Wednesday, September 28, 2016

2016 CSA Week #16 Indian Summer

Man, I just love it when we get these little blips of warm weather interspersed with the cold and wet. It is like summer on re-boot. For the first time this season, our family was able to step away and go on a little camping adventure. Laura manned the farm and took care of the dog and we hit the road for two nights up at Banks Lake. It was magical, with warm days and nights and calm waters. The leaves of the aspen were in their full splendor of gold along the margins of the lake shore. What a gift to be given the time to take it all in.
But today, it is back to work and almost doubly so because Laura just left for a two week trip to Scotland. So Willy and I will be doing our best to keep up without her.
For the next couple of boxes we'll start putting in some great fall treats. The fresh red onions look superb and I hope you enjoy them. Same goes with the shallots. They sized up nicely and have a wonderful pungent aroma that makes my stomach growl just by being around them.
The delicata squash are one of my personal favorites. Pan fried, baked or steamed you can't really go wrong. The skin is edible too so don't feel the need to peel these little guys. There are German Butterball potatoes this week as well. Apparently, when it comes to authentic German potatoes, these are the real deal. I have received a number of special orders from folks who know a lot more about this stuff than I do and if you really want to live a German life-style then these potatoes are a must.
All in all, there's lots to enjoy. Have a great week!

In Your Share This Week:
Potatoes, Delicata Winter Squash, Shallots, Leeks, Red Onions, Kale/Collards/Chard, Beets/Carrots, and a bunch of other tasty treats

Recipes:
Potato Leek Soup
French Onion Soup
Veggie Pot Pie- Honestly, you can make pot pie using just about any veggies you like. Veggies in white sauce with biscuits on top works just as well and eliminates the need to make a crust.

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