CSA Share: Week 2

Welcome to week 2!  Joe is keeping it interesting up at Screamin' Ridge.  This weeks share included the following foods in the following amounts, get ready for some tasty noms!  This week I will be adding in () next to each item how many times we have received it and I will continue this for the whole CSA.  I thought this might help some of you who may be interested in getting a CSA in the future.  Remember that the approximate value of each week is $32.50 based on weekly retail with a 10-15% discount.  Screamin' Ridge uses organic/sustainable methods so keep that in mind when looking at the value.  First up -

Eggs (2)!  I remembered to get a photo this time before devouring them ;) Look at the beauts! 

Asparagus (2) approximately 8.5oz

a head of Red Leaf Lettuce approximately 4.9oz

a bunch of Basil (2) approximately .8oz

Radishes (2) approximately 5oz

Japanese Salad Turnips (2) approximately 11.6oz

a head of Green Leaf Lettuce approximately 8.1oz

 a head of Escarole(2) approximately 8.7oz

Joe included an all purpose herb salad dressing recipe in this weeks share e-mail that may be helpful to some of you.  Chef Z and I are doing something similar already!

Simple "House" Vinegrette from Chef/Farmer Joe of Screamin' Ridge Farm

1/3 c. good Olive Oil

2/3 c. oil of choice (sunflower, canola, etc.)

1/3 c. favorite vinegar (balsamic, rice, etc.)

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 clove finely chopped garlic

Put it all together in a bottle/jar and shake vigorously.  Once it is emulsified, it is ready.  Add fresh herbs of choice.

Now some thoughts from Chef Z on what this share has in store.

I'm definitely gonna try something new with the escarole, it is such an interesting leaf. Tomorrow we are going to pickle some asparagus, I'm adding some of the left over radish that we have as well. It is really nice to get some good salad greens, unfortunately it's not gonna bode well with my famous caesar dressing, oh well maybe I'll have to get creative (damn...) Looks like a good pickup and we will have some things to talk about this week, look at our blog on the weekends dammit!! That's our low hit count :(