Lots of stuff coming on: should have first zucchini very soon, peppers coming fast, cabbage almost ready...tomatoes need more sun!!!!!
I'm very excited to offer a bag of 3 different heirloom lettuces in the share this week. Old heirloom varieties are generally the most nutritious of vegetables because they haven't had the nutrients bred out of them!!!!! The taste on these is fantastic. Imagine--lettuce with taste!
The 3 varieties are Aswan Balady, which goes back thousands of years to Egypt. It is the head with the largest leaves in the bag.
Next is Sucrine, an old French variety that is sort of a cross between a butterhead and a romaine. Wonderful sweet flavor.
Finally, Brown Goldring, whose leaves are brownish gold. This is a crunchy cos type, with a fantastic flavor.
Use a light dressing on salads you make with these. This simple dressing is perfect for high quality lettuce!
Also in this week's share:
More spring onions--these will be coming every week for a while--use the whole stalk!!!
Radish microgreens--use these as soon as you can. If you need them to keep a bit longer, air dry them on a baking sheet when you get home, then store in the fridge in an opened plastic bag.
Peas shoots--this weather is keeping them tender!
Herb bouquet-chives, dill, parsley...basil coming soon!
Cherries!!!!!
I'll be harvesting beets or carrots or kale in the morning to add to the list. Maybe the first zucchini, but likely not enough for the share.
See you soon!
Excited about the lettuce. The vegetables we've received so far have been really tasty and fun to cook/eat. Loved the sheep's milk yogurt - Enjoying the CSA!
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