CSA Summer Share Week 9
Crop update w/Farmer Dean from the Farm Fields in Plato, MN
WELCOME TO 2024 CSA - Week 9
(S) - Small Share, (M) - Medium Share, (L) - Large Share
This key indicates which share sizes get what produce. Different share sizes will often receive different produce. We will vary what goes into the share each week to spread the bounty equitably to all members.
There are times when mother nature puts a kink in our plans, so while we can't guarantee that all of these items will be in your share, you can expect to see most of them and sometimes a few extras.
Add-on’s this week: Bread - Pan Brioche
Sweet Corn
M,L
A favorite recipe for corn salad with tomatoes and basil.
Gold Nugget Carrots M,L
Looks fancy but it’s easy as…tart! Bonus for multi-colored carrots.
Swiss Chard
S,M,L
A twist on Greek classic spanakopita with assorted greens!
Bok Choy M,L
This tender green was made for stir fry, see tips below.
Red Cabbage
S,M,L
It’s summertime which means it’s slaw time! Try this summer slaw!
Shoots L
Add to everything for a healthy taste of fresh green flavor.
Pea
Beets S
Simply roasted beets with olive oil and fresh herbs can’t be BEET.
Cucumber L
Be cool as a cucumber with a hydrating snack on hot summer days.
Onions L
Sweet, mild, versatile onions great for salsas, salads and sandwiches.
Cooking at Home with your CSA
General musings, anecdotes, and ramblings from a locavore, avid home cook &mom-proclaimed "great eater"
Jimmy - Tangletown Gardens Director of Food & Good Times
Stir Fry: CSA Veggie Go-to!
Stir frying can seem a bit intimidating if you’ve never tried it or if you’ve ever seen a kitchen operating with the jet-powered woks. It’s really quite an art form to watch a seasoned wok chef cook stir fry. But! It’s really not that difficult. I have put together some great resources and the steps that I use to make easy and delicious stir fry.
Simple Stir-Frying Steps
Prep Ingredients:
Cut: Slice vegetables and protein (meat or tofu) into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
Using Beef? Check out this video Beef Velveting.
Sauce: Prepare your stir-fry sauce.
See Chef Dan’s Sweet & Sour sauce recipe below - My kids love it!
Heat the Wok:
Place your wok over medium-high to high heat and let it get hot.
Add Oil: "Hot Wok, Cold Oil" Pour in 1-2 tablespoons of high smoke point oil (e.g., vegetable, canola, or olive oil). Swirl to coat the wok.
Cook Protein:
Add protein (meat or tofu) in a single layer. Let it sear undisturbed for a minute or two, then stir-fry until cooked. Remove and set aside.
Add Aromatics:
Add garlic, ginger, and/or onions and cook briefly until fragrant.
Cook Vegetables: Add vegetables in batches, starting with those that take longer to cook.
Stir-fry until just tender but still crisp
Combine & Sauce:
Return the cooked protein to the wok. Pour in the sauce and stir to combine and heat through.
Serve: Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
For more information from people who really know what they are talking about:
WOK SKILLS - Serious Eats A comprehensive guide to all things Wok
STIR FRY 101 - Chinese Cooking Demystified An Amazing Video Channel
Yan Can Cook - Video’s & Recipes PBS legend and amazing Teacher
Sweet & Sour Recipe from Chef Dan & the Wise Acre Kitchen
Yields about 2.5 Quarts - Freeze for later or halve the recipe.
16 oz Rice Wine Vinegar
2 oz Worcestershire Sauce
2 oz Fish Sauce
6 oz Tamari
2 oz Sambal
2.5 oz Garlic
1.5 oz Ginger
6 oz Ketchup
5 oz Brown Sugar
2.5 cup Water
3 Tbsp Corn Starch
Procedure:
In blender combine vinegar to ginger. Blend until smooth.
In small stock pot combine blended sauce with sugar, ketchup and water.
Whisk together the corn starch with 3 Tbsp water. Add to pot.
Cook until sauce comes to a simmer andt thickens.
Enjoy!
Thank you for being a Tangletown Gardens Farm CSA shareholder!
Shareholder discount @ Wise Acre & Farm Direct: Shareholders receive 10% off Farm Direct orders & Wise Acre Market, Deli & Provisions.
This is good for the whole CSA season!
Stock up on meats, snacks, ready-to-eat foods, and fresh veggies all from Tangletown Gardens Farm
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