CSA -July 20, 2022
Swiss Chard: have ya ever made a swiss chard pie? Frittata, plus chard, plus cheese… It is MAGIC!
Kale: It’s not 2012, and it’s still in style.
Beets: ‘tis the season the beets.
Zucchini Mix: Dunja, Goldmine, & Pantheon * We’ve left the monsters at your pick-up site to make bread. Take for free or leave us a harvesting donation!
Cucumbers: Chicago Pickling & Marketmore
Covina Broccoli
Beans: Yellow, Green, & a sprinkling of Purple!
Preludio Fennel + Fronds: mix chopped fennel fronds into pestos, salsas, stocks, curries, and vinaigrettes
Herb and Edible flower Mix: Thyme, Basil (Purple, Genovese, & Thai), Chives, Nasturtium (flowers & leaves), Marigold
Golden Gills Mushrooms! Delicious Golden Oyster Mushrooms!
Our eggs are being sourced from our friends at Timberfeast again!! Pink carton time!
Katie & Mark are gems of the Midwest and their farm is located in Chatsworth, Illinois, about 80 miles south of Chicago, and the farmland has been in Mark’s family for 6 generations. Timberfeast’s food and farming philosophy is time honored — delicious and nutritious food comes from animals that live well. Fresh air, sunshine, and clean grass create the backbone of our farming practices. Their commitment is to the highest quality food through humane techniques, organic standards, and sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
Hot Girl Summer
Sunflowers
Snapdragons
Flowering dill * Add to your pickles or bloody mary/marias!
Amaranthus * Save and dry
Verbenena
Yarrow
Zinnias, love to see’m
Gomphrena! * Save and dry
Save the date for a farmer celebration on August 27 @ Timberfeast’s home!
Camping, snacking and connecting to your farmers in real life! Hosted by Northern Illinois Young Farmers Coalition (Christine is one of the founding members) E-mail northernillinoisyoungfarmers@gmail.com for more information and how to participate!