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More holiday harvest info!
Some folks asked for a head’s up on next week’s share so that they can better plan their holiday harvest order. The preliminary list is as follows: onions, pie pumpkin/delicata/butternut (your choice), potatoes, salad mix, radicchio, carrots, beets, brussels sprouts, … Continue reading
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The integrated life
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Parsley — A couple weeks ago we gave our parsley along with a simple recipe for a pesto-like sauce called Gremolata or Persillade. Casey made some for lunch today, and we ate it with roasted … Continue reading
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Using recipes … or not!
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Radicchio — See the recipes for more information about enjoying this beautiful green! Salad mix Sweet peppers Brussels sprouts — Brussels sprouts are the classic fall vegetable, perfect for sautéing with butter. Butternut winter squash … Continue reading
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Various recipes!
Japanese style squash adapted from From Asparagus to Zucchini Carefully cut one squash into 2-inch cubes, leaving the skin on. Bring several inches of water to boil in a saucepan; add squash. Add more water to cover if needed. Bring … Continue reading
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Feeding a toddler
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Arugula — For the uninitiated, arugula is a salad green that is more closely related to radishes than lettuce. It has a distinctive “nutty” flavor (sometime hot, sometimes mild) and makes a wonderful salad base … Continue reading
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Great fall party & more!
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Parsley — Hardy parsley is such a delightful flavor in the fall and winter garden. We love adding its aromatic flavor to stews and roasted vegetables. Or, feature parsley as the star by making one … Continue reading
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Parsley & cauliflower recipes
Gremolata & Persillade adapted from The Art of Simple Food Use these quick condiments as a fresh bright finish to sprinkle over roasted braised meats, pastas, and anything grilled. To make gremolata, mix together: 3 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon … Continue reading
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Survey debrief & 2012 sign-ups!
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Salad mix Kale Sweet peppers Tomatoes Radishes OR summer squash Carrots Beets Potatoes Yellow onions Two items of business this week: to debrief some of the survey responses (and our subsequent thoughts), and to unveil … Continue reading
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Fall work
Meet this week’s Mac veggies: Delicata squash — The first of the winter squash harvest! This is a CSA favorite squash — its smaller size makes it suitable for single serving preparations. See recipe in this week’s newsletter for more … Continue reading
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Some classic fall recipes
Sautéed chard with Lemon & Hot Pepper adapted from Chez Panisse Vegetables Stem the chard, wash and drain the leaves, and cut them into a rough chiffonade (fairly thin strips). Sauté in olive oil, covered, for 5 minutes or so, … Continue reading
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