THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
This is for the third week of Winter CSA, which will be delivered on 1/2/18 or 1/3/18 depending on your pick up location.
Onions– Blue Goose Farm |
Spaghetti Squash – Blue Goose Farm |
Parmesan Style Cheese – Broadrun Farms |
Celeriac – Clarion River Organics |
Pea Shoots – Crighton Farm |
Hydroponic Lettuce – Harmony Grove |
Stayman Winesap Apples – Kistaco Farm |
Chopped Tomatoes – Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance |
Sweet Potatoes – Riverbend Acres |
Maple Syrup – Weeping Willow Farm |
Vegan shares will receive apple cider in place of cheese
This week’s shares are Gluten Free
Onions
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Sweet onions have a shorter shelf life than common varieties due to a higher water and sugar content. Thus, it’s important to store them properly. Ideally, sweet onions should be stored in a cool, dark, dry location and spread out for optimum air circulation. Most growers suggest placing onions in a clean pair of pantyhose, with knots tied in between each onion, then hung in a cool, dry place. Just snip off below each knot when you need one. Stored properly, sweet onions should last in your pantry about ten
Recipe: Roasted Onions, Baked Blooming Onion, 7 Ways to Cook with Onions
Spaghetti Squash
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Store: Store in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area for up to 1 month.
Recipe: Parmesan Baked Spaghetti Squash, Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash, Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Parmesan Style Cheese
Grower: Crighton Farm
Store: Store in the refrigerator.
This Parmesan is made with pasteurized 100% grass fed Jersey milk.
This full flavored craft has a tangy finish and a rich texture. Excellent on salads and highly recommended grated for pasta dishes, spaghetti sauces, pasta fillings, salads, and pizza.
100 % GRASS FED RAW MILK NON-GMO NO PESTICIDES NO HORMONES FARM FRESH ORGANIC
Celeriac
Grower: Clarion River Organics
Store: Refrigerate unwashed, covered for up to a week.
Recipe: Herb Baked Celeriac, Smashed Celeriac, Maple Bacon Roasted Apples and Celeriac
Hydroponic Lettuce
Grower: Harmony Grove Farm
Store: Leave the heads intact and unwashed until you use them. Then, place them in the crisper drawer in your fridge with some paper towels.They’ll absorb any excess moisture, so your lettuce doesn’t spoil prematurely. Lettuce bruises easily, so be careful not to shove other foods up against it. Using a storage container is better than a bag, which can end up squished against other items.
Pea Shoots
Grower: Crighton Farm
Store: Use your pea shoots quickly — within a day or two. Wrap them in a paper towel and place them in an open plastic bag (3) in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use them, gently wash and discard any large stems.
Recipe: Stir Fried Pea Shoots, Pasta with Pea Shoots, Pea Shoot Salad
Stayman Winesap Apples
Grower: Kistaco Farm
Store: Keep them cool. The ideal storage temperature is 30 to 35 degrees F. with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity. If you don’t have a lot of apples, the refrigerator is a good option. Place them in the crisper drawer in a plastic bag with holes in it or cover the apples with a damp paper towel.
Recipe: Apple Crisp, Southern Skillet Fried Apples, German Apple Pancakes
Chopped Tomatoes
Grower: Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance
Store: Store in your pantry for up to a year!
Recipe: Tomato and Garlic Pasta, Black Bean Soup, Sunday Sauce
Sweet Potatoes
Grower: Riverbend Acres
Store: Avoid storing sweet potatoes in the refrigerator, which will produce a hard center and unpleasant taste. Instead, store your sweet potatoes in a cool, dry, well ventilated container. For best results, store them in a basement or root cellar away from strong heat sources. Your sweet potatoes can store for up to two weeks if stored properly.
Recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole, Sweet Potato Fritters, Sweet Potato Fries
Maple Syrup
Grower: Weeping Willow
Store: Store maple syrup in the refrigerator for up to a year.
Recipes: Cornbread Muffins with Maple Butter, Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Maple Sryup