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(More than) 7 (veggies in week) 11
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 8:46PM
It's been 11 weeks of the CSA so far and to celebrate week 11 we have... vegetables! (ok - that means EVER week is a celebration) At any rate, things are starting to slow down in the garden and the nights are feeling a little like fall... so enjoy!
Week 11 - mmmmm
What's in the 11 week old box?
Garlic- another variety we really like - this one is called German hardneck
Onions- there are two varieties of onions- mild white (Superstar) and red onions (um, red)
Peppers- you'll see an assortment of sweet green and colored peppers (red or orange) and also darker green ancho (have you made the poblano corn bread with one yet?! - or even better add it to some homemade mac and cheese!
Summer squash- you may find zucchini, or yellow squash or a combination!
Eggplant- these are a mild asian-style eggplant. Try this eggplant parmesan recipe.
Red cabbage- one small head of red cabbage is included. Try making pickled cabbage or a red cabbage salad- you'll find lots of recipes online.
Swiss chard- sauté it with some of your garlic
Tomatoes- you'll find quite a few tomatoes this week. Try making stuffed peppers with fresh tomato sauce or just make some fresh sauce and freeze it for later. You'll find a larger heirloom or two in there this week too (Brandywine or Cherokee Purple).
Cucumber- try making some pickles!
Edamame- this is one of our favorites from the garden. You can steam or boil the pods for several minutes, sprinkle with salt and then squeeze the pods to enjoy the tender soybeans inside. Check out this link to learn more: http://japanesefood.about.com/od/bean/r/edamame.htm
Week 11 - mmmmmWhat's in the 11 week old box?
Garlic- another variety we really like - this one is called German hardneck
Onions- there are two varieties of onions- mild white (Superstar) and red onions (um, red)
Peppers- you'll see an assortment of sweet green and colored peppers (red or orange) and also darker green ancho (have you made the poblano corn bread with one yet?! - or even better add it to some homemade mac and cheese!
Summer squash- you may find zucchini, or yellow squash or a combination!
Eggplant- these are a mild asian-style eggplant. Try this eggplant parmesan recipe.
Red cabbage- one small head of red cabbage is included. Try making pickled cabbage or a red cabbage salad- you'll find lots of recipes online.
Swiss chard- sauté it with some of your garlic
Tomatoes- you'll find quite a few tomatoes this week. Try making stuffed peppers with fresh tomato sauce or just make some fresh sauce and freeze it for later. You'll find a larger heirloom or two in there this week too (Brandywine or Cherokee Purple).
Cucumber- try making some pickles!
Edamame- this is one of our favorites from the garden. You can steam or boil the pods for several minutes, sprinkle with salt and then squeeze the pods to enjoy the tender soybeans inside. Check out this link to learn more: http://japanesefood.about.com/
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