July 16 or 19

View from the tractor seat of the crew transplanting parsnips!

Small boxes this week:  1 1/2 lbs nicola potatoes, 1 lb beets, 1 lb patty pan squash, 2 lbs small red tomatoes, 1 each of pink and yellow brandywine tomatoes, 1 bunch of cipollini onions, 1 or 2 each of sweet and torpedo onions (depending on size of onions), 1  zucchini, 1 purple bell pepper, 1 Italian eggplant.
Regular boxes:  3 lbs nicola potatoes, 2 lbs. beets, 2 lbs patty pan squash, 2 lbs small red tomatoes, 1 each of pink and yellow brandywine tomatoes, 1 bunch cipollini onions, torpedo/sweet onion mix, 1 zucchini, 1 purple bell, 1 eggplant, 1 bunch of shallots, 1 pint of blueberries.

Tomato season is upon us!  If you want tomatoes to can or freeze, this week or next is the time to do it.  We have lots of the red ones you have in your box today and lots of "seconds" of all varieties.  For CSA members, tomatoes are $1/lb.  (Market customers pay $3/lb.)  If you are interested, email or call me to set up when you want to get them.  Call Anne at 828-545-2362.  They will slow down significantly in 2 weeks so if you want to do it, do it now!

Nicola potatoes are unsurpassed as makers of a perfect potato salad.  They hold their form well due to their waxy texture.  They also make great shredded hash browns!
Cipollini Onions are sweet and mild and make THE BEST roasted or caramelized onions.
Eggplant recipe ideas

I am running late and cannot give recipes right now.  I'll try to get back to it later today or tomorrow!  Hope you are all well!

Onions curing in the barn loft