Well, we have had a wet couple of days on the farm...almost all the vegetables are probably enjoying the damper weather, but it does make the strawberry picking a bit more difficult, unfortunately. I am crossing my fingers and hoping the tomatoes are not negatively affected. It was great to see some of you at the party on Sunday! If you couldn't make it, we may try to have another event sometime in the summer. We'll keep you posted. We have a nice share planned for you this week! It includes:
Lettuce- Our first lettuce has arrived! It is very nice right now. Usually I actually have lettuce earlier than this, but I decided to plant the first round a bit later this year, and it is right on time for when we wanted it in the farm share. Lettuce will be a regular in our Summer shares. We grow a bunch of types of lettuce, including romaines, leaf lettuce, and butter lettuce in both red and green varieties. We will try to keep the lettuce selection interesting and diverse through the next months!!
Peas- The peas are on! Other than strawberries, peas are the crop we grow that no one can get enough of (and we can't seem to grow enough of), so we are happy to be able to give them out to you this week! These are sugar snap peas, so you can eat the whole thing...no need to peel. Snip off the ends if you prefer. They are delicious raw.
Fresh Garlic- If you are unfamiliar with fresh garlic, you're in for a treat. It can be used like regular garlic (the flavor is not quite as strong or spicy) but you don't have to peel it! The whole head is edible, and so is the green stalk all the way up to where the leaves begin. The green stalk is especially mild flavored. Fresh garlic is great in stir fry, salad or soup, and it can be chopped up fine to use in salad dressings, sauces, or appetizers, too. Really, you can use it in any recipe that calls for garlic, just use a bit more than the recipe calls for.
Kohlrabi- Kohlrabi is a delicious spring vegetable that tastes a lot like broccoli but is ready a few weeks earlier. The purple root like bulb is the tastiest part...just peel or cut away the purple skin, and the inside is tender, juicy and delicious. Slice it up and eat it raw as an appetizer or in a salad. The greens are also delicious and can be used just like kale! Here is a page for the wonderful Martha Stewart's favorite kohlrabi recipes: http://www.marthastewart.com/1033766/kohlrabi-recipes/@center/276955/seasonal-produce-recipe-guide
Radish- More radishes in the share this week. This is the time of year when radishes are the star. They are tender and tasty, and not too spicy.
Beets- The first beets in the share this week. Carrots should be in next week's share! Bobbie made smashed beets the other night when we had some friends over for dinner, and they were amazing. Here is a recipe for what she did: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/crushed-beets-with-lemon-vinaigrette Try it out!
Arugula- A bunch of arugula...to use in a salad, or to blend up into a delicious Spring pesto...yum. Here's a recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/arugula_pesto/
Thank you for your support of the farm! Hope you're enjoying the fresh food...we will do our best to keep it coming. As always, if you have any feedback, comments or complaints, please email or tell us in person. See you all soon!
Blake, Bobbie, Jack, Whitney, and Nico
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