we settle into our winter routines here on the farm, Farmer Matt and I are finalizing our plans for the upcoming season.  Stay tuned to your inbox as we open registration for CSA 2020 later this week!

Warmest wishes from the farm,
Maggie, Farmer Matt, Galen, Zinny, Kelly & 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.  You can also use glass or stainless containers with tight fitting lids.  The idea is to lock in the moisture so that the veggies stay fresh and don't turn soft and limp.  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 - Orange & Rainbow varieties!
Storage: In an airtight bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Green Cabbage
Storage: In an airtight bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Red and/or Golden Beets
Storage: In an airtight bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Russet Potatoes - These are a great variety for baking or mashing! 
Storage: In an cool (not cold) space. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Purple Top Turnips - These are a storage turnip very similar to a rutabaga.  They are delicious cut into matchsticks and roasted in the oven with olive oil and salt, or steamed and mashed. You must peel these! 
Storage: In an airtight bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Watermelon Radish
Storage: In an airtight bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Sweet Potatoes
Storage: In a cool, but not cold spot. Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within 2 weeks.
 

BRIERMERE FARM APPLE SHARE - Honeycrisp & Jonagold Varieties

Recipes!

Watermelon Radish and Cilantro Salad with Lemon & Garlic
Baked Sweet Potatoes
Parmesan Crusted Turnips
Apple, Carrot, Beet & Ginger Juice (even if you don't have a juicer!)