Westfield Area CSA Blog

Circle Brook Farm

Farm News- August 6, 2009

Hello Folks,

I am once again late in writing the update, and for that I apologize to those who are waiting to know what they will receive this week.

All I can say is that I am a bit overwhelmed at the moment trying to keep up with so many battles on so many fronts.

We have just passed another wet spell with almost 4” of rain falling during the past week. (more…)

Turnips Gratin

Turnips Gratin

Here’s a hearty recipe from epicurious.com. If you happen to have an adjustable blade slicer, that will make quick work of slicing the turnips. (more…)

Circle Brook Farm

Farm News- July 30, 2009

Hello Everyone,

We received some much needed rain this past weekend and fortunately the hailstorms that were about missed us this time.

The ground is still quite dry, which is good for digging potatoes but not for much else.

We have been busy putting up trellis for tomatoes and for many people’s favorite, the Rattlesnake pole bean. (more…)

Circle Brook Farm

Farm News- July 23, 2009

Hi Everyone,

The continued dry spell enabled us to get somewhat caught up on the work we fell behind with during the monsoon. Unfortunately we are now falling behind on the planting and some of the other tasks normal to mid-July, such as tying up the tomatoes and harvesting the onions.

We have finished harvesting the garlic and it is hung up to cure. The harvest looks good with good size bulbs and not much problem with rot. It will be in the share again in two or three weeks. (more…)

Blackened Carrots

Blackened Carrots

Ingredients

2 lbs carrots
¼ Cups Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
4 Tablespoon brown sugar
4 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 oz no-fat feta cheese (more…)

Circle Brook Farm

Farm News- July 16, 2009

Hello Folks,

We’ve been busy this past week trying to catch up with the planting and with the weeding that we were unable to get done this past month due to the rain.

I have almost finished planting the pumpkins and the winter squash. (more…)