This Week's Box: April 6th-11th

April 7, 2015 Emily - CSA Manager

1. In the box (in order of what to eat first):

Lettuce - Keep damp in an airtight container in the fridge. Keeps for one week.

Spinach - Store loose in an open container in the crisper, cool as soon as possible. Spinach loves to stay cold.

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.

Red or Green Kale - Remove 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. Do not wash until ready to use.

Cauliflower - Will last a while in a closed container in the fridge but some say cauliflower has the best flavor the day it's brought home.

Oregano - 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.

Spring Onions - Store in your crisper. Best used within a week but may last a little longer.

Cabbage - Left out on a cool counter is fine up to a week, in the crisper otherwise. Peel off outer leaves before cooking.

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.

Turnips - Remove the greens (store separately), store them in an open container with a moist cloth. Lasts up to a week.

Navel Oranges (Twin Girls) - These oranges may have a sticker on them as they are sold in markets and stores in the area. Sometimes our order is placed after they're individually labeled. They're organically grown in Fresno, CA by Twin Girls Farm. Leave at room temperature until you're ready to eat them.

Pasture Raised Eggs - Two Egg Sample - These eggs were laid by our pasture raised hens at Eatwell Farm. They were laid the day before your box was delivered. Please refrigerate them once they're home. We hope you enjoy them and choose to purchase an egg subscription to have egg delivered with your box. You can purchase an egg subscription here. Remember to place your order by 4pm the Sunday before your next delivery!

2. This Week's Recipes (Links):

Superfood Salad

Quick Slaw

Spinach and Onion Tart

3. Shopping list for all recipes (assumes you have basic salt and pepper):

Shopping list for Superfood Salad:

1/2 lb of Quinoa or Eatwell Farm Wheat Berries
2 TB Pumpkin Seeds
2 ripe Avocados
1/4 lb Kale
1/2 bunch of fresh Mint, chopped
2 oz Feta
A handful of Raisins
1/2 clove of Garlic
1 Lime
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Shopping list for Quick Slaw:

2 TB yogurt

Shopping list for Spinach and Onion Tart:

1 Yeasted Olive Oil Pastry (they suggest using this recipe from the NYT)
1 TB Extra Virgin Olive OIl
4 Eatwell Farm Eggs
3/4 cup Milk
2 oz (1/2 cup) Gruyere cheese, grated
1 oz (1/4 cup) freshly grated Parmesan

Shopping list for all recipes:

2 TB yogurt

Contents:

1. In the box (in order of what to eat first):

2. This Week's Recipes (Links):

3. Shopping list for all recipes (assumes you have basic salt and pepper):