Spring CSA – Week of May 11

Farm to Food Bank

Farm to Food Bank Value Add FamilyJoin Penn’s Corner and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in our Farm to Food Bank Drive during the month of May!  Visit our Online Storefront and select from our value added items to purchase as a donation to the Food Bank, or contact lydia@pennscorner.com to make your donation.  

Chose from the following nutritious and locally grown and processed items to donate to the Food Bank:

Apple Sauce
Apple Butter
Red Salsa
Tomatillo Salsa
Chopped Tomatoes
Strawberry Jam
Rhubarb Jam
Hot Pepper Jelly

THIS WEEK’S HARVEST

 

A Route Z Route
lacinato kale or salanova lettuce, Clarion River Organics/Chrighton Farm 1 dozen eggs,*** Jubilee Hilltop Ranch
watercress, Nu Way Farm watercress, Nu Way Farm
half pint maple syrup, Weeping Willow Farm green garlic, Clubhouse Gardens
unbleached spelt flour,*** Weatherbury Farm lacinato kale, Clarion River Organics (OG)
pac choi, Clarion River Organics (OG) ramps, Raber Farm ***Members will receive tomatillo salsa in place of ramps. 
rhubarb, Sunny Meadow or Nu Way Farm rhubarb, Sunny Meadow Farm
strawberry jam, Penn’s Corner strawberry jam, Penn’s Corner

*** OG = Certified Organic, CNG = Certified Naturally Grown  

*** A Route gluten free members will receive dilly beans.

*** Z route vegan members will receive tomato juice. 



lacinato kaleLacinato Kale

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store: Refrigerate. 

Recipe:  Spicy Sautéed Kale and ChickpeasShredded Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad with Lemon DressingKale Salad with Lemon Miso VinaigretteMelt in Your Mouth Kale Salad

 

salanovaSalanova Lettuce

Grower: Crighton Farm

Store: Refrigerate

Recipe: Miso Lemon Vinaigrette

 

 

200906-r-watercress-saladWatercress

Grower: Nu Way Farm

Store: Refrigerate after opening.

Recipe: Kale and Watercress PestoBeet and Watercress Salad with Farm EggsRecipes That Show You How Watercress Is Supposed To Be Eaten

 

 

Spelt -- whole grain and unbleached spelt flourUnbleached Spelt Flour

Grower: Weatherbury Farm

Store: Refrigerate

Recipe: Spelt Chocolate Chip Cookies, Spelt Strawberry MuffinsDouble Chocolate Chip Spelt Cookies

 

 

pac-choi Pac Choi

Grower: Clarion River Organics 

Store: Keep covered in the crisper drawer. 

Recipe: Stir Fried Bok Choy

 

 

Farm-fresh-local-eggs-POST1 dozen eggs

Grower: Jubilee Hilltop Ranch

Store: Refrigreate

Recipe: Bacon Gouda and Spinach FritataRamps n Eggs Biscuit Sandwiches

rhubarbcropRhubarb

Grower: Sunny Meadow Farm or Nu Way Farm

Store: Keep covered and store in the crisper drawer.

Recipe: Rhubarb ButterRhubarb Strawberry Smoothie

 

 

strawberryjampcfaStrawberry Jam

Grower: Penn’s Corner

Store: Refrigerate after opening.  

Recipe: 

 

 

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