CSA Week #19

Look at these pretty salad turnips! They love growing in the cool weather of early June and October and November. We're happy to have them back in the shares this week! Don't forget to cook up the greens!

This week's harvest

Mini Mustard Greens Mix
We're so excited to have our *favorite* mustard greens back this fall! It's best eaten raw in a salad at this tiny size. The leaves are delicately peppery (not spicy) and will not hold up to cooking. Toss with a vinaigrette for a very special fall salad. This is never found in stores...exclusive to your CSA.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within 3 days

Scallions
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Purple Fall Radishes
A wonderful variety with deep purple skin and white flesh. Not spicy when grown in the cool fall weather.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Japanese Salad Turnips
Don't forget that the turnip greens are as delicious as the roots and the roots can be eaten raw. They're back for the fall!
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge. Separate the roots from the greens.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Butternut Squash
Don't be afraid of cutting into your squash. Here's a VIDEO to show you how!
Storage: On the counter in a cool, dry spot.
Uses: Cooked
When to use: Within 10 days

Green Romaine Lettuce
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within 3 days

"Charming" Mini Sweet Romaine
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within 3 days

Briermere Farm Fruit Share

Seckel Pears, Red Delicious and Gala Apples - 1 mixed bag

The Fruit Share is a separate share from the Vegetables. It is not included.

Recipes!

Romaine Salad with Apples, Red Onion & Cider Vinaigrette
Butternut Pie (better than pumpkin!)
Skillet Scallions