December 17th, 2008 by Margie

Dear Vegetable Husband customer,

This week looked like we were going to be eating lettuce and onions but thanks to a few great farmers sharing their love with us, we now have a great arrangement of veggies once again.  Rashid at Truly Living Well Farm in East Point provided us with carrots and collards this week and Steve Miller’s Farm in Clarkston shared his Chinese cabbage with all of us.  We will enjoy the food they have shared with us this week and look forward to some other treats from their land during the year to come.

Please keep in mind that next week is Christmas and then New Year’s.  If you are going to be away, let me know and I will suspend your service.  Just let me know the date you would like to resume service.  I will be delivering on Tuesday instead of Wednesday next week and the week of December 30th.

Below is the list of your goodies for this week:

Heirloom head of lettuce (varied variety)
Mixed salad greens
Chinese cabbage
Bok choy
Collards
Green onions
Carrots
cilantro
Butternut squash

As you see, we have two selections of lettuce, and salads should come in handy during a hectic week for many of us.  The Chinese cabbage can be cooked or used in salad.  It is very tender.  You can also use the carrots for salad or cook them.  I am thrilled that we have the carrots!  These are delicious.

Please enjoy your veggies, and enjoy your week.  Be mindful as you prepare for the holiday.  If you are celebrating Christmas and buying for family and friends, don’t get frustrated by all the process.  Remember that the process is part of you celebrating your love and appreciation for these people.  Otherwise, the gesture is meaningless.
I cannot send you all enough love and appreciation this week!

Sincerely,

Margie Thorpe