A field walk was all it took yesterday to boost everbody's mood and morale. Despite all this talk of such a difficult season, we realized the garden isn't suffering as much as we initially thought. We have tomato plants booming as far as the eye can see, beautiful bush beans, beets, potatoes, winter squash and much more to come! So we are relieved and delighted, to say the least, that our garden has survived the drought and harsh conditions. We will let our plants rest today and absorb as much of this much anticipated rain as possible.
This week we are yet aagain adding a little more variety to the baskets. Available this week (in CSA shares and at Market) is: patty-pan squash, zucchini, beans (burgandy; turn green when cooked!), arugula, cilantro, swiss chard, hot pepper (VERY hot!), and garlic.
Featured veggies this week includes a synopsis on cilantro (a herb). Often confused with Italian flat leaf parsley, cilantro is native to the Mediterranean and Middle Eastern regions of the world. Cultivation of cilantro dates back to 5,000 BC and continues to play an essential role in a wide variety of ethnic foods including not only Indian and Chinese but in Latin American traditions as well. Due to its vast history, cilatnro can be enjoyed in a variety of ways in many Mexican, Asian, South American and Thai foods. It can be substituted for basil in pesto, sprinkled on many foods as a garnish, added to salsa, guacamole or dressings and it pairs well with seafood, chicken and beans. There are also many health benefits to including cilantro in your diet such as providing powerful antioxidant and antimicrobial protection. So Spice it Up!
See you at market this week!
-- Your Heart's Content Farmers :)
Map to our Location
View from the fields
1 comments:
Found you while trying to google a grass-fed beef farm near Pittsburgh that is also named Heart's Content. I love your logo! :)
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