That is week #23 out of 25 weeks.
Our CSA program ends the week earlier than Thanksgiving this 12 months.
We’re anticipating a patchy frost to hit on Tuesday and Wednesday evening this week. Fortunately most of our crops within the fields can deal with the dip in temperatures, and in reality, turn out to be sweeter from a bit frosty nip! Cabbages, collards, kales flip a few of their starches into sugars from publicity to freezing temperatures!
This week’s harvest
Crimson Radicchio
This chicory it isn’t too bitter, however will be cooked to take away any trace of bitterness if that is not one thing you favor. Uncooked in a salad, it pairs very effectively with a lemon French dressing and a shaved exhausting cheese like Parmesan.
Storage: In an hermetic container within the fridge.
Makes use of: Uncooked/Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 5 days
Collards
Collards for breakfast! Attempt them lower into ribbons, sauteed with garlic and olive oil as a facet to your eggs. Greens with each meal!
Storage: In an hermetic container within the fridge.
Makes use of: Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 5 days
Leeks
The key ingredient for all one of the best soups! A couple of weeks in the past I posted a video exhibiting the easiest way to prep them Search for it!
Storage: In an hermetic container within the fridge.
Makes use of: Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 5 days
Inexperienced Spherical Cabbage
This fall cabbage is tremendous candy!
Nice for warming stir-fries this time of 12 months.
Storage: In an hermetic container within the fridge.
Makes use of: Uncooked/Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 5 days
Candy Potatoes
Stick just a few within the oven the following time it is on. Baked candy potatoes are tremendous straightforward and will be reheated for side-dishes in a snap. Farmer Matt additionally desires me to say how a lot he loves them for breakfast.
Storage: In a cool, NOT COLD dry spot. DO NOT STORE IN THE FRIDGE.
Makes use of: Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 10 days
White Eva Potatoes
These white potatoes are nice baked!
Storage: In a cool, dry and DARK SPOT. Hold inside a paper bag if they’re uncovered to the sunshine. They should keep darkish – do not eat any potatoes with inexperienced flesh.
Makes use of: Cooked
When to make use of: Inside 10 days
Briermere Farm Fruit Share
Winesap, Jonagold, Golden Scrumptious & Crimson Scrumptious – 1 blended bag
The Fruit Share is a separate share from the Greens. It’s not included.
Recipes!
Roasted Radicchio Salad with Candy Potatoes and Manchego
Candy Potato Pie
Sauteed Collard Greens with Garlic (for breakfast or any time!)
Indian Cabbage Stir Fry
