This recipe was adapted from Ina Garten’s Apple Crostata recipe. It’s just as delicious with pears or apples, and relatively easy to make. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes 2 Tbsp. ice water 1 1/2 lbs. pears 1 tsp. lemon juice … Continue reading Pear Crostata
Free Trees this Saturday
In partnership with MillionTreesNYC, New York Restoration Project invites you to pick up a free tree at one of our tree giveaway events this fall. This weekend (October 5th and 6th) we are giving away 100 free trees in Forest Park with Council Member Crowley's Office. Dozens of trees will be available first come, first served Date and … Continue reading Free Trees this Saturday
Winter Squash Dog Biscuits
As fall approaches and my CSA box fills with a variety of winter squash, I enjoy them myself but also like to share the bounty with my four-legged family member, the dog. I’ve heard that pumpkin is great for a dog’s digestive system. Whether or not this is true, why shouldn’t my pooch also enjoy … Continue reading Winter Squash Dog Biscuits
October 1, 2013 Share List
Vegetable share: - Swiss Chard (1 bunch) - Arugula (.5 lb bag) - Salad Turnips (1 bunch) - Green Boston Lettuce (2 heads) - Toscano Kale (1 bunch) - Long Red Peppers (3 pieces) - Tomatoes (1 2lb bag of mixed plums and beefsteak) Fruit Share: - Mixed Bosc Pears and Macintosh/Red Delicious Apples (1 … Continue reading October 1, 2013 Share List
September 24, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - Spinach (1.0 lb bag) - Salad Turnips (1 bunch) - Bok Choi (2 pieces) - Toscano Kale (1 bunch) - Arugula (.25 lb bag) - Long Red Peppers (2 pieces) - Eggplant (1 piece) - Tomatoes (1.0 lb) Fruit Share: - 1 bag mixed Cortland apples and Bosc pears Herb Share: - … Continue reading September 24, 2013 Share List
Grilled Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Salad Recipe
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbsp lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tsp chopped seeded jalapeno pepper, optional 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp pepper 2 large sweet red peppers 1 1/2 lbs. medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2" slices 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 3 green onions, … Continue reading Grilled Sweet Potato and Red Pepper Salad Recipe
Spiced Pork with Celery Root Purée and Lentils
ingredients Celery Root Puree 2 pounds celery root (celeriac), peeled, cut into 2-inch cubes 5 cups whole milk 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Ground white pepper Lentils 3 bacon slices, chopped 1/4 cup 1/8-inch cubes peeled carrots 1/4 cup chopped shallots 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 1 1/2 cups dried … Continue reading Spiced Pork with Celery Root Purée and Lentils
Celery-Root and Beet Salad
ingredients 6 medium beets (2 1/4 lb with greens), trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached 1 (1-lb) celery root (sometimes called celeriac) 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus additional to taste 2 tablespoons minced shallot 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (2 oz), toasted and cooled preparation Put … Continue reading Celery-Root and Beet Salad
September 17, 2013 Share List
Vegetable share: - Scallions (1 bunch) - Baby Bok Choi (1 bunch) - Celery Root (2 pieces) - Zucchini (1 piece) - Sweet Potatoes (1.75 lbs) - Arugula (.5 lb bag) - Long Red Peppers (3 pieces) Fruit Share: - Mixed Bartlett Pears and Gala Apples (1 bag) Herb Share: - Dill (1 bunch) - … Continue reading September 17, 2013 Share List
Slicing Onions With Fewer Tears
by CSA member Susan Wanderman Onions, which are part of the lily family, have been known to mankind since prehistory. They have been used for food, medicine, wedding presents, dyes, hair restoral, strengthening participants in the ancient Greek Olympics, insect repellant, and rent payments. During the Middle Ages they were one of the three main vegetables … Continue reading Slicing Onions With Fewer Tears
Forest Hills CSA 