Farm News – August 28, 2017
Hi Folks, So I have some good news and some bad news; which would you like first? The bad news you say; well it seems we will have a short melon season. The rain...
Author: Bryan Housel
Farm News – August 21, 2017
Hello everyone, I am a bit under the weather at present so I will, with apologies, skip the usual complaints about the rain and get right to the part of the update that most...
Leeks
Leeks, known scientifically as Allium porrum, are related to garlic, onions, shallots, and scallions. Leeks look like large scallions, having a very small bulb and a long white cylindrical stalk of tightly wrapped, layered leaves. ...
Classic Ukrainian Borscht
This recipe for classic Ukrainian borscht was found at Natasha’s Kitchen food blog. This recipe is meatless, but you can add in cubed beef, broth, and bones to add more flavor. This soup takes...
Potato Leek Soup
Here is a reliable standby soup from Epicurious.com. It can be prepared ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator or frozen. Serves 4.
Farm News – August 14, 2017
Hi Folks! So, we begin, as always, with the weather report. We received a whopping two and a half inches of the wet stuff over a 12-hour period last Friday. Fortunately, it fell mostly...
Cherry Tomato and Ground Cherry Salsa
Ground cherries are one of our CSA’s favorite summer treats – you won’t find them in grocery stores! Their natural sweetness can be used to make a delicious and unique salsa, like this recipe...
Farm News – August 7, 2017
Hello Everyone! So, a couple of weeks ago I was at a training with a bunch of my fellow farmers. Some of them were discussing the wet season we are having and one said...
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
Summer in a bowl: salty and sweet, with a hint of acidity. Make it with the best tomatoes you can find, a cold watermelon, less dressing than you would think and, if you can...
Sautéed Green Beans with Tomato and Garlic
From an excellent farm-to-table cookbook, Serving up the Harvest by Andrea Chesman, this recipe is so simple and delicious. Although it calls for green or wax beans, any type of bean will work. The...