News from the Farmer

News from the Farmer

Our second week of the 2016 CSA program is looking to be quite bountiful.  Kohlrabi makes its triumphant return this year alongside rhubarb, pak choy (bok choy) and peas, to name a few.  The fields are looking very good overall, and most of the crops are right on...
Assorted Cooking Herbs

Assorted Cooking Herbs

This week’s share will include various pre-cut herbs, and remember, no two boxes will be alike.  Your box may include purple basil, sage, or cilantro. SAGE Long valued for its many uses in magic, medicine, and meal preparation, sage is high in calcium and...
Buttercrunch or Coastal Star Lettuce

Buttercrunch or Coastal Star Lettuce

This week you will receive either Buttercrunch or Coastal Star lettuce (one or the other) in your share.  (For an image and description of Buttercrunch lettuce, please click here.) Part of the Romaine family of lettuces, Coastal Star lettuce is excellent for salads...
Creamy Pea Salad

Creamy Pea Salad

This is a classic pea salad that some of you may remember from your grandmother.  It’s a nice change from the standard potato or pasta salads.  And an added bonus is that most kids love it! Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: 3-4 cups fresh or frozen peas (thawed and...
Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi is a close relative of broccoli; it resembles a root vegetable but actually the edible globe is the modified swollen stem.  The edible leaves jut from the globe portion of the kohlrabi.  It offers generous amounts of vitamins A and C and emphasizes the...