CSA Newsletter, Week 12

This Weeks Veggies

Chard

Cippolini Onions

Beans

Beet Greens

Lettuce

Cucumbers

Gravenstein Apples

Bartlett Pears

Farm Life

Are you enjoying the crisp fall feel when you leave for work in the morning? It is times like this I feel extremely lucky to be a farmer. It is wonderful to be outside.

Your greens love the beautiful weather too. This week you will find Beet Greens in your share. These are the most succulent, wonderful beet greens I’ve ever seen. Most afternoons find me snacking on beans and fruit. Lately though, it’s been beet greens. I’m sure the neighbors must think I’m crazy, standing in the field with a mouth full of beet greens. But they are just that good!  And, the roots are great too.

Do you like to preserve for the winter?  If so, I have lots of apples and pears that are great for processing into sauces, juices, fruit leather or even cider.  If you want some, let me know and I will bring them to your pick up site.

Also, remember that your beans are easy to freeze.  Just blanch them for three minutes in boiling water or steam.  Then dump them in to cold water to stop the cooking process.  Drain them well, then spread them out in a single layer on a cookie sheet.  Put the cookie sheet in your freezer over night.  They should be ready to transfer into a freezer container in the morning.