Howdy folks and welcome to week 22 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We’ve only got one more week left of this season and we hope ya’ll are feeling happy with how this year has gone. We’ve had some pretty cold nights and some colder/wetter days and nights ahead so we picked some things that we were originally going to hold off on until next week but felt the need to just jump on. Celery is in this week’s share again because we are worried it may not hang on with the weather change. The last of the peppers have been picked and we’re scratching the final spinach planting because it didn’t produce as well as we’d hoped. You’ll still find some at our farmers market booth but there just wasn’t enough for CSA these final few weeks. We’re happy to send you all home with our favorite delicata squash variety called “Honey Boat”. It’s slightly sweeter than the traditional variety and we hope you like it as much as we do!
Enjoy this week’s haul everyone!
Harvest 22
Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.
Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also anti- inflammatory!
Rainbow Chard—Rainbow Chard—this dark leafy green is high in antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and A and a healthy dose of magnesium (which many people are deficient in).
Carrots—Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health. Remove the greens on the carrots before storing them so they don’t go soft.
Bell Peppers—Bell peppers are very high in vitamin C, with a single one providing up to 169% of the recommended daily value. Other vitamins and minerals in bell peppers include vitamin K1, vitamin E, vitamin A, folate, and potassium.
.Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!
Winter Squash (Delicata)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system
Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.
Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!
Recipe Suggestions
Lentils and Carrots with Swiss Chard and Yogurt (this is really a lovely dish)
Hearty Vegetable & Ham Stew (SO GOOD!)
Autumn Spiced Pork Sausage Stuffed Squash (This is SO good!)
Roasted Delicata Squash with Vanilla Bean Brown Butter (a great holiday recipe!)
Garlicky Swiss Chard & Chickpea Stir Fry (this is an oldie but a goodie!)