TWH 7.10.23
Area 2 Farms Local Organic Harvest for the Week of July 10th 2023
Asian Blend
Our freshly harvested Asian blend has layers of light flavor that’s perfect with a ginger, mustard, or miso-based dressing. A perfect seasonal blend, this balanced mix works well as a base for a salad, and will bring out the flavor of thyme and okra shoots. Add some butter, garlic powder, and a little pepper if you wilt these greens to create a bed for quinoa or plant-based meats.
We’ve moved the farm to your Arlington, VA neighborhood to bring the world of healthy food to you, so these Asian-inspired greens don’t have to go far to be delivered to your door!
Pea Shoots
Pea shoots are a farm favorite, and these rare, lucky microgreens can look like clover plants. Try them with garlic chicken, add them to egg dishes for breakfast, or stuff your sandwiches and tacos with these sweet, earthy shoots! These have a shorter shelf life, so make sure to enjoy them this week. Our farming foodie experts love to add them to spaghetti. (Make sure to add some of this week’s rosemary to your spaghetti sauce!)
Hakurei turnips
Adding warm spice and earthy notes to your meals has never been easier. These freshly harvested versatile beauties add layers of taste and texture. Famously good raw, Hakurei turnips are also called salad turnips. For enhancing anything from the grill, add some avocado or olive oil and prepare on the stove for 30 mins. At snack times, sprinkle with sesame seeds or sea salt, or use creatively with miso, ginger, or orange.
Rosemary & Thyme
Hearty internal cleanser rosemary and bright, taste-adding thyme make for a perfect July herbal interlude. At our Arlington, VA farm your locally grown produce is also medicinal, and these herbs have been used for centuries to cure sore throats, help heal cuts and bruises, and are known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties.
Sprinkle on meats fresh from the grill, add to tomato-based sauces, meat marinades, or pestos. Mix in with soft cheeses or dips for an extra earthy flavor on your charcuterie board!
Okra Shoots
Better than OK, these okra shoots are a powerhouse of seasonal taste! The heart-shaped leaves are newly harvested from our nutrient-enriched soil, and make these micros a pretty addition to any dish. Okra shoots are meant to be eaten raw. Our farming experts love to add cardamom, garlic, or onion flavors to bring out the unique twist in these fiber-rich micros. They pair well with curries, seafood, and sausages.
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.
