Frog Holler CSA: August 30, 2014

Volunteer sunflowers in the herb garden with flowering garlic chives in front.

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

KALE

ZUCCHINI/SUMMER SQUASH

CABBAGE

KOHLRABI - bulbous root veggie; very light green

SWEET PEPPERS

ASIAN GREENS - "tat soi" or "yukina savoy"; tender with a little zip

GARLIC

ONION

LETTUCE

TOMATOES

DAIKON RADISH - long white root veggie

choice of BULB FENNEL OR HUSK CHERRIES: to be explained in next section!

WHAT TO DO WITH IT:

Fields of brassicas - the cole crops are very happy with this summer's weather!

Lots of good eating in there folks! You have the makings of a lovely Asian-flavored stir-fry which we enjoyed in the farm this week. We spooned it over rice, topped it off with Peanut Sauce, and dug in!

Cabbage is new in your box this week and you probably have good ideas for fixing this old favorite. With the holiday weekend coming up, a potluck might be in your future and Coleslaw is a classic dish to take along. But why not jazz it up with a little kohlrabi, for "Kohl" Slaw! Simply peel and grate some kohlrabi into the cabbage and whatever other veggies you use, or try this Cabbage-Kohlrabi Slaw variation.The mild, cauliflower-like flavor and tender crunch of kohlrabi makes it well-suited for dipping into hummus or other creamy creations. Be sure to peel it, then slice and dip away!

Bulb Fennel and/or Husk Cherries are not on everyone's vegetable radar, but that's why we're here folks! Bulb Fennel is a bit more recognizable and, as "finocchio", is prized in Italian cooking for its anise flavor. Husk Cherries are also called Ground Cherries - and for good reason - the plants grow low to the ground and picking the little fruits is an exercise in patience and flexibility. But the rewards are many! These sweet little packages deliver a flavor that is almost tropical. Snack on a few, and you're in the islands! Just peel back the husk and there's your treat.

Enjoy this week's eating adventure!

MEET THE INTERNS - LISA WOLFGANG AND COLLEEN PERRIA -AND SAY GOODBYE!

Lisa at Holler Fest (photo by Nhin -along with all the following photos!)

We have a solid crew who are staying through the season, but we're sorry to say goodbye to two interns this week. Lisa Wolfgang just joined us a few weeks ago, but she fit in so easily that it seems like she has been part of the gang all summer!

Lisa contacted us in July, when she was finishing up her job teaching ceramics at the Interlochen Summer Arts Camp in northern Michigan. Lisa needed to fill a little time before she started a month-long residency at Art Farm, an organization, and farm, in Nebraska that offers living accommodations and supportive space for artists to create, without any pressure to produce. Although Lisa's background is in ceramic art, she is looking forward to exploring a new artistic direction in a supportive and non-judgmental environment, which is very much what Art Farm is about.

After her residency, Lisa is exploring many options - from working at an olive farm in California to coming back to Frog Holler for October! We wish her well wherever she ends up and look forward to seeing her again.

Colleen at Holler Fest

Some of you may be familiar with Colleen Perria, as this is the third time she has been featured in the CSA newsletter. Colleen first joined us in 2012, and returned in 2013 after a winter out west.
Colleen returned this season, but as a part-time intern. The rest of her time has been spent working on a crew that restores native habitat by clearing land and removing invasive species.

When Colleen was out west in the winter of 2012/13, she worked on a horse sanctuary/farm in New Mexico and did a brief stint as a cook in a hunting camp. The hunting camp called again this year to see if she could cook for two months. Appreciating the chance to get back out west AND make some money, Colleen agreed and off she went!

Colleen plans to return to the area in November, when a lot of the land restoration work is underway. Although we'll be finished with our season, we're sure we'll see her again!