In Our Kitchen


CSA: Winter Week 20
March 10, 2009, 10:49 pm
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Well, we’ve come to the end of another CSA season.  We’re planning to renew the meat CSA, but only after our freezer is finally empty!

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CSA Winter Week 20:
(3-10-2009)

1) Spinach
2) Mesclun Mix
3) Braising Greens
4) Japanese Turnips
5) Radishes
6) Eggs



CSA: Winter Week 19 (Meat)

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CSA Winter Week 19:
(3-3-2009)

1) Mesclun Mix
2) Turnip Greens
3) Spinach
4) Potatoes

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CSA: Week 17
March 10, 2009, 7:30 pm
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CSA Week 17:
(9-2-2008)

1) Cucumber
2) Okra
3) Squash x2
4) Eggplant
5) Eggs



for breakfast: Poached Eggs & Roasted Asparagus
May 17, 2008, 5:28 pm
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How about this for a spectacular brunch? We roasted asparagus and poached our CSA eggs. What better excuse to learn how to make Hollandaise?



cooking learning: Hollandaise Sauce
May 17, 2008, 5:00 pm
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pot of simmering water
thin metal bowl
whisk

egg yolk (1)
lemon juice (1 t)
melted butter (4 T)

Whisk egg yolk in bowl. Add lemon juice to bowl and stir entire mixture over (not touching) pot of simmering water until thickened enough to resist. Slowly add butter while whisking until combined and smooth. Season after completion.



cooking learning: Poaching an Egg
May 17, 2008, 4:00 pm
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large pot
mug
slotted spoon

eggs
salt/pepper
vinegar

Fill pot 1/2 with water. Season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar until you can taste it (a few tablespoons). Bring to a very gentle simmer.

Break egg into mug. Hold mug and stir water rapidly until whirlpool forms. Remove spoon and gently tip egg into center of whirlpool.

Leave to cook for 2-4 minutes. Remove egg with slotted spoon and drain.



CSA: Week 1 (Meat)
May 6, 2008, 6:12 pm
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We’re so excited for our food delivery – a whole new way of eating to be discovered! We’re happy to support Coon Rock Farm and look forward to a summer of adventures!

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