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January 09, 2006
Only two more weeks!
Berries, berries, berries! Brighten up this rainy winter gloom with some glowing red raspberries. All traditionals are getting frozen raspberries this week. Every pick up location will have a cooler this week to hold the berries. To avoid confusion, all traditionals will get the same size of berries. Just reach in the cooler and grab an unmarked bag of berries. Custom CSA Orders will be labeled with their names to ensure they get the right size and type of berries.
We also have cranberry beans this week. They have a nutty flavor and are popular in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese dishes. They are excellent in soups and stews. To prepare the beans, soak them overnight. Rinse and place in a large pot and cover with double the water to bean ratio.. Bring water to a boil for 3 minutes, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes until tender. One cup dry yields 3 cups cooked. Try them with your kale in this tasty recipe.
The weather has been taking a toll on our more traditional salad greens like lettuce, spinach and arugula. We are providing you with two excellent winter salad greens this week: claytonia and mache. I whipped up this pretty salad last night, yummy!
We have parsnips for everyone this week as well. These carrot like vegetables used to be used as a sweetner are a favorite roasted, pureed or used in soups or stews. I really like to complement their natural sweetness with a bit of spice. Try them in this carrot and parsnip soup. Cooking and grinding the seeds makes all the difference in this recipe.
We have yams one last time for medium and larges, since we couldn't get washington grown yams, call the farm (425)485-4128 if you want a substitution.
Small Shares:
1 bunch Claytonia, 1/4# mache, 1 bunch winterbor kale, 1/2# cranberry beans, 2 yellow onions, 1 bunch parsnips, 1 bunch carrots and 1# frozen raspberries
Medium Shares:
2 bunch Claytonia, 1/2# mache, 1 bunch winterbor kale, 3/4# cranberry beans, 3 yellow onions, 2 bunch parsnips, 2 bunch carrots and 1# frozen raspberries and 2 yams
Large Shares:
3 bunch Claytonia, 3/4# mache, 2 bunch winterbor kale, 1# cranberry beans, 4 yellow onions, 3 bunch parsnips, 3 bunch carrots and 1# frozen raspberries, 1 bunch rosemary, 4 Pink Lady Apples from Brownfield Orchards and 3 yams
We want to try to stock your boxes next week with your seasonal favorites. What would you really like to see in your last box of the season? Call us at the farm (425) 485-4128 or email us to let us know.
Posted by Christine at January 9, 2006 01:15 PM
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Hi Jeff!
Love the goods that are coming (and coming up!) Just one question: How do you store parsnips? Do you treat them like potatoes? Or do they need to be in the fridge?
THANK YOU!
Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer at January 9, 2006 03:08 PM