Blessing Falls Family Farm

Since this is the final week of our Spring/Summer season, members are reminded to return all canvas bags and egg cartons this week.

Here’s our expected harvest for week 16:

Full Share: Squash or Cucumber, Chinese Cabbage, Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Half Share: Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Recipe

One of our CSA members created her own version of a Moroccan Stew using the eggplant, basil, and yellow onion from her share.  (You can follow her public Facebook page here)

– saute 1 yellow onion in a few tbsps of ghee
+ diced eggplant and chopped cauliflower and saute a few mins
+ 1 can stewed tomatoes and a cup chicken broth (homemade is yummiest)
+ 2 tbsps paprika, 1.5 tsp sea salt, 2 tsps turmeric, 2 tsps coriander, 2 tsps fennel seed, dash of black pepper and simmer for a bit
+ 1 lb ground pastured pork. I browned separately so I did not smoosh my veggies, simmer a few more mins
– just before done + several cloves minced garlic, several handfuls chopped basil, and the juice of half a lemon and cook 1 or 2 mins.
Stir. Serve. Enjoy.

Here’s our expected harvest for week 15 of our Spring/Summer season:

Full Share: Squash or Cucumber, Beans, Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Half Share: Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Blessing Falls Farm Spring/Summer, Week 15 Farm Share

Recipe

Here’s a pesto recipe for your share veggies – great in a variety of summer dishes.

Here’s our expected harvest for week 14 of our Spring/Summer season:

Full Share: Squash or Cucumber, Beans, Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Half Share: Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Blessing Falls Farm Spring/Summer, Week 14 Farm Share

Recipe

Try these delicious Jalapeño Poppers this week!

Here’s our expected harvest this week:

Full Share: Tomatoes, Okra, Beans, Chard, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Winter Squash, Yellow onion, Red onion

Half Share: Tomatoes, Okra, Carrots, Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Squash or Cucumber, Yellow onion, Red onion

Blessing Falls Farm Spring/Summer, Week 13 Farm Share

Recipe

We made this Stir-Fried Eggplant last night and it was very good.  A great way to use your share’s eggplant, red onion, and basil.  We made these changes:
Sriracha Sauce instead of red chilies
6 or 7 Asian Eggplant instead of just 2 the recipe mentions
Coconut flour instead of cornstarch for a low-carb alternative

Our Spring/Summer season has definitely transitioned from spring to summer.  Here’s our expected harvest this week:

Full Share: Carrots (triple portion), Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Squash or cucumber, Yellow onion, Red onion, Tomatoes (triple portion), Okra, Beans, Chard, Rosemary

Half Share: Carrots (double portion), Basil, Eggplant, Peppers, Squash or cucumber, Yellow onion, Red onion, Tomatoes, Okra

check back later this week for a photo as we harvest and pack shares

Recipes

Here’s a family favorite from one of our CSA members – great way to cook the carrots in this week’s shares:

Carrot Roast

Very good with cranberry. Makes great leftover sandwiches

2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
3 cups grated or ground carrots
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups milk
2 tbsp melted butter
1 or 2 chopped onions
1/2 tsp sage
2 or 3 eggs

Can use food processor for carrots and onions; Combine all ingredients
Place in a greased 8×8 dish and bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or more
Can double recipe and bake in 13×9 pan.

You may also want to try this grilled eggplant recipe. The grill always seems to make everything better!