This week the blackberry harvest is peaking so we expect all shares to have berries. Our onions are also ready. As noted last week, we harvested all the Chinese cabbage earlier than expected due to increasing bug problems. So shares had an extra portion of those last week instead of having some this week too.
We continue to prepare for summer with another succession of summer and winter squash, cucumbers, melons, and tomatoes planted this week. If you missed our Spring Farm tour last Saturday, here are the highlights.
Here’s what’s expected in our Spring week 7 shares:
(Shares may vary slightly depending on field/garden conditions)
Half Share: Blackberries, Carrots, Chard (double portion), Basil, Beets, Kale, Onions
Full Share: Blackberries, Carrots (double portion), Chard (double portion), Basil, Beets (double portion), Kale, Onions, Beans or Mizuna, Fennel, Squash, Dill
check back for a photo later this week as we harvest and pack shares
Recipe
Blackberry and Basil Lemonade
Ingredients
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon water
10 blackberries
Juice of 1 lemon
4 fresh basil leaves
Ice
1 cup club soda (8 oz)
Steps
1. In cocktail shaker, place sugar and water; stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Cut 8 of the blackberries into quarters; add to shaker. Add lemon juice and 2 of the basil leaves. Fill shaker with ice. Cover tightly with shaker lid; shake vigorously.
3. Strain mixture into 2 cocktail glasses filled with ice. Top each glass with 1/2 cup club soda. Garnish each with 1 whole blackberry and 1 basil leaf. Serve immediately.
Remember also the many other recipe ideas from past seasons, as well.