Harvest Menu 8/26/24
Area 2 Farms’ Local, Organic Harvest for the Week of August 26th, 2024
This menu is subject to change. We deliver on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Order by 8/28/24 and get it delivered on 8/29/24.
Eleventh Week of Summer Season 2024
Grilling Greens
These hearty grilling greens are perfect for summertime grilling.
Flavor: Earthy, slightly sweet with a great crunch.
Health benefit: With high water content, these greens will help you stay hydrated.
Tip: Grill these greens to make, or use as a bed under meats or veggies.
Pea Shoots
These baby pea plants, like other shoots and microgreens, are a mighty source of micronutrients.
Flavor: Sweet, a little grassy, and super crunchy.
Health benefit: High amount of vitamin C.
Tip: You can cook these hearty shoots, just use them as you would spinach.
Chives
Chives are one of the smallest members of the onion family, but they pack a lot of flavor in their slender leaves.
Flavor: Mild onion flavor.
Health benefit: The choline in chives promotes sound sleep.
Tip: Perfect when finely chopped and used to sprinkled on potatoes.
Turnips
These bright white turnips are fresh, mild and crisp.
Flavor: As we harvest them when they are small, the flavor it not bitter like other varieties.
Health benefit: High water content not only keeps you hydrated, but also helps your kidneys flush out waste.
Tip: You can store these with the tops on; just keep them in the crisper drawer, wrapped in a damp paper towel.
Arugula
This fresh arugula is crunchy and flavorful.
Flavor: Perfectly peppery.
Health benefit: Includes calcium and vitamin K to keep bones healthy.
Tip: Eat it raw in a salad with some of this week’s pea shoots.
Area 2 Farms for Locals
Your food should be equally accessible and nutritious. Which is where we come in. We’re Area 2 Farms, we grow organic produce, deliver it to your door weekly, and operate all within 10 miles of you.
