In our first Summer CSA share

Welcome to the first Summer CSA pickup of the season – we really appreciate you joining us!! (And if you haven’t yet, there’s still time to sign up!)

Some of the things in your box this week include…

• Bouquet of Parsley – includes the leaves, stems & chartreuse flower buds. Flavor is slightly stronger than regular parsley and really good in this Chimichurri recipe. It is also tasty when sautéed with the chard.
• Chard – the leaves and stems are strikingly beautiful! Chop the stems first since they take a little longer to sauté. Then once the stems are tender add the chopped leaves. I often use chard in pasta, scrambled eggs or frittata, and as a substitute for cooked spinach in almost any recipe. Chard is not usually eaten raw because it has oxalic acid. This is common in rhubarb & sorrel and gives these plants their tangy and sour flavor. You’ll find a bushel of recipes for it at Cook With What You Have.
• Forno Beets – these have all the earthy flavor you love in a beet, with lots of sweetness. It is wonderful grated fresh onto a salad or in a slaw. When cooked, it has a smooth, velvety texture unlike any other. Its shape allows for easy prep in the kitchen, especially for pickling and canning. Grown organically by our friends at Persephone Farm in Scio, Oregon.
• Cherry Tomato plants! – chose from Red Sweetie Red, Yellow Sungold Yellow & Purple Bumblebee. They all have very sweet small fruit. Plant them in a pot on your patio or in the garden. Starting in late-July you will be able to enjoy the perfect snack right off the plant!

Looking forward to a fun and bounteous season with all of you!!