IN THE CSA SHARES THIS WEEK:

• Kale Raab
• and/or Purple Sprouting Broccoli
• Carrots
• Cameo Apples
• Bosc Pears
• Garlic
• Daikon & Watermelon Radishes

EXTRAS TO PICK THIS WEEK (FREE TO ALL SHARE MEMBERS):
UPICK for Herbs only from here on until Spring.  

FLOWER POWER: RAAB SEASON IS HERE

Though it came on a few weeks later than in the past year or two, the Kale finally started to flower for us just as we began seeding this year's bunching greens.  Mark and I seeded roughly fifteen thousand plants to get us through until next spring when we will still be looking to those plants for braising and eventual flowers, aka Kale Rapini or Raab.  I love it when we come full circle like that.  And even though it was foreign to us when we returned to the NW several years ago (very little survives Northeastern Winters), we've really come to look forward to noshing on Kale Raab just as we're ramping up production around here.  Iron rich and slightly sweet, Raab can be prepared however you like Kale or Broccolini, eaten leaves, stems, flowers and all.  Steam it up whole, give it a roast or even a turn on the grill.  Given the long days that we start clocking, in our house, we  we tend to enjoy these delightful sprouting brassicas in super quick dinners-- quesadillas, pastas, and more often than we should probably admit, mixed into Macaroni & Cheese.  You can also chop the Raab up nicely into your favorite kale salad recipes.  I'm going to  give this one a whirl this week, putting some of those sweet apples and colorful radishes to work too.  

Best,
Katie

PS:  In case you missed the opportunity last week, we have egg shares available.  Just see myself or a staffer at the farmstand to if you'd like to add eggs to your weekly share.  If you're a Browns Point person, just reply to this email and I'll get you all squared away.  Thanks!

HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS &
WHAT'S IN STOCK AT THE FARMSTAND
CSA Members receive a 10% discount on most items at our farmstand

HARE-RAISED:  

• Salad Mix (limited)
• Celeriac 
• Greens
• Eggs 
• Winter Squash

FROM BEYOND THE FARM:

• WA Organic Golden Russet, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, & Melrose Apples. Bosc & D'Anjou Pears
• NW Organic Roots, Potatoes & Onions 
• Organic Fruit: Blood Oranges, Cara Cara Navel Oranges, Red Grapefruit, Meyer Lemons, Bananas, Limes, & Lemons.
• Olykraut, Essential Baking Co. Artisan Breads, Grounds for Change Coffee
• Dates, Ginger, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes and Dried Fruit

SEASONAL RECIPES

QUICK PICKLED WATERMELON RADISHES
Serious Eats

1/2 cup rice vinegar (120ml)
1/2 cup water (120ml)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (13g)
8-10 medium to large watermelon radishes, peeled and sliced thinly crosswise

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


EASY SALMON WITH CRISPY CABBAGE & KALE
Recommended by CSA member Joyce as a great way to use a variety of greens! via Popsugar
 
1/2 bunch lacinato kale, tough stems removed, leaves thinly sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)
1/4 head Savoy cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt
2 salmon fillets (4 to 6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


BROWN BUTTER RADISHES
Fine Cooking

4 small bunches radishes (about 2 pounds total), tops removed and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Juice of 1/2 medium lemon (about 1 1/2 tablespoons)
Flaky sea salt, for serving

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

CHAR-GRILLED SPROUTING BROCCOLI
WITH TAHINI
Yotam Ottolenghi

1 lb purple-sprouting broccoli
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper
2 tbsp tahini
1½ tsp honey
2 tsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 tsp each white and black sesame seeds, toasted (or just 2 tsp white)

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SLICED RADISH & APPLE SALAD
McKel Hill

4 large radishes
2 large green apples
1 large Fuji apple
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Garnishes: thinly sliced fresh mint; olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted

CONTINUE TO RECIPE