Everyone had been wilting under the heat of the weekend but thankfully the vegetables got a good watering on Sunday evening with the huge storm we had along with the unplanned rain showers this morning just before we started picking!
Alex has rolled up his sleeves and is getting stuck into weeding and harvesting along with helping with animal chores. He will shortly be helping us with our garlic harvesting and also with some of the Fall transplanting. Michael and I are also getting used to having an extra set of hands to help with our work load.
We also have to say a huge THANK YOU to two of our CSA members who put together a 'Canadian" Food Package for Alex which included Butter tarts, maple syrup, Canadian beer and lots of other food goodies.
This weeks box:
Lettuce
Salad Onions
Fennel - 15 fabulous fennel recipes.
Red Cabbage - Do remember that cabbage will store in a cool dark place if you are not ready to use it this week.
Red cabbage braised with apple bacon and balsamic vinegar
Red cabbage slaw recipe
Beets - How about trying a beet bourguignon
Carrots - We are thinning carrots this weeks so everyone has baby carrots. They are actually looking really good, so all being well they will be making more of a regular appearance in the vegetable boxes. Please remember that with carrots this young all you need to do is wash the skins, no need to peel.
Peas - This year has been an amazing season for us for peas. It is looking like this will be the last week for them.Beans - Grilled courgette/zucchini tomato and bean salad
Zucchini -You can also grate your zucchini and place into freezer bags and freeze for winter cooking.
Chard -Love this idea of making meatless meatballs with your left over greens!
Basil
Tomatoes - The hoop house tomatoes are starting to ripen, so we are excited to have a small taster in the boxes this week. Please remember to return your tomato tubs please.
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