In this week’s share:
Red Butterhead Lettuce ‘Skyphos’; Tomato Mix: Heirlooms, Slicers and Plums; Basil; Cabbage ‘Early Jersey Wakefield’, Scallions ‘Evergreen Hardy White’; Summer Squash Mix: Zucchini, Patty Pan and Yellow Crookneck; Cucumbers: ‘Lemon’, ‘Marketmore’, ‘National Pickling’;
U-Pick: Cherry Tomatoes, Green Beans
Wondering how to store your produce so its stays fresh? Here is a link to produce storage and general use tips: http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com/index2.php?cmd=storageusetipsBest
A recipe from Farmer Steve: Summer Squash Quesadillas
The farm continues to provide a bounty of summer squash and I’m sure many of you have come up with creative and delicious ways to prepare the different varieties. Summer squash quesadillas can serve as an appetizer, quick snack, side dish or the centerpiece of a meal.
Ingredients:
Tortillas
Summer squash, sliced thinly
Scallions, diced
Cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, monterey jack)
Oil
Preparation:
Lighly sautee onions and summer squash in oil until light brown. Remove from pan. Put a small amount of cooked vegetables on one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on top, plus salt, pepper and herbs to your liking. Fold tortilla over vegetables. Cook quesadillas in a large pan over medium heat, 1-2 minutes for each side, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, cut in to pie-like slices, serve and enjoy!
Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, dollop of sour cream or yogurt, guacamole, salsa, etc.
Additional fillings: basil, cilantro, mushrooms, corn, black beans or any other vegetables you like.
Alternate method: do this all on the grill! Same steps, except you can grill the vegetables, and brush the tortillas with oil.
Best,
Farmer Steve
Additions to this week’s share: Hot peppers; plus a choice of red peppers, eggplant or corn. Flowers: Sunflowers for sale: $1/big stem, $5/6 big stems, $3/bunch small sunflowers U-pick flowers: pick flowers in the field, 25 cents per stem (all but the sunflowers). Some scissors will be on hand, bring your own if you like. Best, Farmer Steve