CSA 2021 - Week #3

Thanks to everyone who came out to the farm to pick strawberries these past few weeks. The berries are still producing at their peak, but after this weekend, they will drop off. Consider this week the last call if you want some berries to make jam, shortcake or stock your freezer!

LAST CALL FOR STRAWBERRIES!!!!
COME TO THE FARM! The strawberries are ripe for the picking! We're open Tuesday & Wednesday, 9-2 and Friday & Saturday, 9-5. More info here!

This week's harvest

NOTE: The fruit share begins in August.

Garlic Scapes
This is a delicacy - the flower heads and upper stem of the garlic plant!  Remove the top bulb portion (the flower head bulb) and the rest of the stem is edible and delicious.  Learn more about garlic scapes here. 
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

"Pomegranate Crunch" baby Red Romaine Lettuce
Beautiful red, crunchy and sweet leaves.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within 3 days

Boston Lettuce
Soft, thick leaves make this early season variety really special.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within 3 days

Red Radishes
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge. Separate the roots from the leaves
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Arugula
Baby arugula is tender.  Be gentle when you wash and prepare it!
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw
How the farmer eats it this week: Arugula Salad
When to use: Within 3 days

Purple Kale
It's the first year we're growing this variety.  I made kale salad with it last night and the texture of the leaves held the grated parmesan, breadcrumbs and garlicky lemon dressing so well!
A CSA member raves about the Sweet Kale recipe below. I'm making it tomorrow!
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
How the farmer eats it this week: Kale salad!
When to use: Within 5 days

Collards
Collards make great wraps!  Try this week's recipe below.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Sugar Snap Peas
ITEM IN ROTATION - It's eventually coming to all members.  Maybe this is your lucky week?
Sweet and fun to eat!  Remove the stem and pull down the string.  You eat the whole pod and peas inside!
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
How the farmer eats it this week: Sugar Snap peas as a snack in the field!
When to use: Within 3 days

Recipes!

Garlic Scape Pesto
Collard Wraps with a Peanut Sauce
Sweet Kale Salad with Lentils & Pine Nuts - Ottolenghi (scroll down page for recipe)