Week 21

The last week!

All farms experienced an increased interest in CSAs last year.  We increased our membership substantially last season and decided that we liked having a larger CSA.  I thought we might have a lot of turnover with so many people trying the model for the first time last year.  I was really pleased with how many people signed up again this year.  Next year is going to be a lot different for us.  We won't have our house here in Olympia and will need to find some more drop off sites.  If you think you have a good spot (your home, your friend's home, your church, your business, etc) to host a drop off and are interested in some more info let me know.  I will acknowledge I received the email and then get back to you at the end of our market season to discuss it more.  You need to have shade/protection from the weather and it needs to be easily accessible.  If you have any thoughts about the CSA and want to share them, please feel free to drop me a line.  

I hope you all enjoyed the produce.  We make mistakes and sometimes miss bad spots or don't realize that something doesn't taste as good as it should, but we try really hard to do a good job and it is our hope that you know that when you open your box and when you eat your veggies.  We appreciate all your support. There were a few bumps in the road but I am happy with how the season turned out.  I don't need to see 110 degrees again, but we learned a bit about how to deal with that kind of heat pressure.  Farming is a humbling experience, but the having to adapt is part of the challenge and we enjoy the puzzle. 

The market credit for skipped boxes seemed to work out okay and we will continue to do some form of that in the future as a way to offer a bit of flexibility.  We will be at market at least a few more weeks, so if you still have credit please stop by and use it up.  

Enjoy the cozy days ahead.  We wish you all a wonderful winter.  We can't thank you enough.  

Carrots

Leeks

Pink Turnips - These are not as mild as the white bunched turnips but they are milder than a traditional purple top turnip.  This is a new variety for us but typically they are pretty sweet when cooked.  I don't peel them.

Russet Potatoes

Butternut - Pumpkin mochi are adorable and much better than the pumpkin pudding I made last night.  It didn't really sound good to me, but I still made it.  I mostly made it because I bought some fun Moderntone sherbet cups at a yard sale and pudding seemed like the perfect choice.  I love trying new winter squash recipes.  

Frisee - Bitter greens aren't for everyone.  There has been an increased interest in them in the last few years and I have noticed that there are more people enjoying them.  I like to compare them to PNW IPA.  Your taste buds can learn to like them.  This site has a great run down on frisee and a nice graphic on flavor pairings.

Spinach - Large Only