Final evening we acquired our first frost! Frost is nice for fall crops just like the brassicas which sweeten up, however not nice for summer time crops like eggplants and basil. These are all carried out for the season. We do not count on a freeze to hit us till a lot later this fall, however this primary frosty morning actually indicators to us that we’re getting into the ultimate stretch of the season.
For these of you questioning in regards to the last week of pick-up, it is the week of November 2nd for Biweekly A members, and the week of November ninth for Weekly and Biweekly B members.
Thanksgiving bins are separate from our common season and can be found for buy now.
Enrollment for 2027 CSA will open on January 1st.
Get pleasure from this week’s wonderful share! Maggie & Matt
What’s in season this week?
Napa Cabbage
Tender, candy, and crinkly-leafed, napa is much extra delicate than its sturdier cousins. Slice it uncooked right into a crunchy salad with a sesame-ginger dressing, sauté into ribbons for a stir-fry the place it wilts in seconds, or ferment into a fast selfmade kimchi. The broad leaves additionally make beautiful wrappers for rice or grilled rooster. Storage: refrigerate complete in an hermetic container, the place it can hold for 2 weeks or extra.
Inexperienced Beans
A full pound of those beauties! Seemingly among the many final of the season. Blanch and toss with olive oil, lemon, and toasted almonds, or blister in a sizzling skillet till charred and simply tender. Storage: refrigerate unwashed in an hermetic container and use inside every week.
Fennel
A fantastically fragrant bulb with a fragile anise taste that mellows and sweetens when cooked. Shave it uncooked right into a salad with lettuce and a vivid citrus dressing, or roast in wedges till caramelized and tender. The feathery fronds are edible too…use them as an herb or garnish. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container and use inside every week.
Acorn or Delicata Squash
The best prep for winter squash: halve, scoop out the seeds, rub throughout with olive oil and roast cut-side down at 400°F till tender. Storage: retains effectively at room temperature in a cool, dry spot for a number of weeks.
Inexperienced Crisp Lettuce
A stunning fall selection with frilly leaves and candy taste. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container within the crisper drawer, the place it can hold for every week.
Collards
Sturdy, deep-green collards are tremendous versatile. Slice into ribbons and braise with garlic and a splash of umeboshi vinegar for a fast aspect. Chop and add to vegetable soups for a vivid inexperienced colour and contemporary taste. The leaves additionally make wonderful low-carb wraps. Wealthy in nutritional vitamins A, C, and Okay. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container and use inside every week.
Bok Choi
The entire leaf and stem is edible! Halve lengthwise and sear cut-side down in a sizzling pan with garlic and a splash of soy sauce, or slice right into a noodle soup for the final minute of cooking. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container and use inside a number of days for the most effective texture.
Peppers — Yellow or Purple
Candy and shiny, probably among the many final of the season. Roast till smooth and blistered, or slice uncooked into salads and grain bowls. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container and use inside every week.
Large Beets!
These are spectacular! Roast in foil till a knife slides in simply (minimize into 4 wedges first), then slip off the skins and toss with olive oil, orange zest, and contemporary herbs. They’re additionally great grated uncooked into slaws, or cubed and roasted alongside your winter squash. Storage: refrigerate in an hermetic container, the place they may hold for a number of weeks.
FRUIT SHARE
European Pears
For PAID fruit share members solely.
Storage: Within the fridge!
