WEEK 13 2012

July 30 and August 2

Wow, I can't believe we are already at week 13.  Thank goodness we got some rain this week!  Unfortunately, the winter squash have been taken over by the squash borer beetle which leads to soft squash.  So, we are not expecting to have a surplus of winter squash.  I will say the ones that have made it are delicious and really dry. 


This week in your boxes you will find:
Tomatoes
Tomatilloes
Garlic
Winter Squash
Summer Squash
Basil
Oregano
Sweet Peppers
Hot Peppers
Potatoes
Kale
Mustard

Please Note: this summary is written before you receive your box—please be aware that some guesswork is involved. As always, be sure to thoroughly wash all of your vegetables


We hope that you enjoy the veggies!!

WEEK 12 2012

July 23 and July 26

This week you will find:

Tomatoes
Grape Tomatoes
Sweet Corn
Cukes
Summer Squash
Winter Squash
Garlic
Peppers


We hope that you are doing well and enjoying the hot weather!

We are celebrating Evaline's 3rd Birthday this week!!  Make a wish for her.  Also, Adam had a birthday last week.

  Hope that you are able to can or freeze all the tomatoes.  Adam and Gabe have made and canned several gallons of Marinara Sauce and it is so yummy.  I know that we will really love it in the winter time. 

WEEK 11 2012

July 16th and July 19th

Tomatoes
Potatoes
Corn
Garlic
Squash
Tomatilloes
Peppers
Grape Tomatoes

Week 10 2012

This week you will find

Tomatoes
Sweet Corn
Shelling Beans (open the pods and cook the beans only)
Potatoes
Garlic
Sage
Parsley
Oregano
Chives
Basil
Summer Squash


We had a few changes on the farm this past weekend.  Adam and Evaline went to the Anna Animal Swap and sold Pumpkin and Broccoli.  We are very happy to say they have a new lovely home and we are goat free.  The goats were a lot of fun, but we were ready to be have a little more freedom.  However, we Evaline  got a new bunny that she named Flopsy Mopsy and we have 18 new little ducklings that have made home from themselves on the little bit of pond we have left.
Also, we have switched over from sprinklers to drip irrigation from our well.  We are no longer able to irrigate from our pond it is too low!!  We did get a tenth of an inch of rain, but we really need much much more.  We are very happy that the temperate has dropped.

Week 9 2012

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!

We hope that this holiday week is wonderful and full of fun festivities for you and yours!
We are very excited to offer Sweet Corn this week- it is so yummy.  We had our first ears last night and they were delicious.   Actually, it was a fabulous local meal of Cedar Lake Fish caught that day, squash, green beans with roasted garlic, and corn.

The past few nights we have had great wildlife viewing in our yard... a barred owl.  She is so majestic and so much fun to watch.  Gabe, our intern, brought out his night vision glasses which provided great entertainment.  Ahh... country living. 

This week in the box:
Corn
Green Beans
Garlic
Tomatilloes
Parsley
Basil
Squash
Oregan
New Potatoes

We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

Recipe for Green Beans with Oregano. Why eat plain old green beans when with just a few minutes preparation, your beans can sing! A little garlic and herbs can go a long way.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 pounds fresh green beans, blanched
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté garlic in oil until just beginning to brown. Add the green beans, salt and pepper and cook until heated and crisp-tender (about 3-4 minutes). Add oregano, sprinkle with lemon juice, mix and serve.

Tomatillo and Garlic Salsa

Tomatillo and Garlic Salsa

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 1 head garlic cloves, separated and peeled
• 3 fresh jalapeno peppers
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup water, or as needed
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange the whole cloves of garlic, tomatillos, and jalapenos on a baking sheet. Place under the broiler, and cook for a few minutes. Remove garlic cloves first, as soon as they are toasted, to avoid developing a bitter flavor. Continue to roast jalapenos and tomatillos until evenly charred, turning occasionally. Set aside to cool. Don't remove the charred parts of the tomatillos or the peppers. They add a really nice flavor.
2. Place peppers and tomatillos in a blender with the garlic and cilantro. Add a little water to the mixture if necessary to facilitate blending. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

Green Beans with Oregano

Recipe for Green Beans with Oregano. Why eat plain old green beans when with just a few minutes preparation, your beans can sing! A little garlic and herbs can go a long way.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 pounds fresh green beans, blanched
• 1 teaspoon fresh oregano (or 1/2 teaspoons dried)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Sauté garlic in oil until just beginning to brown. Add the green beans, salt and pepper and cook until heated and crisp-tender (about 3-4 minutes). Add oregano, sprinkle with lemon juice, mix and serve.