CSA Week #15

I'm not sure if anyone is missing my chatty newsletters, but I've been taking a little break to get my life in order, the kids back to homeschool and all that comes with busy weeknight evenings in the farmhouse: cooking, laundry, piano practicing, chess games, baseball and romping around the garden. I'll be back with an update from the fields (and yes, photos!) within the next week or so. Until then, I hope you're all enjoying my favorite month...September! -Maggie

This week's harvest

Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Nearly a pound of cherries!
Storage: On the counter - ripe when deep orange.
Uses: Raw
When to use: Within a day when ripe

Red Beets
The green tops got damaged from the rain the past few weeks. You can compost... they are not great for eating this time around.
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 3 days

Long Green Peppers
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Cooked
When to use: Within 5 days

Red Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter - ripe when deep red.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within a day when ripe.

Green Beans
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Cooked
When to use: Within 3 days

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

Walla Walla OR Red Onions
These are very perishable and need to be eaten immediately!
Storage: In an airtight container in the fridge.
Uses: Raw/Cooked
When to use: Within 2 days