The First Tomatoes

With a little rain the tomato plants should start producing.

Gazpacho

With tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers on the way this recipe is a summer hit.  Lots of variations and creativity can be easily added to this recipe.  If you are not a fan of Jalapenos or Garlic you may want to cut back a little on both.

Preparation:  Mix all ingredients together and serve in a large bowl.  Chill before serving.

Ingredients:
1 Diced Bell Pepper
2C Diced Cucumbers
4C Diced Tomatoes
1C Minced Cilantro
1 Lemon Juiced
1/2t Sea Salt
1 Minced Small Jalapeno Pepper
1 Minced Garlic Clove

Oriental Slaw

Mix: 
1 package cole slaw mix or 3-4C chopped or sliced Asian, Savoy, or regular head of cabbage
1 bunch green onions

Dressing:
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 packets seasoning mix from ramen noodles

Toast:
1C sunflower seeds
2 packages crushed Ramen noodles
1 small bag silver almonds

Add crunchies just before tossing.

Stir all ingredients together.

Submitted Kay McAllister

Fresh Herbs

Planting Banana Peppers

Sweet Banana Peppers are very popular during the summer.  These banana peppers were a bit large when we planted them but should turn out really nice.  We enjoy cutting them in half, breading, and then frying them.     

Pictures From the Third CSA Week

FMC Sweet Corn Picker

 Picking sweet corn has traditionally been a labor intensive time consuming process on the farm.  A combine will not work for picking sweet corn, it would damage the corn.  This year we will be using this FMC sweet corn picker.  We should be able to pick much more sweet corn in a shorter time period.  If you drive by the farm early in the morning during sweet corn season you may see this setup moving through the field.