CSA Week 10, Sept. 10

Hello Everyone,

Well fall is certainly in the air today and it's a nice change. The garden doesn't care for it as much though. Shorter days, lower temps means a longer time for things to mature or ripen. And of course there is the looming threat that on the next full moon we could get a frost. Fingers crossed that won't happen. We still have 6-8 weeks to fulfill for you all :-) This week we bring you your first winter squash while summer squashes are starting to come to a close. Also, no beans this week - they are slowing down FINALLY! Who knows, that 4th planting may poke it's nose up in another couple weeks. Corn was short lived - this is the last of it. And we gave you a break on chard this week, but as I mentioned with the kale last week, if you WOULD like some chard, just go grab it in the garden. SERIOUSLY....there is plenty :-) Things really aren't looking great for the tomatoes. As they ripen, they are cracking, rotting etc. and it has been hard for us to find somewhat perfect ones to pack up for you. We are hoping this changes, but don't get your hopes up too high that you will be getting an abundance of them. We are bummed about this too, as we typically have so many that after doling out to CSA and farm stand we freeze close to 100 quarts of sauce. Looks like the canned stuff will have to do this winter.

Medium:
Garlic
Sweet Lightening Squash - small delicate winter squash great roasted
8 corn
Zephyr squash &/or Zucchini
Cukes
Turnip
Carrots
Beets
Green Peppers
Chili pepper - not too much heat
Onion
Kale
Romaine
Tomato
Celery - this is pretty dirty, sorry. Last minute picking of it to go in the bags. This celery makes me wonder how they grow the stuff in the store. It is so pale compared to ours. This isn't the stuffing with cream cheese variety either, but it SOOOO flavorful. Remember with celery that the whole plant is edible. No need to waste the greens. They have the same great flavor and treat them like an herb. Chiffonade up and add at the end of cooking!
Dill - this is the head and some fronds. Dice it all up (minus the stem) and it adds the same great flavor. Or use it to pickle something

Large - same as above, minus Sweet Lightening Squash, add:
Buttercup squash
Cantaloupe
Cheddar Cauliflower

Baked Goods:
Country White Bread
Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Hawaiian Cookies

Enjoy!