You may have noticed that I never posted or sent a newsletter last week. Since my oldest, Sylvie, went to college last Thursday, I kind of fell apart. Not in a bereft parent way – although we certainly miss her – but in a ‘damn, I’m out of time’ kind of way. Boxes have been getting out the door each Monday this summer with me out harvesting and Sylvie washing and readying the produce until we assembled the boxes together. Her absence certainly threw me off.
Even though I used to do CSA day solo, now after 8-9 years of always working with an employee, I realize I’m not as fast as I used to be. I’m not saying I need to put out to pasture or anything, but it makes me wonder whether I still have the juice to make it happen. We’ll see if I’m late today, but as I’m downing this second cup of coffee, I feeling optimistic. Out to conquer the world!
In the box:
- Yellow Watermelon: New variety for me this year – seems to be performing well.
- Cantaloupe
- Red Onion
- Green Beans: This third patch just came in and is looking great!
- Suyu Long Cucumber: Yes, this is a funny-looking crooked thing, but cucumber all the same. They seem to stay good even when big.
- Parsley
- Green Pepper
- Italia Pepper: Long red pepper – oftentimes people think these are hot pepper, but, no, they are sweet.
- Yellow or Red Bell Pepper
- A couple Jalapenos
- Tomatoes
- Fennel: Well, this stuff typically gets bigger, but got planted late and it has remained pretty small. If you’re not used to working with fresh fennel, think French or Italian – put in a sauce with the tomatoes maybe.
Lida Farm 