Great job Dave!

Dave having almost 20 years working in the tree falling business was a big plus for us on Sunday.....he was able to put the two locust trees down in his prepicked target spot perfectly! I guess I don't have to worry about them falling on the barn anymore!

Thanks again Dave to a job well done!

Recipes from CSA Subscriber Cheryl Torsney

Thanks Cheryl!
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Borscht (Russian Beet Soup)

What to do with beets and cabbage? Can't beat the national soup of Russia. (I grew up on it.)

Start with a beef broth: can be from a can or using beef bones so you have some nice leftovers for the canine children. (Remove the marrow after boiling and before giving them to the pups; otherwise, the bones are way too rich for their digestive systems.)

Add 1 chopped onion. A cup or so of shredded cabbage. Four cooked beets, julienned. (You can probably throw in chopped beet greens, too, but I'd already used mine in a stir-fry.) A tsp. or so of lemon juice. (I also added grated lemon zest.) A tsp. of sugar. Bring to a boil. Simmer for five minutes. Adjust seasonings by adding salt and pepper.

Beet and cabbage borscht may be eaten hot or cold. I recommend the latter, especially on a summer day, served with a dollop of sour cream. (In winter, you can add some previously cooked stew beef.)

As you can see, my recipes aren't very exact. Folks should adjust for their own tastes.


Pesto
Pesto is a summer wonder, to be eaten on pasta, as a spread on a hearty bread (sourdough, wheat, French country -- that kind of thing). You can also put it in an omelet. Use your imagination..

Take a few handfuls of clean basil. (Pull the leafs off the woody stems.) Put 'em into a food processor and process. Add cloves of garlic to your taste. (We like garlic. I add four.) You can also add chopped garlic scapes at this point if you've got 'em fresh. Add olive oil as the basil and garlic are processing. (Sorry, I don't measure very well. It might be a third of a cup or a bit more.) Then I add two handfuls of shelled pumpkin seeds (1/2-3/4 of a cup?) sometimes called pepitos (available at natural food stores). They're WAY less expensive than pine nuts, which is what traditional pesto recipes call for. At this point I might add more olive oil, depending on the consistency. Process until mixed well. Then grate fresh parmegiano-regiano and romano-pecorino. About a 1/2 c. each. Add to the basil-garlic-oil-pumpkin seed mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you're low on basil, you can add some parsley.

We serve it over pasta, either alone or with a red sauce.

This mixture freezes well. In the depths of winter, it becomes a memory of summers past and a promise of summer to come.
 

This week's veggie pickup includes...

7/16/09
Cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, bunching onions, snap peas, kale, garlic, parsley, and some cherry tomatoes!



Here's a great traditional cole slaw recipe that will keep for one week in the fridge:

Harvey House Slaw
What could be more perfect than a head of cabbage chopped into a nice summer slaw! Refreshing on a hot summer's day! This cold recipe will pair well with any main meal, or any fresh raw veggie!

* 1 large head of cabbage
* 2 large onions
* 2 carrots
* 1 green pepper
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon celery seed
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup white vinegar
* 3/4 cup vegetable or light olive oil

Directions

1. Shred cabbage, onion, pepper and carrots; mix well.
2. Layer cabbage mixture, sprinkling each layer with sugar in 13x9-inch glass dish.
3. Mix celery seed, dry mustard, salt, vinegar, and oil in sauce pan.
4. Bring to a boil.
5. Pour over cabbage mixture.
6. Refrigerate for a day, stirring occasionally.


Scalloped Cabbage (Joy of Cooking)
Love those scalloped potatoes? Then you'll love this creamy cabbage dish!

Preheat oven to 375

Chop then cook:
1 Med size head of cabbage

Drain it well, prepare cream sauce.

Cream sauce:
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
1 cup liquid (chicken broth works well)

2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento (optional)
6 slices bacon (saute & mince)
2 Tbsp butter or bacon fat
1/2 C. bread crumbs
1 C. grated cheese

Brown breadcrumbs in the butter or bacon fat. In a greased casserole dish, layer cabbage, bacon, peppers and add cheese in between. Top dish with sauteed bread crumbs. Bake for 10 mins to melt cheese.

Setting up the market.....

Judy is setting up last Saturday morning at Geauga Fresh Farm Market. Next week she will have perennials along with produce, annuals, herbs and succulents.