This Week's Box: February 20th - 25th
CONTENTS:
In the box - and how to store it
This week's Recipes
Shopping List
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1. IN THE BOX (IN ORDER OF WHAT TO EAT FIRST):
Mandarins - They will keep a day or two at room temperature and up to a week in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator.
Pea Shoots - Pea shoots are the leaves and tendrils of pea plants. Place them inside a brown paper bag, or wrap them with paper towel, and place in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. They should last 2 to 3 days.
Romanesco - Will last up to one week in a closed container in the fridge, but has better flavor if consumed earlier.
Stir Fry Mix - These baby mixed greens can be stored by lining a storage container with paper towels, place the mixed greens on top, and cover with another layer of paper towels and lock the lid. Make sure there is plenty of space and the greens are not jam-packed in there. Will last up to one week.
Carrots (Terra Firma Farm) - These come from Los Pablos at Terra Firma Farm in Winters. We grow amazing tasting carrots here on our farm but the germination is sporadic because our soil is a little too heavy. I covet the field next to us as it has a nice sandy area. Forgive me. Store in the crisper wrapped to prevent drying out. Should last at least 7 days.
Red or Green Cabbage - Wrap cabbage in plastic wrap and keep it chilled in the refrigerator. An alternative to plastic would be placing it in a tightly-locking container that limits air flow. Properly stored, cabbage should last about a week.
Green Garlic - It is such a delight to have this back in our harvest shares. My favorite way to enjoy is to stir fry the chopped garlic in a skillet with some olive oil. Then stir in eggs for a delicious green garlic scrambled eggs. Store in the crisper. Will last at least a week.
Broccoli or Cauliflower - Place in an open container in the fridge or wrap in a damp towel before placing in the fridge. Lasts 1-2 weeks.
Spring Onions - Spring onions are onions harvested at the immature stage, when they have just begun to form their bulb and are still green on top. Their flavor is a little milder since they haven't yet fully developed. Spring onions should be kept in a closed container, to prevent drying out, in the refrigerator and should last a couple of weeks.
Pomelo - Pomelos are the largest citrus fruit. Pomelos can be stored at room temperature for a couple of weeks or refrigerated for up to several weeks. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
Apples (Hidden Star Orchard) - Apples last much longer if they are placed loosely in the bin of your refrigerator. Wrapping them in brown paper from grocery sacks will also help to keep in the moisture of the apple. Keep apples slightly apart from each other. Lasts up to 2 months.
2. THIS WEEK'S RECIPES
Roasted Carrot and Ricotta Ravioli
3. SHOPPING LIST FOR ALL RECIPES (ASSUMES YOU HAVE BASIC SALT AND PEPPER):
Shopping list for: Maria Batali's Pasta Dough
2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 cups 00 Flour (or just use 4 cups All Purpose)
4 large eggs
Shopping list for: Roasted Carrot and Ricotta Ravioli
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon heavy cream
5 ounces drained ricotta (line a strainer with a towel and drain ricotta for 30 mins)
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1 large egg yolk
1 batch pasta dough (store bought is fine)
Shopping list for all recipes:
2 cups All Purpose Flour
2 cups 00 Flour (or just use 4 cups All Purpose)
4 large eggs; plus 1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon heavy cream
5 ounces drained ricotta (line a strainer with a towel and drain ricotta for 30 mins)
¾ cup freshly grated parmesan
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg