This Week’s Box (8/27 – 8/28)

Small Box A Farm
Corn Barbee
San Marzano Tomatoes Barbee
Gala Apples DSO
Canary Melon Barbee
Red Potatoes Barbee
Small Box B Farm
Honey Barbee
Gala Apples Davis & Son
Corn Barbee
Ginger Gold Davis & Son
Kale Jerrold Watson
Med. Box A Farm
Corn Barbee
San Marzano Tomatoes Barbee
Gala Apples DSO
Canary Melon Barbee
Red Potatoes Barbee
Watermelon Barbee
Mushrooms Cottonmill Mushrooms
Med. Box B Farm
Honey Barbee
Gala Apples Davis & Son
Corn Barbee
Ginger Gold Davis & Son
Kale Jerrold Watson
Watermelon Barbee
Mushrooms Cottonmill Mushrooms
Large Box Farm
Corn Barbee
San Marzano Tomatoes Barbee
Gala Apples DSO
Canary Melon Barbee
Red Potatoes Barbee
Watermelon Barbee
Mushrooms Cottonmill Mushrooms
Kale Jerrold Watson
Muscadine Coldwater Creek Farms
Okra Coldwater Creek Farms
Organic Box Farm
Muscadine Coldwater Creek Farms
Okra Coldwater Creek Farms
Kale Jerrold Watson
Mushrooms Cottonmill Mushrooms
Acorn Squash Triple J
Apples Davis & Son
By |August 25th, 2013|CSA Contents, What's in my box?|Comments Off

Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Basil Soup

Serving Size: 9

Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 18 to 20 fresh basil leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup butter

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the tomatoes and broth to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add basil and sugar.
  3. Reduce heat to low; stir in cream and butter. Cook until butter is melted.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/tomato-basil-soup-2/

By |August 19th, 2013|Basil, recipe, Recipe Type, Soup, Tomatoes|Comments Off

Basil Baked Tomatoes

Basil Baked Tomatoes

Yield: 4 servings

Basil Baked Tomatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute.
  2. Add bread crumbs; cook and stir until lightly browned.
  3. Remove from the heat.
  4. Cut tomatoes in half width-wise.
  5. Place cut side up in an 8-in. square baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle with basil and pepper; top with bread crumb mixture.
  7. Bake at 325° for 15-20 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly softened.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/basil-baked-tomatoes/

By |August 19th, 2013|Entree, recipe, Recipe Type, Tomatoes|Comments Off

This Week’s Box (8/20 – 8/21)

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Small Box A Farm
Tomatoes Barbee
Kale Jerrold Watson
Mushrooms CM
Corn Barbee
White Onions Barbee
Small Box B Farm
Watermelon Barbee
Kale Jerrold Watson
Corn Barbee
Peaches Jerrold Watson
White Onions Barbee
Med. Box A Farm
Tomatoes Barbee
Kale Jerrold Watson
Mushrooms CM
Corn Barbee
White Onions Barbee
Basil CM
Red Potatoes Barbee
Med. Box B Farm
Watermelon Barbee
Kale Jerrold Watson
Corn Barbee
Peaches Jerrold Watson
White Onions Barbee
Basil CM
Red Potatoes Barbee
Large Box Farm
Tomatoes Barbee
Kale Jerrold Watson
Mushrooms CM
Corn Barbee
White Onions Barbee
Red Potatoes Barbee
Hydroponic Basil Rivendell
Extra Peaches Jerrold Watson
Grape Tomatoes Barbee
Honey Barbee
Organic Box  Farm
Kale Jerrold Watson
Mushrooms CM
Peaches Jerrold Watson
Okra CWC
Onions CWC
Hydroponic Basil Rivendell Farms

This Week’s Box (8/7 – 8/8)

We did not meet our group buy minimum for NC Seafood so we will try again through August for a delivery the first week in September.  
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** We are in need of a location manager at South Park – Earthfare on Wednesday from 6-7:30pm.  Please email info (at) knowyourfarms.com if interested.  **

Small Box A Farm
White Corn Barbee
Cantaloupe Barbee
Cucumbers Barbee
Banana/Bell Peppers Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Small Box B Farm
Peaches Barbee
Cantaloupe Barbee
Damson Plums Barbee
Cucumbers Barbee
White Corn Barbee
Med. Box A Farm
White Corn Barbee
Cantaloupe Barbee
Cucumbers Barbee
Banana/Bell Peppers Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
White Onions Lomax – Doug
Grape Tomatoes CM
Large Box Farm
White Corn Barbee
Cantaloupe Barbee
Cucumbers Barbee
Banana/Bell Peppers Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
White Onions Barbee
Grape Tomatoes Barbee
Peaches Barbee
Tomatoes Allee’Bubba
Garlic Allee’Bubba
Damson Plums Barbee
Organic Box  Farm
Tomatoes Allee’Bubba
Potatoes Lomax – Doug
Zucchini ASAP
Eggplant Bryson Farms
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Bowerville Family Produce
Garlic Allee’Bubba
Mushrooms CM

Tomato-Watermelon Salad

Tomato-Watermelon Salad

Tomato-Watermelon Salad

Ingredients

  • 5 cups (3/4-inch) seeded watermelon cubes
  • 1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)
  • Cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Stir in onion, vinegar, and oil. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/tomato-watermelon-salad/

By |July 29th, 2013|Recipe Type, Salad|Comments Off

Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon Cooler

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 45 minutes

Yield: 8 cups

Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 8 cups (1/2-inch) watermelon cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups ginger ale
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 (6-oz.) can frozen limeade concentrate

Instructions

  1. 1. Place watermelon cubes in a single layer in an extra-large zip-top plastic freezer bag, and freeze 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Process half each of watermelon, ginger ale, water, and limeade concentrate in a blender until smooth; pour mixture into a pitcher. Repeat procedure with remaining half of ingredients; stir into pitcher, and serve immediately.
  3. Honeydew Cooler: Substitute 8 cups (1/2-inch) honeydew melon cubes for watermelon cubes and 1 (6-oz.) can frozen lemonade concentrate for limeade concentrate; proceed as directed.
  4. Per (1-cup) serving: Calories 118; Fat 0.3g (sat 0.1g, mono 0g, poly 0.1g); Protein 1g; Carb 30g; Fiber 1.4g; Chol 0mg; Iron 0.4mg; Sodium 36mg; Calc 15mg.
  5. Cantaloupe Cooler: Substitute 8 cups (1/2-inch) cantaloupe cubes for watermelon, and add 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger to mixture in blender. Proceed as directed.
  6. Per (1-cup) serving: Calories 117; Fat 0.3g (sat 0.1g, mono 0g, poly 0.1g); Protein 1.4g; Carb 29g; Fiber 0.1g; Chol 0mg; Iron 0.5mg; Sodium 32mg; Calc 19mg.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/watermelon-cooler/

By |July 29th, 2013|Recipe Type, Snack|Comments Off

This Week’s Box (7/30 – 7/31)

This is the last week to order NC Seafood for delivery next week.  Place your orders by Friday.
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Small Box A Farm
White Corn Barbee
Peaches Barbee
Eggplant Barbee
Red Onions Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Small Box B Farm
Peaches Barbee
Watermelon Barbee
Blueberries Barbee
Red Onions Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Med. Box A Farm
White Corn Barbee
Peaches Barbee
Eggplant Barbee
Red Onions Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Potatoes Lomax – Doug
Mushrooms CM
Bell Peppers Barbee
Med. Box B Farm
Peaches Barbee
Watermelon Barbee
Blueberries Barbee
Red Onions Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Potatoes Lomax – Doug
Mushrooms CM
Bell Peppers Barbee
Large Box Farm
White Corn Barbee
Peaches Barbee
Eggplant Barbee
Red Onions Barbee
Tomatoes Barbee
Potatoes Lomax – Doug
Mushrooms CM
Bell Peppers Barbee
Jalpenos Barbee
Sprite Melon Barbee
Cantaloupe Barbee
Extra Peaches Barbee
Organic Box  Farm
Bell Peppers Lomax – Doug
Potatoes Lomax – Doug
Cucumbers ASAP
Kale ECO
Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Bowerville Family Produce
Grape Tomatoes Bowerville Family Produce
Mushrooms CM

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ratatouille/Detail.aspx?evt19=1

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced into rings
  • 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat bottom and sides of a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic until lightly browned. Mix in parsley and eggplant. Cook and stir until eggplant is soft, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  3. Spread eggplant mixture evenly across bottom of prepared casserole dish. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Spread zucchini in an even layer over top. Lightly salt and sprinkle with a little more cheese. Continue layering in this fashion, with onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and tomatoes, covering each layer with a sprinkling of salt and cheese.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/ratatouille/

Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

Grilled Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-tomatoes-with-basil-vinaigrette-10000000257441/

Ingredients

  • 3 yellow tomatoes
  • 3 red tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Garnish: fresh basil sprigs

Instructions

  1. Cut tomatoes in half; thread onto skewers, alternating colors. Brush with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) 10 minutes, turning skewers often.
  3. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, and basil; drizzle over kabobs. Garnish, if desired.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/grilled-tomatoes-with-basil-vinaigrette/

By |July 23rd, 2013|recipe, Recipe Type, Tomatoes|Comments Off