– Henry Bugbee
Summer Share Box 18 Crop List
- Butternut squash – all shares
- Acorn squash – all shares
- Delicata squash – all shares
- Pie pumpkin – all shares
- Broccoli – all shares
- Napa cabbage – all shares
- Kohlrabi – all shares
- Brussels sprouts – all shares
- Beets – all shares
- Carrots – all shares
- Potatoes – full & single shares
- Thyme – full & single shares
- Bok choy – full shares
Farmer Notes
- This is the final delivery of the 2018 summer produce season.
- Next Thursday is the first Fall Share delivery – registration remains open here.
- Please have all remaining boxes, ice packs, egg cartons etc. at the drop site locations by next Thursday, as I will be running my complete summer route one last time.
- Thyme pairs well with potatoes, carrots, and squashes.
- Most of these fall crops are great roasted in the oven on high heat.
- Try the Brussels sprouts halved and sauteed with olive oil, salt & pepper, balsamic, craisins, and walnuts.
- The pie pumpkin can be prepared like a squash, made into a pie or bread, or used as decoration.
- Please check out our farm article to see our Farm Festival schedule for Saturday, October 27th from 2-8 pm.
- Wash all of the produce before you eat it.
- Thank you so much for joining us this growing season!!
Fall Harvest Gathering 2018
I see the fundamental pillars of CSA membership is threefold: 1) having access to the freshest, most nutritious produce you can find; 2) supporting local, sustainable agriculture where money remains in the local economy; and 3) bridging that divide between producer and consumer – putting a face to the farmer! CSA means Community Supported Agriculture. Without you guys as members, we would not be able to farm and sustain Earth Dance Farm! In return, we do our damndest (is that even a word?) to provide you with high quality seasonal produce that is fresh, tasty, and nutritious. We also offer a weekly newsletter to let you know how YOUR farm is doing, have an open door for visits and tours, keep current on Instagram and on Facebook, and always remain just a phone call/email away.
One of the more personal ways we offer to connect you to this land, this farm, and to us as your farmers is to have a Fall harvest party at the end of the growing season. It is our way to say “thank you” for allowing us to partner with you this season and also to give you a final chance to visit the farm. We would love to see you at some time between 2 and 8 pm on Saturday, October 27th. Here is how the day should go:
- Lawn games, bonfire, and farm tours available throughout the party.
- Chili, apples, carrots, pumpkin bars, and cornbread after 4.
- Hayride up to the pumpkin patch at 5 and 6.
- Craft projects available at 4:30 and 5:30.
- Pony rides from 4:30-6:30
- Yoga at 5:30.
You are free to walk the farm at your leisure and to arrive or depart as your schedule allows. We all look forward to meeting many of you then!!!
Crop of the week: Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts belong to Gemmifera Group of cabbages and are grown for their exotic tasting miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and more than likely that is where it acquired its name. Although native to the Mediterranean region with other cabbage species, Brussels sprouts first appeared in northern Europe during the 5th century, later to be cultivated in the 13th century near Brussels.
Raw Brussels sprouts are 86% water, 9% carbohydrates, 3% protein, and contain negligible amounts of fat. In a 100 gram serving, they supply high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K with more moderate amounts of B vitamins.
The most common method of preparing Brussels sprouts for cooking begins with cutting the buds off the stalk. Any surplus stem is cut away, and any loose surface leaves are peeled and discarded. Once cut and cleaned, the buds can be cooked by boiling, steaming, stir frying, grilling, slow cooking, or roasting. To ensure even cooking throughout, buds of a similar size are usually chosen. Some cooks choose to make a single cut or cross in the center of the stem to help with the penetration of heat.
Some recipes to try:
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- 3 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts halved
- salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar shredded
- 1/4 cup Gruyère shredded
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- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop. Discard bacon fat.
- Return skillet to medium heat and melt butter. Add shallots and Brussels sprouts and season with salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drizzle with heavy cream, then top with both cheeses and bacon.
- Bake until cheese is bubbly, 10 to 12 to minutes. (If your cheese isn't golden, switch oven to broil and broil 1 minute.)
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- 1 lb Brussels sprouts cut in half
- 2 tsp peanut or vegetable oil divided
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger freshly chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 scallion chopped
- 1-2 tsp red chile paste
- 4-5 dried cayenne peppers
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1/3 cup roasted peanuts finely chopped (optional)
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- Preheat oven to 425. For easy cleanup, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Toss Brussels sprouts with 1.5 tablespoons of oil. Spread out on prepared baking sheet. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Sauce will be salty so you don't need much.
- Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- In a pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green onion. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add red chile paste, cayenne peppers, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and 1/4 cup water to pan. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with the tablespoon of water. Add to pan. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until sauce thickens. Give sauce a taste and if it tastes salty and not very sweet, add an extra dash of sugar.
- Drizzle sauce over Brussels sprouts and sprinkle with peanuts.
