Summer CSA – Week of July 6

 THIS WEEK’S HARVEST

 

A Route	Z Route
1/3 lb. arugula, Nu Way Farm	1/3 lb. arugula, Nu Way Farm
1 pint snap peas, Blue Goose Farm	1 pint snow peas, Hostettler Farm and Blue Goose Farm
2 carmen peppers, Weeping Willow Farm	2 zucchini, Weeping Willow Farm
3 lb. green or savoy cabbage, Weeping Willow Farm or Clarion River Organics	1.5 lb. cauliflower, Clarion River Organics
1.5 lb. French Heritage tomatoes, Weeping Willow Farm	bella luna turnips, Blue Goose Farm
1 lb. patty pan squash, Clarion River Organics	1.5 lb. fennel, Clarion River Organics
1/3 lb. lettuce mix, Grow Pittsburgh or Clarion River Organics	lettuce head, Blue Goose Farm
1/2 lb. green onions, Blue Goose Farm	1 oz. chives, Clarion River Organics

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

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Arugula

Grower: Nu Way Farm

Store: Keep refrigerated and wash as you go. A salad spinner works well as a washing/drying tool. 

Recipe: Linguini with Argugula, Garlic and Parmesan, Arugula Salad with Marcona Almonds, Avocado and Fennel, The Little Green Salad

 

 

Cauliflower

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store: Refrigerate in plastic bag; do not wash until you’re ready to use it.

Recipe: Cauliflower Al Pastor Tacos, Thai Cauliflower Rice Salad

 

 

French Heritage Tomatoes

Grower: Weeping Willow Farm

Store: At room temperature on a plate not in plastic, keep out of sunlight.  Keep in mind that storing in a refrigerator can make tomatoes mealy and the skin dry. If you find that your tomatoes are not yet ripe, let them ripen on your counter top for a few days.

Recipe: Braised Fennel, Tomato and Bean Zucchini Pasta, 10 Favorite Summer Tomato Salads

 

Patty Pan Squash

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store: Pattypan squash will keep for a few days stored in the fridge, unwashed and sealed in plastic. The smaller the squash, the sooner it should be used.

Recipe: Baked Patty Pan Squash Parmesan with Garlic and Bread Crumbs, Summer Stuffed Patty Pans

Snow Peas

Grower: Blue Goose Farm or Hostettler Farm

Store: These peas are fairly perishable and will decrease in flavor if stored for more than a few days. Keep them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use snow peas within a couple of days of purchase, Sugar-snap peas should last for up to 5 days after purchase, both will be better if eaten sooner.

Recipe: Beef with Snow Peas, Asian Shrimp Stir Fry with Snow Peas

 

 Snap Peas

Grower: Blue Goose Farm

Store: These peas are fairly perishable and will decrease in flavor if stored for more than a few days. Keep them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Use snow peas within a couple of days of purchase, Sugar-snap peas should last for up to 5 days after purchase, both will be better if eaten sooner.

Recipe: Garlic Snap Peas, Lemon Dill Snap Peas

 

 

Zucchini

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store:  Refrigerate. Store freshly picked, unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. The bag should be perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly. Do not cut the zucchini until you are ready to use it or freeze it.

Recipe: Sauteed Snap Peas with Zucchini and Basil, Zucchini Pickles, Fresh Corn, Zucchini, and Tomato Salad, Cumin Zucchini Salad with Pinto Beans, Zucchini, Ricotta Gallete 

 

Lettuce Head

Grower: Blue Goose Farm

Store: Keep refrigerated and wash as you go. A salad spinner works well as a washing/drying tool. 

Recipe: 

 

 

Bella Luna Turnips

Grower: Nu Way Farm

Store: Cut the greens off and store in a cool spot.

Recipe: Creamed Turnips, Sesame Roasted Turnips with Barley

 

 

Fennel

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store: Similar to carrots, if you’re storing fennel in the fridge, you’ll want to separate the stalks from the bulb and store the two parts separately in plastic bags. For a non-plastic option, try storing fennel upright in a cup of water on the counter.

Recipe: Shaved Fennel and Arugula Salad, Almond Crusted Tilapia with Arugula, Fennel and Lemon Salad, Caramelized Fennel and Arugula Pizza

Green Cabbage

Grower: Weeping Willow Farm

Store: Store in the refrigerator. Keep it wrapped. Wrapping cabbage in plastic and storing it in the crisper section of your refrigerator limits its exposure to air flow, and thus reduces spoilage. Just as importantly, plastic wrap keeps external moisture out, preventing mold and rot, while helping the cabbage to maintain its internal (cellular) moisture—without which, the cabbage leaves lose their firmness and begin to wilt.

Recipe: Buttermilk Slaw Dressing, Cabbage Pancakes 

Savoy Cabbage

Grower: Weeping Willow Farm

Store: Store in the refrigerator. Wrapping cabbage in plastic and storing it in the crisper section of your refrigerator limits its exposure to air flow, and thus reduces spoilage. Just as importantly, plastic wrap keeps external moisture out, preventing mold and rot, while helping the cabbage to maintain its internal (cellular) moisture—without which, the cabbage leaves lose their firmness and begin to wilt.

Recipe: Braised Savoy Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Nutmeg and Chestnut Stew

 

Chives

Grower: Clarion River Organics

Store: How to Freeze Fresh Chives

Recipe: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Chives, Herbed Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs

 

 

Green Onion

Grower: Blue Goose Farm

Store: Wrap in a damp paper towel, cover with plastic and store them in the vegetable crisper.

Recipe: Green Onion Recipes

 

 

Carmen Pepper

Grower: Weeping Willow Farm

Store: Store unwashed (or washed and dried) peppers in the refrigerator in a loosely closed plastic bag. Moisture is a pepper’s enemy and hastens spoiling. For peak flavor and nutrition, use within a week.

Recipe: Bell Pepper Egg Flowers, Mexican Stuffed Peppers, 

 

Mix Lettuce

Grower: Grow Pittsburgh or Clarion River Organics

Store: Keep refrigerated and wash as you go. A salad spinner works well as a washing/drying tool. 

Recipe: Buttermilk Chive, Dill Salad Dressing

 

 

 

 

 

***Cheese Share Members will receive Cheddar Cheese from Clover Creek Cheese Cellar