From Farmer Pam

HI THERE – WE ARE SO GLAD FOR THE REFRESHING RAIN – IT REALLY HELPED COOL THINGS DOWN

HERE IS THE LINE UP FOR TODAY

SALAD MIX

MULTI LETTUCES ( 3 ASSORTED )

STRAWBERRIES

RADISHES

SPRING ONIONS

CHINESE CABBAGE

SNOW PEAS

SWISS CHARD

THE CHINESE CABBAGE MAKES A WONDERFUL SHREDDED SALAD – LAYERED WITH GRATED RADISH ,CARROT & ANY OTHER GARDEN VEGGIE – TOPPED WITH SNOW PEAS. THE SWISS CHARD IS WONDERFUL STEAMED DOWN &DRESSED WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR OR SAUTEED ALONG SIDE YOUR MORNING EGGS ;-) CHOPPED RAW IN SALAD IS VERY GOOD TO

HAPPY SHAVUOT

FARMER PAM

From CSA'er Barbara

I found this recipe on epicurious.com for Rhubarb Sorbet.  I have made it three times since last year and it is delicious. 
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Rhubarb-Sorbet-1072

From CSA'er Ellen

Here's a website that has an extensive recipe collection for rhubarb;   

rhubarbinfo.com

From CSA'er Julie

I wanted to share with the group the wonderful dinner I had tonight. It is not really a recipe - more of an idea. 

We made a wonderful salad from some of today's veggies: a bowl of arugula, topped with thinly sliced radishes, shaved parmesan, and added a citrus vinaigrette (white wine, lemon, olive oil, a little honey for sweetness, and ground pepper). Perfectly light and tasty salad.

From Farmer Pam

LOOKS LIKE - IF IT WOULD EVER STOP RAINING - ASPARAGUS, SPRING ONIONS,
RADISH, SALAD MIX, BOC CHOI OR KALE, HERB , RHUBARB & HEAD LETTUCE 
 
STRAWBERRIES STILL AT LEAST A WEEK AWAY - WE NEED SOME SUNSHINE !!!
 
HOPE YOU ENJOY
 
BEST,
PAM

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	The #1 Spring Vegetable You Should Be Eating (and Probably Aren't): Though this spring favorite is often matched with fruit in sweets, it's actually a vegetable. What is it? Drumroll, please... Find out what it is.  Did anyone answer correctly? Our farmer has provided it in the past - looking forward to it for this year...

Counting down the days....

Monday, MAY 16th - it all begins.

We can begin indulging in some awesome freshness.

Also looking forward to reading about any interesting tidbits, stories and recipes to share.

A little rain....

A little rain must fall to get our veges ready for springtime culinary delights....

Register for the 2011 Summer CSA!

Carrots, Summer Squash , Winter Squash , Potatoes, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Sweet Corn , Watermelon, As­paragus, Cucumbers, Cabbage, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Greens, Celery, Cantaloupe, Peppers, Kale, Herbs, Onions, Beets, Spinach, Salad Mix , Kohlrabi, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts , Snap beans, Leeks, Lima Beans, Peas, Radishes, Swiss Chard, Strawberries, Melons, and MORE….

•1 share costs $500 for 20 weeks of delivery from May 16 through September 26, 2011.

One dozen eggs weekly are an additional $60. 

•Pick up will be Mondays* 5:30-7:30 pm at Shaare Torah, 1409 Main Street, Gaithersburg, Maryland

*Except days after Monday Holidays-- Tuesday, May 31, Tuesday July 5 and Tuesday September 6

•First half of payment and signed registration form must be received to reserve your share due February 15^th .  

•Full payment due by March 30th

•Shares can be split between two or more households; 
share members are responsible for finding share partners and dividing up their produce. Our farmer strongly recommends that if you decide on a half-share, you should partner with someone you know and like.

For more information contact: Susan Lovich-Siegel: st.csa.info@gmail.com