CSA Week Ten

News from the field:

Welcome to veggie farming in Vermont! Two weeks ago we had heat index warnings -- this past weekend we had frost warnings! The plants don't know whether to grow or hibernate! But the cooling off has actually been welcomed by us and our farm crew, and even though it is still August, you can feel those first autumnal breezes beginning to blow.

But not yet! We still have one last summer fling in this week's basket -- melon season! It is a very short, but very sweet season. And we are in no hurry for fall to come yet, so enjoy them and the last few weeks of summer.

In the Basket:

Melon!!! Melons are in!! Fewer than last year though, due to the weather. These melons are a french charentais that is fragrant and complexly sweet. We pick them at their peak flavor so it is ready to eat now.

Sun golds and brandywine tomato – Brandywines are an heirloom tomato that is grown for flavor – not looks. Let us know what you think.

Broccoli - Something green to balance the basket.

Yellow and green beans

Sweet white fresh onion – For you allium fans, these are Alisa Craig onions. They are very small for Alisa Craigs, due to the rain/weather/hail, but they have that same mild onion-y goodness.

Potato - This variety is Superior. They are a great all around potato. We usually bake them but our friend and CSAer Chris Lehrich boiled them for an excellent potato salad. He said they did crumble a bit but they were dense and moist and perfect when I ate them!

Beets - Recipes on the back!!