Hello All,
Mid August has arrived and we are working hard to weed our brassicas, plant cover crops and harvest. Last week we finished harvesting the rest of our onions and laid them out to dry in the attic of the barn. See picture above! We are thrilled with the harvest this year especially because last year we lost almost our entire onion crop to a combination of bugs and intense rains. Onions are a staple for most people, so it feels good to be able to provide such a kitchen classic.
Now that the heat and humidity of July are behind us, we seem to be getting lots of rain, often in the form of small squalls throughout the day. The fall crops are loving it and so are the farmers. Plus sleeping at night is much easier.
On a disappointing note, we have noticed one of our varieties of cherry tomatoes shrivels up very quickly in storage. Someone let us know via email that their pint shriveled and molded quickly on the counter. If this happened to you, please let us know! We would be happy to have you take an extra pint this week. So sorry for this, we are a bit upset about it but, every year we learn something new. That is farming for you!
The flowers are still going strong but some have started to fade. Make sure to find some time to take advantage of flower picking while you can. The farm has settled into its late summer hues; deep golds and greens, dark reds and blues. Although our to do list is never ending we have begun to feel the exhale of summer as it turns toward slower growth. Now is the time to freeze or can some of summer's bounty for winter, enjoy the tall tall sunflowers and eat way too many tomato sandwiches (is there such a thing?!)
Not a CSA Member?
Our Farm Store is open every day and is self serve. Send us an email or give us a call with any questions. We stock it on Wednesday afternoons. Currently lots of tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, lettuce and more can be found in the store.
Find our produce and eggs at Nature's Green Grocer, Rosaly's Farmstand, Roy's Market and in the delicious food at The Root Cafe in Temple.
Please return egg cartons, pint containers and granola jars to the Farm Store. We greatly appreciate it!
What's in my share this week?
This week may include:
Kale - chop leaves and stems and sauté with oil, salt and pepper.
Swiss Chard - rainbow chard best sautéed with oil, soy sauce and sesame seeds.
Edamame Beans - we enjoy growing these as a fun treat. We offer them at CSA on the stalk. Take the pods off, rinse and lightly steam. Season with salt and pop out of the shell to enjoy.
Leeks - a bumper leek crop this year. Enjoy sauted or in soup.
Shishito Peppers - mild green peppers best blistered with a dipping sauce. See recipe below.
Leaf Lettuce - a mix of red and green flat and curly. Washed, bagged and ready to salad!
Bell and Frying Peppers - a mix of green, purple, red bell and long frying peppers. All sweet. The colors are starting to come in at last.
Beets - red and gold, great for roasting, making sauce, shredding into a salad.
Summer Squash - the first round of summer squash is petering out but we still have a few more weeks, mostly yellow squash and green zucchini
Cucumbers - still pumping out many pounds. Delicious eaten fresh or in a salad.
Cherry Tomatoes - a mix of gold, red and peach. Tastes like summer! Try them in the sheet pan chicken recipe below.
Full Size Tomatoes - yellow and orange striped, purple and classic red.
Lunchbox Peppers - a fun snack sized colorful pepper enjoyed by adults and kids alike.
Eggplant - we beautiful purple eggplants. Does anyone have a good eggplant recipe? I think sliced and grilled might be my favorite.
Available for Pick your Own
Parsley
Basil
Oregano
Lemon Balm
Sage
Thyme
Mint
FLOWERS! What flowers do we have on the farm?Sunflowers
Strawflowers
Cosmos
Marigolds
Zinnias
Mexican Sunflower
Amaranth
Dahlias
Echinacea
Gomphrena
Celosia
Nasturtiums
Snapdragons
Yarrow
Pick your own herbs, flowers and peas are open any time. If you don't have time on Tuesdays, come back another day, we would love to see you.
CSA Pickup Important Reminders
Pickup is from 2pm-5:30pm at Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, Peterborough, NH, 03458.
Please drive SLOWLY through the neighborhood and park safely near the barn.
Please bring a few reusable bags to pack your share into.
Remember! 8 Week Shares can pickup any 8 weeks over the 16 week season. You are in charge of making sure you pickup 8 times throughout the season.
If you can't make pick up one week, please let me know as soon as possible. We have options!
Remember to wash your produce once you get home and store properly. Our veggies can last weeks if stored properly! Click the document below for tips on storing your produce. Leafy greens will last 2+ weeks if stored in a sealed plastic bag.
Vegetable_Storage_Tips.pdf
Recipe ideas below!
Recipes Ideas:
Shishitos are always a highlight of the summer and it is easy to eat a whole pan of them blistered. Here is a easy shishito dipping sauce and here is one with a more involved dipping sauce. You can also dip in soy sauce and sesame seeds.Edamame beans are easy and delicious. Simple steam lightly for about 6 minutes and season with salt. Pop out of the shell and enjoy!Here is a simple zucchini leek soup, don't forget to get dill from the PYO garden. I love zucchini soup and don't make it nearly enough.Another soup option now that it is a bit cooler, beet, leek soup, great color too!Catherine's Cucumber SaladI am going to leave this here for another week.My sister makes some version of this cucumber salad weekly. It is delicious! Measurements are approximate.1 - 2 CucumbersSesame OilRice VinegarSoy SauceGarlicSesame SeedsSirarcha or Red Pepper Flakes if desiredThinly slice cucumbers and toss with all other ingredients. Measure to your heart's content and adjust to taste. Have fun! Send us recipes if you tried something and loved it.THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!We are excited to be growing for you. See you on Tuesday.
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