All Spruced Up

Today (Sunday) was the Prince William County 11th Annual Farm Tour and Stoney Lonesome Farm was the first stop on the schedule. Even without the hayride, which has been a big hit in past years, Pablo reports that this was the best attended tour yet. With tours of the farm - including the Future Field for the adventurous  - and an introduction to the CSA, everyone kept busy including Aryeh. The place was all spruced up with new raised beds of flowers welcoming guests.
It is hard to believe there are only a few short weeks left in this season's CSA shares. Today there were lots of new things in the share - well I guess "new" is a misnomer, but things we haven't seen since spring are cropping up all over. (pun intended - been hanging out with Pablo too long!)

The share includes lots of greens; lettuce, kale, braising mix, for fresh salads this week. A few pattypan squash  and a little okra are left. And don't forget the delicious crisp radishes for breakfast.

 Week 19

 Braising mix and greens, lettuce, kale, basil, pattypan squash, 

okra, garlic,and radishes

Before they are completely gone, celebrate with some squash fritters. A grilled steak and a fresh salad will round them out nicely.

Squash Fritters

1/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
a little pepper
2 eggs.
Mix to form a smooth batter. Add:
3 cups shredded squash
1/3 cup minced onion or some garlic (optional)
1 tbsp fresh herbs - your choice

Add a little olive oil to a medium skillet and heat to medium heat. Drop a large spoonful of batter into the frypan. Fry until golden, turn and cook on second side until done.

 
And a fresh one for those greens that are coming out again
Confetti Kale

In a large skillet saute in 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat, chopped kale and a little minced garlic for about 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels (thawed), 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, 1/4 cup water and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 5 more minutes until heated through and serve immediately.

This week's recipes come from the cookbook, Simply in Season. A world community cookbook by the creators of More With Less and Extending the Table.