December 17 Whole Farm and Winter CSA
Whole Share: Long Pie Pumpkin, Carrots, Savoy Cabbage, Spicy Mix Microgreens, Garlic, Lettuce Mix, Arugula, Sage
Half Share: Long Pie Pumpkin, Carrots, Savoy Cabbage, Spicy Mix Microgreens, Garlic, Lettuce Mix
Whole farm CSA will both be receiving eggs this week! The chickens don’t mind the warm weather, even if the rest of us are ready for real winter. There will also be a few dozen available for purchase in the market stand.
This is the last chance to pick up a wreath before the holidays. We still have a few left to choose from!
There will be no CSA next week. Have a great Holidays and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday December 31st.
This week in your boxes you have a Long Pie Pumpkin. Try this festive pumpkin roll! Below are instructions for cooking and blending the pumpkin. Then follow this recipe! You can substitute out the canned pumpkin with your own homemade pumpkin puree.
Take pie pumpkin and cut it in half long ways, removing any seeds.
For stovetop: Place a pot on the stove and add pumpkin, cutting down to size as needed to fit. Cover pumpkin with water. Cook for 40 minutes or until pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork
For pressure cooker: Place pumpkin in pressure cooker using the rack or basket. Add 1.5 cups of water. Bring up to pressure and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off heat and let the pressure naturally release (at least for 10 minutes, then you can release the rest of the steam). The pumpkin should be very soft and tender when pierced with a fork.
For oven: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Place pumpkin halves on a cookie sheet skin down and cook for 45 minutes. Check and keep cooking until pumpkin is soft to the touch.
Once pumpkin is cooked remove skin and place in food processor (you could also use an immersion blender). Blend until smooth.
Add the puree in your pumpkin rolls. You can also use your puree in pies, pumpkin bread/muffins, cake or in soups!
This week you also have savoy cabbage and carrots in your boxes. It can be yummy made into a simple slaw.
2-4 Savoy cabbages chopped finely
2-4 carrots grated
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup yogurt or 3 Tbsp mayo
1/4 cup vinegar
1 Tbsp salt
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Mix together dressing ingredients. Put carrots and cabbage in a bowl and dress to taste.
Happy cooking and happy holidays!
Lily