Summer CSA Week 17

by | Sep 22, 2011 | CSA, Fall Share, Farm Update, Meat, Pizza, Summer Share, Winter Share

  1. Carrots
  2. Red Potatoes: Irish Beef Stew
  3. Garlic
  4. Onion
  5. Sweet Pepper
  6. Green Tomatoes: Fried green tomatoes
  7. Salad Greens
  8. Ruby Red Chard: Sauteed Swiss Chard Ribs with Creamy Pasta
  9. Red Radishes
  10. Acorn Squash: Classic Acorn Squash
  11. Raspberries…Heritage variety (odd only)

Herb Share Subscribers:

  • chives
  • purple basil
  • sage
  • winter savory

The boxes have taken a sharp turn towards fall this week. Many of our warm season plants were killed in the frost last week marking the official switch to fall. We have the first acorn squash (some green acorn squash and some carnival colored acorn squash) in the boxes and sage in the herb shares. Those items certainly say fall is here.

We’ve enjoyed snacking on a relish tray with cut up radishes, carrots, and peppers this week. Easy healthy snacks for busy days.

The last of the tomatoes are in the boxes and yes they are green. So to balance the healthy recipe, we have a fried green tomato recipe this week too.So if you’ve wanted to try fried green tomatoes, this is your chance.

Fall & Winter Shares still Available

We have 4 Fall shares available and 8 Winter shares available if anyone is interested in continuing their season of eating with Suncrest Gardens Farm. Contact Heather if interested.

Fall CSA Share (1 1/9 box only, delivered every 2 weeks) Oct-Dec $200 (5 deliveries total) estimated description below

  • Fresh Greens: salad, spinach or arugula  8oz bag
  • Kale, Collards, or Chard 1 large bunch
  • Winter squash 4#
  • Potatoes 3#
  • Carrots 2#
  • Turnips or Beets 2#
  • Rutabaga 2#
  • Broccoli 1# or Cabbage 2# or Brussels 1#
  • Garlic
  • Onions
  • 1 dozen of eggs

Winter CSA Share (1 1/9 bushel box, delivered every 2 weeks) Jan-March $280 (6 deliveries total) estimated description below

  • 2 Quarts of Homemade Soup
  • 1-2 Quarts of Soup Stock
  • 1/2 Pint of Jam
  • 1-2 Quarts of Vegetables: sweet corn, tomato sauce, pickles, vegetable medley, green beans, sweet peppers
  • 1 Quart of Fruit: raspberry, applesauce, strawberries, blueberries, rhubarb, pumpkin puree, grated zucchini
  • Potatoes 3#
  • Carrots 2#
  • Beets or Turnips 2#
  • Spinach or Greens as available
  • 1 dozen of eggs
  • Occasional specialty items: homemade egg noodles, dried items, etc.

Pasture Raised Meats…Beef or Lamb

We still have a 1/4 of a beef available for sale if anyone is interested. In addition to having a variety of cuts in either an 1/8 or 1/4  of beef, we will have an economy package of 15# of hamburger in 1# bags and 5# of steaks.  These burger/steak bundles are $100.

If anyone is interested in pasture raised lamb, we will also have 1/2 or whole lambs available. Please reserve ASAP as our numbers are limited, and any lambs not reserved will be sold to market. Contact Heather for more info.

Wood-Fired Pizza

Our pizza evenings are on the countdown…only 2 Fridays left! Pizzas are available 4:30-9pm. No reservations needed, but a curtesy call is appreciated for groups larger than 15 people. There is no live music scheduled for this week, but the BEEF SLOUGH BOYS are scheduled to play next week from 5-8pm for the pizza season finale.

Dinner on the Farm

This fall and winter, reserve your place at the table for a five course meal inspired by the bountiful harvest grown by Suncrest Gardens Farm and other producers within 100 miles of the farm. We hope you’ll enjoy the surprise and diversity of the foods prepared in an uncomplicated, handcrafted style. $60 per person includes multiple course meal, beverage, complimentary wine, and music. Saturday, Oct 15th 5pm…Reservations Required

Eat Well. Smile Often.