WEEK 13 2011

Week 13

August 23, 2011 and August 26, 2011

This week in the box:

Tomatoes

Sweet Peppers (the bigger ones)

Hot Peppers (the smaller ones)

Cucumbers

Green Beans

Summer Squash

Garlic

Basil

Sage

Parsley

Tomatillo

Okra

Melon*

Eggplant*

*Theses are on a rotation and if you didn’t get one this time you should next time

One the farm…

Nick’s internship has sadly come to an end! He is an extraordinary part of this year’s CSA; he is hard working and dedicated to growing delicious, healthy food. Also, he is a wonderful person and we are thankful to have his friendship. We are going to be sad without him, but wish him all the best as he continues his studies at SIU. Thanks you for everything, Nicholas!

Southern Illinois has experienced a hint of fall weather reminding all of us why we live here- sometimes in HOT July it’s difficult to remember. There have been many harbingers of the Fall on the farm… The Fall Garden is looking good and we just planted more, the sweet potato harvest is approaching, and the winter squash are beginning to ripen. Also, Adam is being to talk frequently about hunting deer (much to my dismay). For those of you that don’t know, the bow hunt begins October 1^st (a half hour before sunrise to be exact) and goes for an amazing 3 ½ months. Which is a very, very long time. I’m sure he will remember to grow and harvest some vegetables.

Hope this finds you all doing well!

Take care,

Anne

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/08/gazpacho-with-roasted-tomatoes-and.html
Try this cold soup on the remaining hot days! Thanks for the recipe, Kathy.

Week 12 August 16 and 19

Hey CSAers!

School has started for me and Adam is back at SIU- so we are a little busy! Hope that all is well and this finds you doing great.

This week in your box you will find:

Corn
Tomatoes
Green Beans
Summer Squash
Cucumbers- Slicing and Pickling
Eggplant *
Basil- Thai and Genevese
Oregano
Parsley
Garlic
Hot Peppers
Green Peppers



*These are coming in slowly, but surely and if you didn't get one you will


Have you bee wonder...
What is the Difference Between Pickling Cucumbers and Salad Cucumbers?
Click here to find out.
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-the-difference-between-pickling-cucumbers-and-salad-cucumbers.htm

Great way to use your cukes!

CUCUMBER RELISH

from COOKS.COM

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4 c. ground unpeeled cucumbers
1 c. ground bell peppers
1/2 c. ground red peppers
3 c. ground onions
3 c. ground celery
1/4 c. salt
3 1/2 c. sugar
2 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. celery seed
1 tbsp. mustard seed
10 ground jalapeno peppers (if hot relish is desired)

Use coarse blade on grinder. Combine all vegetables in large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Cover with cold water and let stand 4 hours. Drain well in colander; press out all excess liquid.

Combine sugar, vinegar, celery seed and mustard seed. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in drained vegetables. Simmer for 10 minutes. Pack in jars to within 1/2 inch of top. Put on band cap and secure tightly. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Yields 5-6 pints.

Another way to use your cukes!

Cucumber Salsa Recipe

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Cucumber-Salsa

Delivery 11 August 9 and 12

Week 11

This week you will find in your box:

Lots of Corn
Tomatoes
Garlic
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Summer Squash
Basil
Sage
Oregano
Parsley
Hot Peppers

Recipes

Freezing Corn

Blanch Corn in Boiling water for 4 minutes
Cut corn off the cob
Put on a cookie sheet in the freezer until frozen
Put in Freezer safe container
Delicious in the winter

Bean and Corn Salad

1 Tablespoon high heat oil like grape seed or safflower
1/2 Onion
3 cloves of Garlic minced
1 cup Green Beans (cut off ends and strings)
1/2 cup Corn
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon tamari

In hot skillet cook onions with high heat oil until clear with a dash of salt
Add Green Beans, Corn cook for 5-10 minutes until desired tenderness
Add Garlic for the last minute of cooking
Drizzle with oil and tamari