Week 16

Last night we had an unusually early dinner.  I was still sitting at the table after eating when Kelly got up to grab a glass of water.  I asked him for the time and he responded "7:59, are you asking because you are thinking we should go to Sophie's Scoops?"  We are two peas in a pod when it comes to food because that was exactly why I was asking and there had been no mention of ice cream or gelato at any point previous.  When Sophie saw us she asked enthusiastically about the squash they used for their pumpkin gelato last year.  I would rather put the pumpkin spice thing on hold for a few more weeks(Starbucks I am talking to you).  However, since we are in the business of selling veggies, we set up a squash delivery on the way out and will be dropping some off on Tuesday.  Go in, get some pumpkin spice gelato and support three local business, us, Sophie's and Tunawerth dairy.  Or, wait a few weeks.  That sounds okay with me.

Along those lines there was a lot of debate about squash in your boxes this week.  To squash or not to squash.  I think we reached a good middle ground - spaghetti squash.  The squash that is a winter squash but doesn't taste like one.  You will receive a squash most weeks from here on out.  Don't worry about eating them right away.  They will store well into the winter in a dry place. 

With any luck and a bit of sunshine all the squash will be tucked into the barn for the winter by this time next week.

Lettuce
Carrots
Cauliflower - Not exactly sure if we will harvest enough for everyone.  If it isn't in your box this week we will get you one next week.
Onions - If you don't have cauliflower you will have onions and vice versa for next week. 
Zucchini
Spaghetti Squash - Yes, you can make marinara and serve your squash that way.  I would much rather toss it with butter, garlic, parsley or sage, salt and pepper and Parmesan.  There are lots of creative takes on what to do with it so if you aren't sold on the marinara way look around the Internet a bit.  Here is a very simple recipe using butter and ginger. 
Bok Choy
Garlic
Green Beans - Small Only
Arugula - Large Only
Poblanos - Large Only