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| Corn tassels in the sun. |
IN THE BOX:
Beans
Peppers - new!
Carrots
Corn
Basil
Curly Kale
Potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Broccoli - new!
Broccoli - new!
Tomatoes (heirloom and hybrids)
NOTES FROM THE FROG HOLLER RECIPE BOX:
This week we have been keeping it simple in the kitchen (for the most part) as we gear up for Holler Fest. Edwin's famous Sautéed Green Beans were a big hit, as were crunchy Kale Chips. With the abundance of tomatoes and basil in these summer months, a simple Caprese Salad or Caprese-Inspired Dish is a great choice as well.
This week we went on a pickling frenzy! Inspired by CSA member Jackie Creager, we tried out Zucchini Pickles, which take only one day to become pickles. We also made Dilly Beans, or pickled green beans, as well as Pickled Carrots.
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| Zucchini pickles. |
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| Pouring brine over Dilly Beans. |
If you end up with a few odds and ends in your box at the end of the week, do what our good friends and market neighbors Mill Pond do and make a delicious Mixed Veggie Focaccia. Pretty much anything in the box this week can go into the recipe and come out as a tasty and filling treat!
Farm friend and neighbor Dotty Coyne shared with us a fun book called 'Gad Zukes!' It is all about zucchini and was published in 1980 by the Allentown Branch of the American Association of University Women. In the intro, it says, "The discovery being hailed is a low calorie, multipurpose, vitamin-rich, easy to grow, inflation hedge... that happiest of all vegetables... THE ZUCCHINI... Now zucchini of all ages, shapes, and sizes happily leap into your arms, conga across your kitchen counter, giggle as you grate or grind them, and sigh as you sauté away. Zucchini reach their true fulfillment only as they sing and dance their way into your hearts and tummies. Do not deny them their destiny." Here are some recipes from this fun book: Mexicali Combo, Zucchini Splits, Zucchini Crepes, Mid's Squash Puff, Judy's Zucchini Relish. Gad Zukes!
A note from the 'Gad Zukes!' book: "The less you cook zucchini, the better it is, and the better it is for you. This happy vegetable is bursting with vitamins C and A. To retain these vitamins remember that parboiling is good, steaming is better, raw is best."
NOTES FROM THE FIELD:
We sure have been enjoying the rain and moderate temperatures! We hope you are too!
MEET THE (VISITING) INTERN: ANGIE MARTIN
Returning CSA members will probably remember Angie from years past. Her infectious smile and positive attitude have been a welcome presence at market and on the farm for the last three seasons. This season, however, Angie and her sister, fellow former farm intern Chrissy, moved to East Dallas to be with their family. Both Angie and Chrissy have been very missed through the course of the season, but luckily for us Angie was able to take two weeks off for a prolonged Holler Fest visit.
At this year's Holler Fest Angie will be running the Holler Kitchen, which serves food all weekend. She is excited to have fresh Frog Holler produce to cook with and lots of old and new friends to cook alongside. She is particularly excited to try out this delicious Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans, which will be served with Sunday lunch. Angie will also be singing at Holler Fest, as she has for the last three years, on Saturday at 2:30 with Cathy King in the cabin and also on Saturday at 6:00 with Billy King and friends at Second Holler.
Angie has jumped right back into life on the farm, helping with harvest, weeding, and preparing CSA boxes.
Back in Dallas, Angie has kept close to her farming roots. She works full time at The Garden Cafe, serving and also managing the 1/2 acre garden after which the cafe is named. She plants and maintains the large garden, harvesting veggies and herbs to be used on the menu and keeping the area aesthetically pleasing for the patrons who often stroll around after their meals. She has found that the seasons are completely different in Texas, with some crops able to be harvested year round, while others don't tolerate the heat. All in all, it has been a rewarding experience, although she does miss the farm a great deal. Who can blame her?!
Returning CSA members will probably remember Angie from years past. Her infectious smile and positive attitude have been a welcome presence at market and on the farm for the last three seasons. This season, however, Angie and her sister, fellow former farm intern Chrissy, moved to East Dallas to be with their family. Both Angie and Chrissy have been very missed through the course of the season, but luckily for us Angie was able to take two weeks off for a prolonged Holler Fest visit.
At this year's Holler Fest Angie will be running the Holler Kitchen, which serves food all weekend. She is excited to have fresh Frog Holler produce to cook with and lots of old and new friends to cook alongside. She is particularly excited to try out this delicious Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans, which will be served with Sunday lunch. Angie will also be singing at Holler Fest, as she has for the last three years, on Saturday at 2:30 with Cathy King in the cabin and also on Saturday at 6:00 with Billy King and friends at Second Holler.
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| Angie and Chrissy sing at Holler Fest 2011. |
Angie has jumped right back into life on the farm, helping with harvest, weeding, and preparing CSA boxes.
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| Angie digs carrots. |
Back in Dallas, Angie has kept close to her farming roots. She works full time at The Garden Cafe, serving and also managing the 1/2 acre garden after which the cafe is named. She plants and maintains the large garden, harvesting veggies and herbs to be used on the menu and keeping the area aesthetically pleasing for the patrons who often stroll around after their meals. She has found that the seasons are completely different in Texas, with some crops able to be harvested year round, while others don't tolerate the heat. All in all, it has been a rewarding experience, although she does miss the farm a great deal. Who can blame her?!
NOTES FROM THE HOLLER FEST GROUNDS:
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| Before... |
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| ...and after. |
We are working away at getting the Holler Fest ground ready to go for the festival next weekend. We hope you can join us!
HOLLER FEST PASSES:
HOLLER FEST PASSES:
Bi-weekly CSA members get Holler Fest Passes this week. Or, to volunteer, check out the Volunteer Page.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
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