Howdy folks and welcome to week 18 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!
Just like that, we’re out in the fields wearing sweatshirts and beanies in the morning, peeling off layers by noon, and reaching for those sweatshirts again by 4pm. I absolutely love this time of year! There’s something so special about that little shift from high summer into fall, and the farm is really starting to feel it.
This week’s box is a pretty great reflection of the changing seasons. Those Tumbleweed Farm potatoes are to die for, and the cabbage is so crisp and sweet! The little lunchbox peppers are perfect for snacking and taste SO darn good dipped in hummus. I love those little guys so much.
Anyhow, we hope you enjoy this week’s box. We worked hard pulling it all together, and we hope you can taste a little bit of that love in every bite.
Happy cooking and eating, everyone!
Cheers,
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our awesome crew
Harvest 18
Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).
Salad Mix—These leafy greens are a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.
Radishes—a rich source of magnesium, potassium and vitamin C. They have been studied and results confirm that they likely alter the way cancer cells reproduce so they may reduce cancer risk. They are full of fiber and for their tiny size contain a lot of health benefits. Remove the greens from these to help keep the roots crisp for storing.
Lunchbox Peppers—these sweet little peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.
Jalapeño Peppers—jalapeños are rich in vitamins A and C and potassium. They also have carotene -- an antioxidant that helps protect your cells from disease– as well as folate, vitamin K, and B vitamins.
Cabbage—this tasty brassica helps reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the leading cause of disease and incorporating more anti-inflammatory foods is very beneficial.
Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!
Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6
Recipe Suggestions
Apple, Beet & Radish Salad (this is the perfect fall salad!)
Simple Beef & Cabbage Bowls (so comforting while still being incredibly healthy)
Coconut Sweet Potato & Swiss Chard Curry with Crispy Beef (so flavorful!)
Farmhouse Cabbage, Sausage Stew (this is to die for!)
Cabbage Salad with Buttermilk Dressing (this is a great use of those chard stems and radishes!)
Garlicky Swiss Chard & Potatoes (so flavorful and easy!)
Spicy Chorizo, Cabbage & Potato Stew (this is a flavor bomb!)
Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chicken Nourish Bowl (this is one of my favorite recipes ever!)
Lamb Meatloaf with Tahini Sauce & Beet Relish (the reviews speak for themselves on this one! Also- you can use beef if you don’t have lamb)
