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June 15 Happening

Posted on June 11th, 2021 by Melinda Hollyfield

We are currently in the midst of Summer!! All the unexpected rain can sometimes interrupt our planting and harvesting plans, but we always have plenty to keep us busy. As you may have seen on our Instagram page, we have had quite a fun time moving all the piglets and the farm is full of Smith County's cutest lambs and calves that our livestock crew take wonderful care of all hours of the day and night. A farmers work is never done.

Back in the fall, lots of food was planted that have finally been making an appearance into your box. This week will include one of my favorite. BEETS!!!! For some people, they either love or loathe beets. I personally love beets! The color, the earthiness…this batch turned out just as delicious as ever. I like them tossed in a green salad for a lovely burst of color. They also make a nice taco topping or just eaten by the forkful.

We are so grateful to be able to offer our CSA members local, healthy, delicious grass fed meat and organic vegetables. We love to harvest your share for the week and hope you take the opportunity to be adventurous and experiment with any different produce or meat you receive. Your taste buds will thank you for it. And the possibilities can be endless!

Farmer tip** Allow your CSA share to dictate your meal planning for the week. Experiment with new recipes so you make sure to get a varied diet for dinner. 

Remember, farming is dynamic and sometimes it doesn't go completely as planned. While this is our best guess of what will be in the box, sometimes we have to sub things based on availability.*The harvest list is always tentative. The garden decides what's in the box.

What's in the box: 

Lettuce mix
Baby Beets
Cucumbers
Basil
Radishes
Italian Greens
Head Lettuce
Bunching Onions
Summer Squash
Parsley
 
 
Weekly Nutrition Corner with HaLé Integrative Health

Cucumbers 

A sweet summer delight, the cucumber is the queen of hydration.  It has a 97% water content that surpasses the water of just about every fruit and vegetable.  Cucumbers can help you get the fluid you need in an easy-to-eat way.  They are also a great source of potassium and can help replenish this important electrolyte and maintain water balance on sweaty days.   Proper hydration is incredibly important to maintain sharp cognitive ability, a good mood, proper organ functioning, and adequate flow of nutrients throughout the body.  The general rule of thumb is to drink enough water so that your urine is faint yellow.  There are many ways to reach healthy hydration.  Try adding flavor to your water to add an extra boost.  A spring of mint can be a great addition to give it some pizazz.  Citrus slices, berries, or cucumber can also help add electrolytes and flavor to your water so you’ll want to keep drinking it instead of feeling like it’s a chore.  You can also try eating water-dense foods like cucumber, melons, strawberries, and peaches.  Cucumbers are especially satisfying when paired with a protein like hummus or Greek yogurt and dill.
  Meyer, Karmen, RD, LDN. Eat to Sleep: what to eat and when to eat it for a good night’s sleep--every night. New York: Adams Media, 2019.