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NOF Update: What’s coming June 28-30

The Share for June 28, 29, and 30, 2011

The recent heavy rains have destroyed most of the remaining strawberry crop of the farm that supplies our strawberries. We will still be getting strawberries, but the fruit share will be smaller. Sorry–this is part of what a CSA is about: We share in the abundance, we share in the lack.

Another rain note–the rain causes the soil to splash up onto the lettuces and greens, and though we try to wash everything as thoroughly as possible, total soil removal is impossible, so be sure to wash your lettuces and greens well!

The Vegetable Share: Pod Peas (for shelling); Snap Peas (edible pods), [hopefully]; Greens–Arugula, Vitamin Greens, Komatsuna; Mustard Greens, Mizuna, Dandelion; Head Lettuces; Scallions; Radishes with their Greens.

The Fruit Share: Strawberries.

The Recipes: Mustard Greens, Miso, and Butter “Pesto”; Yogurt Salad Dressing; Mushy Peas; Snap Peas with Scallions and Lettuce; Strawberry and Radish Salad, Strawberry Sorbet (Sherbet) with Chocolate Shortbread.

Enjoy!

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Wedge Salad: Recipe

The Wedge Salad is an all time favorite when I eat out and I’ve tried various versions of it in all corners of the US.  This is a very easy recipe I found online.  What a great way to dress up boring old iceberg lettuce!

Wedge Salad

Ingredients

1 head iceberg lettuce, cut into quarters
Blue cheese dressing
1 tomato, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

On each salad plate, place 1 wedge of lettuce turned on its side. Pour blue cheese dressing on wedge. Sprinkle with tomatoes, green onions, crumbled blue cheese, and crumbled bacon.

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The Lute

So much goodness spread out on one table to dry after washing.  I can see a lot more simple salads in my future.  Who’s complaining?  But what am I going to do with those turnips?!?!

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NOF Update: What’s coming June 21-23, 2011

The Share for June 21, 22, and 23, 2011

Welcome Summer!

The Vegetable Share: Bok Choi; Greens–choice of: Red Russian Kale, Mizuna, Arugula, Tat Soi; Head Lettuces; Japanese Turnips with their Greens or Celeriac; Herbs–choice of: Saltwort**, Oregano, Basil, Sage, Tarragon, Rosemary.

**Saltwort is a low-growing succulent-like herb generally found in coastal areas. It thrives in saline enviroments. Its has a slightly sharp, acidic taste not unlike beet greens. It is delicious chopped raw and sprinkled over fish. It adds a crunchy bite to salads, and can also be briefly blanched, drained and drizzled with vinaigrette. Try it. Experiment!

The Fruit Share: Strawberries.

Recipes: Bok Choi and Meatballs in Broth; Cream of Japanese Turnip and Greens Soup; Balsamic Herb Marinade; Ginger Greens with Beans and Nuts; Toasted Nut Vinaigrette; Two Chocolate Sauces/Dips for Strawberries.