this week's
HARVEST
1 Musk Melon $1/lb
1 bunch Red Beets $2
.95 lb. Green Beans $2.50/lb.
2 lb. Yellow Potatoes $3
3 lb. Red Tomatoes $2.50
Cherry Tomatoes $3.50
1 small Garlic
on the
HORIZON
These are the crops that you can look forward to finding in the coming weeks...
Watermelons
Eggplants
Squash
August 23rd & 24th, 2005 ~ Issue #13
HAPPENINGS news & musings from the fields
IN THE FIELDS
More melons...We couldn't resist sharing them with you for another week!
FENCE UPDATE
Progress, progress! Everything is coming along quite well, even though there are many other time sensitive jobs competing for attention- like fall crop seeding and irrigation. It's a juggle to handle so many things at once, but James and Matthew are pros! The fence posts are now up on all four sides, so we're just waiting to finish the end posts and stretch the wire. It's an impressive sight, I must say. You'll all have a chance to see it when you come for the farm tour in September, and I'll post some pictures to the web-site soon.
CSA FARM DAY - September 25th from 11-2
Please join us for our 2005 CSA Farm Day & Picnic on Sunday, September 25th from 11-2. This year's event will include Cooking Demonstrations, Special Kids Activities, Hayrides, Walking Tours and more! It's a wonderful opportunity to bring our whole farm community together, so we encourage you to invite your family and friends!
We will provide a light lunch of homemade organic soups, salads and bread, but you may bring your own sandwiches or a potluck dessert for our dessert table.
Please RSVP with the number of people attending by September 16th. E-mail: info@goldenearthworm.com or leave a message at the farm, 631-722-3302. We look forward to seeing you there!
RECIPES from the farm & from our friends
MY FRESH TOMATO SAUCE
I love to prepare this first thing in the morning and let it sit on the counter all day. It fills the kitchen with the most heavenly aroma and keeps me away from the stove! I usually toss with pasta, but you can easily drain the tomatoes and make bruschetta with this versatile sauce.
3 lb. tomatoes, peeled and diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 c. olive oil
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil (optional)
2 T. minced fresh parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 T. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. coarse salt
penne pasta
Combine all ingredients except salt and pasta. Let it sit in a large non-aluminum bowl at room temperature, covered, for 30 minutes, up to 6 hours. Prepare pasta. Toss with sauce and add salt just before serving. So simple, so delicious!
GREEN BEANS BRAISED WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL
"Fagiolini in Umido"
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
2 large plum tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup water
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion softens slightly, about 5 minutes. Add green beans, tomatoes, basil leaves, and 1/2 cup water. Cook until beans are crisp-tender, stirring and tossing occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.