This Week's Box: July 13th - 18th

July 14, 2015 Emily - CSA Manager

1. IN THE BOX (IN ORDER OF WHAT TO EAT FIRST):

Sweet Corn (Bonus item on Wednesday) - Corn is best eaten the same day it's delivered. Store unhusked corn in the refrigerator. For best flavor, use it within two days.

Melon (Bonus item on Thursday) - Leave at room temperature until they have reached desired ripeness - eat 'em! Last 1-4 days depending on ripeness to start.

Peaches or Nectarines and Plums - Store on a cool counter to room temperature or in the fridge if ripe. Eat as soon as they are ripe!

Summer Squash - Does fine for a few days if left out on a cool counter, even after cut. Wrap in a cloth and refrigerate for longer storage. Do not wash until ready to eat. Lasts 4-5 days.

Basil - Trim the ends and place basil in a glass containing about 1 inch of water; then cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and leave at room temp. Replace the water whenever it gets cloudy. Should keep for about a week.

Cucumbers - Cucumbers can be wrapped in a moist towel in the fridge. If you’re planning on eating them within a day or two after buying them they should be fine left out in a cool room. Lasts up to a week in the fridge.

Shady Lady and Dark Rich Cherry Tomatoes - Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter. To hasten ripeness, place in a paper bag with an apple.

White Onions - Store in your crisper. Best used within a week but may last a little longer.

Potatoes - Store potatoes in a cool, well ventilated place. Don't wash the potatoes before storing as dampness promotes early spoilage.

Garlic - Use fresh or dry for long term use. This can be stored in a dry, cool area.

2. THIS WEEK'S RECIPES (LINKS):

Summer Kebabs

Summer Burger Feast

Corn on the Cob

3. SHOPPING LIST FOR ALL RECIPES (ASSUMES YOU HAVE BASIC SALT AND PEPPER):

Shopping List for Summer Kebabs:

our choice of meat for skewering

Shopping List for Summer Burger Feast:

Ground beef or your choice of meat

Eatwell Farm Lavender Salt

Juice from 1/2 Lemon

1 cup of good Oil

2 Eatwell Farm Egg Yolks

hopping List for Corn on the Cob:

Butter for spreading on corn

Eatwell Farm Smoked Chili Salt

Shopping List for All Recipes:

Kebab meat

Ground beef or other burger meat