2024 CSA Week #7

 

IN THE BOX

Click on an item below for storage tips & recipes.

Sweet Corn
Basil
Red Long Onions
Swiss Chard
Eggplant
Red Batavian Lettuce
Cucumber
Green Zucchini
Yellow Summer Squash

STORAGE

Store these items in the fridge: Corn, Onions, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & Squash, Swiss Chard (in an airtight bag), and the basil either in an airtight bag in the fridge or on the counter, “bouquet-style” in a glass of water. Change the water daily and use within 5 days.

 

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

A super summer box this week! Our eggplants are amazing — the first time in many years they are yielding big, beautiful fruit!

Swiss Chard is a summer green that loves the heat. Try the recipe below for Granny’s Swiss Chard. A family favorite!

Sweet Corn is ready and we’re trialing a few different varieties. We don’t have a ton of ears to give out, but we have more plantings coming. Let us know what you think!
A note from your farmer…Conventional corn is heavily sprayed with pesticides, so you really should always look for organic corn. Please note that you may have a visitor at the tip of the corn - a corn earworm! They love to eat the tip of the corn, so just discard and cut off the tip if there is any brown damage. THIS IS NORMAL FOR ORGANIC CORN. We can't see from the outside if there has been a worm inside or not. If the damage extends down into the ear, just let us know and we'll send you a replacement ear. Don't toss the whole ear if there is a little damage on one end. Organic corn is so hard to grow, so please don't waste any good part of it! Savor it and enjoy!)
How to cook: Boil a pot of water. Shuck the corn (remove the husks). Cut off any earworm damage with a sharp knife. Turn off the heat and put the corn in the pot of boiled water and cover for 3-4 minutes. It's done!

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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