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This Week's Box October 2nd-6th, 2018

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CONTENTS:

  1. In the box - and how to store it

  2. This Week's Recipes

  3. Shopping List

1. IN THE BOX (IN ORDER OF WHAT TO EAT FIRST):

*Items in Box for 2

*Grapes- Store, unwashed, in your refrigerator's fruit drawer. They last up to a week. 

OR

*RaisinsStore in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Refrigeration is recommended in hot environments. Should last several weeks.

*Arugula- Wash and dry well. Wrap with a damp paper towel and store in a glass container in the fridge. Lasts up to 5 days.*Lunchbox peppers- Only wash them right before you plan on eating them as moisture decreases storage time. Store in a cool room to use in a couple of days, place in the crisper if longer storage is needed. Lasts up to one week.

Heirloom Tomatoes- Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter. To hasten ripeness, place in a paper bag with an apple.

OR

Eggplant- Does fine left out in a cool room. Don't wash it, eggplant doesn't like any extra moisture around its leaves. For longer storage - place loose, in the crisper. Keeps 5-7 days.

*ChardRemove any bands, twist ties, etc. Most greens must be kept in an air‐tight container with a damp cloth to keep them from drying out. Kale, collard greens, and chard do well in a cup of water on the counter or fridge. Keeps 2-3 days.*CucumberCucumbers can be wrapped in a moist towel in the fridge. If you’re planning on eating them within a day or two after buying them they should be fine left out in a cool room. Lasts up to a week in the fridge.

*San Marzano Tomatoes- Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter. To hasten ripeness, place in a paper bag with an apple.

Cherry Tomatoes- Do not refrigerate until they are fully ripe. Allow them to ripen at room temperature. This will result in more flavorful, juicy tomatoes. Once fully ripe, place in a plastic bag and refrigerate. Will keep several days once ripe.*Onions- Store in a cool dry place out of the light. Lasts 2-3 months.

*PotatoesStore in a cool, dry, dark place. Should keep for a week or more easily. If you want to store them for longer, say 2 or 3 months, keep them between 45-55 degrees, again in a dry place out of the light.

Sweet PotatoesStore in a cool, dark, well‐ventilated place. Never refrigerate ‐ sweet potatoes don't like the cold. Lasts up to 3 weeks if stored properly.

*Radishes- Remove the greens (store separately) so they don't draw out excess moisture from the roots. Place them in an open container in the fridge with a wet towel placed on top. Lasts up to one week. 

RosemaryTo keep green: wrap in a damp paper towel and store in a plastic bag in the fridge. Lasts one week or more. To dry, leave bound around the stems and hang - last 2 weeks to a month.

*Onion- Store in a cool dry place out of the light. Lasts 2-3 months.

PomegranateKeeps up to a month stored on a cool counter.

2. THIS WEEK'S RECIPES

Gnocchi with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Wilted Arugula

Chard with Bacon and Apples

Salted Rosemary Roasted Radishes

3. SHOPPING LIST FOR ALL RECIPES (ASSUMES YOU HAVE SALT, PEPPER, AND WATER):

Gnocchi with Fresh Tomato Sauce

1 Egg Yolk

2 oz All Purpose Flour, plus extra for dustin

Freshly grated Nutmeg

Wilted Arugula

1 TB Balsamic Vinegar

Chard with Bacon and Apples

3 slices bacon, diced

Salted Rosemary Roasted Radishes

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp minced fresh Rosemary

1 TB Honey (optional)

Dipping Sauce

1/4 cup plain Greek Yogurt

1 tsp Dijon Mustard

1 TB Honey Mustard

1 tsp Lemon Juice

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