February 11th, 2009 by Margie

Dear Vegetable Husband Customer,

We are in the toughest part of the season and yet we are eating well, once again.  This week we have a generous portion of mixed salad from Full Moon Co-op.  Enjoy it with some hearty protein for a nice meal.  I am certainly going to miss this fluffy green when it disappears, but it is all a part of eating local and seasonal.

You have some beautiful bok choy that is almost too nice to eat from Whippoorwill Hollow Farms.  I did say “almost.”  The cilantro will add a nice flavor to those greens this week.  There is also a bunch of brussel sprout greens once again from Steve Miller’s Farm.  He has been working hard during the freeze to keep the greens and carrots coming our way.

In the coming weeks, our farmers are planting now for the spring season.  This means two things, we will have more variety and different food coming in the early spring but we will also have a tough few weeks as they turn the ground to new plants.  I will keep everything I can coming your way.  Please let me know if you have any favorite summer crops you would like to request.  I am meeting with our farming community over the next several weeks to plan 2009 together.  This is your community, too.

Below is your list of goodies for this week:

Mixed salad greens
Collards
Brussel sprout greens
Cilantro
Carrots
Onions
Bok choy

I am overwhelmed with gratitude this week for the beautiful food and for the beautiful community I have found to share it with.  Remember, if you have any questions, feel free to e-mail or call me.  I am always happy to talk FOOD!

Namaste,
Margie Thorpe