TWH 5.22.23
Area 2 Farms Local Organic Harvest for the Week of May 22 2023
Sunny Spring Mix
Sunny salutations! Crunchy romaine lettuce, rainbow chard, fluffy kale, bok choy, spiky mizuna, and sunflower shoots create this bright mix of layered textures and flavors. Folate, iron, and vitamins E, C, A, K, and B6 make this blend shine with more than sunbeams — this local food is also medicinal. Immune health and a general body tonic, this mix also has fiber and protein.
Our farming experts recommend this earthy salad mix as an entreé, with a light dressing, olive oil, or mustard-based sauce to bring flavors together. Let the sunshine in!
Kale Microgreens
Nutrient-packed kale microgreens contain chlorophyll and are rich in vitamins C, K, and A. Anti-inflammatory and promoting digestion, these micros are more than just a snack. Try them on sandwiches, to top a salad, with egg dishes, or even in smoothies. We grow this food in your neighborhood, meaning we can bring the farm straight to your door every week.
Lemon Thyme
Citrus and herbal flavoring make this gentle medicinal plant taste delightful while fortifying your body. The lemon flavor comes from thymol, which has antiseptic properties and antioxidants, and thyme has iron to accompany D, C, and B vitamins. Try it in a salad, luncheon sandwich, or with a supper entreé of fish, roast, or a mixed vegetarian grill. For a seasonal refresher, add lemon thyme to water, mint, and simple syrup. Add a spirit if desired.
Leeks
Sweet leeks bring luck, as well as vitamin C, E, and K. Anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory, these beauties work well with cheese, especially in quiche. Butter and blanch them, or braise them the French way — cook for 15 minutes adding parsley and salt to taste.
Lavender
Literature tells us that lavender brings luck and adventure, and we couldn’t agree more! Delicate and delectable, this healing, cleansing edible flower is best used within a few days of our farmer’s delivery straight from harvest to your door for maximum aromatic compounds. Pair it with rich meats and savory flavors or use it for teacakes.
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.
