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2018-Winter Week 2 Newsletter

December 17, 2018 by Earth Dance Farm

2018-Winter Week 2 Newsletter

“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”   -Rumi

Winter Share Box 2 Crop List

*Beets

*Potatoes

*Carrots

*Rutabaga

*Onions

*Squashes

*Leeks

*Popcorn

*Kale

*Brassica

*Honey

*Rosemary/thyme

*Garlic

*Dry beans

*Sweet potatoes

 

Farmer Notes

*Thank you for joining us for this winter box

*Dry beans are Northern and/or Kidney

*Leeks are great with eggs or in a potato-leek soup

*Popcorn is dry and ready to pop

*Rosemary or thyme can be crushed and used for the holidays or set aside to dry for later use – better to crush right before use

*Make some bean soup in your crock-pot with s+p, bouillon, rosemary, onions/leeks and carrots

*Rutabaga, brassica and kale could benefit from an ice bath

*Sweet potatoes are gnarly but well cured and should be good for one meal

*Wash all of your produce, and return our reusable boxes

*Have a relaxing and peace-filled winter season!

*We would love to see you in 2019!!

*Down below are a couple recipes you might try!

Print Recipe
Leek and Potato Soup
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Leeks
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Sprigs thyme You can add any mix of herbs you like or prefer. I used thyme, sage, and rosemary.
  • 4 Sprigs Sage
  • 4 Sprigs parsley And chopped leaves for garnish.
  • 1 Large handful Celery Leaves (Optional)
  • 4 TBSP Unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Cloves garlic
  • 8 Cups Vegetable stock or water
  • 1 TBSP kosher salt More to taste.
  • 1 TSP black pepper More to taste.
  • 1 3/4 Pounds Russet potatoes Halved and thinly sliced.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Leeks
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 4 Sprigs thyme You can add any mix of herbs you like or prefer. I used thyme, sage, and rosemary.
  • 4 Sprigs Sage
  • 4 Sprigs parsley And chopped leaves for garnish.
  • 1 Large handful Celery Leaves (Optional)
  • 4 TBSP Unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Cloves garlic
  • 8 Cups Vegetable stock or water
  • 1 TBSP kosher salt More to taste.
  • 1 TSP black pepper More to taste.
  • 1 3/4 Pounds Russet potatoes Halved and thinly sliced.
Instructions
  1. Step 1: Halve the leeks lengthwise and rinse away any grit. Thinly slice the leeks crosswise. In a small square of cheesecloth or hot tea sachet, tie together bay leaves, thyme, sage, parsley, and celery leaves if using.
  2. Step 2: Melt the butter or heat the oil in the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until leeks are soft and dark golden brown, 10-15 minutes. Stir in the garlic for the last 3 minutes of cooking.
  3. Step 3: Stir in stock or water, the sachet of herbs, the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce down to medium-low; simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add the potatoes and simmer soup until potatoes are very tender and falling apart, about 45 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. If desired, drizzle small amount of cream into each bowl when serving, and top with parsley for garnish.

 

Print Recipe
Raw Turnip Salad
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 medium turnips peeled and grated
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 medium turnips peeled and grated
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Place the turnips, carrots, parsley and pumpkin seeds into a salad bowl. Add the lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and toss to combine.
  2. ***This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Keep in mind that once grated, turnip will change the color from pure white to slightly yellowish and translucent. So, if you want to serve this salad for a dinner party and the appearance of the salad is important to you, make sure to prepare the salad just before serving.

 

 

 

 

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