What’s in this week’s boxes? Veggies: English Shell Peas Snow Peas Head lettuce Zucchini Tomatoes Rhubarb Fruit: Strawberries Storage, Handling, and Cook tips… Tomatoes The sun-loving tomato’s arrival could mean only one thing—Summer is definitely here! This delectable, heart healthy summer fruit, beyond being a palate pleaser is fantastic in so many ways. Tomatoes […]
What’s in this week’s boxes? Veggies: English Shell Peas Snow Peas Head lettuce Zucchini Tomatoes Rhubarb Fruit: Strawberries Storage, Handling, and Cook tips… Tomatoes The sun-loving tomato’s arrival could mean only one thing—Summer is definitely here! This delectable, heart healthy summer fruit, beyond being a palate pleaser is fantastic in so many ways. Tomatoes […]
FarmShare, C.S.A. Newsletter for 19 June 12 What’s happening on the farm this week? Howdy All: Well, I’d say week one went pretty darn smoothly for you Tuesday picker-uppers. Beyond a few snafus with folks taking the wrong size share, one no-show and a lonely crushed baguette, it was all smiles. The best part, at […]
What’s in This Week’s Share: Vegetables: Lettuce X2 Tomatoes Braising Greens – Swiss Chard, Collards, Kales Corn Buttercup Squash Radishes Fruit: Apples – Ida Red, Honey Crisp, Macoun, Macintosh, Empire, Cortland Cider Penne with Braised Squash and Greens *inspired by Eatwell.com 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced Pinch […]
You know it’s officially fall at Applecrest when you see our own apple cider in your box this week! Peaches are slowly seeing their end of the season, we’ve got more apple varieties coming in to look forward to and lots of root vegetables! What’s in This Week’s Share: Vegetables: Corn Lettuce Tomatoes Potatoes Winter […]
Although we may still have a few warm summer days left to enjoy, fall is officially here and Applecrest’s harvest is in full force! Bright orange pumpkins are covering the fields, more and more apple varieties are blooming on the trees, and the leaves may or may not be changing colors already – depending on […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Kale -Champion & Red Russian Beets Red Romaine Lettuce Green & Yellow Beans Red Tomatoes Green Tomatoes Sungold Tomatoes Fruit: Paula Red Apples Yellow & White Peaches Nectarines Kale Storage & Handling Tips: Keep unwashed greens in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Add […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Savoy Cabbage Green Oak Lettuce Regular Tomato Grape Tomatoes Fruit: Paula Red Apples Yellow & White Peaches Raspberries Apples Storage & Handling Tips Unripe apples should be kept at room temperature until ready to eat so that pre-refrigeration won’t cause them to go mealy. […]
What’s in This Week’s Share Vegetables: Corn – Butter & Sugar Savoy Cabbage Green Oak Lettuce Heirloom Tomato Regular Tomato Grape Tomatoes Fruit: Red Gravenstein Apples Yellow & White Peaches Raspberries Cabbage Storage & Handling Tips: Cabbage should be kept cold to retain it’s Vitamin C amount. Savoy cabbage will keep for about a […]
