THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
| A Route | Z Route |
| 2 lbs. yellow nectarines, Dawson’s Orchards | 2 lbs. yellow nectarines, Dawson’s Orchards |
| 1 pint sun sugar tomatoes, Nu Way Farm | 1 pint sun sugar tomatoes, Nu Way Farm |
| lettuce head, Blue Goose Farm | cantaloupe, Weeping Willow Farm |
| 1.5 lbs. heirloom tomatoes, Weeping Willow Farm | 1.5 lbs. heirloom tomatoes, Nu Way Farm |
| 2 candy onions, Blue Goose Farm | eggplant, Matthews Farm |
| banana peppers, Kistaco Farm | 2 cucumbers, Weeping Willow Farm |
| 1/2 pint blackberries or blueberries, Dawson’s Orchards | 4 ears of corn, Blue Goose Farm |
| 1 little baby flower watermelon, River View Farm | 1 little baby flower watermelon, River View Farm |
*** OG = Certified Organic, CNG = Certified Naturally Grown
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Yellow Nectarines
Grower: Dawson’s Orchards
Store: Store peaches and nectarines at room temperature until ripe — this usually takes 2 to 3 days. A ripe fruit will yield a bit when pressed gently. To speed up the ripening process, place nectarines or peaches in a paper bag and store at room temperature, out of direct sunlight.
Recipe: Fried Nectarines with Vanilla Marscapone, Grilled Salmon with Nectarines, Nectarine Salsa
Sun Sugar Tomatoes
Grower: Nu Way Farm
Store: Store on your counter at room temperature with the stem side down out of direct sunlight. They’ll last longer and taste better than storing them in the refrigerator. Refrigerating tomatoes changes both their taste and texture because it damages the membranes inside the fruit walls and changes the chemical structure.
Recipe: SPAGHETTINI WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, FRESH BASIL, AND TOASTED GARLIC BREADCRUMBS
Banana Peppers
Grower: Kistaco 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: Santa Fe Stuffed Peppers, Vegan Stuffed Poblano Peppers, Italian Stuffed Peppers, Fried Hot Peppers, Hot Pepper Vinegar
Heirloom 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: Fresh Corn, Tomato, Avocado and Basil Salad, Tomato, Peach, & Burrata Salad, Avocado Tomato Salad, Open Faced Heirloom Tomato Sandwich with Garlic Aioli, Greek Village Salad
Little Baby Flower Watermelon
Grower: River View Dairy
Store: A watermelon can be stored in the refrigerator for as along as 2 weeks.
Recipe: Summer’s Best Watermelon Drink Recipes, Watermelon with Yogurt, Poppy Seeds, and Fried Rosemary
Cantaloupe
Grower: Weeping Willow Farm
Store: Store at room temperature until ripe then refrigerate.
Recipe: Summer Cantaloupe and Tomato Salad, Cantaloupe, Prosciutto, And Arugula Salad, Grilled Melon and Prosciutto Caprese, Savory Shaved Cantaloupe Salad
Lettuce Head
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Store in the crisper drawer and wash the leaves as you go.
Recipe: Greek Vinaigrette
Eggplant
Grower: Matthews Farm
Store: Store eggplant in a cool place like the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Recipe: Pasta with Eggplant, Feta and Mint, Baked Eggplant Parmesan, Eggplant Lasagna with Basil Pesto
Sweet Corn
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Store in the refrigerator unshucked and in a bag.
Recipe: Mexican Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes, Corn and Jalapeno Muffins, Corn Chowder Salad
Candy Onions
Grower: Blue Goose 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: Roasted Green Pepper Soup, Marinated Green Peppers, Green Pepper Chilli
Cucumbers
Grower: Weeping Willow Farm
Store: Keep cucumbers in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator.
Recipe: Cucumber, Tomato, Onion Salad, Cucumber Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Blackberries
Grower: Dawson’s Orchards
Store: Do not wash until ready to eat as excess moisture will cause the berries to mold. Cover with plastic and refrigerate.
Recipe: Blackberry Crisp, Blackberry Muffins, Blackberry Basil Mojito
Blueberries
Grower: Dawson’s Orchards
Store: If you are planning to refrigerate or freeze your blueberries, do not wash the berries before you store them; wait to wash the berries until you are ready to use them. Cool your berries down to room temperature before storing them. By doing this, you can avoid a lot of condensation in the blueberry containers.
Recipe:
CSA Cheese members will receive 2/3 lb. Old Gold from Hidden Hills Dairy and Chiopotle Chevre from River View Dairy.
Penn's Corner Farm Alliance 