BUTTER LETTUCE, YOGA & BIRDING ON THE FARM
WILD HARE WEEKLY, SUMMER #2
Warm and sunny days call for crisp salads, and we're lucky enough to have a bed of beautiful Butter Lettuce ready for harvest this week. Sometimes called Boston or Bibb, I think Butterheads really live up to their name. When grown in the open field this time of year, the leaves are dense yet sweet, and their smooth texture seems to melt away with every bite. Like Buttah! Whether red or green, Butterheads make superb salads, simply dressed with a bit of olive oil, salt, pepper and vinegar or lemon juice; however, the wide and open leaf structure of these lettuces makes for a beautifully crisp layer on a sandwich or can even replace the bread or bun altogether for a for a satisfying lettuce wrap or cup. You're gonna love them, along with our tasty little scallions, sugar snap peas and the first stone fruits of the year--cherries!
Now that we're really settling into summer, I wanted to encourage you all to mark your calendars for a couple of exciting events coming up this summer, the first of which is Family Yoga at the Farm on Wednesday June 19th from 12:00-12:45, generously led by Julia of Blooming Lotus. People of all ages (even the kiddos and young at heart types!) are welcome to gather at the farm for an exploration of yoga based movement, mindfulness, meditation, heart centered sharing and more. This is a free event--just bring yourself, your little ones, a mat/towel or blanket. Please arrive 10 minutes early to get settled. We are so thankful for Julia and cannot wait to share a bit of movement and mindfulness with you!
Looking ahead to July, I'm so honored to announce that PCC Farmland Trust and Tahoma Audubon Society will co-host Birding on the Farm at Wild Hare, a family-friendly farm walk where you’ll learn about the importance of protecting local farmland not just for people, but for birds too! Join us for a morning of learning and refreshments as we discuss pollinator habitat and organic farming while searching for native birds onSunday, July 21st from 9am-11am. If you'd like to participate, please click here to register for the event.
See you this week. Many thanks!
Katie
IN THE FARMSHARES THIS WEEK:
Snap Peas
Butter Lettuce
Scallions
Garlic
Huckleberry Gold Potatoes
Cherries
SEASONAL RECIPES, TIPS & INFO
15 Healthy Lettuce Wraps for Low-Carb Lunches - Bon Appetit
GRILLED SUGAR SNAP PEAS WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE
Dishing up the Dirt
Spicy Peanut Sauce
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup reduced-sodium tamari or soy sauce
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 large clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you are sensitive to spice try 1/8 teaspoon first)
2-3 Tablespoons of water
Sugar Snap Peas
1 pound sugar snap peas
1 Tablespoon olive oil
pinch of salt
CONTINUE TO RECIPE
BBQ POTATOES WITH GREEN ONIONS
All Recipes
6 large potatoes, peeled
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt & Pepper to taste
CONTINUE TO RECIPE
FORTY SHADES OF GREEN SALAD
(in homage to Johnny Cash, not E.L. James)
Susie Middleton, Fine Cooking
3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. honey
Big pinch of kosher salt
1 coarse grind of fresh pepper
1 large head Boston lettuce, largest outer leaves and damaged leaves removed, washed, dried, and torn into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves (I like a mix of flat and curly)
1 large (or 1-1/2 small) Belgian endive, damaged leaves removed, halved lengthwise, cored and thinly sliced crosswise (1/4 inch)
2 to 3 scallions (white and light green part only), very thinly sliced on the diagonal
1 small ripe but firm avocado