Happy 4th of July CSA Box!

Here's the latest edition of what you'll find in your box this week (apologies for not sending sooner!).

SPECIAL NOTE: Today, we had an unpleasant surprise at the farm. Our cooler froze overnight and was a chilly 28 degrees this morning. We lost a significant amount of our harvest, so you may notice that although the box is heavy this week, it's not as densely packed as we'd like.

In exchange, we'll be offering you, our CSA members, first dibs as pastured eggs this season. They'll be available starting mid-July and you'll be the first to know to place an order. Any extras will make their way to the markets.

Thank you for your understanding,
J&J



Cabbage - Perfect for your 4th of July potluck coleslaw (well, that's how we intend to use it this weekend!). We'll be giving this recipe a try, from our fellow farming friends at Sandhill Organics:

Name:	Crunchy Ramen Coleslaw
Ingredients:	2 to 3 cups shredded cabbage 2 green onions, diced 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 package crumbled Oriental Ramen Noodles 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or veganase 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced ginger 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt to taste
Directions:	Combine cabbage, green onions, sesame seeds, almonds and crumbled noodles in a bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Mix well and pour over the cabbage mixture. Toss well so that everything is coated with the dressing. Serve immediately for a crunchy salad or refrigerate for less crunch.

Squash - Try this grilled squash and zucchini recipe a summer time treat: http://tinyurl.com/2eqdzjg

Broccoli

Lacinato Kale

Beets - We ate our beets this week roasted (our recipe from last week) with some feta and coarsely ground black pepper. Could anything be better?

Scallions - From stir fry to salad, these make a great addition to just about anything!

Thyme (herb) - Depending on how it is used in a dish, the whole sprig may be used (e.g. in a bouquet garni), or the leaves removed and the stems discarded. Usually when a recipe specifies 'bunch' or 'sprig' it means the whole form; when it specifies spoons it means the leaves. Leaves may be removed from stems either by scraping with the back of a knife, or by pulling through the fingers or tines of a fork. Leaves are often chopped. Fresh thyme should be stored in the refrigerator wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel.