October 18 Stearns Farm CSA News

The fall foliage is in full bloom after such a beautiful week of balmy weather. Let's see what news the last weeks of the harvest season bring:

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

• We sit down with Kerry, Stearns' Assistant Farm Manager (with special guest Freckles)

• Hurry! The Members-Only Early Bird Share Sale ends in two weeks.

• It's finally here - see below to pre-order the upcoming Stearns Farm Cookbook!

• Two vegan wonders, both ready on the table in thirty minutes or less.

Join us this Saturday for the Annual Garlic Planting Party. Stay happy, healthy and safe and see you all next week!

In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 12, Farmer’s Choice take 9: Onions, Daikon radish/watermelon radish choice, kohlrabi, beets, carrots, potatoes, spinach, lettuce, bok choy, escarole/radicchio choice, arugula, peppers, scallions/parsley/fennel choice, winter squash, kale/collards choice, radishes/salad turnips choice.

PYO: Herbs (look for the stars), 12 flower stems.

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.

'From the Field' Exclusive Interview with Kerry

This week, we checked in with Kerry Beyrer, Stearns Farm Assistant Manager, about the season, the harvest and her plans for the months ahead.

2022 Share Sale Goes Public 11/1

Time is running out to take advantage of this special members-only promotion - Phase 2 of the Early Bird Sale runs through October 31st or while supplies last.

Pre-order the Stearns Farm Cookbook

The first Stearns Farm cookbook in more than two decades, Eat Your Share: Cooking & Preserving the Stearns Farm CSA Harvest, is available for pre-order exclusively in our online store.

The book includes more than 35 recipes inspired by our harvest from sharers, members, and friends of the farm, along with dozens of photographs of the farm, our fields, and our crops. Get ideas for seasonal dishes using the fresh vegetables, berries, fruits, and herbs grown at Stearns Farm and by our partners, as well as advice for preserving your produce to enjoy all year. Recipes include:

Eat Your Share

Loved by comfort food fans of all ages, this classic gets the dairy-free upgrade with the Vegan Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese. Ready on the stove top or finished with a baked breadcrumb crust, this is a late-season crowd pleaser.

The Watermelon Radish with Herbed Tahini Sauce combines a cornucopia of flavors and textures for an unforgettable side dish or appetizer.

For more simple, delicious recipes like these, check out the Stearns Farm CSA recipe archive and find a new favorite. Search by ingredient and see where it takes your taste buds.