July 13 Stearns Farm CSA News

The rain is here...and so is the heat! Let's stay in the shade and see what's abuzz at the farm this week:

• See below for a list of what to expect in your share this week.

• Looking to venture out into nature? Ember lists her favorite area trails.

• The PYO Flower Garden opens to the public this weekend. Get all the details below.

• We're serving up an entree and a side dish bound to delight your taste buds.

Wishing everyone a great week ahead and see you next Monday. Stay healthy, happy and cool!

In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 10, Farmer’s Choice take 8: Squash, cucumber, fresh onions, string beans, scallions, beets, cabbage, kale/chard choice, kohlrabi/fennel choice, bok choy, parsley/purple basil choice, carrots.

PYO: 1/2 pint blueberries, 12 flower stems, herbs and edible flowers (check for gold stars)

Although the crops listed on this page represent what the farmer anticipates will be available this week, the vegetables you receive may be different due to weather conditions and other factors that affect production. For an overview of the ebb and flow of the harvest throughout the season, check out the Harvest Chart.

Explore and Connect

Lately, I've been reflecting on how many people have turned to nature and the outdoors as a way to exercise, socialize, and entertain themselves and their families in recent months. For example, many of my neighbors who I’d never met started walking around the neighborhood, introducing themselves as I worked in my garden. I’ve been able to visit my family recently by bringing a picnic lunch to my mother’s house and eating together on her front lawn at a safe distance. People are getting together with friends to go for daily walks and hikes in an effort to get the much needed masked-face to masked-face interaction we all crave.

Flower Garden Open to the Public this Weekend

The PYO Flower Garden will be open to the public beginning on Saturday, July 18th. People can visit Stearns anytime during daylight hours to pick their flowers for purchase.

Eat Your Share

Growing up in Poland, Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad) was a dinner mainstay during the hot summer months. It's very quick and easy to prepare - just two steps and you're done!

Our entree this week comes courtesy of our friends over at Chestnut Farms. The Crispy Pork Cutlets with Fennel Salad are a schnitzel-type delicacy that are bursting with flavor.

We look forward to discovering all your old and new favorites - so share them here to be included in our upcoming Stearns Farm cookbook.