Winter CSA 2019-2020 - Week #3

Happy February!  It's feeling a lot more like spring than winter around here.  Last week our soil arrived!  We'll start seeding in the greenhouse in about three weeks and then we can officially kick off our 2020 growing season.  Until then, more bookkeeping, crop planning, equipment repair and servicing projects await!  We hope you're joining us for our regular season.  You'll find the enrollment information on our website.  

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

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

Yellow Potatoes - These are a great all-around variety for roasting and potato salads.
Storage: In an cool (not cold) space. Uses: 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 - Fuji, Pink Lady & Cameo Apple Varieties

Recipes!

Watermelon Radish with Herbed Tahini Dressing
Simple Carrot Soup
Roasted Turnips with Citrus Miso Butter