CSA ~ September 26, 2024
Weekly
Pick-up Thursdays Between 4-7pm
If you realize you can't make it during pick up time, please let us know and we will gladly
arrange a Friday pick up. Call 330-881-8692 if you need to contact us about your share.
Happy CSA Day!
Can you believe that this is it...the end of the 2024 season??? Unbelieveable! This season went so fast!! We sure will miss seeing you on Thursdays. Your support of GG means the world to us. Thank you!!!! By being a part of our CSA family and telling people about our program, you help us to keep growing goodness here in Northeast Ohio. Hopefully we will see you next CSA season, or here for a visit, or at one of our markets/shows! Watch for CSA 2025 info to come out in November.
WEEKLY PICK-UP DATES
September 26
In This Week's Share
Number of crops ready and amount of harvest varies throughout the season.
We pledge to provide at least six items each week. If we have crop issues, we'll
supplement with produce from local farms. Some weeks will include
value added items like Jungle Jam, Salsa, and more.
Sage
Thyme
Tomatillos
Swiss Chard (with edible flowers, if you want to use it for a salad!)
Honeynut Squash
Carnival Squash
Cherry tomatoes
Green tomatoes
Radishes
1/2 Dozen Eggs
Flower Bouquet
Bonus Items - (Choose One) - Lunchbox Peppers, Okra, Watermelon, or Rhubarb
Plus Applesauce & Spaghetti Sauce, if you'd like more!
Recipes & Tips
Carnival Squash
Carnival squash is a hybrid of the sweet dumpling squash and the acorn squash. It usually has a cream-colored background covered with stripes and speckles of green and orange. Warmer growing season temperatures tend to yield greener squash. After the squash is picked, the green on the surface will eventually fade with time to leave only cream and orange colors. These winter squash can be stored in a cool, dark place for up to a month.
Known for its nutty sweet taste, carnival squash is at its best when roasted to concentrate and bring out its flavors, but it can also be steamed or puréed. It is great thrown into stews, curries, soups, or even veggie chilis — use them in any recipe calling for butternut or acorn squash. The seeds can be roasted and eaten, just like with other winter squashes.
From the kitchn
Honeynut Squash
Honeynut squash is a winter squash bred from butternut and buttercup squash. It has a similar shape and flavor to butternut squash, although it is only about half the size, and is significantly sweeter. Honeynut squash has a dark tan to orange skin that is very thin and edible, making it easy to prepare! This thinner skin means they don’t last as long. Keep them in a dark place at room temperature and cook the squash within one or two weeks of buying it.
Farm Fresh Eggs
Do you know what Swiss chard, tomatillos, sage, and thyme all have in common? They all go great with eggs!! I found way more egg recipes than you will be able to use with your CSA share of eggs, but maybe you'll bookmark these recipes and give them a try to liven up the long, cold winter when you need a warm and happy CSA thought!
Green Tomatoes
Whether cooking with green tomatoes or eating them raw, they’re safe to consume. Just test the waters first if you’re particularly sensitive to acidic foods, as green tomatoes can cause gastrointestinal discomfort for a small number of people.
It’s possible to ripen your unripe tomatoes by leaving them somewhere warm, packed in with apples or ripe bananas in a paper bag. But this plan won’t always work, leaving green tomatoes the same colour as they started.
Besides, you can find red tomatoes any time. Why not try some recipes with green tomatoes instead, enjoying their firm texture and more acidic taste?
A Peek Into CSA Prep
Contact Info
Let us know your thoughts. Feedback helps our program grow stronger. And, as always, thank you so much for your support of Goodness Grows!
Email: jlynch02@gmail.com
Website: https://www.goodnessgrows4all.org/
Location: 2310 W South Range Rd North Lima OH 44452
Phone: 330-549-9408
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