TWH 6.19.23
Area 2 Farms Local Organic Harvest for the Week of June 19 2023
FIRST WEEK OF OUR SUMMER SEASON 2023 6/19/23 - 9/11/23
Kale Mix
This kale mix is fresh from harvest and ready for summer! White and red Russian kale give a fresh spin on a classic seasonal crop, and make for a bright and crisp salad. This variety is more rare than kale you’ll find at the supermarket, and has a sweeter, pepper-like flavor.
Kale is a superfood that contains beta carotene, which helps enhance vision, and immune boosters like vitamins B6, C, and K. Enjoy these fiber-filled greens raw, or add olive oil, salt, and pepper to make homemade kale crisps in the oven.
Pea Shoots
These earthy microgreens are big on taste! Pea shoots are the early vines, leaves, and stems of the pea plant. Rich in bone-fortifying vitamin K, pea shoots also have protein and fiber.
Our farming experts recommend adding these into the kale mix this week for a texturing layer. Pea shoots taste best raw, and work well added to crostinis and tomatoes with an olive oil drizzle. They complement horseradish or mustard based sauces, and stir fry perfectly in a wok or skillet.
Mirepoix
Mirepoix (pronounced meer-pwah) is a traditional French recipe of diced celery, carrots, and onions. This versatile mix makes a culinary base for summer stews, nutritious broths, and gumbo. Micronutrients, digestive enhancing fiber, and vitamin C make an aromatic combo of medicinal local food.
Our farmers recommend dicing into small cubes and slowly cooked in healthy fat (butter or oil) over low to medium heat. For more information, read our mirepoix crop guide.
Sage
Sage has a woodsy, camphoraceous aroma and a tender, savory taste. With immune-fortifying vitamins A and C, sage is often used as a tonic for body and spirit. A natural astringent and antiseptic, sage is the perfect seasonal addition. We’ve moved the farm to your neighborhood to bring you this flavorful herb, and our farmers recommend infusing it into butter. Include with a crisp salad or add to any olive oil based sauce. Roasted cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cheese-based pastas come alive with added sage. Perfect for use in a refreshing beverage!
Popcorn Shoots
Popcorn shoots are delicious microgreens that add a pop of flavor and crunch to salads and sandwiches. These bright-tasting micros are newly harvested from our nutrient-enriched soil, making them extra healthy. If you love using great tasting foods for body-strengthening medicine, these greens are the way to go! They’ve got organ protecting vitamin A, and vitamin E, which helps in speeding up healing and protection from radical damage. They also have B vitamins, which improve mood and enhance well-being.
Scramble these in eggs, add to the top of a meat dish, or pair with savory flavors like mushrooms or dill. We love them in avocado salad, or added to tacos!
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.
