Holler Fest is over and we'll stop talking about it! The weather smiled on everyone and the whole weekend was filled with happy folks and kids enjoying the music, good food, and beauty of the farm. It was great to see some of the CSA members at the Fest; we hope you enjoyed it!
and now...back to the box:
two kinds of Asian Greens -
Mizuna (spiky green leaves)
Tat Soi (dark green spoon-shaped leaves)
Kale - either Curly (frilly green leaves) or Tuscan (aka Dinosaur Kale; dark green, crinkled flat leaves)
Beets
Radishes
Zucchini/Summer Squash
Beans - either Green Beans or Pole Beans (really long!)
Green or Red Pepper
Tomatoes
Onions
Arugula
Sweet Basil
Watermelon or Cantaloupe - early birds get their choice!
NOTES FROM THE FIELD
It was a back to reality week as we reentered the fields after Holler Fest for harvesting and maintenance. It was good to get back to the garden and market and if all continues to grow well, we see a lot of fall veggies in your future!
It was also a sad week because two of our summer interns left for their next adventures. Tacy Sallen is on her way to a master's program in Finland, and Emily Foley starts an internship with a film production company in New York City. We miss them and wish them well!
Emily and Tacy
NOTES FROM THE FROG HOLLER RECIPE BOX
Well, some of you probably know that if you turn your head in the garden, your zucchini doubles in size! Because we missed a picking day with Holler Fest, we weren't surprised by a veritable fleet of frigate-sized zucchini in the squash patch! Intern Bretton Fobes took the largest of them and created Zucchini Boats, a delicious alternative to "deep-sixing" those over sized zukes.
Surprisingly, we have a mini heat wave with us for a day or two. Here are two refreshing summery ways to use the basil in your share, in case you already have your pesto made for the winter! Kick back with some Basil Lemonade
and try a fruit salad incorporating the peaches that are so prevalent in late summer.
And as we head into fall, the greens get happier and happier. Asian greens are known for their hardiness and healthfulness, and this recipe for Asian Spicy Gingered Greens delivers all the nutrition of greens in a very tasty format. Add some tofu or chicken for protein and a little rice on the side, and you'll have a meal that satisfies and energizes without that heavy feeling (unless you can't stop eating because it tastes so good!).
And finally, a long-time friend of the farm stopped by the market on Wednesday and bought some kale. She was inspired to send us this delicious recipe for Kale and Black Bean Tacos.
Looks like a keeper!
COMING UP:
Ann Arbor's HomeGrown Festival. Saturday, Sept. 10. If it's anything like last year, the Farmer's Market will be overflowing with a food-interested community (and the local beer and wine tent will be jumping!). Here is a description in the organizers' words: The HomeGrown Festival celebrates food and community in southeastern Michigan, focusing broad mainstream attention on the people who grow our food and the land that sustains us. We support the benefits (and pleasure!) of eating from our own foodshed to create a virtuous cycle that improves our health, our environment and our economy.
As CSA members, you already participate in the movement to support and sustain the local food economy. You may find it very interesting and affirming to come back to the market in the afternoon/evening of Sept. 10 and see your local food community in full swing!
Have a great week everyone!
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