- Cucumbers: sesame cucumber salad (I add some Siracha too!)
- zucchini/summer squash: zucchini brownies
- eggplant: schechuan spicy eggplant
- cabbage: roasted cabbage wedges with Dijon sauce
- carrots: fried rice
- kale: salt and vinegar kale chips
- onions, not cured store in fridge
- garlic
- lettuce
- tomatoes: 30 minute marinara sauce
- jalapeno pepper
- celery: chicken salad with grapes
- green beans: PF changs spicy green beans
This week started a little rough for me as I came down with a pretty bad summer cold. Thanks to a great team here, they pulled through without me and kept the farm on track while I clocked in a record number of hours of sleep. I am on the mend now and hope that I don’t have to deal with any more crud for a long while.
This week’s box has items you have all seen before. I must be in a spicy mood as several of the recipe suggestions have a little spice in them, as always the heat can be adjusted to your liking.
A note about the onions, they are not cured yet. This means that they are not ready for long term counter storage. To keep them longer, store in the fridge. We are pulling walla walla onions today and will cure them in our greenhouse covered with a cloth for shade so they cure and develop their outer skin.
The Buffalo County Fair was great fun this year, but exhausting. The boys enjoyed displaying their items, discovering what ribbons they got, and of course showing the pig. A big thank you to HUNGER LOGGING who purchased Ashlan’s pig at the auction! He was so proud of himself for getting the pig to weight and learning how to show him. It is really quite an experience for kids to be a part of and for the community to support the 4H groups.
Ethan was very proud that his flowers took best of show. Next year, he thinks he is ready to take a pig as well. The 4H experience is new to me as I was never involved in 4H as a kid, but each year we learn a little more as a family. All in all, it’s time well spent.
We have 4 pasture raised hogs available, reserve your 1/2 or whole hog now. $3/# hanging weight at Ledeburs in Winona, Mn. A half usually weighs around 100#s. Ledeburs does a fine job processing and will help you to make your cut selections. Contact Heather to reserve your hog now. Email: Heather@suncrestgardensfarm.com
Eat Well. Smile Often.
Your Farmer,
Heather