While I wait for my vegetable share containing zucchini, I think back to my childhood when my Dad used to grow tomatoes and zucchini in the yard. He liked to have a few plants each of early girl and big boy tomatoes, and what seemed to be a lot of zucchini plants. He waited for … Continue reading Zucchini Memories
Purslane and Parsley Salad
ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1/2 pound cherry tomatoes (preferably assorted heirloom varieties), halved or quartered if large 6 cups packed tender purslane sprigs and leaves (from a 1-pound bunch) 4 cups packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (from 2 large bunches) preparation Whisk together oil, lemon … Continue reading Purslane and Parsley Salad
August 5, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - scallions (1 bunch) - batavian lettuce (2 heads) - swiss chard (1 bunch) - cucumbers (4 pieces) - purslane (1 bunch) - garlic (1 piece) - tomato (1 piece) Fruit Share: - apricots (1 bag) - blackberries (1/2 pt) Herb Share (if applicable): - summer savory - oregano
How to Store Spring Veggies
It is estimated that the average American family wastes 25 percent of their groceries. The most common of these are vegetables. Every week we get all these great veggies fresh from the farm but once you bring them home what are the best ways to make sure they stay fresh? You might keep them in … Continue reading How to Store Spring Veggies
July 30, 2013 Share List
July 30, 2013 Share List Vegetable Share: - zucchini (1 piece) - parsley (1 bunch) - lettuce (2 heads) - baby watermelon (1 piece) - red onions (1 bunch) - red or yellow potatoes (1 qt) - cucumbers (1-2 pieces) - basil (1 bunch) Fruit Share: - white peaches (1 bag) Herb Share: - mint … Continue reading July 30, 2013 Share List
Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon
· 1 (12 ounce) package bacon · 1/4 cup bacon drippings · 1 small head cabbage, cored and finely chopped · ground black pepper to taste · 1 medium onion chopped · 1 tbsp brown sugar Directions 1. Cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and … Continue reading Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon
July 23 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - Swiss Chard (1 bunch) - Red Batavian Lettuce (1 head) - Green Batavian Lettuce (1 head) - Green Cabbage (1 head) - Onion (1 piece) - Baby Red Potatoes (1 qt) - Cucumbers (3 pieces) - Basil (1 bunch) - Garlic (1 piece) Fruit Share: - Peaches (1 bag) - Blueberries (1 … Continue reading July 23 2013 Share List
July 16, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - baby carrots (1 bunch) - zucchini (3 pieces) - cucumber (1 piece) - parsley (1 bunch) - scallions (1 bunch) - wala wala onions (1 bunch) Fruit Share: - blackberries (1/2 pt) - blueberries (1 pt) Herb Share: - summer savory - sage
Composting in the City
I throw my garbage into a bag, shove it down a chute, and then it's all picked up by this huge, clanking truck that sometimes wakes me up in the morning. It just goes away. It's like magic...or is it? It's tough to find exact numbers about NYC garbage, but over 30,000 tons of waste … Continue reading Composting in the City
Cipollini Onions Braised in Red Wine
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Directions In a large straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add onions. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Saute until nicely browned then add the wine and … Continue reading Cipollini Onions Braised in Red Wine
Forest Hills CSA 