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Trumpeter Swan Farm CSA News - Summer, Week 1, May 31

Posted on June 1st, 2020 by Phil Hannay
Trumpeter Swan Farm CSA News - Summer, Week 1, May 31
 
   * Rhubarb
   * Snapped Asparagus
   * Triple Washed Greens
   * Zero Landfill
  
Rhubarb
 
Rhubarb makes an appearance this week. Red Crimson is smaller diameter, but nice and red. My favorite "quick recipe" for rhubarb is rhubarb cake - just take a normal white or yellow cake mix, add a cup of rhubard chopped into 1/2 inch pieces, mix in, and bake normally. Little tangy bites in sweet cake!
 
Snapped Asparagus
 
For those new to our CSA, please note that we hand pick our asparagus by snapping it off at the base. The assures that the asparagus is tender all the way down. No need to trim anything off, except if you want to just square the ends. This is different than store bought, which is machine cut - leaving you with woody bottom parts to cut off before cooking.
 
Triple Washed Greens
 
Leafy Greens packed in zip lock bags or plastic bags are "ready to eat". We triple wash it, so it should be clean and ready to eat. Just dump out what you want, and then reseal the bag. Should keep at least a week.
 
Zero Landfill
 
Our packaging is zero landfill. Anything bags, eggs cartons, or jars that you cannot use, please return to us in the empty box. We will re-use it, re-cycle it, or compost it.
 
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Thanks,
Phil.