Thanks to all who ordered canning tomatoes. All
that we have for the Aug. 29th and Sept. 5th deliveries have been
offered, but if you are still interested, we have a waiting list for
September 12th. You can call Miranda to see what is available. Have a
great week!
From all of us at Green Edge:
Becky (Kip, Mark,
Dan, Rob, Theo, Penny, Alicia, Bethany, Natalie, Jane, MollyJo, Emily,
Laurel, Miranda)
Potatoes – Just dug on Monday, these are FRESH! WE hope you will be able to discern the difference from the potatoes from the store.
Sunflower / MicroMix Microgreens – Some of you will get our more delicate mix this week, and some will get sunflower. They have a tangy flavor and do not store as long as the sunflower.
Slicer Cherry Tomatoes – This week there is a mix of our hybrid slicing tomatoes and the 2 kinds of cherry tomatoes we grow – Sungold (tomato candy) and Sweet 100’s. Don’t refrigerate them for best quality.
Cucumbers – Crunchy and juicy – these are especially prolific this summer. Removing the seeds can help reduce the all-too-common distress these sometimes cause….
Peppers – Mixed sweet peppers part of the bounty this week. Their flavor will enhance salads, salsa, shish kabobs, stir-fries, and many other dishes like raw with other veggies like carrots, radishes, and celery.
Swiss Chard – The chard is back this week. Using it in a stir-fry is still my favorite way to prepare it.
Eggplant – These little beauties are versatile. The skin is tender enough not to peel and they don’t require blanching. They’re a favorite around here for kabobs, stir-fry or grilled for babaganoush.
Green or Long Beans – Long beans are great for stir-fry or blanching and serving in salads. The regular green beans are terrific in all of the usual ways too – steamed, boiled with ham, stir-fry, sauté, or roasted.
Summer Squash – This week everyone’s share will be a little different since the squashes are mixed, but they weigh 2 lbs. You can find pictures with names of the different varieties on the blog
The cheese from Integration Acres is a version of the new Alexander tomme. It’s a mixed raw milk cheese with Snowville Creamery cow milk and goat’s milk from Chris and Michelle. Aged for a little over two months, this tomme has developed a natural rind that has been rubbed with salt. This cheese is best served on a cheese plate, with fresh fruit slices and crackers.
Please
remember to call your host first if problems arise. Since they are
closer to you, they can usually resolve the problem. Feel free to call
us if the host is unable to help you – 740-448-4021 Thanks!
Plenty more ideas are available at: www.Chowhound.chow.com
Simple Tomato Cucumber and Eggplant Salad Recipe
from www.chow.com
Ingredients:
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and oregano and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add wine (or broth) and bring to a boil. Add green beans, reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring once or twice. Add summer squash (or zucchini) and tomatoes and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan.
….And thanks for remembering to return your share bag when you picked up today. Your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Article source: http://greenedgegardens.blogspot.com/2012/08/week-9-newsletter-summer-2012.html
