I hope you are all enjoying the first tastes of your CSA goodie box. I know the missing strawberries were a disappointment, but I promise (really!) that this week those elusive berries will make an appearance in your box. Besides strawberries, there are a lot of good things to look forward to. Here is this week's list:
- Strawberries
- Sugar snap peas
- Radishes
- Lettuce
- Mixed greens
- Garlic scapes & green garlic
- Lemon thyme
- Tarragon
- Rhubarb $2.00
- Braising Greens $2.00
- Maple Syrup $8.00
- Radishes $2.
You might already be asking, what the heck do I do with taragon? Don't worry, we have you covered!
Chicken Salad with Tarragon
INGREDIENTS
2 cups chopped, cooked chicken meat
1/4 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 teaspoons dried tarragon (or 1-2 Tbsp fresh chopped tarragon)
Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
Mix all of the ingredients together. Adjust seasoning. Serve with lettuce for a simple salad, in a
tomato that has been cut open for a stuffed tomato, or with slices of bread for a chicken salad
sandwich.http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/warm_quinoa_salad_with_edamame_tarragon.html
The solstice marked the beginning of summer this week and the temperatures are finally beginning to rise. The garden is springing into life--the broccoli is forming buds, white turnips are forming and the strawberries get sweeter by the minute.
The first pick-up seemed to go as smoothly as possible. There are no forgotten bins in the cooler, so I guess that is a good sign! Don't forget to bring back your empty bin this Wednesday!
So there you have it, CSAers. Now you know the bin pick-up drill and can begin to think about all the yummy things you will make with this week's bounty. In the meantime, howl at the moon, crack open that maple syrup for a relaxed weekend brunch and enjoy the first beautiful days of summer!
Yours Truly
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