Let’s Talk Brassicas
Brassica…what’s a brassica?
Well, some of our favourite vegetables are members of the Brassica family. And this week we have a number of them in the share all at once. Continue reading “July 4 (Newsletter)”
July 4 (Newsletter)
The Butternut Squash Odyssey
It Began So Innocently
When I was planning the crops last winter, I knew 2020 was my year for winter squash. After two consecutive years where my squash plans had come to naught, I was hankering for a harvest.
Well, I may have overcompensated.
Wanting a diversity of squash to hedge my bets given all the weird weather the past several years, I grew early ripening bush delicatas, every size of butternut, black futsu and red kuri squash. At least one variety should make it through to maturity, right?
Summer Squash Overload
You know what summer means:
Zucchini
People joke about drowning in zucchini in July and August; taking to hiding it in the neighbour’s car or on the porch just to get rid of it. But zucchini is not a burden now that I know a couple cooking tricks that help deal with a lot of vegetable matter fast. Continue reading “Summer Squash Overload”
Embrace the Cabbage
How to Eat Local in the Winter and Enjoy It
Seasonal eating stories seem so one-sided. It’s easy to celebrate the first asparagus of spring, the first tender green chives, overwintered spinach’s fresh sweet leaves.
But what about when it’s February and you’re only half-way through a winter of trying to eat locally and seasonally? It can look grim. Now is the winter of our discontent.
It doesn’t have to be like that. Continue reading “Embrace the Cabbage”
Tomatoes in Winter
Looking at this picture of our fresh tomatoes almost hurts at this time of year.
It is February, and outside the wind is whipping the trees mercilessly. The second thaw of the winter has reduced the snow pack, but it’s going to be a long time until these beauties are on my plate again.
I’m doing what I can to set the stage for their return. Continue reading “Tomatoes in Winter”