Summer Share 2010 – Week 14

Small CSA Contents: – Approximately 2.5 lbs heirloom tomatoes – 2 lbs French Fingerling Potatoes – 1 bunch swiss chard – 6 ears sweet corn – 1 head green leaf lettuce – 2 green zucchini – 1 cantaloupe   – 1.5 lbs mixed beans, purple and dragon tongue – 1 dozen eggs or havarti cheese   Vegan…

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Summer Share 2010 – Week 13

Small CSA Contents: – 4 lb Super San Marzana heirloom roma tomatoes – 2 balls of frozen pizza dough – 1 sweet walla wall white onion – 1 green pepper – 1 pint of baby bell peppers – 1 pint of mixed grape tomatoes – 1 lb of Berkshire pork sausage – 1 yellow doll…

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Summer Share 2010 – Week 12

Small CSA Contents: – 4 Ginger Gold Apples (greenish yellow apple) – 4 Paula Red Apples (deep red) – 4 Vestar Apples (red with white “crown” around stem) – 2 lbs red haven peaches – 1 lb organic granola – 1 half gallon milk – 1 lb green beans – 1 bunch radishes – 1…

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Summer Share 2010 – Week 11

Small CSA Contents: – 1 red seedless watermelon – 2 yellow squash – 1 heirloom tomato (big and ugly) – 1 red slicing tomato – 1 head green leaf lettuce – 1 dozen eggs – 2 lbs red haven peaches – 1 lb roasted red pepper and cilantro fettuccini   – 1 green bell pepper –…

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La Ratte Fingerling Potatoes

Fingerling potatoes have become very popular in high end restaurants.  These French heirlooms are renowned for their buttery and somewhat nutty flavor, as well as their tender texture. They also sound fancy on a menu and come with a fancy price! Fingerlings  can simply be roasted in the oven, tossed with garlic, onions, olive oil and salt.  Have the oven crumb to 400 degrees for best results.…

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Preserving Corn

When the sweet corn comes in, it comes in heavy! If you want to preserve your kernels for later use, follow these simple steps: Remove the husks from the corn and take away the silk. Set out a large, flat plastic container or line a cutting board with plastic wrap to catch the “milk” from the…

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Summer Share 2010 – Week 10

Small CSA Contents: – 1 whole chicken – 2 patty pan squash – 4 ears super sweet corn – 2 # La Ratte Fingerling Potatoes   – 1 bulb assorted heirloom garlic – 1 large onion, red or white Vegetarian Substitutes: – 1 lb fairy tale eggplant – 2 honey bear acorn squash – 2 Goldy…

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A creative use for corn cobs.

I can only think of three uses for corn cobs. Compost. Shooing stray cats out of the yard.  Making vegetable stock. The cob to sweet corn has a lot of flavor.  Use corn cobs, a carrot,  a stalk of celery, a small onion and some thyme and bay leaf.  Cover with water and simmer for three to four hours.  Add more water from…

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Summer Share 2010 – Week 9

Small CSA Contents: – 2 bags Mrs Miller’s dried egg noodles – 1 red onion – 1 candy onion – 4 oz piece of brie cheese – 1 half gallon milk – ¼ peck Early Gold Apples – 1 lb cling peaches – 1 large green cabbage – 1 green goddess cantaloupe – 2 zucchini…

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Caramelizing Onions

Making caramelized onions takes some time and patience, but the silky, savory, sweet onions keep well and taste delicious! You can use white, sweet or red onions. Use them on sandwiches, pizza, in pasta, soups or on top of a rich salad. They pair well with acid to cut the fat, so add fruit and vinegar.…

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