Howdy folks and welcome to week 13 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. We hope you all are enjoying this cooler weather! It’s been glorious out here the past two days!
This week we are excited to debut our shishito peppers. These are some of our favorite summertime peppers. They taste great grilled or pan fried. We love serving them alongside grilled meats and dipping them in some homemade mayo after blistering them on the grill for a few minutes. They’re better than popcorn!
We’ve got tomatoes, melons, and eggplants starting to crank over here and will be getting those out to you soon. In the meantime, we hope you all enjoy this week’s harvest.
Happy cooking and eating everyone!
Harvest 13
Collard Greens—High in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds and are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!
Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy. This week you either got red or orange beets.
Lettuce —A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.
Cucumber— If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.
Basil—It’s antibacterial and antiviral making it effective against bacterial infections, colds and flu. Basil is a rich source of magnesium and is chock full of vitamins and minerals essential for overall body health and wellness.
Dill—is great for digestion and helps with bloating. Because of its antacid properties it’s great at easing indigestion, gastritis and other inflammatory conditions.
Walla Walla Sweet 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.
Shisito Peppers— Besides Vitamin C, shishito peppers have a high amount of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E. These contribute to improving the immune system as well as the body's nervous system. Vitamin B6 and Vitamin E also prevent the cells and tissues from getting damaged. This keeps immunity levels up at all times.
Potatoes—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!
Recipe Suggestions
Collard Greens Summer Slaw with Soy Sesame Dressing (this is fantastic and so easy!)
Herby Potato Bacon Salad (doesn’t get much better than this potato salad in the summer!)
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Roasted Garlic Aioli (Best way to prepare these peppers!)
Creamed Shishito Peppers (this is a level up from just grilling them and SO tasty. Great for a crowd!)
Marinated Beet And Bread Salad (so fresh and easy!)
Beet Tzatziki (best pink dip around!)
High Protein French Onion Dip (this is divine!)