September 3 2016
Good morning
And just like that it's september...
I was actually able to work in pants a few times this week. Yesterday i noticed that the CSA baskets seemed to come together much quicker than I was used to and i was also feeling much less tired and that's when i realized how much extra energy working in that extreme hot weather took, not including necessary pool breaks. I am almost afraid to say that I enjoyed the break, because of course I never want summer to end, Rick on the other hand is probably ready to bid it farewell!
The baskets are still hanging on to summer too with the usual hot weather crops but one by one they will end...if you are sick of them don't worry they are almost over but if not soak it up because we all know how wonderful the thought of a fresh tomato sounds in the dead of winter!
In your baskets this week:
Salad mix (last one for a couple weeks)
1 pound Winter Radishes
Green Onion
Zucchini
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Greens Extra: Salad Mix and Broccoli greens.
The radish are probably not like what you are used to seeing! These are called Pusa Gulabi Radicand were ordered from Bakers Creek but didn't quite turn out as expected (see photo). Also, they are no longer found on the site. However, they grew well and taste great, they are more resemblant to China Rose Radish. They are what you consider a Fall/Winter Radish and store well. They can be used as is, grated and even sautéed.
Wondering what to do with your eggplant? Friday night, on a whim, i made some super quick vegan meatballs and was really impressed! They have the texture and taste of a really good veggie burger. I plan to make some to freeze for winter but it has also picked my curiosity into making some burgers and sure enough a google search brought up tons of interesting recipes for eggplant burgers and meatballs... I have yet to find a homemade veggie burger i liked maybe eggplant is the solution!
http://citnutritionally.com/eggplant-balls/
I also came across a neat Ratatouille Pasta recipe (and video) that i plan to make this week :http://www.marthastewart.com/902463/grilled-ratatouille-pasta
I tried to get out and snap a few pictures of other crops we have going on yesterday but came up a little short on anything impressive but here you go anyway...
Good morning
And just like that it's september...
I was actually able to work in pants a few times this week. Yesterday i noticed that the CSA baskets seemed to come together much quicker than I was used to and i was also feeling much less tired and that's when i realized how much extra energy working in that extreme hot weather took, not including necessary pool breaks. I am almost afraid to say that I enjoyed the break, because of course I never want summer to end, Rick on the other hand is probably ready to bid it farewell!
The baskets are still hanging on to summer too with the usual hot weather crops but one by one they will end...if you are sick of them don't worry they are almost over but if not soak it up because we all know how wonderful the thought of a fresh tomato sounds in the dead of winter!
In your baskets this week:
Salad mix (last one for a couple weeks)
1 pound Winter Radishes
Green Onion
Zucchini
Eggplant
Tomatoes
Greens Extra: Salad Mix and Broccoli greens.
The radish are probably not like what you are used to seeing! These are called Pusa Gulabi Radicand were ordered from Bakers Creek but didn't quite turn out as expected (see photo). Also, they are no longer found on the site. However, they grew well and taste great, they are more resemblant to China Rose Radish. They are what you consider a Fall/Winter Radish and store well. They can be used as is, grated and even sautéed.
Wondering what to do with your eggplant? Friday night, on a whim, i made some super quick vegan meatballs and was really impressed! They have the texture and taste of a really good veggie burger. I plan to make some to freeze for winter but it has also picked my curiosity into making some burgers and sure enough a google search brought up tons of interesting recipes for eggplant burgers and meatballs... I have yet to find a homemade veggie burger i liked maybe eggplant is the solution!
http://citnutritionally.com/eggplant-balls/
I also came across a neat Ratatouille Pasta recipe (and video) that i plan to make this week :http://www.marthastewart.com/902463/grilled-ratatouille-pasta
I tried to get out and snap a few pictures of other crops we have going on yesterday but came up a little short on anything impressive but here you go anyway...
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| We've got some awesome looking Napa, Kale and Bok Choy under nets... |
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| Flower Sprouts are looking amazing! |
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Have a great week!
Shirley
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