Week #17 2023 (A)

In your CSA share this week:

• Butternut Squash
• Red Norland Potato
• Napa Cabbage
• Green Giant -Komatsuna (tatsoi)
• Green Beans
• Arugula
• Mini Sweet Peppers
• Red Onion
• Scallions
• Garlic
• Jalapeno
• Parsley

• CSA shares continue until Week #20. There are 3 more weeks to go. The final week of the regular season is Tuesday, October 24th – Friday, October 27th.
• We will accept 2024 Membership renewals from current members only beginning Saturday, October 14th at the Gratitude Gathering on the farm. Any new members on the waiting list can join after Nov 1st
• CSA Extension share The CSA Extension is 4 more weeks excluding Thanksgiving week and begins as soon as the regular season ends. (Tues 10/31-Friday, Dec 1st) Limited to 40 shares- watch your inbox this week for more details and how to reserve your share.

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

Veggie Notes:

• Butternut Squash – roasted, sauté, soup, stew, chili, even baked goods
• Napa Cabbage – kimchi, stirfry, cabbage rolls, slaw, salads
• Green Giant -Komatsuna – similar to tatsoi- wash at home, raw salads, smoothies, soup, stirfry,
• Jalapeno – quick pickle, cornbread, add to pickles; slice/dice and freeze; the heat is in the seeds and white pith -use gloves to remove and don’t touch your eyes
• Green Beans – in October!! blanch to freeze, pickled, salads,
• 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:

• Thai Stir Fried Green Beans – week#8 2023
• Wilted Arugula – Week #14 2023
• Stir Fried Napa Cabbage with Spicy Garlic Dressing – Week #14 2023
• Lacto Fermented Green Beans – Week #11 2023
• Roasted Red Norland Potato – Week #10 2023

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

CSA MEMBER FARM EVENTS:

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/