Hi All,
While I often find myself frustrated with the romantic notions that some people have of farming (an idyllic, easy, low-stress lifestyle), I found myself out in the field this week picking tomatoes, thoroughly enjoying myself as I took in the array of colours, shapes and smells. Having access to fresh food is a wondeful priviledge and one we are trying to bring to you (though it comes already picked). Your support for us as your local organic farmers helps make it all possible. So thanks for putting your “money where your mouth is” so to speak, and I hope you find your tastebuds are richly rewarded.
A sidenote – I am giving you a break from peppers and eggplants this week although they are not done for the season. We are having a nice balmy fall (except for that one quick cold snap) and this means we will have more variety for longer. Also, we will be covering the peppers, eggplants and tomatoes to protect them from the frost, so even when it gets chilly at night we will continue to have these items. If you find you are getting too much, all of these items freeze well. http://www.ehow.com/how_2302765_freeze-fresh-vegetables.html. Try the right hand bar for how to freeze specific veggies. You can freeze tomatoes without even blanching them!
Here is your goodies list for week 16:
Half Share
-spaghetti squash
-leeks
-green leaf lettuce
-baby bok choy
-green kale
-grape tomatoes
-heirloom field tomatoes
-regular carrots
-dill
-snow peas
Whole Share
-spaghetti squash
-leeks
-green leaf lettuce
-baby bok choy
-green kale
-grape tomatoes
-heirloom field tomatoes
-regular carrots
-dill
-large snow peas
-spinach
-radish
-watermelon
-flat beans
-eggplant