July 22 Whole Farm and Summer CSA

Full Share: Summer Squash, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce Head, Kale, Garlic, Oregano, Snap Pea, Raspberries, Jalapeño

Half Share: Summer Squash, Cucumber, Carrots, Lettuce Heads, Garlic, Oregano, Tomatoes

Flower Bouquet: Lillies, Larkspur, Snapdragon, Ammi, Nigella, Fever Few, Honeywort, Flax, Nicotiana, Gillia, Sweet Peas

Howdy! Raspberries are ripe and ready for picking! We were able to get enough for a small pint Full Share this week, next week we will be getting them to half share. Stop by the farm stand and grab a bucket to pick a few more! Raspberries are great for freezing for those fresh baked goods that taste so delicious in the middle of winter. Our kids camp is hosting animal week again; teaching campers about different farm animals and how to properly care for each. Our veggie crew harvested the first of the garlic yesterday, some of which you will find in this week’s CSA. Additionally, they are seeing a lot of squash and peppers popping up in the field and anticipate harvesting them in the next few weeks.

I know we say this nearly every week; however, this week’s CSA box is packed full of fun produce! You’ll see some new but familiar veggies such as summer squash, garlic, and raspberries along with the usual rotation of summer produce. Did you know the average person eats about 2 lbs of garlic a year? That’s about 300 cloves! Garlic is considered a superfood due to the variety of health benefits you can receive from consumption including antibiotic and anti fungal qualities and the impact on lowering cholesterol. One of my favorite ways to use a whole head of garlic is making a honey whipped feta dip for fresh sourdough bread. Simply roast the garlic in some olive oil and herbs and combine with blended feta and cream cheese for a delish, savory appetizer. Check out the full recipe below! There are so many options for incorporating cherry tomatoes into tasty dishes or just snacking on them as they are. For a unique use, try incorporating your cherry tomatoes into a a savory tart using puff pastry dough, fresh herbs, and cheese; check out the full recipe below!

Recipes:

Cherry Tomato Tart: https://itsavegworldafterall.com/cherry-tomato-tart/

Honey Whipped Feta Dip: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/honey-whipped-feta/

Have a wonderful week!

Karlee