BOX 6 - July 25th, 2012

RAIN!!!  Today we danced!  It was a much needed rain and thankfully there is more in the forecast.  The garden is extremely happy and we are starting to see a lot of summer produce.  The first eggplants and peppers are coming on and a few tomatoes are starting to ripen.

We mentioned earlier this season that we gave Ayden his own section of the garden this year.  He planted it himself, has been weeding and watering, and harvesting his own produce.  In exchange for his work we have been letting him sell his produce at the farmer's market and keep the money he earns.  He decided that he wanted to save up for a new bike and this week he sold enough to buy it!  He has learned some great lessons this year and we are VERY proud of him! 

WHAT'S IN YOUR BOX THIS WEEK:

Garlic

Onion

Red Norland Potatoes

Sweet Corn

Cilantro

Beets

Salad Greens - La Crosse, Rochester

Zucchini/Summer Squash - Winona, Trempealeau


The sweet corn and red potatoes are from our friends at Fairview Farms. They are another local farm using sustainable growing practices. We are not set up to grow corn but our members really seem to enjoy it so we buy from or sometimes trade with other local farms who have growing practices and farming philosophies similar to our own. Hope you enjoy!


Your Farmers,
 
Bryan, Katelyn, Ayden, Kate and James
 
RECIPES WE THOUGHT YOU WOULD ENJOY:
 
Cilantro Chutney (goes great with MANY things!)
(NoRecipes.com)
http://norecipes.com/blog/green-chutney-recipe-coriander-chutney/

"Drippy" Mexican Sweet Corn
(The Splendid Table)
http://www.publicradio.org/columns/splendid-table/recipes/side_sweetcorn.html
 
Roasted Beet Salad with Goat Cheese, Walnuts and Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
(Serious Eats)
http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/02/serious-salads-roasted-beet-salad-with-goat-cheese-walnuts-vinaigrette.html