WHAT'S HAPPENING: 10.21.08

Veggies of the Week

Potatoes or sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, winter squash, carrots, parsnips, broccoli, pac choy

Members on Duty

Core: Sandra D.
Setup: David R., Liz S., Nikki G.
Breakdown: Natalie K., Rebecca M.
View our calendar to find the dates you are on volunteer duty throughout the season.

Almost-Perfect Summer Storm: Salsa and Pesto

This week's bounty was an almost-perfect storm of ingredients to create two of CSA member Jeff Schiller's favorite summer foods: pesto and salsa. Here are his recipes:

Basic Salsa
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium hot pepper, chopped (more to taste; remove seeds for milder heat)
1 large clove of garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon/lime juice or vinegar
chopped cilantro, basil, parsley to taste
salt, to taste

Mix all ingredients in bowl and enjoy right away, or let marinate overnight for a fuller flavor. Shelf life: 2 to 3 days, so enjoy quickly with chips, in burritos/wraps, or with avocado and eggs for huevos rancheros.

Basic Pesto
1 cup pine nuts
2-3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup basil leaves (can also add parsley, arugula, or a small amount of cilantro)
pinch of salt

Combine all in food processor until a creamy texture. Use on pasta, spread on slices of tomato, or drizzle over corn on the cob.

August 26, 2008