A Glorious day for a harvest: June 28th 2012

FARM SHARE JUNE 28^th, 2012:

Garlic          Radishes             Spinach

Kale                Ovation mixed greens

Lemon Balm                      Bok Choy

And for our edible flowers: nasturtiums

and broccoli rabbe

 Simple and delicious Oriental Bok Choy Salad:

1/2 c. butter             2 tbsp. white sugar                          1 bottle of sesame seeds (1 oz.)
2 pkgs. Ramen noodles (broken up), do not use flavor packet               1 sm. pkg. slivered almonds
2 lbs. Bok Choy lettuce, chopped coarsely              5 to 6 onions, tops and all chopped

In large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add sesame seed, noodles, almonds and sugar. Stir all the time until lightly browned. Set aside to cool to room temperature. Toss bok choy and onions together,

 mix and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, break up the crunchy mixture, add to bok choy, pour dressing over, mix and serve.

DRESSING: 3/4 c. vegetable oil            1/4 c. red wine vinegar       1/2 c. white sugar                2 tbsp. soy sauce 

Mix well and chill until ready to use.

Lemon Balm:

It can be used in just about everything! Add to soups, sauces, salads, omelets, rice, fish and even fruit juices. If infused in tea, it is effective against headaches, minor gastric ailments, nervousness and dizziness.

        ~~

Harvest pictures:

 Our master lettuce cleaner: Ian

 A new Wwoofer! Margaux picking some delicious greens for the harvest

 Roberta getting some of that wonderful Bok Choy

Farm member, Karen and Intern Lydia preparing the garlic 

Kate, another farm member and Margaux putting the final touches for the CSA: a bouquet of edible flowers!

 After harvest cuddle with our funny little cat!