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Whatcha Munchin’, Scott and Adam? French Filet Beans

Scott says “Fresh-from-the-garden French filet beans enhance any main course, whether its beef, chicken or fish.  Usually sautéed, they remain crunchy and the slight addition of olive oil, salt and pepper really help to define their taste.  Add a touch of crumpled walnuts or candied pecans for some extra crunchy sweetness.” Adams enjoys his French […]

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Summer CSA Produce Items

Here’s what our Summer CSA Members have enjoyed in their CSA boxes so far.  There are still two more deliveries until the Fall CSA starts up on Thursday, September 5th. Week One Sentry Peaches Fuji Apples Sweet Cherries Raspberries Leeks Week Two Sentry Peaches Plums GoldRush Apples Blueberries Garlic Week Three Sentry Peaches Fuji Apples […]

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Possible Fall CSA Produce Items

Here are some of the items that Fall CSA Members might receive in their CSA produce boxes Apples Shallots Peaches Leeks Plums Sweet Peppers Asian Pears Winter Squash Bosc Pears Sweet Potatoes Raspberries Sunchokes Grapes Fresh Herbs Tomatoes Cider Garlic Dried Apples Onions Honey

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Whatcha Munchin’, Kat, Adam and Mary Margaret? Raspberries

Raspberries Kat says, “Raspberries are beautiful….to look at on the way to my mouth!”  Yes, the Raspberries are truly summer-time jems.  Some varieties are bright pink and others are a darker-purpley color.   Adam enjoys mixing Raspberries in Greek yogurt.  On a side-note:  If you purchase the economy size container of yogurt, there are so […]

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Whatcha Munchin’, Dave? Lodi Apples

Dave’s munching on Lodi or Transparent Apples.  We’ll…he’s not munching on them raw*.  Lodi or Transparent apples are super tart and are excellent for making applesauce.  He says that it is the only apple that both of his grandmothers used for making applesauce.  Since they are so tart, you need to add lots of sugar […]

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The Ease of Cherry Pitting

Cherry pitting can be a laborious task.  But it’s totally worth it when you eat your most recent cherry creation! For pitting tart/pie cherries, Mary Margaret recommends pitting them a quart at a time.  Keep your cherries in the fridge until you are ready to use them.  Fill a bowl with ice and cold water. […]

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How to Prepare Leeks

  Leeks grow in the soil, and tend to have some soil particles between their layers.  The simpliest way to properly clean your leeks is to chop off the dark green tops.  Slice the leeks into many disks, or make one long slice down the length of the leek (depending how you want your leeks […]

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Whatcha Munchin’, Katy? Garlic Scapes

  Katy enjoys cooking with garlic scapes this time of year.  They are very versitle and an excellent spring/summer vegetable to experiment with.  Katy likes to grill the garlic scapes to give them a little char and a deeper flavor.  Toss the scapes in olive oil and salt and pepper when still hot.  After they cool […]

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Summer/Fall CSA: What’s in the box?

What is included in your CSA box will change over the season. One hesitation that a lot of people have about participating in a CSA is regarding the quantity of food.  For instance, we’ve heard lots of folks say, “I have a friend who participated in another CSA and they got a ton of [insert […]

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