Lettuce Rejoice!
Winter Share Week 5
Administrative Details
Welcome to week 5 of the winter share!
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Thanks so much and please read on to hear what's happening on the farm!
What's in the Box?
It's nearing the end of the season for arugula so I'm putting my favorite arugula and beet salad recipe here:
https://www.loveandlemons.com/beet-salad-recipe/
We are finishing up the last of the winter squash over the next two weeks (or so), so load up now. The first of the sweet potatoes are up for grabs in limited quantities for now.
We'll also be offering the last of the red cabbage these next two weeks before switching up to green cabbage (it stores longer). A member introduced me to braised red cabbage a few years ago and it's become a staple:
https://www.carolinescooking.com/braised-red-cabbage-with-apples/
We've got Spartan (1st's), Cortland (1st's), and Jonagold (2nd's) apples available to order this week from Apple Creek farm in Drayton. They are certified organic and oh so delicious! The second's have some scab but are really lovely regardless.
p.s. the first of our screen printed sweater have arrived and I'll be reaching out to those of you that ordered this coming week.
ON THE FARM
We harvested in a snow globe this week, all bundled up in countless layers but inevitably with frozen fingers. We did it with slightly crazed smiles on our faces, and then everyone but me practiced cartwheels in the snow/slush/mud. I promised to try in secret and report back on my success (or more likely, failure), but if I'm being honest I haven't mustered the energy quite yet.
We got everything harvested except 2.5 beds of carrots and a lone bed of parsnips. We are carefully watching the weather report trying to figure out if it will be less awful to harvest muddy carrots in a little bit of snow, or in a lot of rain. One thing is for certain: there will be no carrots left behind.
We are half way through the winter share, which is sort of unbelievable, and are looking forward into 2024. I'm going to be crop planning soon and will send out our annual survey for your input. We really value your perspective.
That's all for now and happy eating until next time,
Tamara
