Looking at this week’s share there is no mistaking that fall has arrived. Roots are the theme and before you get overwhelmed here’s a quick key to help you put these tasty tubers to use:
- Celeriac – This is week 3 for this starchy, savory relative of celery. Peel and cube it with potatoes the same size and roast or boil them together. One celeriac to six potatoes is our favorite ratio. Grate celeriac raw into a salad as well. Here’s how the Brit’s do it …ideas.
- Turnips – This is the the vegetable that kept Europe alive each winter for millennia! Not enticing? Try this recipe with leeks and carrots.
- Rutabaga – Also know as swedes, this nuttier, sweeter cousin of the turnip makes a great addition to any soup or stew, Here’s a link to a basic mashed rutabaga recipe that is a sweet crowd pleaser. Add some cumin to make it more exciting.
- Sweet Potato – These are a no-brainer. Wash, rub the skin with oil and bake whole at 425 until the skin lifts off the flesh. Magic.
- Carrots – These go any and every way with all of the other roots.
Survey Says…
What’s Missing?
Every year we plant fifty different crops and every year we have some that exceed our expectations and others that don’t. Three notable crops that did poorly this year and are missing from the fall lineup are parsnips, pumpkins, and butternut squash. The butternut hurts the most as we had such a bumper crop last year. A hot, dry early summer and a stealthy herd of deer are to blame.
Many Thanks
Many of you have signed up for 2012 and we are so grateful. Thank you. Your support allows us to better plan for the coming season and also help us to relax a bit more this fall.
How Late will the CSA Go This Year?
Next week (October 25th and 28th) will be our last regular distribution of produce. We have yet to figure out if we will have a pre-Thanksgiving distribution. Watch the newsletter for updates!
Mac Apples and Cider!
More great fruit from Willow Pond Farm in Sabattus. Pick up your Macintosh apples & incredible cider.
Apple Picking
Willow Pond Farm in Sabattus on Rt. 9, just off the turnpike is the place to pick apples this fall. This rolling farm has beautiful orchards and Jill shuttles everyone out to the trees on her horse-drawn wagon on Saturdays and Sundays. Here’s the link to their location Willow Pond.
Wolf Pine Winter CSA share Delivered Here!
Get the best Maine has to offer this winter by joining the Wolf Pine Winter CSA. Wolf Pine grows storage produce and buys from other great farmers to make up their winter CSA. The shares are boxed and delivered to Crystal Spring every three weeks November through May. Option for local meat and pantry shares available. Read more and sign up at Wolf Pine’s website.
What’s in Upic?
Pigs to watch…but nothing left to pick.
What’s in the share?
Kale
Sweet Potatoes
Mix and Match Potatoes
Mix and Match Onions
Turnips
Rutabaga
Celeriac
Carrots
Lettuce
Leeks
Shallots
Brussels Sprouts
Bring Bags!
Our eco bags came in finally…don’t forget to bring some from home!