THIS WEEK’S HARVEST
This is the twenty-second Week of the Summer CSA! This is an EVEN week pick up – please click here to check your pick up schedule.
Small Share | Standard Share |
Butternut Squash – Gid’s Produce, Blue Goose Farm and Pucker Brush Farm | Curly Parsley (2oz) – Crighton Farm |
Celeriac – Blue Goose Farm, Clarion River Organics (Daniel Miller Farm)** | Celebration Squash – Gid’s Produce |
Potatoes, white – Blue Goose Farm | Celeriac – Clarion River Organics (Daniel Miller Farm)** |
Bok Choy – Clarion River Organics (Riverbend Acres)** | Potatoes, white – Blue Goose Farm |
Idared Apples (1lb)- Kistaco | Idared Apples (2lb) – Kistaco Farm |
Curly Parsley (1oz) – Gid’s Produce | Arugula- Clarion River Organics (Riverbend Acres)** |
Carrots – Clarion River Organics (Daniel Lengacher Farm)** | Carrots – Clarion River Organics (Daniel Lengacher Farm)** |
Homesteader Cheese – Pasture Maid Creamery | |
Bell or Anaheim Peppers – Grow Pittsburgh or Clarion River Organics (Matthew Schwartz Farm) ** | |
(Vegans) Swiss Chard – Crighton Farm |
**Indicates farm is certified organic
All shares this week are Gluten Free, Shares include cheese, vegan shares will receive Swiss Chard instead.
Cheese Shares will receive Old Gold Cheese from Hidden Hills Dairy
Egg Shares will receive eggs from Jarosinski Farm
Butternut Squash
Growers: Gid’s Produce, Blue Goose Farm and Pucker Brush Farm
Store: Store squash in a cool, well-ventilated area for up to three months. Wrap cut pieces in plastic and refrigerate for up to five days.
Recipe: Butternut Squash and Sausage Stuffed Shells, Crock-pot Butternut Squash, Chicken and Quinoa Soup, Butternut Squash Fritters
Celebration Squash
Grower: Gid’s Produce
Store: Store squash in a cool, well-ventilated area for up to three months. Wrap cut pieces in plastic and refrigerate for up to five days.
Recipe: Grilled Honey Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Acorn Squash, Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Celeriac
Grower: Blue Goose Farm, Clarion River Organics (Daniel Miller Farm)**
Store: Refrigerate unwashed and covered for up to a week.
Recipe: Garlic and Herb Celeriac Fries, Potato and Celery Root Rosti, Zombie Brain
Potatoes, white
Grower: Blue Goose Farm
Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated space for weeks. Don’t store in the refrigerator as it causes the starches to turn to sugar.
Recipe: Crispy Potato Roast, Parsley Potatoes
Idared Apples
Grower: Kistaco Farm
Store: Refrigerate apples in the crisper in a plastic bag with holes in it. Use up old or damaged apples and store apples separately as the ethylene gas they produce can help speed up the decay process of other fruits and vegetables.
Recipe: Maple, Apple, and Blueberry Crisp, Apple Cinnamon Apple Buns, Ultra-Thin Apple Pie
Curly Parsley
Grower: Gid’s Produce
Store: To store, snip off the ends and place in a jar with a small amount of water for up to a week. If storing in the refrigerator, store in jar with water with a plastic bag over top.
Recipe: Easy Potato Pancakes with Chives and Parsley, Parsley and Garlic Butter, see carrots and potatoes for additional parsley uses
Carrots
Grower: Clarion River Organics (Daniel Lengacher Farm)**
Store: Carrots can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month if stored properly. Cut off carrot greens, place carrots in a containers with lid and cover completely in water. Keep container in the refrigerator, changing the water ever 4-5 days.
Recipe: Roasted Carrots with Garlic Parsley Butter, Curried Carrot and Coconut Soup, Carrot-Apple Bread
Arugula
Grower: Clarion River Organics (Riverbend Acres)**
Store: Wash and dry arugula. Lay on paper towels, roll up and place into a plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Change paper towel when wet.
Recipe: Arugula and Apple Salad, Arugula Pesto, Brie, Apple, Arugula Quesadilla
Bell or Anaheim Peppers
Grower: Grow Pittsburgh or Clarion River Organics (Matthew Schwartz Farm)**
Store: Place fresh peppers in a brown paper bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Peppers will store well for up to a week.
Recipe: Lightly Smothered Chicken, Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions
Bok Choy
Grower: Clarion River Organics (Riverbend Acres)**
Store: Store Bok Choy in a plastic bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator for up to a week. Wash before serving.
Recipe: Bok Choy, Carrot and Apple Slaw, Sesame Ginger Carrot Noodle Stir-Fry with Bok Choy and Crispy Tofu, Roasted Garlic Bok Choy
Homesteader Cheese
Grower: Pasture Maid Creamery
Store: Store in the refrigerator for up to four weeks.
Recipe: Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Bell Peppers, Cheese Crisps, Sausage Cheese Scones
Swiss Chard (Vegans)
Grower: Crighton Farm
Store: Do not wash chard before storage. Place chard in a plastic bag with no air in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Recipe: Swiss Chard Onion Frittata, Roasted Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard