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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | Author: Willie Green's

Hi CSA Customers,

We hope you enjoyed your first week of your CSA box! 

Small CSA Box:  1/2 lb Salad Mix, 1 bu Carrots, 1 bu Radishes, 1/2 lb Broccoli, 1/2 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 1/2 lb English Peas, 1 Cup of Strawberries, 1 bu Baby Turnips.

Medium CSA Box: 3/4 lb Salad Mix, 1/2 lb Arugula, 2 bu Carrots, 1 bu Radishes, 3/4 lb Broccoli, 3/4 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 3/4 lb English Peas, 1 Head of Lettuce, 1 Cup of Strawberries.

Large CSA Box:  1 lb Salad Mix, 3/4 lb Arugula, 3 bu Carrots, 2 bu Radishes, 1 lb Broccoli, 1 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 1 lb English Peas, 2 Heads of Lettuce, 2 Cups of Strawberries, 2 bu Rapini, 2 bu Baby Turnips.

‘Broccoli with Lemon Butter Sauce’

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter or margerine                                  1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 cup water                                                        salt and pepper to tast

1 lemon, juiced                                                      1 lb of Broccoli

Directions:

1)  In a large skillet, combine the butter, water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.  Bring to a simmer over medium heat.  Add the broccoli to the pan, stir to coat, and cover with a lid.  Cook for 10-15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring once, until broccoli is tender but still bright green. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve cold.

Serves 4    

‘Radish Salad with Parsley & Chopped Egg’

Ingredients:

2 medium shallots, minced                         4 cups thinly sliced radishes

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard                         1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley 

3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar                  4 large hard-cooked eggs, in sml dice

Salt and pepper

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:

1)  Whisk shallots, mustard and vinegar with a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper in a 2-cup measuring cup.  Gradually whisk in oil in a slow, steady stream to form a thick dressing.  (Can be covered and held at room temp for several hours)

2)  Place radishes, parsley and chopped eggs in a medium bowl.  (Can be covered and refrigerated for several hours)

3)  When ready, toss with dressing, adjust salt, pepper and vinegar to taste and serve.

Serves 8

Have a great week!

 

Willie Green’s

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | Author: Willie Green's

Welcome back Summer CSA Customers!

It has been a long winter and I’m sure we are all ready for our summer produce to start!  It was a tough winter for us but we have our greenhouses rebuilt and we a bigger and better than ever!   We are looking forward to a fantastic 2009!

This weeks Veggies -

Small CSA Box:      1/2 lb Salad Mix, 1 bu Bok Choy, 1 bu Carrots, 1 bu Radish, 1/2 lb Broccoli, 1/2 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 1 cup Strawberries.

Medium CSA Box:  3/4 lb Salad Mix, 1/2 lb Spinach, 1 bu Bok Choy, 2 bu Carrots, 1 bu Radish, 3/4 lb Broccoli, 3/4 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 1 cup Strawberries.

Large CSA Box:  1 lb Salad Mix, 3/4 lb Spinach, 2 bu Bok Choy, 2 bu Carrots, 2 bu Radishes, 1 bu Turnips, 1 lb Broccoli, 1 lb Sugar Snap Peas, 2 cups Strawberries, 1 bu Thyme.

We have two great recipes for our Sugar Snap Peas we thought you would enjoy!

‘Sugar Snap Pea and Berry Salad’

1/2 lb Sugar Snap Peas, trimmed                               1 Pinch Sugar

1 cup fresh raspberries                                              salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar                               1 cup fresh blueberries

2 tablespoons olive oil                                              2 cups mixed salad greens

Directions:

1) Bring a pot of water to a boil. Place snap peas in pot and cook 1 to 2 minutes.  Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.

2) Place about 1 1/2 teaspoons raspberries in a strainer over a bowl, and crush with a wooden spoon.  Discard pulp.  Mix vinegar, olive oil, sugar, salt and pepper with the strained raspberry juice.

3) In a large bowl, gently toss the dressing with the snap peas, remaining raspberries, and blueberries.  Cover, and chill at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.  Toss with greens just before serving.

Serves:  6

‘Sugar Snap Potatoe Salad’

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes quatered                                   1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 lb fresh sugar snap peas                                                 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard

1/2 cup finely chopped red onion                                         2 teaspoons dill weed

1/3 cup mayonnaise                                                             1/2 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup plain yogurt

Directions:

1) Cook potatoes in boiling water until tender, about 12 minutes.  Rinse with cold water and drain.  Place the potatoes in a large bowl, add peas and onion.  In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.  Pour over potatoe mixture and gently toss to coat.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Serves:  12

Enjoy your veggies and have a great week!

Kathy/Willie Green’s Organic Farm

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 | Author: Willie Green's

Just a reminder that our Summer CSA Program starts next week! (June 17) If you are picking up at our markets here are the days and times: Columbia City Market (Wed 3-7pm), Lake City Market(Thurs. 3-7pm), Bellevue Market (Thurs. 3-7pm), Phinney Ridge Market (Fri 3-7pm), U-District Market (Sat 9-2pm), W-Seattle Market (Sun. 10-2pm) Also, don’t forget to check out our weekly blog for your upcoming list of produce!

See you next week!

Kathy @ Willie Green’s