October 25 Stearns Farm CSA News

Hard to believe, but it's our last week of regular season pickups. There is still much to share, so let's get right to it:

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

• It's the end of the year's harvest and Ember surprises with not one, but two videos.

• Phase 2 ends 10/31 and the 2022 Share Sale opens to the public next week.

• Start your holiday shopping and reserve a copy of the Stearns Cookbook today.

• Don't miss out - there are just a few more 2021 Winter Shares available.

• We're snuggling up with blankets, slippers and two cozy culinary comforts.

Check out all the great scenes from last week's Garlic Planting (and more) on our homepage. A big thank you to everyone who showed up and helped plant cloves for next year's harvest!

Best of luck to Stearns member Leora Mallach in the upcoming City Council election!

During the winter break, the Stearns newsletter will arrive once a month. Many thanks for another amazing summer season and see you all in three weeks!

In Your Share This Week

Classic Harvest take 12, Farmer’s Choice take 9: Purple top turnips, carrots, potatoes, storage radishes, scallions/parsley/fennel choice, stir fry mix, arugula, lettuce, peppers, kale/collards/chard choice, winter squash, onions, bok choy, escarole/radicchio choice, radishes, beets, kohlrabi

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.

Another Season Ends

Ember shows us how the harvest ends at the farm with two videos for our last regular season 'From the Field'. And the silage tarps keep on giving, enabling us to have an easy garlic planting, so thank you again to everyone who donated during last year's fundraiser!

2022 Share Sale Open to All Next Week

If you've been waiting to join the Stearns Farm CSA with a share next year, the wait is almost over. Our 2022 Shares will be available for purchase to all beginning on Monday, November 1st.

Reserve Your Copy of the Stearns Farm Cookbook

Our new cookbook, Eat Your Share: Cooking & Preserving the Stearns Farm CSA Harvest, is available for pre-order exclusively in our online store. Reserve a copy for yourself, or buy one for your favorite cook, and pick it up at the farm during winter share distribution days in November and December.

The cookbook 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:

2021 Winter Share Deadline Nears

There are only a handful of 2021 Winter Shares left for purchase so don't delay and order yours today! The deadline to sign up is 8pm on Wednesday, November 10th.

Eat Your Share

This casserole combines the best of both winter classics: creamy pasta and French onion soup. The best part? The One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta Bake is ready in under an hour.

Another oven-ready treat comes our way with the Chicken Traybake with Chorizo, Tomato and Red Peppers. Put together in a roasting dish, drizzle with oil and simply wait for this filing yet low-in-calories weeknight dinner offering.

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.