CSA Delivery August 5

Reminder: I will most likely(unless the tournament is cancelled) be at the theater parking lot across from the regular lot due to a softball tournament.

This week was a scorcher!! We have a great delivery this week.

You will receive the following:

• eggplant
• summer squash
• tomatoes
• jalapenos
• green bell peppers
• cucumbers
• WATERMELONS!!

I'll see you there!

Carrie

Delivery July 29

This week, I am going to do things a little differently. I am going to let you pack your own bags! I will have the veggies set out with the number you can take and you can choose your veggies and pack your own bag. This is due to space getting tighter in the van and it is easier to haul them down in boxes of the same vegetables, and it will save some time for me~about 3 hours of packing. I think you will enjoy getting to pack your own bags too!

This week you will get the following:

• tomatoes
• green peppers
• summer squash
• cucumbers
• bouquet of flowers

The amounts will be determined when I get it all counted.

Important!!! Next week, August 5 delivery will be at the movie theater parking lot across the street because there will be a softball tournament. If you have any questions call me at 573-694-5986. Also, if there is every a very bad thunderstorm, I may also be at the theater parking lot since I have been told that the Larry May Park is a lightening magnet.

Carrie

Delivery July 22

This is another late post, but for record keeping I will list what the delivery was on July 22:

1/2 share:

• 6 tomatoes
• 3 summer squash
• 4 green peppers
• 3 jalapenos
• 2 cucumbers
• small bag of greenbeans
• bouquet of flowers

Full share:

• 12 tomatoes
• 6 summer squash
• 8 green peppers
• 6 jalapenos
• 4 cucumbers
• small bag of greenbeans
• bouquet of flowers

Also this week, you received extra tomatoes and large zucchini if you wanted to take them.

Delivery Week of July 15

This week is a great one! Here is what you will be receiving:

Everyone gets the following (full share people are full portions, half share are receiving half portions):

• jalapenos
• green peppers
• tomatoes
• summer squash
• cucumbers
• basil
• flower bouquet

I recommend that you refrigerate everything but the tomatoes and basil when you get home. Some of you have asked for suggestions for using the basil. I suggest making bruschetta with the tomatoes or putting it in a nice soup. Pesto is always an option, but the amount you are getting may not be enough.

Here is a link to a plethora of zucchini/summer squash recipes:

http://southernfood.about.com/od/zucchinirecipes/Zucchini_Recipes.htm

Enjoy the weekend!

July 8th Delivery

This is a late post, but for my virtual record keeping I will still post what was delivered July 8th.

Everyone received:

• potatoes
• tomatoes
• kale
• flower bouquet
• cucumbers
• summer squash

Full share members received:

• double the amount of the half share members
• plus collard greens

CSA Delivery July 1

Hi Everyone!

Reminder: Our location for pickups has changed and is now at Lea May park in Rolla! The time is still 3-5 pm.

This week you will receiving the following:

1/2 share:

• small assortment of cucumbers (includes asian burpless and pickling varieties)
• small assortment of summer squash (includes patty pan and zucchini)
• bunch of chard or collard greens
• bunch of green onions
• bunch of basil

Full share:

• large assortment of cucumbers
• large assortment of summer squash
• bunch of collard greens
• bunch of green onions
• bunch of basil
• bunch of dill
• bag of kohlrabi
• several tomatoes

I hope you are enjoying the produce and the weather! Our greenbeans, tomatoes, and sweet corn are all looking really good:)

Carrie

CSA Delivery Week of June 24

Woohooo!! Summer has finally arrived....along with summer squash, cucumbers, basil, tomatoes, and very very hot weather! I was up today picking basil and packing up the shares at 5:30 am. I cannot believe how hot it got just by 7 am. This week, you will finally start seeing some summer vegetables in your share. On the left is a picture of some of the squashes you may get this week. The saucer shaped ones are called patty pans and some of you may see those in your bags.

Here's what you can expect in your bags:

1/2 share~

• lettuce


• basil


• cucumbers


• summer squash


• potatoes


• green onions


• greens mix that includes kale and beet greens

Full share~amounts are double what the 1/2 share receives this week, plus you get a couple of tomatoes and cabbage

I am including a recipe below for a summer squash dish that uses basil:

Summer Squash Ribbons with Oregano, Basil, and Lemon


You can also toss the ribbons with wide flat pasta, such as pappardelle, for a delicious entrée. While we recommend basil and oregano, use whatever fresh herbs you have on hand. Serve with a crisp sauvignon blanc and crusty bread.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup vegetable mixture and 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese)


3 small zucchini (about 1 pound)
3 small yellow squash (about 1 pound)
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved fresh Parmesan cheese


1. Shave zucchini and yellow squash into ribbons using a vegetable peeler, stopping at the seeds; place ribbons in a large bowl. Discard seed cores.

2. Combine oil, rind, juice, salt, pepper, and garlic in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Drizzle oil mixture over vegetable ribbons; sprinkle with basil and oregano. Toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately.



CALORIES 50 (52% from fat); FAT 2.9g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.6g,poly 0.3g); IRON 0.5mg; CHOLESTEROL 3mg; CALCIUM 62mg; CARBOHYDRATE 4.4g; SODIUM 207mg; PROTEIN 2.8g; FIBER 1.3g

Cooking Light, JULY 2008