Well, CSA members, this is our second to last CSA box for the season! Thanks for going on this local food journey with us. We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the fruits, vegetables, and treats of the season. We have been especially excited about the diverse variety of squash and apples we have been able to source from Western Pennsylvania farmers this year. A few weeks back, we shared a helpful infographic for distinguishing squash varieties, and here is another one for PA apple varieties. Our farmers have an even larger spread of apples that can be purchased through our online farmstand, including Cortland, Jonagold, Northern Spy, and Macoun, if you would like to deepen your local apple research before the season runs out!
Just as a reminder in case you missed the post last week, you can still order your Thankgiving turkey from Penn’s Corner until November 10th! Check out our last blog post or read more here. We are happy to be supporting local farmers using sustainable and humane practices!
Also, keep in mind that our Winter CSA sign-ups are still open until midnight on November 20th. We hope to continue bringing local goods to you and your family through the off-season!
THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
| A Route | Z Route |
| Half gallon apple cider, Kistaco Farm | 2 lb sweet potatoes, River View Dairy |
| 2 lb potatoes, Weeping Willow Farm | 8 oz. honey*, Bedillion Farm |
| 1 lb small red beets with tops, Nu Way Farm | 1 head hydroponic lettuce, Harmony Grove |
| 1 lb carrots, River View Dairy | 1 lb watermelon radishes (OG), Clarion River Organics |
| 3/4 lb green kale (OG) or 1/2 lb tatsoi, Clarion River Organics or Blackberry Meadows | 2 lb candy onions (OG), Clarion River Organics |
| 2 lb candy onions, Clarion River Organics | Farmers market salsa, Penn’s Corner |
| 1 lb large salad turnips, Nu Way Farm | 3 lb Rome apples, Dawson’s Orchard |
| Farmers market salsa, Penn’s Corner | 3/4 lb green kale (OG), Clarion River Organics |
| 2 bulbs large garlic, Blue Goose Farm | *1/2 lb spinach for vegans, Blackberry Meadows |
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OG = Certified Organic, CNG = Certified Naturally Grown
Tatsoi
Grower: Blackberry Meadows
Store: Rinse and dry the leaves before refrigerating. Wrap them in a paper towel and store them in a plastic bag.
Recipe: Tatsoi Saag Paneer (Indian Greens & Cheese), Potato, Tatsoi & Caramelized Onion Enchiladas, Stir-fried Tatsoi with Crispy Tofu and Sweet & Sour Sauce
Sweet Potatoes
Grower: River View Dairy
Store: If stored in cool dark area, sweet potatoes will last about 1 month. Store sweet potatoes in a loosely covered bag to allow for air circulation. Do not refrigerate raw sweet potatoes, as doing so can alter their taste and flavor during cooking.
Recipe: Smokey Sweet Potato Burgers with Roasted Garlic Cream, Vegan Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Warm Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Apple-Smoked Bacon, Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwiches with Pesto, Apple & Kale
Beets with Greens
Grower: Nu Way Farm
Store: To keep the beets dry, store them and the leaves, unwashed, in separate plastic bags in the vegetable drawer.
Recipe: Winter Beet Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing, Pumpkin Polenta with Roasted Beets, Roasted Green Bean with Beets, Feta & Walnuts
Candy Onions
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Candy onions are not cured and therefore must be stored in the refrigerator.
Recipe: Baked Blooming Onion, BBQ Green Beans with Candy Onions & Bacon, Grilled Candy Onions
Garlic
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Garlic bulbs can be kept in a mesh or wire basket, a small bowl with ventilation holes or even a paper bag. Do not store fresh garlic bulbs in plastic bags or sealed containers. This can cause mold and sprouting.
Recipe: Garlic & Thyme Quinoa Patties, Garlic, Rosemary & Chili Almonds
Watermelon Radishes
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Store radishes in a plastic bag in the crisper of the refrigerator and they should keep for at least a week. If your radishes have leaves attached, it is best to remove them, as they tend to leach moisture from the root.
Recipe: Watermelon Radish, Orange & Goat Cheese Salad, Ahi Tuna Salad with Watermelon Radish & Snap Peas, Vegan Freekah & Turmeric Salad with Watermelon Radish
Rome Apples
Grower: Dawson’s Orchard
Store: Apples are one of the few fruits that really do benefit from being stored in the fridge as quickly as possible. Keep them in the crisper drawer in a plastic bag.
Recipe: Jewish Apple Cake, Apple-Bourbon Country-Style Pork Ribs, Brown Sugar Baked Apples
Spinach
Grower: Blackberry Meadows
Store: Rinse and dry the leaves before refrigerating. Line a plastic storage container with paper towels. Dump in the leaves in an even layer on top, add more leaves and cover until the box is full but not jam packed.
Recipe: Vegan Spinach Dip, Spinach & Potato Curry, Spinach & Garlic Potato Patties, Spinach & Mushroom Quinoa
Potatoes
Grower: Weeping Willow Farm
Store: New potatoes can be stored at room temperature, but because they have not been cured, they won’t last as long as regular potatoes — several days instead of several weeks. When refrigerated, the starch will begin to convert to sugar, so if they’re chilled for very long they’ll taste sweet.
Recipe: Crispy Potato Roast, Herb Roasted Potato & Arugula Salad, Oven-Roasted Beets & Potatoes
Lettuce
Grower: Harmony Grove
Store: Make sure the lettuce is dry and store it in an open bag in your refrigerator.
Recipe: 10 3-minute DIY Salad Dressing Recipes
Green Kale
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Store kale in the coldest part of your refrigerator. Wash as you’re using it. If it begins to wilt, give the ends a chop and place it in a container filled with luke warm water until the leaves are crisp.
Recipe: Butternut & Kale Saute, Detox Kale Salad with Watermelon Radish, Apples & Almonds, Simple Kale Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Carrots
Grower: River View Dairy or Hostetler’s Farm
Store: Carrots will keep in the refrigerator washed, with the tops cut off for 2 to 4 weeks.
Recipe: Honey Sriracha Roasted Carrots, Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies, Roasted Carrots & Red Onions with Fennel & Mint
Turnips
Grower: Nu Way Farm
Store: Cut the greens off and store in a cool spot.
Recipe: Slow Cooker Turnip, Kale & Lentil Soup, Roasted Potato & Turnip Mash, Balsamic Roasted Carrots & Turnips
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