TWH 7.3.23

Area 2 Farms Local Organic Harvest for the Week of July 3rd 2023

Citrus Blend

Our freshly harvested citrus blend is a mouth-watering combination of crunchy romaine and leafy red lolla rossa lettuce that blend beautifully with gentle sorrel for an effervescent mix.

At our Arlington, VA farm, locally grown produce is also medicinal, with healthy nutrients that help reduce blood pressure and bone growth.  Sorrel brings more than the citrus taste, it’s got vitamin C to help fight infections. 

We love this citrusy tasting blend as a salad, and our farming experts recommend it as a bed for quinoa, faro, or pilafs. Blend the crunch and tangy flavor with rich summer berries and chevre for an entreé salad. Light oil or vinegar based dressings bring the flavors forward!

Spicy Microgreens Mix

America is a melting pot, so we’ve blended our greens this week for a spicy micros mix! If you’re grilling or picnicking this week, add the signature crunch and nutrient-packed flavor of microgreens to salads, sandwiches, charcuterie, and tacos. And you don’t have to leave your backyard barbecue — we’ve moved the farm closer to you to grow your greens close to home, and deliver them to your door! 

Oregano

It’s-a me, oregano! This classic Italian plant is a medicinal herb grown locally at our Arlington, VA farm. Used medicinally as an internal cleanser, this aromatic beauty deepens the flavor profile of pastas, pestos, dips, and casseroles. 

Mince leaves simply to sprinkle into any savory dish, or add to a marinade for grill or skillet-based meat dishes. We love to fold oregano into potatoes, olive oil bases, and to flavor plant-based sausages before we put them on the grill!

French Breakfast Radish

This week, get a little bit of Europe delivered to your home from your local, Arlington, VA farm. These firecracker shaped radishes are heirloom vegetables, and we revere them beyond their crisp, peppery flavor. Sweeter and milder than a typical salad radish, these radiant root vegetables are versatile. Slice them raw and add salt or butter to serve on warm toast for radis beurre et pain grillé — that’s the French breakfast way.

For an American twist, add to your summer barbecue kabobs or slice into a bright salad. Our farmers also add them to hearty sandwiches and lobster rolls.

Lemon Verbena

Lemon verbena has a unique and delightful lemony flavor that pairs well with a variety of other foods. It has magical properties - In some cultures, lemon verbena is thought to bring magic and good luck and is used in rituals and ceremonies. We recommend enjoying a fresh glass of Lemon Verbena iced tea, or relax with a hot cup of steep Lemon Verbena tea.

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.