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Circle Brook Farm

News

3 Nov, 2025

Farm News – November 3, 2025

Hi Folks! We received an inch and a quarter of rain from last Thursday’s storms – enough for the crops but not enough to make up for the deficit and recharge the aquifer. We have a few more tomatoes for you and we are including some generic mustard greens in the mix with the arugula – these can be spicy, not mild like the tatsoi. We still have some peppers but more green ones and turning color. We have a lot of cauliflower and are continuing the Napa cabbage broccoli rotation. We are sending some of the small sweet potatoes as an extra – they can be boiled and eaten with the skin or stir-fried. They also make great dog treats. Lettuce and carrots are back! (more…)

Delicata Squash

Featured Produce

3 Nov, 2025

Delicata Squash

Delicata squash is a long, oblong-shaped squash with a cream colored, green-striped, outer skin and a golden, fine-textured inner flesh.  This is one of the tastier winter squashes, with a creamy pulp that tastes a bit like corn and sweet potatoes.  It can be baked or steamed and served as a side dish, seasoned with butter and herbs, providing a sweet nutty flavor with a creamy smooth texture.  The thin skin is also edible. (more…)

Daikon Radish

Featured Produce

3 Nov, 2025

Daikon Radish

Daikon, or white radish, is traditional to Asian cooking. It is a long white radish, and given its shape and color, has been called an “icicle radish”. It is extremely versatile in cooking. You can use it anywhere you would normally use a regular radish, and in some ways that are unique. (more…)

Baked Radish Quinoa Salad

Recipies

3 Nov, 2025

Baked Radish Quinoa Salad

This baked radish and quinoa salad, found on the Jen Reviews health and food blog, is simple enough to make for lunch or dinner.  It contains all the tasty summer flavors and enough protein to keep you feeling full.  You can add more vegetables to this salad and/or use a different dressing – the options are endless!  Serves 3.
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Mustard Greens

Recipies

3 Nov, 2025

Mustard Greens

Peppery mustard greens shine in this simple greens recipe found on the cooking website Simply Recipes.  Sauté with onions and garlic, then serve with most any meal that can use a good dose of mustardy bite. The recipe serves 4. Enjoy! (more…)

Circle Brook Farm

News

27 Oct, 2025

Farm News – October 27, 2025

Hello All! We continue to enjoy mild weather. We have had light frost these past few nights, but the real damage was done two weeks ago when we dropped into the twenties. We may have some rain later this week. It is no longer as critical for the crops as it had been, but we still need some precipitation to fill the lakes and reservoirs and to recharge the aquifers which supply our well water. (more…)

Winter Squash

Featured Produce

27 Oct, 2025

Winter Squash

Winter squash is really a misnomer, as these delicious treats are grown in the summer. They are edible well into the winter, however, thanks to their ability to last for months in storage.  First, be sure to check for any soft spots. If there are any, cook that squash right away. Soft spots can easily be cut out and the rest of the squash is usually fine. (more…)

Maple Roasted Honeynut Squash

Recipies

27 Oct, 2025

Maple Roasted Honeynut Squash

A tinier version of butternut squash, honeynut is slightly sweeter and has a thinner edible skin.  Here’s a recipe for roast honeynut squash, found on Olivia Adriance’s food blog. You can serve alongside a roasted protein for a simple but totally satisfying weeknight meal. Or give it a try for Thanksgiving and see what your family and friends have to say about this mini gourd.  Serves 6 as sides. (more…)

Easy Vegetable Fritters

Recipies

27 Oct, 2025

Easy Vegetable Fritters

This recipe, shared by a CSA member and found in Parade Magazine, can be made with many of our shares, and a healthy way to get kids to eat their veggies. It’s as easy as 1-2-3! (more…)