Stearns Farm CSA

September might be coming to an end but there is still plenty happening over at Stearns:

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

• Ember and Kerry have been tucking in the rows to get ready for the chilly nights ahead.

• Check out all the goodies now available during pickup and stock up before the holidays.

• The Assabet Co-op Market announces the location of its brand new grocery store!

• This week, we're serving up a vegan and gluten-free entree and side that is sure to delight.

If you still haven't ordered a 2020 Winter Share or next year's Summer Share, Phase 1 is well underway so buy yours today! See you next Monday and in the meantime, stay healthy, happy and safe!

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In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 11, Farmer’s Choice take 9: Arugula, napa cabbage/bok choy choice, radishes, scallions/parsley/cilantro/salad turnips choice, chard/kale/Broccoli greens choice, peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, green tomatoes, hot peppers, carrots, winter squash, loose lettuce mix/tokyo bekana choice, purple top turnips.

PYO: 8 flower stems, handful of raspberries, 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.

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Keeping Cozy Under the Covers

Keeping Cozy Under the Covers

The farm saw its first light frost last week, a whole two weeks earlier than last year. One positive result of a frost is that it actually makes some crops taste sweeter. Things like kale, carrots, beets, turnips, and leeks have all developed a strategy to survive colder temperatures. When threatened with a frost, these crops convert starch into sugar to help prevent the water in their cells from freezing. Brilliant! This is extremely beneficial to the survival of the plant, the possible growing season for New England farmers and your dinner plates!

Read more.

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New Items for Sale During Pickup

New Items for Sale During Pickup

In addition to the delicious, locally-sourced maple syrup and honey for sale, we are now adding a few more items to the list. You can pay with cash, check or card during regular Tuesday and Friday pick up times. 

Read more.

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Assabet Co-op Market Announces Maynard Location!

Assabet Co-op Market Announces Maynard Location!

The Assabet Co-op Market, a locally sourced, community-owned grocery store owned by more than 1,300 local residents, has announced their Maynard location! The Co-op will open next summer at 2 Powder Mill Road in Maynard, a beautiful riverside property with downtown walkability in the heart of Maynard!

Read more.

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Eat Your Share

We look forward to discovering your own favorite recipes - so share them here to be included in our upcoming Stearns Farm cookbook.

The No-Noodle Butternut Squash and Swiss Chard Lasagna can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients for a filling and healthy main dish full of flavor and texture.

And while the oven is on, try this quick and easy recipe for Roasted Mini Eggplants, shared with us by Nicci Meadow, one of our resident photographers and sharers. Directions include an optional dipping sauce that sounds simply scrumptious.

 

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