Farm Happenings
It is always a good feeling when twenty (20) acres of oats are bailed up and ready to put into storage to feed to our herd of cattle this winter!
We are pleased to see the alfalfa which was planted at the same time and hiding underneath this crop of oats is looking good.
The alfalfa will add nitrogen to the soil and break up the ground for our vegetable field next year.
We are expecting to bail the alfalfa later this summer for a DOUBLE WIN!
90 bales heading to the barn!
Farmer Phil's TOP 5 this week!
* These LOOK healthy!
* TASTE oh-so good!
* Harvesting PLENTY right NOW!
1. Lettuce
2. Zucchini/Summer squash
3. Eggs - SALE TODAY!
3. Eggs - SALE TODAY!
4. Scallions
5. Spinach
Trigger yourself with NEW thought PATTERNS from a discussion this week with a CSA Market Box member...
She said: It's only my husband and I that eat the lettuce. Our boys don't care for SALAD.
My response: Do they ever eat hamburgers with lettuce or have lettuce in tacos?
Her light bulb moment! Oh your right, I never think to do that at home. I always think lettuce is for salads. Thank you for the tip!
Grab these thoughts for yourself and continue to add nutrition to your daily meals!
LETTUCE IS NOT JUST FOR SALADS anymore!
Lettuce is an excellent source of beta carotene (vitamin A) which is needed for healthy skin, bones, and eyes. It is a fair source of folate, which is needed for healthy cells and the healthy growth of babies during pregnancy in order to prevent neural tube defects.
Adding recipe cards to the weekly list of available items is NEW! this year...
Adding recipe cards to the weekly list of available items is NEW! this year...
Diane and her son Farmer Phil are getting a NEW system worked out so that you have two (2) cards to choose from each week.
1. Last week we introduced a picture of the Garlic Scapes card in our "weekly email" and "CSA member Facebook group" but missed getting it into the "on-line customization page" at launch time for you to purchase :>( Sooo...Look to buy it this week.
2. If you enjoyed the asparagus tart you will additionally enjoy another recipe of Chef Gretchen's called "Not so crabby, crab cakes".
Really there is NO CRAB in it!
Just Zucchini or Summer Squash in it's place.
Below is what the Old Bay Seasoning looks like. We have discovered that it is a must in this recipe. We used to shy away from cooking seafood at home because it never seemed to taste very good.
Since discovering Old Bay we are enjoy eating seafood from our very own kitchen. It all started by getting Old Bay seasoning for the Not so Crabby Crab Cakes recipe!
OPEN THE LINK HERE to see the full recipe.
Is it Scallions or Green Onions...
Call it either one. Scallions are a variety of young onion also referred to as green onions and spring onions. They are made up of a white or purple base with hollow green stalks.
Tip: For GREEN SMOOTHIE lovers...
You want to change your greens out weekly!
Use spinach one week, another week use kale, a different week use collards, and even swiss chard for another rotation.
The oxalic acid is different in each of these greens and over time eating the same greens raw blocks the absorption of certain minerals.
Also, Eat your greens "cooked" once in awhile because the high temperatures breaks down the oxalic acid drastically and still gives you lots of nutrients.
Unboxing Video...
Unboxing Video...
It's here! Watch the video below and DISCOVER new ways to BE INSPIRED with your box this week.
It is IMPERATIVE that you GRAB a recipe card to keep your kitchen full of seasonal ideas.
P.S. Please think to return the ICE PACKS each week!
It is IMPERATIVE that you GRAB a recipe card to keep your kitchen full of seasonal ideas.
P.S. Please think to return the ICE PACKS each week!P.S.S. Remember to Whitelist our email address so that our emails make it into your inbox every time. Be sure and google how to whitelist for your email provider (example: gmail, yahoo, outlook, aol, etc.)
Take a closer look at your estimated days to customize your box. This helps you put a reminder on your calendar so you get what you want in your box each week. RUSH OVER to our website at FunAcres.net. Go to the menu bar "CSA Farm Boxes" FAQ page to see the CHART.
Warmly,
Phil, John, & Diane Riehm
Riehm Produce Farm
