Fresh Shallots, Summer Squash & Blueberries

SOME LIKE IT HOT

Me?  Not in my current context.  But, when I'm not busy bugging out over heat-stressed plants, birds and humans, I'm focusing on these beautiful Shallots that Kim has harvested for us this week.  Shallots are the milder cousins of sweet onions and garlic, and their flavor falls somewhere on the spectrum between the two.  The timing couldn't be better, because the crew is hauling in our first major harvest of Summer Squash and Zucchini.  Shallots + Zucchini =Delicious!  If you're still looking at your Fava Beans and Fennel from last week, go ahead and grill or saute them up with some of this week's harvest.  They'll play very well together.

No, I don't want to even begin to tell you how taxing a heatwave is for a farm.  But, I can tell you that a ripe and sweet blueberry, warmed to perfection by the sun, is one of the best things on earth.  The yields may be lighter on the Raspberries this year, but the Blueberries are bringing their A-game.  And I guess I should admit that I'm thrilled to see all of that formidable heat and sunlight bringing out the best in our tomatoes.  We're just picking some of the first, and they'll be your's to snap up at the farmstand or the markets this week.  

Keep Cool,
Katie

IN THE SUMMER SHARES THIS WEEK:

• Fresh Shallots
• Zucchini and/or Summer Squash
• Lettuce and/or Greens
• Broccoli
• Cherries and/or maybe Plums by the end of the week
• Raspberries or Blueberries
• EXTRAS TO PICK THIS WEEK (FREE TO ALL SHARE MEMBERS): Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Mint, Lovage, Italian Parsley, Zinnias, Batchelor Buttons, Strawflowers & Asters

HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS & WHAT'S IN STOCK AT THE FARMSTAND
CSA Members receive a 10% discount on most items at our farmstand

HARE-RAISED PRODUCE:  

• Salad Mix 
• Fava Beans
• Shallots
• Chard
• Kale
• Lettuce
• Kohlrabi
• Herbs
• Eggs*
• Blueberries
• Raspberries*
• Tomatoes
• Zucchini & Summer Squash
  *limited quantity this week

FROM BEYOND THE FARM:

• WA Organic Red & Rainier Cherries, Apricots, Cameo & Fuji Apples
• NW Organic Galia Melons, Broccoli, Carrots, Beets, New Potatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini & Onions.
• Organic Fruit: Watermelon, Valencia Oranges, Red Grapefruit,  Seedless Grapes, Mangos, Bananas, Limes, & Lemons.
• Olykraut
• Essential Baking Co. Artisan Breads delivered Tuesday
• Fair Trade Organic Coffee from Valhalla Coffee Co. (Tacoma) and Grounds for Change (Bainbridge Is)
• Dates, Ginger, Nuts, Sweet Potatoes and Dried Fruit
• Jody's Honey!  

SEASONAL RECIPES & TIPS

• WHAT ARE SHALLOTS? AND WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT THEM ANYWAY? - Bon Appetit
• 16 ZUCCHINI RECIPES THAT AREN'T ZOODLES-Self

VEGAN NO-BAKE CHERRY BLUEBERRY CRISP
Vegan Richa

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tbsp almond flour (or use more flour)
• 1 tbsp oil, coconut or organic safflower
• 1/4 tsp salt
• a generous pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg or both
• 2 tbsp coconut sugar or light brown sugar or other fine sugar
• 1 to 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 3.5 to 4 cups of blueberries and cherries or other berry mix
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp arrowsroot starch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2-3 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SAVORY CHERRY COMPOTE
Simply Recipes

• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp minced shallots (can sub red onion)
• 2 1/2 cups pitted sweet cherries, quartered
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 Tsp minced fresh rosemary
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup Port, red wine, kirsch, cassis, or cherry juice (or water)
• 1 Tbsp honey

CONTINUE TO RECIPE


BROCCOLI MATCHSTICKS & KALE SALAD
Bon Appetit

• 1 pound kale, stems and inner ribs removed and leaves thinly sliced
• 3 broccoli stems, peeled and julienned (1 cup)
• Salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 leeks, white and tender green parts only, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup hazelnuts
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup coarsely shredded fresh Pecorino Romano or Manchego cheese

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

TURMERIC ZUCCHINI BOWLS
Naturally Ella

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 medium shallot (minced)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 medium zucchini (diced)
• 1/2 cup white beans (drained and rinsed if using canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 2/3 to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Parsley (for serving)
• Almonds (for serving)
• 2 cups cooked quinoa (for serving)

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SHALLOT PARSLEY DIP
Chocolate & Zucchini

• 1 C fromage blanc (or plain yogurt)
• one shallot
• 5 or 6 sprigs of parsley
• 1 tsp pumpkin oil (or other interesting oil, or olive oil)
• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper
• a dash of piment d’Espelette (or red pepper flakes)

CONTINUE TO RECIPE

SUMMER FARMSTAND & CSA PICKUP HOURS
TUESDAYS NOON-7PM /WEDNESDAYS 10AM - 5PM
FRIDAYS 12-5/SATURDAYS 10-3

OFF-FARM CSA LOCATIONS:
BROWN'S POINT/NORTH 47: WEDNESDAYS 4-7PM
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET, BROADWAY:  THURSDAYS 10AM-2PM