We’re back! Thanks to our crew we had a relaxing week at the beach. They did a great job while we were gone. We had a great time, but we’re glad to be back in the mountains! So two weeks ago, right before we left for the beach, we had […]
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Green Leaf Lettuce German Butterball & Adirondac Red Potatoes 2# Red Russian Kale Rainbow Chard Carrots w/o tops 3/4# Cantaloupe Tomatoes 1.5# Saladette Tomatoes Globe Eggplant Italian Pepper(s)
What’s in Your Box – August 20, 2011
serves 4 1 large eggplant 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 garlic clove, crushed juice of ½ lemon olive oil to coat pan salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or parsley toasted pita bread strips, to serve Preheat oven to 425 F. […]
Roasted Eggplant Dip
We’re back! Thanks to our crew we had a relaxing week at the beach. They did a great job while we were gone. We had a great time, but we’re glad to be back in the mountains! So two weeks ago, right before we left for the beach, we had […]
News from the Farm – August 13, 2011
Red or Green Oakleaf Lettuce Onions 2# Garlic Green Pepper Summer Squash 2# Fennel Fairy Tale Eggplant Sun Jewel Melon (Yellow with White lines) Little Baby Flower Watermelon!!! Tomatoes Cherry Tomatoes
What’s in Your Box – August 13, 2011
serves 4 as a side 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar ½ teaspoon coarse (kosher) salt, or more to taste ¼ teaspoon sugar, or more to taste 1 hothouse, unpeeled, cut into 1/8 inch-thick slices (about 2 cups)** ½ red onion, cut in half through the stem end and sliced very […]
Classic Cucumber Salad
We’ve been attacked! We’re fairly sure that there is a group of masked bandits rampaging through our fields at time. They went for the good stuff: the sweet corn! It was pretty disappointing to go out this morning to see the extensive damage and remnants of their feast. In years […]
News from the Farm – July 20, 2011
Red, Heirloom & Cherry Tomatoes Red Oak Leaf Lettuce Basil .2# Swiss Chard Red Pontiac or German Butterball Potatoes 2# Green Beans 3/4# Fairy Tale Eggplant Zephyr Summer Squash
What’s in Your Box – July 20, 2011
Rinse but don’t peel summer squash. Spears and matchsticks are a great addition to summer salads. Roasting squash is efficient when you are heating the oven for something else. Slice or quarter large squash; cut small squash in half. Brush with oil; sprinkle with herbs and salt. Place in a […]
Tips on Preparing Summer Squash:
1 pound zucchini or summer squash, peeled and thinly sliced 1 pound combined of fennel and leek, rinsed and drained, and thinly sliced 6 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped (optional) 2 cups milk, stock, or cooled vegetable cooking liquid ¼ […]
Basic Gratin with Leek, Fennel, Zucchini
Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, oregano, or parsley salt and freshly milled black pepper 1 ½ pounds fresh green, wax, or purple beans, trimmed ½ pound feta […]
Mediterranean Beans and Tomatoes
Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. Ours was a lot of fun and exhausting at the same time. We joined long-time CSA members Dave & Christine Ray on a picnic/hike/swim at Big Creek in the Smokies. We enjoyed the COLD water and great company. We brought along masks and […]