2021 CSA Week 13

2021 CSA Week 13

We’re going to start harvesting winter squash this week.  Seems very odd to say after we just got through a week with heat indexes in the triple digits.  I’m actually not 100% sure why spaghetti squash is in the “winter squash” category of the...
2021 CSA Week 12 Recipes

2021 CSA Week 12 Recipes

Tomato Soup Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes quartered 2 large carrots peeled & cut into 5 pieces 1 red onion quartered 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh parsley Salt to taste Ground black pepper to taste 2 ½ cups warm water or...
Herb of the Week: Nigella

Herb of the Week: Nigella

Nigella first was a beautiful blue and white flower. Once the flowers fade a seed pod appears and begins to dry out over time. These seeds also go by the name black cumin and have a strong, onion-like taste. You can sprinkle them on salads, vegetable dishes, or...
2021 CSA Week 12

2021 CSA Week 12

The watermelons are hitting full on elbow-dripping ripe this week and just in time!  The forecast is for some pretty hot and humid weather and we’ll need that refreshment for sure.  My niece, Tessa, gave one a taste test just to make sure! She was not a fan of...
Herb of the Week: Oregano

Herb of the Week: Oregano

Oregano is a versatile and popular herb in many cuisines. In particular, it is very commonly used in tomato-based dishes and making tomato sauce. It also pairs well with basil, cumin, garlic, parsley, rosemary, sage, and thyme. It s a great herb to use with any of the...