This week is our final on demand box offering, as it is our final CSA share delivery of the season. As we go into winter, growth slows and we don't have the crop diversity to continue to offer well rounded shares (which also gives us a break to focus on planning for the next season). For this last offering, though, we've got some fun and new options, feel free to load up! The best place to find our food in the next months is at Central Oregon Locavore and Schoolhouse Produce- please consider purchasing from these wonderful locally-sourcing grocers who will be selling our remaining greens and roots all winter.
This week we have a very special squash for you that we grew for the first time this year and haven't offered in boxes yet- Winter Sweet Kabocha. This is a squash that will hang out all winter, only getting sweeter until you are ready for it. It requires a long curing time after harvest to sweeten fully, which is why we've saved it for last. This is a great one to roast and puree. I love to roast squashes like this one and freeze extra puree for easy soups or baking on demand.
I like this simple recipe with no add-ins, because then my puree can be made sweet or savory later on depending on what I'm cooking.
If squash puree is not your jam, Kabocha squashes are also great wedged and roasted like in this recipe, for a great side dish. You can even prepare them as wedges, and if you have too much to eat, scoop the leftovers out and make a puree, two in one!
We also have plenty of Celeriac (Celery Root) available this week- my absolute favorite soup vegetable. We're headed for a little farmer retreat these next couple days, and making a root veggie mash as part of our dinner plan. I love that celeriac adds some extra flavor and brightness to this classic, and frequently toss some salad turnips in there as well (if you still have some from last week or Fill Your Pantry). Here's a great basic recipe to get you started.
To place your order, choose your produce to fill your box, click the cart icon in the top right, and then check out. Don't forget to make sure you got a confirmation email to verify that your order went through! You'll also receive a pick up reminder email with details about your chosen Thursday pickup location on pick up day.
Your Farmers,
Ashley, Caleb and the Sungrounded Crew
