Hi everyone, I hope this email finds you well. This is second-year intern Sanaz writing to you from Full Sun—Alex and Vanessa send their regards from sunny California . Here on the farm, we’re all wishing they would send a little of the sunshine, too, because our week by ourselves […]
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Onions (1 # red, 1 # sweet) Garlic Beans (1 1/2 #) Lettuce Tomatoes (2 qts.) Eggplant (1 #) Sage or Thyme 1 melon
What’s in Your Box – August 11, 2012
(makes 45 biscuits) Ingredients: 4 medium onions 3 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons poppy seeds 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets. Coarsely grate the onions in […]
Onion Biscuits
Eggplant is never eaten raw; cooking eliminates a toxic substance called solanine. When young, the skin of most eggplants is deliciously edible; older eggplants should be peeled. Since the flesh discolors rapidly, an eggplant should be cut just before using. Bitter, overripe fruit [note: not like you’ll get in your […]
How to Prepare Eggplant
Below are a couple pictures of a field with a summer cover crop mixture of Sudan Grass, Sunflowers, Millet, Oats, and CowPeas. The pictures were taken a week apart. It’s time to mow it down and work it into the soil! Yikes, all the rain! We’re so glad it […]
News from the Farm – July 28, 2012
Leaf Lettuce Basil 1/2# Red & Heirloom Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes Carrots Onions & Garlic Fairy Tale Eggplant Italian Eggplant Oregano Sweet Corn Cucumbers
What’s In Your Box – July 28, 2012
(serves 6) Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes (about 2 pounds) 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese (lowfat is okay) 1 cup firm yogurt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 cups chopped onion 3/4 to 1 tsp salt 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 small head cabbage, shredded 2 medium carrots, shredded 4 to […]
Solyanka
(To spoon over poached chicken or steamed mussels. 1 cup) Ingredients: 1 cup tomato juice (If you don’t have a juicer, try blending then straining the tomatoes) 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper to taste Directions: […]
Tomato-Tarragon Vinaigrette
(serves 6) Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese 1 egg, lightly beaten Filling– 6 medium tomatoes, halved 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 thyme sprigs 1/3 cup crumbled feta or goat’s cheese 3 eggs 1/4 cup milk Directions: 1. Boil the rice for […]
Brown Rice Tart with Tomato and Feta
Ingredients: 1 or 2 (or more) tomatoes 1 or 2 (or more) teaspoons unsalted butter 1 or 2 (or more) eggs Salt and black pepper Shredded cheese, if desired Chopped fresh parsley, if desired Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly oil a baking dish large enough to […]
Eggs in Tomato Nests
We farmers had a little break last week. We went camping in Virginia for a few days. Our interns got a little experience in running the show without us. No one was injured and the barn didn’t burn down. Well done! They managed the challenges they came across very well. […]
News from the Farm – July 21, 2012
Green Leaf Lettuce Green Oak Leaf Lettuce Cabbage Chioggia Beets Red Tomatoes Heirloom Tomato German Butterball Potatoes 2# Parsley Cucumbers