Harvesting: Lemon Cucumbers, Tatsoi, Cinnamon Basil, Purple Basil, Anise Hyssop, Kale, Parsley, Cabbage, Snap peas, Arugula, Pickling & Slicing cucumbers, Green & Yellow Sumer Squash, Green Romaine Lettuce, Radish, Beets, Collards. ***Sometimes we have limited amounts of the first harvests. If you love something above and didn't get any this time, change your preferences to mark that veggie as a "5" and others as something lower.
NEW: Lemon cucumbers are the yellow balls in your box. Lemon cucumbers are so named simply because of their yellow color and round shape. They taste like a cucumber, perhaps a little sweeter. You can eat them like any other cucumber. They often are favorites for kids and perfect for lunches and snacks, either whole or sliced. We hope you enjoy this new item. Tatsoi is an asian green which has a soft creamy texture and a subtle yet distinctive flavour. It lasts long after frost in the fall and is high in calcium, folate, potassium and Vitamin A & C. Tatsoi can be kept in the fridge in a loosely sealed plastic bag for about three days. Eat raw with other salad greens or cook any way you would spinach. Read more
This is a great time of year to try fermenting your vegetables and making pickles. In this weather you can make a fresh fermented pickle or a mild sauerkraut in only 3 days! I use cabbage for sauerkraut, beets for pickled beets, pickling cucumbers for many kinds of pickles, radish for kimchi and kohlrabi for a variety of healthy probiotic ferments. This post will get you started with and fermenting: Beginner's Guide to Fermenting at Homeand my post for Easy Fermented Cucumber Pickles. If you want to buy Beets, Cabbage or Cucumbers in BULK for canning, pickling, fermenting, etc - just shoot us an email. If you need help pickling - let me know!
EXTRAS: If you enjoyed our strawberry preserves a few weeks ago, you will want to get the CHERRY Preserves to try as well. HOMEMADE and Simply the best! Ordering EXTRAS from Willow Haven? Items can be added right into your order as EXTRAS after you customize your box. You do NOT have to place a separate FARM STAND order.
Reserve your table for Pizza Night on Saturday, July 10. You'll experience "The best place to eat in the Lehigh Valley!" as farm member, Susan, said last week. It's a great way to see the farm, get inspired by local food, and meet your farmer in a relaxed atmosphere. *Info & reservations here*
Let us know if you have any questions about your Farm Share CSA - we are happy to help.
We'll keep farming for you!
Farmer Reuben and Tessa
FARM EVENTS:
July 10 - Pizza Night 5 - 8 pm - Reserve here
July 16 - Flower Tour at 6 - 8 pm - Register here
August 7 - Farm Tour at 1 pm - Register here
August 7 - Flower Tour at 6 - 8 pm - Register here
August 14 - Pizza Night 5 - 8 pm - Reserve here
** Please return any waxed boxes, green cartons, freezer bricks, and reflective box liners at the time of your next delivery or pick up.
** If you have any questions about customizing your box, billing or your account, contact Harvie support. Any other questions, contact me! Read help doc How Swaps Work and How Preferences Work help doc.
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**If you want ideas of how to prepare your veggies - join the Harvie Member Facebook Group. It's full of CSA Members who have lots of experience with uncommon CSA veggies. Just post a picture and ask "What do I do with these?" and you'll get a ton of comments and suggestions.
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