Howdy folks, and welcome to Week 12 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA!
We hope you had a wonderful week and are ready for another beautiful box of farm-fresh veggies. This past week brought smoky skies (thanks to those darn wildfires), cool mornings, hot afternoons, and some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets we've seen all season. While the colorful skies have been stunning, we'd gladly trade them for clear air. We're thinking of everyone affected by the fires and are incredibly grateful for the firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
Despite the smoky weather, we're especially proud of this week's harvest. The fields are overflowing with summer abundance, and this share is a true reflection of the season's peak. Best of all, we're only getting started!
The sweet corn is just about ready, the melons are getting close, peppers are finally hitting their stride (keep an eye out for those in next week's share!), and both eggplant and summer potatoes are looking absolutely beautiful. The coming weeks are shaping up to be some of our favorite harvests of the year, and we can't wait to share them with you.
Enjoy this week's haul, stay safe, and thank you, as always, for supporting our farm!
Harvest 12
Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.
Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.
Zucchini/Summer Squash—Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.
Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.
Lettuce Mix—Anti-infamatory and a rich source of vitamins A, K and folate.
Kohlrabi— Kohlrabi is great for gut health as it contains both soluble and insoluble fiber. It also contains a wide array of antioxidants, such as vitamin C, anthocyanins, isothiocyanates, and glucosinolates. These plant compounds protect your cells against free radical damage that may otherwise increase your risk of disease.
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).
Scallions—Great for overall immune health. Scallions are a good source of vitamin C and a flavonoid called quercetin. Both can strengthen your immune system and help it fight illnesses.
Cherry tomatoes OR Full Size tomatoes— Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
Dill—is great for digestion and helps with bloating. Because of its antacid properties it’s great at easing indigestion, gastritis and other inflammatory conditions.
Recipe Suggestions
Honey Garlic Chicken & Zucchini (This is SO darn tasty and easy!—tastes like take-out!)
Warm Beet & Greens Farro Salad (this is really refreshing and a great use of those beet greens and dill!)
Chicken & Chickpea Shawarma Bowls with Zucchini & Swiss Chard (such a fun and easy recipe jam-packed with flavor!)
Italian Ground Chicken & Chickpea Skillet Dinner (this is easy and only 1 pan!!)
Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chicken Nourish Bowl (one of my favorite recipes!)
Whipped Cottage Cheese Beet Hummus (so GOOD!!!)
Salmon Dill & Zucchini Frittata (this is lovely and great for meal prep!)
Mediterranean Salmon & Beet Bowls (the flavor combinations here are on point!)
Celery, Grape & Cashew Salad with Chili Crisp (so refreshing!)
Broiled Miso Salmon Bites with Cucumber Salad (this is the best salmon recipe ever!)
Beef & Beet Bowls with Whipped Cottage Cheese & Hot Honey (this combination may sound strange but trust me, this is awesome!)
Kohlrabi & Beet Salad with Yogurt & Dill (this is really refreshing and has great reviews!)
CSA Kiddo Recipes
Crispy Rainbow Chard Chips with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce (this is really good!)
Veggie Loaded Meatballs (great way to use zucchini and swiss chard!)
Lamb & Curry Beet Meatballs (we love this recipe and it’s so good wrapped in a pita with yogurt and veggies!)
Flourless Chocolate & Zucchini Date Brownies (if you haven’t made this recipe yet you’re missing out! You don’t need kiddos to enjoy this one! It’s a favorite among all ages!)