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Farm Happenings for August 19, 2021

Posted on August 13th, 2021 by Bob Baker

 

Hello Members - Happy Saturday! Looks like it is clearing up -  in time for all our outside activities this afternoon!  How did you -  enjoy - put up with - or survive through this week's blast of summer!  Most veggies are no more fond of the extremes than we are and tomatoes are no exception!  The best temperature range for ripening green tomatoes is between 68 and 77°F.  Tomatoes will still ripen outside that range, but the process will be slower. When temperatures reach over 85°F, the plants won't produce lycopene and carotene, which are the two pigments responsible for ripe tomato color. If  hot temperatures extend for a period of time, the ripening process might stop and you could end up with tomatoes that are yellowish-green or orange. There's not much you can do when the weather is too hot except wait for temperatures to go back down, when ripening will resume.  There are plenty on the vines and hope to have some for your shares in 2 weeks!

 

Popping Corn on the Cob is back this week - the kernels for popping are right on the cob - Fun for the kids and young at heart!  Available for purchase in the extras section!

How to make Popcorn with a Dried Corn Cob

    1. Place the cob in a brown paper lunch bag.
    2. Fold the bag up a couple times to keep the steam in
    3. Cook the cob in the microwave. Set it to a popcorn setting
    4.   Or about two and half minutes long. Open the microwave door when the popping sounds slow down.

 

 

Also Kohlrabi is back - These bulbs might look like root vegetables, but they actually grow above ground like cabbages. The name is German (kohl for cabbage, and rube for turnip) and they’re in the brassica family, along with cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts. Their sweet flavor reminds us of a winter cabbage with a hint of broccoli stem, but they finish light and crisp like an apple. You can eat them raw to enjoy their crunchy lightness, or cook them to soften the texture and intensify their sweetness.

Roasted Kohlrabi with Parmesan

Directions

  1. Peel 6 kohlrabi and cut into 1-inch wedges; toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast at 450 degrees F, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and golden, about 30 minutes. Toss with 3 tablespoons parmesan and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
  4. It was in a CSA box (compliments of my neighbor who was away).  I sort of knew what it was, did a  Google check and I was right.  I never remember eating it before, let alone cooking with it.  This recipe
  5. is fantastic, we are convertees.  Now I'll look for it when I go grocery shopping.
  8. Easy to prepare, excellent replacement for roasted potatoes with a lighter flavor and taste. This recipe is a keeper!

 

 

Classic carrot summer salad

DESCRIPTION

A great refreshing summer salad that is not mayo based and your vegetarian friends will love.

INGREDIENTS

SCALE
  • 10 oz.  Shredded Carrots (or julienne 1 or 2 Carrots)
  • 1/2 Cup  Raisins
  • 1/2 Cup Fresh  Pineapple, diced
  • 1/2 Cup  Apple, diced
  • 1/4 Cup  Grapes, diced
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Cup Full Fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons  Cane Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Combine the carrots, raisins, pineapple, apple, grapes in a large bowl
  2. Whisk the mayo, yogurt, sugar and salt together in a small bowl and pour over the vegetables. Use a spatula or large spoon to gently mix until combined
  3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

 

Crispy Smashed Herbed Potatoes

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 20 min.YIELD: 4 servings.
Golden brown and buttery, these spuds live up to their tantalizing name. A sprinkle of fresh herbs when they’re hot out of the oven maximizes the flavor

Ingredients

  • 12 small red potatoes (about 1-1/2 pounds)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°. Place potatoes in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 15-20 minutes. Drain.
  • 2. Drizzle oil over the bottom of a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; arrange potatoes over oil. Using a potato masher, flatten potatoes to 1/2-in. thickness. Brush potatoes with butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • 3. Roast until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Sprinkle with chives and parsley

 

Thank you for your valued support of the CSA and Farm - Cucumbers - Patty Pans - Zucchini - Scallions  and Cabbage were brought to the Food Bank this week to help feed those in need in our community!  Thank you!

Hope your weekend provides fun and rest - Enjoy your time with family and friends!

Very Best, Bob

 

Farm Happenings for August 19, 2021
Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York
We are ready to begin our winter share season!  For the months of November, December, and January - we will be offering for purchase one share box of vegetables and fruit each month.  Delivery will be the first week of each month.  Typical items in your share will be winter squash, potatoes, onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, beets and apples.  We will source from our own farm and from local farms.

 The Regional Food Bank, in partnership with the Patroon Land Foundation, manages a sustainable farm that grows large quantities of high-quality vegetables. The Farm supplies the Food Bank and 1,000 participating agencies in 23 counties with diverse, fresh produce. Currently, we have grown over one million pounds of fresh produce to feed the hungry.  Although the majority of the Farm’s production is allocated to the Food Bank, we generate revenue to cover farm expense through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program and Farm stand.  The CSA program sells vegetable shares to the community and by purchasing a share, you become one of our partners, enjoying farm fresh vegetables and feeding the hungry.

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