Welcome to week 2!
Although the rain last week postponed our planting in the field it really made what we had planted already grow more rapidly. The leaves on our kale plants seemed to have doubled and the leeks, scallions and onions are standing tall and proud.
There are times when I won't be able to visit a crop or two in a few days and when I'm able to visit it again I'm always amazed at how a seedling plant could double in size in such a short time. Sometimes I take a second look and wonder if someone else is farming here in the evenings while I sleep.
As the farm grows I think about all the people that we are able to share the bounty with this season. Thank you all for joining!
This week our on farm families will receive the following:
Chioggia Beets with Greens
Red Leaf Lettuce
Romain Lettuce
Sweet Salad Turnips
Scallions
Arugula
Sunflower Sprouts
Spinach
Broccoli
This week our Logan Square Families we receive the following:
Golden Beets with Greens
Red Leaf Lettuce
Romain Lettuce
Sweet Salad Turnips
Scallions
Arugula
Pea Sprouts
Spinach
Broccoli *
*We may need to substitute in case it doesn't last in the field.
The Sweet Salad Turnips are wonderful raw in a salad or slaw. There is no need to peel them, just slice and toss some lemon juice on them and you're ready to eat. They are also wonderful slightly sauteed in some olive oil and then splashed with some orange juice at the end, don't forget to toss in the leaves and cook them down until they wilt.
Your lettuce mixed with the arugula would make a great salad. If you're not ready to use it right away the best way to store them is in a plastic bag and in your crisper drawer. I find that if I wrap my arugula in a damp paper towel and then in a plastic bag it will stay fresh longer.
Chioggia beets with greens! One of my favorite. These are not as earthy as your red beets and don't stain as bad. These are amazing raw. You would have to peel the outside and then slice them up, the stripes of red and white is what makes this beet stand out and have your dinner guests ask what they are. If you choose to cook these try this recipe on the website:
http://www.tempelfarmsorganics.com/recipe/print/16 you may not have the endive in the recipe but the arugula would be great too. Don't forget to eat these greens. They are a great sauteed green.
http://www.tempelfarmsorganics.com/recipe/print/16 you may not have the endive in the recipe but the arugula would be great too. Don't forget to eat these greens. They are a great sauteed green.
We hope you enjoy this week's bounty!
Your farmers,
Tania and Chris Cubberly
