Lightbulbs aside, Edison is famous for claiming that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.  It should go without saying that we're set in the perspiration department around here this week, especially due to all of the irrigation and cultivation that we have ahead of us. So, I'm drawing a great deal of inspiration from a stack of Mediterranean cookbooks that I've been rotating through with intent since we started seeding in the Spring.  Over the Winter, I became occupied with learning about The Blue Zones, places where, and cultures in which, people seem to live the longest healthiest lives around the world.  There is so much fascinating and truly uplifting literature and media surrounding the topic--aside from Dan Buettner's works, I'm loving Diane Kochlias' Ikaria Cookbook and  Jamie Oliver's series entitled Jamie's Super Food.    Living on a small Greek Island, surrounded by Aegean blue can't hurt either.  But, if the closest I'm going to get to that is enjoying a little horta here beside the Puyallup River, this week's harvest of Broccoli Rabe, Escarole, Barese Chard Choi and Butter Lettuce should do the trick.  For me, it all boils down to the idea that leafy greens, legumes, levity and loved ones make for great living.  That is what we're really striving for here, row by row and week by week.

Many Thanks,
Katie

IN THE SUMMER SHARES THIS WEEK:

• Butter Lettuce
• Escarole
• Broccoli Raab and/or Chard Choi
• Spring Onions
• Snap Peas
• Asparagus (Large Shares)
• Chelan Cherries

EXTRAS TO PICK THIS WEEK (FREE TO ALL SHARE MEMBERS):
Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Lovage & Calendula
 

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

HARE-RAISED PRODUCE:  

• Salad Mix 
• Snap Peas (while they last)
• Spinach
• Escarole
• Chard
• Rapini
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Frisee
• Shallot Scapes
• Herbs
• Eggs 

FROM BEYOND THE FARM:

• WA Organic Rainier & Chelan Cherries, Pink Lady Apples
• NW Organic Broccoli, Kohlrabi, Beets, New Potatoes, Asparagus, Zucchini & Onions.
• Organic Fruit: Mini Watermelons, Gold Nugget Mandarins, Valencia Oranges, Red Grapefruit,  Seedless Grapes, Mangos, Bananas, Limes, & Lemons.
• Olykraut -Spring Nettle Kraut is here!
• Essential Baking Co. Artisan Breads delivered Tuesday
• Fair Trade Organic Coffee from Valhalla Coffee Co. (Tacoma) and Grounds for Change (Bainbridge Is)
• Dates, Ginger, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes and Dried Fruit
• Jody's Honey!  

SEASONAL RECIPES & TIPS

HOW TO WASH LETTUCE-BON APPETIT
WHAT ARE SCAPES AND HOW DO I COOK THEM? - EATING RICHLY
14 BROCCOLI RABE RECIPES THAT WE'RE NOT BITTER ABOUT - BON APPETIT

PORK LARB LETTUCE WRAPS
Food & Wine

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 pound ground pork or beef
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
• Salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon long-grain rice
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 Thai chiles, very thinly sliced with seeds
• Boston lettuce leaves, for serving
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup torn Thai basil leaves
• 1/4 cup torn mint leaves
• 1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


WHITE BEANS WITH BROCCOLI RABE & LEMON
Bon Appetit

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small lemon, very thinly sliced, seeds removed
• 2 anchovy fillets packed in oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• ½ bunch broccoli rabe, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 15-oz. cans cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
• ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
• Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


MEDITERRANEAN RICE-STUFFED ESCAROLE
Ian Knauer

• 1 large head escarole (1 1/4 pound)
• 3/4 cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons chopped rinsed capers
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided

CONTINUE TO RECIPE
 

INDEPENDENCE DAY CSA PICKUP CHANGES

On Wednesday, July 4th, 2018  our farmstand will be open for self service CSA pickup ONLY beginning at 10am and 2pm (closing early).  The store will NOT be staffed or stocked for shopping on the 4th, but the share tables and refrigerators will be set up for pickups as usual.    

For our Browns Point members, North 47 Brewing Company will be closing up early at 6pm on Wednesday.  

If you typically pick up on Wednesday and would like to still do some extra shopping with us that week, we encourage you to come on Tuesday between 12-7 or let us know if you'd prefer to shift your pickup to the Friday/Saturday roster over the holiday week--same goes for you travellers out there:)  Thank You and have a wonderful holiday!

PRE-ORDER PASTURED POULTRY FROM OUR NEIGHBORS AT INCH ACRES:

Our awesome friends Heather and John at Inch Acres are taking orders for pasture raised Chickens and Turkeys. Please contact them directly if you're interested in ordering for pickup at their farm (right around the corner from us): inchacres@hotmail.com

Everything you need to know about their chickens and turkeys:
Chickens are $6/lb with a $10 deposit and turkeys are $9/lb with a $50 deposit. 
Broiler/fryer chickens are young, tender birds that can be cooked in a variety of ways including grilled, roasted and fried.  The terms "broiler" and "fryer" refer to the bird's weight, not how to prepare it.  Our chickens average weight is 4 pounds and our target weight for turkeys is 14 pounds.  All of our birds are fed certified organic soy-free grain and live on pasture grass.  John moves them every single day so they get fresh clean grass to graze and scratch.  You must pick up all birds at the farm.  We cannot deliver any poultry.  All birds will be fresh, cleaned, whole and bagged. Reply to this newsletter to order, it's that easy! If you have any questions, let us know, we're happy to help.  

Poultry Pick Up Saturdays:
(Friday and Sunday pick up is by request only)
July 14 - chicken (available) and turkey (one available!!)
August 11 - chicken (available)
September 15 - chicken (available)
October 13 - chicken SOLD OUT
November 17 - turkey (available)