MOUNTAIN BOUNTY FARM NEWS
Week 47/52 of 2021

Dear Farm Members,

This week, we give thanks for bitter greens! Radicchio, Escarole, Sugarloaf, Frisee, Endive - all members of the chicory family, shining underdogs of the vegetable world. We seed them in late summer and transplant in August, allowing them to mature and sweeten in the brisk days and frosty mornings of late fall and winter. Cold temperatures dull their bitter edge without adulterating it, the infamous bite that makes these seasonal greens so unique and so loved!

Although many are intimidated by the bitterness, it’s a secret weapon to be harnessed, perfect for pairing with all things sweet, citrusy, and sour, ready to cut through the dense, starchy flavor profiles of traditional holiday food. Use it wisely! I love our radicchio in place of the romaine in a caesar salad, where it matches perfectly with the bold saltiness of parmesan and anchovy. It’s like lettuce, but better, as we say.

As many of you sit down to feast with family and friends over the next few weeks, my greatest wish is that these bitter gems find a place at the table. Use them and cherish them- they’re a seasonal treat and grown to be loved!

Kale

THIS WEEK'S CSA CONTENTS

Our boxes are the best of what's in season! This list is what we are aiming to provide, but sometimes we have to substitute some items in your box.

REGULAR BOX: