this week's
HARVEST
1 Watermelon orange or red $.60/lb
.39 lb. Lettuce Mix $3
3 lb. Yellow Potatoes or 2 lb. Fingerling Potatoes $4
1 head Red Boston, Green Boston or Romaine Lettuce $2
Green Beans $2.50/lb.
2 lb. Red Tomatoes $2.50/lb.
Cherry Tomatoes Yellow or Red $3.50
on the
HORIZON
These are the crops that you can look forward to finding in the coming weeks...
Arugula
Eggplants
Cucumbers & Zucchini
September 6th and 7th , 2005 ~ Issue #15
HAPPENINGS news & musings from the fields
IN THE FIELDS
We finished our last transplants of the season today, and in another week we'll be done with all of the direct seeding of crops for the fall. It's a satisfying feeling to have completed such a large chunk of the work! Overall, the crops are looking great for the fall- especially the broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower and carrots!
Speaking of carrots, we wanted to mention that if you've been missing them in your boxes for the past few weeks, it's because two plantings were lost to weeds earlier in the season. We've planted a large quantity of carrots for the upcoming months, so you'll see them in your boxes again quite soon!
We apologize for the missing tomatoes!
We sincerely apologize to those of you who did not receive your tomatoes last week. Last Tuesday was a crazy day, and Frank, who does our deliveries, accidentally forgot to drop off the tomato boxes to several of the first delivery sites. If you are a member of one of those sites, you will receive something special in your box this week!
Just a Reminder - 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
SALSA RANCHERA
1 medium white onion, quartered
3 lb ripe medium tomatoes, cored
1/2 cup olive oil
1 fresh serrano chile, chopped, including seeds
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
Accompaniment: corn tortilla chips
Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange 2 onion quarters and 2 pounds tomatoes in a small roasting pan and drizzle with 1/4 cup oil. Arrange remaining 1 pound tomatoes in a small baking pan and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup oil. Bake both pans of tomatoes in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of pans after 45 minutes, until browned, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove roasting pan and continue baking small pan of tomatoes until blackened, about 30 minutes more. Transfer all roasted tomatoes (do not peel) and onions with a slotted spoon to a food processor, discarding liquid in pans. If your processor is small, do this in 2 batches. Pulse until coarsely chopped. (Alternatively, you can chop with an immersion blender in a deep container.) Chop remaining 2 onion quarters and stir together with tomato mixture, serrano, cilantro, and vinegar. Season with salt and chill, covered, at least 8 hours to blend flavors. Bring to room temperature before serving.