TWH 2.19.24
Area 2 Farms Local Organic Harvest for the Week of February 19th, 2024
This Menu is subject to change. We deliver on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Order by 2/21/24 and get it delivered on 2/22/24
Cabbage Patch
Throughout history, cabbage has been touted for its many health benefits. As a cruciferous vegetable, it is loaded with vitamins C, A and K, as well as insoluble fiber - so this week you can rely on our Cabbage Patch Blend, which combines cabbage leaf with crunchy lettuce, to support your gut and keep you regular. The cabbage leaf we grow is crisp and tender, which means this mix is great raw; lightly cook it for a milder flavor. We like to add a warmed, soft cheese (think goat or feta), cranberries or pomegranate seeds, and make a bright, crunchy salad.
Spicy Microgreens
Our green and red Mizuna microgreens are incredibly nutritious and have a peppery, slightly spicy flavor. We harvest these microgreens just when the first leaves appear on the mizuna plant - it’s at this stage when the nutrients are concentrated, the mizuna flavor is mild and delicious, and the greens are tender. You can add these microgreens to any dish that needs an earthy component and know that you are adding vital vitamins and minerals to your meal. To keep them fresh for the week, rinse and dry your spicy micros and store them in the fridge.
Sage
Did you know that sage comes in over 900 different varieties? This week, you’ll enjoy organic purple and green sage, grown and harvested at your local farm. Sage has a high concentration of essential oils that collect on its soft surface, which gives not only its intense flavor and aroma, but also its ability to be studied, which it is, extensively, for medicinal properties. Rely on sage alone to add flavor (without the calories) as a meat or vegetable seasoning. We like to make herb butter and use it on…well…everything. If you need to wind down, steep the leaves and make a calming tea. Learn more about how to use sage, its benefits and long history here.
Mirepoix
It’s a famous combo - celery, carrots and onions that, when diced and cooked in fat like butter or oil, becomes golden, creating the flavor base for many recipes. You’ll receive everything you need to make an organic, local mirepoix this week - we harvested young celery, colorful carrots and green onions. We love mirepoix because it means being equipped to build foundational flavor for so many classic recipes like soups, sauces and more, but it also allows you to be creative - you can depend on our ingredients to make a truly flavorful base and feel empowered to experiment in the kitchen. Go wild and add some sage to spice up your mirepoix this week.
What is This Week’s Harvest?
This Week’s Harvest is a one-time purchase to taste the season's goodness. It includes vibrant greens, fragrant herbs, crisp microgreens, and hearty root vegetables, all freshly harvested and delivered to your front door.
Taste This Week’s Harvest for yourself, and then let us know your thoughts. Or, come by for a tour. We are always eager to meet the families we feed and to show off exactly where our food came from.
And we can do so all season long.
Area 2 Farms offers different harvest subscription options to meet your family’s needs. Check out the 4-Week and the 10-Week Farm Subscriptions to choose what works best for you.
