
Hello All,
Welcome September! One of my favorite months on the farm. There is a palpable feeling of slowing down after the frenzy of summer. The nights are cool, the bees nap sleepily in the dahlias, the weeds grow slowly and the fall harvest is bountiful (we hope!) After the hurried, sticky, hot growth of the summer, the cooler air, deeper green hues and mornings with a light jacket on are welcome.
The CSA season has flown by and we have had such fun growing for you this summer. Please note, the last CSA pickup will be Tuesday September 24th. We will not be offering a Fall CSA this year. The Farm Store will be open through October though, and fully stocked so be sure to stop by. Additionally, we will be offering bulk pricing on things like onions, garlic and if we have any excess, squash and potatoes.Â
Although we have felt a shift in the seasons, most of our summer crops are still producing quite prolifically. It has been a phenomenal cucumber year for us (80 pounds today!) and the tomatoes just keep coming. I included a few tomato recipes below in case you need any inspiration. We also often have tomato seconds if you are interested in putting any away for winter in any form. Here in New Hampshire the summer season is fleeting which makes me all the more appreciative of the magnificence of growing fresh food.Â
The dahlias are in the prime right now, be sure to pick a few when you swing by for pickup. I grew some from seed and some from tubers I saved from last year. There are reds, yellows, peaches and creams. What a special flower. Find them in front of our newest hoop house.Â
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, carrots 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?
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This week may include:
Kale - green and red curly. Great stir fried, as a kale salad or in soups.
Swiss Chard - rainbow chard best sautéed with oil, soy sauce and sesame seeds.
Leaf Lettuce - a mix of red and green flat and curly. Our new fall beds of leaf lettuce are full grown and we are excited.
Bell Peppers - All sweet, although we have had the occasional spicy one this summer due to cross pollination.
Carrots -Â beautiful orange carrots from our newest beds. The deer also enjoyed the tops of some.
Celery - flavorful and long. Toss in soups, chicken or chickpea salad or eat raw.Â
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.Â
Cabbage - green cabbage ready for coleslaw or to be sauted.
Onions - red and yellow. The base of so many recipes.
Garlic - we will have garlic at CSA until the end of the season, make sure to grab some if you are out.
Potatoes - yummy fingerling. We harvested the rest of the potatoes this weekend and the fingerlings had the best yield. Roast them up and enjoy!
Curly Parsley - we have loads of beautiful curly parsley, take a bunch as an item, make a sauce or add as a garnish.
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:
Jasen is the roast potato master in our house. Here is his fool proof recipe:
Potatoes
Oil or ideally butter
Salt
Pepper
Rosemary
Garlic
Paprika
Chop potatoes to desired size and spread on a baking pan. Drizzle oil or add 4-6 tablespoons butter and add generous amounts of each: salt, pepper, rosemary and paprika so the potatoes are fully coated. Also add 1-2 heads of garlic or about 8-16 cloves. Separate the cloves and crush flat with the side of a knife, peel skins off and discard. Add the crushed/flattened whole cloves to the pan, they will crisp up beautifully with the potatoes. Do not mix or stir the potatoes at this point. Bake at 400 for about 10 minutes then stir the potatoes, fully mixing the oil and spices. Bake for another 20 minutes or until tender and slightly crispy.
Swiss chard is amazing in that it lasts all season long and looks beautiful! It is one of my favorite vegetables but I know some people do not enjoy it. Here is an easy tomato swiss chard and sausage pasta. I feel like I make a variation on this at least once a week.
The tomatoes won't last forever so I am savoring every last bite. Last summer I made these chicken and tomato kebabs which have a basil vinaigrette and it was a hit.
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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