Harvest Menu 9/16/24
Area 2 Farms’ Local, Organic Harvest for the Week of September 16th, 2024
This menu is subject to change. We deliver on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Order by 9/18/24 and get it delivered on 9/19/24.
The First Week of Fall Season 2024
Spring Mix
Our spring mix has five varieties of greens.
Flavor: Fresh, crunchy, and a little sweet.
Health benefit: All of these lettuces have a high water content, so this mix is great for added hydration.
Tip: Perfect for a fresh salad.
Broccoli Microgreens
These broccoli microgreens are so versatile, you can eat them with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Flavor: Bright and earthy.
Health Benefit: High levels of chlorophyll will help you cleanse toxins and speed up your metabolism.
Tip: Easy to incorporate, use them as a base for a salad, or fold them into an already-prepared pasta to add some greens.
Leeks
We harvest these leeks when they are young, so they are mild and delicate, perfect for creating flavor in dishes.
Flavor: Mild onion flavor.
Health benefit: Good source of vitamin C, which helps your body to effectively fight off infections.
Tip: Try this roasted leeks recipe.
Dill
Even with its strong flavor, fresh dill is versatile and can work to balance dishes.
Flavor: Tangy and grassy.
Health benefit: Research shows that dill can also reduce LDL cholesterol levels.
Tip: Make a dill herb butter or fold the fresh herb into cream cheese.
Chili Salt
To make this chili salt, we grind salt with chili flakes to perfectly balance the spice.
Flavor: Spicy and salty ;)
Health benefit: The capsaicin in chili is great for your metabolism.
Tip: Great to season meats and fish, or to add to any dish that needs salt with a kick.
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.
