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Hi Folks,
Hope you all enjoyed the most pleasant
weather we had last week as much as I did - and that the pause in
deliveries gave you a chance to clear out your vegetable crispers -
cause we've got a box full coming to you this week!
The first day of summer (Saturday) brought us
just about 3/10's of an inch of rain. Although it all fell in
less than 20 minutes, we are very grateful for
it - as less than 1/2 mile down the road it didn't rain even one
drop!
Between that brief shower and the warmer nights
and longer days, the tomatoes and squash (and weeds!) really stepped
up production, and ummm are they tasting good (the toms and
squash...)! I harvested about 150 lbs of tomatoes and about
that many squash too this weekend and put them in the shade of the
packing shed to try to keep them from ripening too quickly - and
away from the critters (mockingbirds, and now I'm afraid to say -
some 4 legged varmints who've officially made the "pest" list.
More on what and where and the impact they might have on us in the
News From the Farm)
As I write this, Carmen and Irene are picking
wildly this morning to beat the suns rays to the few greens left in
the gardens to harvest this morning. This week you'll be
getting a few more of those, as well as what I hope will be a good
sampling of some warmer weather crops.
For
more details about the delivery, what will be available for
sale off the truck tomorrow, as well as some News (Good and Not so
Good ) From the Farm read on below...
Warm Regards,
cindy
Cukes in Greenhouse looking good!
Tomorrow's Delivery
Three new items in your boxes this
week will be Fennel, Squash (Scallopini/Patty Pan), and/or Italian
Zucchini), and Tomatoes! In
addition you'll also be receiving some Kale, Swiss Chard and
Beets.
Fennel -
is an interesting vegetable and new to this garden this season.
(My Dad's folks were from Sicily though and so fennel is not new
to my kitchen. I thought that this spring, I would give
you a small sampling of it and ask if you'd like to see more of
it this fall.
Click here for a link to a
wonderful utility that Whole Foods provides, which details
everything you'd ever need or want to know about fennel -
including recipes. You can also look up a million other
vegetables and recipes too using this utility - so mark it in
your favorites!
Squash -
we're currently harvesting two types of summer squash -
and as I write this I'm not certain yet if everyone will be able
to get both of each variety - or just one kind in the next
delivery...
Scollopini (Patty Pan) Squash - is just like your
typical yellow summer squash, only shaped a bit differently.
I also find that it holds up better on the grill and in
soups (stays firmer rather than mushing out)
Romanesca Zucchini - is a BIG robust zuke - and my all
time favorite because it can get big enough to hollow out
and cradle a small child in, and yet still have an edible
blossom attached to it! Seriously - I've routinely
picked and cooked 4 pounders that when sliced - had not one
mature seed in the core and were as flavorful as a baby zuke..
Use them as you would any zucchini - especially great for
carving out and stuffing - or slicing thick and grilling as
"steaks".
Tomatoes -
the three types that are coming out of the garden and Greenhouse
this week are:
Cherokee
Purple - a "purple" tom, meaning it will ripen to a more
pinkish/purple color with greener shoulders. Large and
bit on the ugly side - but a VERY flavorful sweet and juicy
slicer.
Amish
Paste - a WHOPPER red variety - excellent for sauces,
salsas and definately for slicing too
BOA
- a medium sized red slicer (a hybrid exclusive for
greenhouse production) Firm and sweet!
EXTRAS for Sale off the Truck Tomorrow:
(email me by 10 am in the morning if you want some...)
Carrots (Purple
Haze)
Spring Onions/Scallions
Bagged basil (for PESTO!)
Swiss Chard
Kale
News from the Farm... (Good News and Some
Not so Good News... )
Cooler
Temperature and Water Related Relief...
Peeps on the Way...
Valued Employee Leaves the Farm...
Batch of Edamame in Big Big Garden Vanishes Overnight...
For the complete News
From the Farm and photos,
click here
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