Week #14 2023 (B)

In your CSA share this week:

• Napa Cabbage
• Arugula
• Delicata Squash
• Mini Sweet Peppers
• Tomato/Plum- mix
• Lettuce Mix
• Basil
• Summer Squash/Zucchini
• Cherry/Grape tomato- mix
• Mini-Sweet Peppers
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Garlic

Storage and usage tips and recipes can be found in the Vegetable Directory there is a page for each veggie (well almost)

Do you need inspiration and ideas? Pinterest Boards for many of the veggies we grow

• CSA shares continue until Week #20!! There are only 6 more weeks to go.
• We will begin accepting 2024 Membership renewals in mid-October at the Gratitude Gathering at the farm.
• Yes, we will have a CSA Extension share this season. (4 more weeks Nov & Dec) Limited to 40 shares- details are coming soon. 
• Friendly Reminder: Monthly installments are due by 9/10 – this is the final payment for most of you. 

Weekly recipes by Dean Lane Food & Farmstead – Check their website for their upcoming events and dinner reservations

Veggie Notes:

• Napa Cabbage – kimchi, eggrolls, stir-fry, stuffed wraps, salads
• Arugula – peppery, salads, wilted, pizza, pasta
• Delicata Squash – cut in half, scoop out seeds, skin is edible; roasted, stuffed, soup, chili
• Summer squash – yellow & zucchini – very versatile; raw, grilled, pickled, quick bread, sauté, oodles of zoodles; baked stuffed boats
• Tomato – ripen from the inside out and will continue to ripen on the countertop and allow to ripen at room temperature for best flavor; place in fridge if necessary to slow ripening but let return to room temp for eating fresh-not necessary for cooking; cook ripe tomatoes, add to sautés, sauces, salads,
• Jalapeno – add to pickles; slice and freeze; the heat is in the seeds and white pith -use gloves to remove and don’t touch your eyes
• Garlic-add to everything!!; roasted
• Mini Sweet peppers-raw or cooked, minimal seeds, frittata, stuffed, omelets, salads, pizza, pasta

Show us what your are cooking in the private FB Veggie Group!!

Recipe links:

• Summer Squash Sauce with garlic scapes and basil – Week#5 2022
• Marinated Zucchini Noodles -use yellow squash too; mandoline slicer on julienne (scooped out any seeds-did not peel)
• Delicata Squash and Black Bean Chili & Cornbread (Week#15 2022)
• Roasted Corn & Delicata Squash Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing (Week#13 2022)
• Maple Roasted Delicata Squash (Week#12 2022)
• Roasted Delicata & Farro Salad with Maple Tahini Dressing (Week #11 2022)
• Summer Squash Pasta (Week #6 2023)
• Zucchini Potato Fritters (Week #10 2022)
• Asian Pickled Zucchini (Week #5 2023)
• Plum Tomato Gratin (Week #13 2022)
• Arugula Walnut Pesto (Week #18 2022)

Quick Tips: – What is a quick pickle? A process to pickle with vinegar and does not have to be canned but must stay refrigerated. Recipe: How to quick pickle any vegetable

Recipe Gallery:

Ratatouille – Modern ratatouille uses tomatoes as a foundation for sautéed garlic, onion, zucchini (courgette), aubergine (eggplant), bell pepper, marjoram, fennel and basil.

CSA MEMBER FARM EVENTS:

• Fall Gratitude Gathering – Saturday, October 14th 1-3

RSVP for events is required. You are welcome to bring your family and friends but please leave pets at home.

Private Facebook Group: request to join the group and turn on notifications https://www.facebook.com/groups/egfcsa 

• Instagram: @egfcsa
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/EGFCSA
• Pinterest: There are boards for every vegetable for inspiration when you don’t know where to start https://www.pinterest.com/egfcsa/