May 20, 2016
Week 2
Here are some of the items you may be
receiving in your delivery this week:
Purple Top Turnips, Spinach, Bok
Choy, Tatsoi, Beet Greens, Arugula, Paplo, Ella Kropf and Mantilla lettuces.
A few weeks ago it looked like the
weather had broken and warmth was here, next thing we know, the cold is back.
Unfortunately the stress on the plants is proving disastrous. All farmers are
feeling the effects with many normally easy spring growing plants bolting
suddenly into flower and becoming inedible.
Here on Loch Hill Farm we are now in
major transition. Today’s temperature is to be 23’C and the cool loving plants
in the greenhouse must get out ASAP.
Beet Greens are an early favorite.
Simply rinse and saute in a pan with some water on medium high heat covered for
about 3-5 minutes. Turn often and check for your preferred softness with a
fork, some people like them more al dente. They are great with salt and pepper
or some white vinegar. Also you can try instead to cook them with some garlic in
olive oil.
The turnips can be cooked in exactly
the same way as the beets, just remove the greens (which can be cooked also)
slice up the root and saute.
I usually steam my Bok Choy and later
add Balsamic vinegar to mine, the boys enjoy it plain or with salt and pepper.
If you have any questions please feel
free to contact me.
Your Farmer,
Amber
