CSA Week 16

CSA Week 16

Oct. 4, 2021 by

Well, here we are- at the last week of CSA for 2019! I want to wrap up the blog this year with a big THANK YOU for your continued support of the CSA and the New Roots Farmers. It was

CSA week 15

CSA week 15

Oct. 4, 2021 by

This week is the second to last week of the CSA season, and with the ending of the season comes a shift away from fresh, leafy veggies, towards crops that store better. Of course, you’ll be seeing more root vegetables,

CSA week 14

CSA week 14

Oct. 4, 2021 by

Happy October! With leaves changing, and temperatures dropping, it seems fairly obvious (although also timely) to point out that the growing season here in Maine always feels (and is) rather short. That said, there are all sorts of tricks and

CSA Week Thirteen

CSA Week Thirteen

Sep. 29, 2021 by

Recipes for Winter Crops: https://www.saveur.com/best-winter-vegetable-recipes/ http://www.eatingwell.com/gallery/12268/the-best-winter-vegetable-side-dish-recipes/ https://www.foodandwine.com/vegetables/best-recipes-winter-produce https://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/acorn-delicata-kabocha-spaghetti-squash-winter-recipes-gallery Resources for storing your veggies: https://www.farmersalmanac.com/storing-vegetables-for-winter-16215 https://www.thespruce.com/storing-vegetables-for-winter-1403357 https://www.johnnyseeds.com/growers-library/vegetables/storage-crops.html Beet, Carrot, and Apple Cake INGREDIENTS 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup grated beets 1 cup grated apple 3 eggs well beaten 2/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups flour 2 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt

CSA Week 12

CSA Week 12

Sep. 22, 2021 by

And that’s a wrap on summer! Fall and frost came hard and fast last week, delivering a final blow to all the tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other summer favorites. This is relatively early for a hard frost in our area