Howdy folks and welcome to week 16 of your Tumbleweed Farm CSA. This week we are happy to have bok choy back in rotation along with carrots, more corn, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, lettuce, and kale. It’s a transitional box with plenty of summer bounty with a taste of fall mixed in there!
We hope you all are enjoying these last few weeks of summer and hope you get to slow down and enjoy a few home cooked meals with your favorite people.
Harvest 16
Baby Bok Choy—Full of anti-cancer properties such as Vitamins C & E, beta carotene, and selenium which is thought to slow the growth rate of tumors.
Head Lettuce— A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also a good anti- inflammatory leafy green.
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.
Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols.
Eggplant—Contains moderate levels of vitamins A and C, which help protect your cells against damage. It's also high in natural plant chemicals called polyphenols, which may help cells do a better job of processing sugar and keeping your blood sugar in balance.
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.
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.
Full Size Tomatoes—Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer.
Cherry Tomatoes— See above
Corn—Fresh sweet corn is chock full of a variety of vitamins, minerals and fiber (both soluble and insoluble fiber)
Recipe Suggestions
Tumbleweed Farm Greek Salad (SO EASY AND DELICIOUS!)
Salmon Crunch Salad with Creamy Peanut Sauce (The BEST SUMMER SALAD!)
Cilantro Lime Chicken & Corn Salad (really refreshing!)
Bok Choy & Kale Slaw with Creamy Peanut Dressing (this is the best way to use up your bok choy and kale!)
Bok Choy Coconut Curry (SO TASTY!!)
Spicy Miso Roasted Eggplant & Tomatoes (This is hands down one of the tastiest recipes you’ll make with eggplant and tomatoes. So good!!)
Summer Ratatouille Quiche (so good!)
Hazelnut Crusted Eggplant Parmesan (A wonderful gluten free eggplant dish the whole family will love!)