August 28th, 2021
Goodness, it's muddy out here!
As is the trend this season, after another long dry spell, we got four heavy rains in a row! Now, our fields (and we) are a muddy mess. But, our veggies (for the most part, are happy to get the drink!
Despite the dramatic swings in weather, new items are still coming in every day! Our new lettuce patch is starting with our cute Tom Thumb Mini Bibb. Soon, we should have some Bunched Lettuce and Salad Mix again. Our super Hot Habenero and our super Sweet Red and Yellow Peppers have begun. And, we now have Loose, Bulk Carrots listed in The Market.
We have a gap in plantings of our regular Cherry Belle and Easter Egg Radishes, but fortunately, our gorgeous Winter Radishes have begun. If you haven't had a chance to try them yet--they are phenomenal sliced thinly with salt and olive oil! They're still on the smaller side now, so we're selling them mixed by the bunch.
We have a very wide selection of fruit this week! Besides our mouth-watering Goddess Cantaloupe, our MI farmer is providing us with Early Honey Crisp Apples, White Peaches, Italian Prune Plumes, Bartlett Pears, Doughnut Peaches, Nectarines, Raspberries, and Blackberries, in addition to their regular Blueberries and Freestone Red Haven Peaches! Now is certainly the time to indulge in some delicious fresh fruit!
Also, regarding the post-Labor Day week: We will keep The Market open for orders until Tuesday noon since many of you will be busy with fun family/friends events on Monday. Deliveries and pickups will instead be on Wednesday evening, September 8th. We'll be on our normal schedule this week.
Enjoy your weekend!
The Centgraf's
NEW THIS WEEK
Winter Radishes
Radish Flowers
Tom Thumb Mini Bibb Lettuce
Red & Orange Sweet Peppers
Habanero Peppers
Loose, Bulk Carrots
White Peaches
Italian Prune Plums
Bartlett Pears
Early Honey Crisp Apples
EXCELLENT THIS WEEK
Goddess Cantaloupe
Bi-Color & White Sweet Corn
Rainbow Cauliflower
Heirloom & Artisan Cocktail Tomatoes
Large Green Bell Peppers
Sweetheart Caraflex Cabbage
Shishito Roulette Peppers
Salad Turnips
Rainbow Carrots
Zucchini Summer Squash Mix
White Bunched Beets
Hill Side Honey
Gourmet Delight Crimini Mushrooms
Michigan Fruit
Photos: Italian Prune Plums, Red & Yellow Sweet "Cornito" Peppers, Tom Thumb Lettuce, our Artisan Cocktail Tomatoes about to be roasted (photo courtesy of Lori Fredrich).
BOX CONTENTS
SMALL
1 Bunch of Parsley
1 Head of Red Cabbage
1 Pound of Zucchini & Squash Mix
2 Bell Peppers
3 Ears of Silver Queen White Corn
1.5# Loose Multi-Color Carrots
1 Bunch Winter Radish Mix
1 Bunch of Rainbow Chard
1 Pint of Raspberries
1 Pound of Doughnut Peaches
VALUE OF $30.50
LARGE
1 Bunch of Parsley
1 Head of Red Cabbage
2 Pounds of Zucchini & Squash Mix
3 Bell Peppers
6 Ears of Silver Queen White Corn
2# Loose Multi-Color Carrots
1 Bunch Winter Radish Mix
2 Bunches of Rainbow Chard
2 Pounds of Dragon Tongue Shelling Beans - Dried
1 Pint of Raspberries
1 Pound of Doughnut Peaches
VALUE OF $43.50
RECIPES OF THE WEEK
Green Gazpacho Soup with Cucumbers & Tomato Salsa
Try out this refreshing cold soup with our Diva Cucumbers, Fresh Dill, Red Onion, Artisan Cocktail Tomatoes, and a Jalapeño.
Nothing's better than a fresh batch of Gazpacho on a hot summer day!
Find the veggies for this recipe in this week's Soup Bundle!
Family Favorite Winter
Radish Salad
There's lots of wonderful Watermelon Radish Salad recipes out there, but, honestly, the simplest preparation is best for these delights!
Simply scrub your radishes, slice them almost paper thin with a mandoline (no need to peel your radish if you wash them well), salt and drizzle with olive oil. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
Besides being delicious, this was my go-to dish when I was trying to lose baby weight!
Find our Winter Radish Mix in this week's Farmer Knows Best Box or order them a la carte with the "I Got It" Box.
Join our Community Page to find & share other great recipes!
We're extending our Weekly Order Cut-Off Time to Noon on Mondays.
Most deliveries & pickups are on Tuesday evening. Pickup at West Allis Farmers' Market is Tuesday during market hours.
THIS WEEK'S MARKET BUNDLE RECIPE
The Soup Bundle:Green Gazpacho Soup with Cucumbers & Tomato Salsa
from Alexandra's Kitchen
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