What's In Season - Weekly Newsletter #8
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August 1st, 2021
No matter how much we anticipate and prepare for it, I never feel like we're ever truly ready for the intensity of Peak-Season! Yet, here we are again - in the think of it! Nonetheless, Peak-Season has its perks: endless, gorgeous Montauk Bi-Color Sweet Corn, beautiful Tri-Color Snap Beans, sweet Bell Peppers, tons of fresh MI Peaches & Blueberries, and Pickling Cucumbers for everyone!! Besides Bell Peppers, we now have Jalapeños, Hungarian Hots, Sweet Bananas and Shishitos in market. Our Silver Queen White Corn and Fairy Tale Eggplant are also starting to make an appearance, while Mint, Bunched Basil, Dutch Shallots, and Mini Caraflex Cabbage have begun. Our brand new patch of Mini Cucumbers is ready, so we finally have plenty for all (2 pounds for $7!) Zucchini & Summer Squash Mix is a delight, full-size Broccoli and tender Broccolini is coming in like crazy, and (oddly enough) Sugar Snap Peas and our Beauregarde Snow Pea Mix are doing wonderfully! Be sure to check out our new Raw Honey listing under the Eggs & Mushrooms category. Our neighbors at Hill Side Honey have bottled up their all natural Wildflower Honey and are selling their 16 oz, 24 oz, and 3lb jars on our site. Local honey is the best! Thank you to all who were so patient with us last week while we were short staffed! My aunt & uncle took a well-deserved vacation - possibly, the first in 20 years - and we definitely missed them! Fortunately, we're back on track and ready for another great week. :) And, if you haven't already done so, check out our Centgraf Farms Community Page. There's already a bunch of great recipes and photos up, and we'd love to see what you do with your weekly box of produce! All the Best, The Centgraf's
It does look like this season is drawing out the appearance of our tomatoes & melons...the swings in moisture & temperature have set them back by about 2 weeks. They're still looking very healthy, though. I will let you know the moment we start finding some ripe ones!!
NEW THIS WEEK
Diva Euro Cukes
Silver Queen White Sweet Corn
Dutch Red Shallots
Bunched Mint & Basil
Fairy Tale Eggplant
Mini Caraflex Cabbage
Green Bell Peppers
Sweet Banana Peppers
Hungarian Hot Peppers
Jalapeño Peppers
EXCELLENT THIS WEEK
Montauk Bi-Color Sweet Corn
Red Tabby Spinach
Tri-Color Mix Beans
Sugar Snap Peas
Beauregarde Snow Pea Mix
Tender Broccolini
Rainbow Carrots
Zucchini & Squash Mix
Multi-Color Mixed Beets
Shishito Peppers
Mini Cucumbers
"Tom Thumb" Mini Lettuce
Collard Greens
MI Peaches & Blueberries
and so much more...
Photos: Sweet Cherries, Bell Peppers, Fairy Tale Eggplant, and our Mini Cucumbers.
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BOX CONTENTS
THE FARMER KNOWS BEST
SMALL
1 Bunch of Tokyo Bekana
4 oz. Central Red Mizuna
1 Pound of Sweet Onions
1 Pound of 4" Pickles
3 Ears of Bi-Color Sweet Corn
1 Pound of Tri-Color Mix Beans
1 Bunch of Dill Fern
1 Pound Multi-Color Mix Beets
1 Bunch of Rainbow Chard
1 Pint of Sweet Cherries
1 Pint of Blueberries
THIS BOX IS AVAILABLE AT $26
VALUE OF $31.00
THE FARMER KNOWS BEST
LARGE
2 Bunches of Tokyo Bekana
4 oz. Central Red Mizuna
2 Pounds of Sweet Onions
1 Pound of 4" Pickles
6 Ears of Bi-Color Sweet Corn
2 Pounds of Tri-Color Mix Beans
1 Bunch of Dill Fern
2 Pounds Multi-Color Mix Beets
2 Bunches of Rainbow Chard
1 Pint of Sweet Cherries
1 Pint of Blueberries
THIS BOX IS AVAILABLE AT $38.
VALUE OF $43.00
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RECIPES OF THE WEEK
Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans
Try this fantastic pickled summer squash & green been recipe this week! It's a super fast preparation, keeps in the fridge for a week and goes great with poultry or fish.
Find the ingredients for this recipe in this week's Quick Pickle Bundle.
*Please remember to add an "I Got It" Box, if you're planning to order a la carte this week.
Cherry Clafoutis
One of our Community Page members shared this wonderful recipe with us this week! She used our Semi-Sweet (or semi-tart) Balaton Cherries. It truly looks divine!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Arrange pitted cherries on a buttered pie plate.
Combine:
3 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 tsp. each almond and vanilla extracts
2 T. oil
Add:
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
Pour over cherries in the pan.
Bake 40-45 minutes until puffy and golden. It will fall and firm as it cools.
Join our Community Page to find & share other great recipes!
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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.
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THIS WEEK'S MARKET BUNDLE RECIPES
The "Roll with It" Bundle: Zucchini Involtini with Fresh Corn Polenta & Fresh Corn Polenta Recipe
from Alexandra's Kitchen
The Cookout Bundle: Grilled Green Beans, Sweet Cipollini & Baby Bella Mushrooms
from Gimme Some Grilling
The Quick Pickle Bundle: Sweet and Sour Pattypan Squash and Green Beans
from My Recipes
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