Tastes Like Sunshine | Summer CSA Week 3
🌱 CSA June 20th Contents Revealed! 🌱
Get ready for another exciting week of fresh, locally-sourced goodies in your CSA box! We've partnered with some incredible farms and artisans to bring you a delightful assortment of flavors and textures. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming your way:
WHAT's IN THE BASKET?
From Our Farm
Cabbage (2 each)
Herbs of Onions, Parsley, thyme, oregano
Blueberries
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Fresh Hen Eggs
FROM FRIENDS
- French Batard | Hinkle’s Bakery
- Heirloom Tomatoes | Habersham
- Peppers | Love Light Farms
- Eggplant | Love Light Farms
- Dog Biscuits | Quinton of Blind Dog Biscuits
FROM OUR REGION
- Lady Peas | Clanton
- Butter Beans | Clanton
BLIND DOG BISCUITS 🐾
Treat your furry friend to a special surprise with 2 mouthwatering dog cookies from Quinton's renowned Blind Dog Biscuits. Made with love and wholesome ingredients, these treats will have your pup begging for more!
LOVE LIGHTS FARM 🌿
Elevate your culinary creations with the vibrant flavors of Love Light Farms. This week, we're featuring tender eggplants and a colorful assortment of peppers. Get ready to add a pop of freshness to your meals!
FROM CLANTON 🍽️
Bringing you the best of the season from Clanton Alabama! Enjoy this enticing duo of lady peas and butter beans. These Southern favorites are packed with flavor and will make a delightful addition to your summer recipes.
HABERSHAM FARMS 🍅
Indulge in the unparalleled taste of summer with juicy heirloom tomatoes from Habersham Farms. Bursting with color and aroma, these tomatoes are perfect for salads, sandwiches, or simply enjoying on their own.
FROM STONE HOLLOW FARMSTEAD 🌾
Prepare to be amazed by the bounty from Stone Hollow Farmstead. Your box will include two vibrant Caraflex cabbages, a fragrant assortment of herbs including green onions, parsley, thyme, and oregano, and a generous portion of luscious blueberries. Plus, enjoy farm-fresh eggs to complete your culinary adventures.
HINKLE'S BAKERY 🥖
What's a CSA without some freshly baked bread? Hinkle's artisanal loaves are the perfect complement to your CSA box. Enjoy their delicious bread and savor the satisfying textures and flavors. This weeks bread is country white.
Dive into this week's CSA box and enjoy an incredible array of fresh produce, treats, and culinary essentials, you're in for a treat. Explore new recipes, experiment with flavors, and let the CSA experience bring joy to your meals.
Happy cooking and savoring the best of the season! 🌽🍅🥕
RECIPES FROM FRIENDS
Here is a great rollatini recipe with eggplant! You can use your basil pesto from weeks past and this weeks parsley.
Cabbage and gochujang are like to peas in a pod! Here is a great recipe to use those beautiful cabbages and green onions!
LADY PEA SALAD
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups cooked lady peas
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked lady peas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the lady pea mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled as a side dish or a light lunch.
