What a dreadful drought we’re having… said no farmer in the Northeast right now. While the recent downpours have certainly put a damper on our growing season, we’re far from the only farm being affected by this unfortunate turn that the weather has taken. Shifting climate patterns are impacting everyone up and down the supply chain: without a decent balance of sunshine and moisture, nothing goes (or grows) according to plan!
Even in this lull, we still have plenty of plans in the works – we’re always thinking about the next big project, from the corn maze, to Chilifest in the fall, to preserving food for use in the deep winter months when the days of summer sunshine are behind us. What are you savoring right now this season? What are you looking forward to feasting on this winter? Our collective farm minds are tuned in to the future, as there’s always something to be preparing for.
FEATURED ITEM THIS WEEK… Red Currants!
These bright, juicy, antioxidant-packed gems are the perfect blend of tart + sweet, making them an ideal centerpiece for baked goods, sauces, jams, and jellies. Currants grow on short woody shrubs and are often harvested in pearl-like strands on the stem. These “superfruit” berries are also high in pectin and acid, which means that they create thick preserves without having to add in commercial gelling agents.
THINKING INSIDE THE BOX
Add in or swap out these items when customizing your share:
- Sweet corn
- Green beans
- Yellow beans – new!
- Sweet pepper mix (purple bell peppers, cubanelle + banana) – new!
- Summer squash, mixed
- Carrots
- Red + gold beets
- Rainbow chard
- Fennel
- Thyme
- Chives – new!
- Cherry tomatoes – new + available as an extra only!
- Red currants, half-pints or flats (12 half-pints) – new + available as an extra only!
- BULK blueberry flats (12 pints) – available as an extra only!
Fruit of the week: BLUEBERRIES!
Bread of the week: Sprouted Rye – Naturally leavened whole grain bread with sprouted local rye berries folded in
Mushrooms of the week: Oyster
*All items listed above are available for swapping as well as purchasing as extras unless noted otherwise*
RECIPES OF THE WEEK
Huzarensalade – Dutch beet and potato salad (a delicious combination of sweet, salty, and savory all mixed into one striking salad)
Marinated roasted sweet peppers
Hungry for more ideas? Check out our recipe archive!
