Share in the Harvest Newsletter
What to Expect in Your Share Box
Yellow Doll Watermelon
With its bright yellow flesh and compact size, the Yellow Doll watermelon brings something different to the table, both in taste and...
Anaheim Pepper
Named after the California city where it was first grown, the Anaheim pepper is a versatile and mildly spicy chili pepper that's prized...
Gypsy Pepper
When young and green, Gypsy peppers are crunchy and have a slightly acidic flavor. The peppers are also known as Cubanelle peppers, and...
Zestar! Apples
This early season Minnesota hearty apple, developed by the horticulturalists at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Horticultural Resource...
Hungarian Hot Pepper
Hungarian hot peppers are used fresh in salsas, dips, salads, pickled by themselves or in relishes, and as an ingredient in stews, soups...
Collard Greens
Collard greens and kale both come from the cabbage family (Brassica oleracea). Though they can be used interchangeably for many purposes,...
$20 Gift Cards
Pahl Farms CSA members can now choose their own items from Von Hanson Meats and Great Harvest Bread! This first share box of the season...
Brand Farm Eggs
Brand Farms, a 4th generation family run farm handed down through the generations since 1958, is proud to raise happy & healthy...
Radishes
A welcome addition to our salads of early spring greens, radishes offer us a splash of color and zest. Although the radish root is 94...
Bok Choy
An excellent source of vitamins A, B-complex, C, and some minerals, bok choy is also extremely high in calcium. The growing season of bok...
Kale
The oldest member of the cabbage family, kale is among the earliest cultivated and was a favorite vegetable in ancient Rome. It is a...
Rhubarb
One of the first offerings of the spring garden, rhubarb gives us its own unique taste and texture. High in vitamins A and C and a...
This Week’s Recipes:
Easy Pickled Banana Peppers
Easy Pickled Banana Peppers are super simple to make and so tasty, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, sugar and peppers are all you need! This recipe was found on The Country Cook website, by Brandie. Ingredients: 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups apple cider vinegar 1...
Summer Squash Skillet Exactly How Mama Likes It
We love hearing from our CSA members and discovering new ways to enjoy our farm-fresh produce. This week, Darleen has shared another wonderful recipe found to be both delicious and satisfying. We’re excited to feature it here and encourage you to give it a try. Happy...
Rhubarb Coffee Cake
This delightful rhubarb coffee cake is a cherished classic that has been passed down through generations. One of our CSA members shared this recipe, which they received from a former neighbor in Apple Valley, MN, more than 50 years ago. Originally from Kansas, this...
Old School Squash Casserole
We are excited to share a delightful recipe from one of our CSA members who discovered it on the Southern Living website. With zucchini and yellow squash in abundance, this is the perfect dish. If you're looking for a delicious side or a light main course, this recipe...
Pasta with No-Cook Zucchini Sauce
We love when members pass on recipes they've enjoyed! One of our wonderful members shared this gem that highlights the zucchini in your shares and does not require turning on the oven! Found on the website, Epicurious, recipe by Jesse Szewczyk. Prep time: 1 hour 15...
Pumpkin Puree
Here is a quick and easy way to cook up your pie pumpkin, so it will be available for your muffin, cake or pie recipes. After you finish pureeing it in a food processor, refrigerate and use in your recipes within 2 days. Or if you're not planning to use it...
Pumpkin Dip
Here's a delicious way to use some of your pumpkin puree. Ingredients: 8 ounces Cream cheese 1 cup light Brown sugar 1 Tablespoon (or more to taste) Pumpkin Pie spice 2 cups Pumpkin puree Apple slices Ginger snaps Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a medium...
Spanish Potatoes
A great accompaniment to white fish or chicken, this recipe was found in the "What's Cooking" column of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, dated Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Food writer Jess Fleming adapted it from an original recipe posted on the website "bbcgoodfood.com"....
Oven Roasted Potatoes and Peppers
Janice and Susan, who describe themselves as "twin bloggers and work-at-home moms", shared this recipe on their site, "5 Minutes for Mom". They remind us that cooking the potatoes along the outer edges of your baking dish will ensure that the peppers and onions won't...
Harvest Highlights: Week 16 CSA News & Updates
As we wrap up our 2024 CSA season, we want to take a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared. This year has been full of growth, challenges, and some delicious produce. From the early days of fresh greens to the hearty squashes and peppers of fall, we’ve seen a great variety of crops make their way into your share boxes.
Throughout the season, we’ve packed over 23,000 share boxes, attempting to bring you a diverse selection of homegrown favorites and a few surprises. While it hasn’t always been easy, especially with the weather-related delays and the occasional quality concerns, we appreciate your patience and feedback. Your support helps, and it’s been our pleasure to bring the harvest to your table week after week.
Though the CSA season is wrapping up, the work in the fields is far from over. The farmers will be busy harvesting the last of the late season crops, and prepping the fields for winter. Clearing out the fields and planting cover crops protects the soil and improves next year’s harvest. Fall is a critical time for laying the groundwork for a successful growing season in 2025.
At the market, we’re transitioning into the fall and winter seasons. We’re stocked with beautiful fall décor, including mums, gourds, and pumpkins, as well as seasonal items to get you ready for the holidays. As the season changes, we hope you’ll visit us in-store this fall and winter, even though the CSA program has come to an end. We look forward to seeing you around the market!
This is our last official CSA newsletter for the season, but you’ll hear from us again next week with a final wrap-up. Returning members will have the chance to sign up a month before the public, so keep an eye on your inbox for early registration information.
Thank you once again for being part of our farm and community. We wish you all a wonderful fall and winter, and we hope to see you back for the next growing season.
