2024 CSA Week #5

The fennel we’re enjoying this week…on the day it was transplanted out into the fields back on May 10th.

 

IN THE BOX

Click on an item below for storage tips & recipes.

Bok Choi (Wed & Thurs)
Carrots (Fri)
Cilantro
Cippolini Onions
Green Cabbage
Fennel
Green Zucchini
Yellow Summer Squash
Toscano Kale
Romaine Lettuce (Wed & Thurs)
Cucumber

STORAGE

Put everything in an airtight container in the fridge. The onions can be topped (remove the greens) and they can sit on the counter for up to 5 days.

Pro Tip - No plans for the fennel this week? Freeze the whole bulb. Then in the fall and winter, take it out of the freezer and slice it thinly in minestrone and vegetable soups. It adds the best flavor!

 

THIS IS A WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

We have a very full box for everyone this week! Tons of ingredients for summer salads/slaws and veg for the grill!

Cippolini Onions are very special. I love them best when they are the star of the show….try this week’s recipe for Balsamic Glazed onions, or use a similar cooking method. They are very sweet!

Fennel is a must-have in our farm kitchen, both as the star of dishes and also in minestrone soups. Remember that if you’re not a fan of the “fennel” flavor or smell, it mellows and practically disappears when cooked. It is a specialty crop that we grow just twice a year.

NOTES ON STORAGE & USE

All the greens can be stored in an airtight bag together. The zucchini/squash/cucumber/cabbage is fine in the produce drawer of your fridge. Onions can sit on the counter for 3-5 days.

WILTED GREENS?

It happens in this heat when the greens get dehydrated. Not to worry! Fill a very large bowl with cold water. Dunk the greens into the water and let them float around in there until they “perk up”. It can take up to 15 minutes of being submerged. This is ok and good for the greens! Shake off excess water and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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