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Roasted Beet, apple and squash salad

9/19/2020

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Roasted beet, apple and squash salad with feta
(adapted from Fall CookFresh magazine)


Salad:
3/4 lb. butternut squash, cut into 3/4 inch dice
1/2 lb. beets, cut into 1/2 inch dice
1 red apple, cut into 3/4 inch wedges
2 T. olive oil
Salt
4 cups mixed sturdy greens
1/2 c. diced feta
1/4 c. toasted nuts or seeds
3 T. raisins


Vinaigrette
1/4 oil
1/3 c. thinly sliced shallots
Salt
1 - 1/2 t. fresh ginger
2 T. Balsamic vinegar (opt. - white)
1 T. maple syrup
1 T. fresh lime juice
1 T. finely chopped flat leaf parsley
1 t. Dijon mustard
Freshly ground black pepper
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Combine squash, beets and apples with the oil and 1 t. salt.  Toss well and transfer to a large rimmed baking sheet.  Roast at 450 until tender 20 - 25 min.  (I added the apple after 5 min.). Let cool for a a few minutes.  Transfer to a large bowl.


Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat.  Add the shallots and a pinch of salt and cook, until softened and lightly browned, 2 - 4 minutes.  Add the ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened, about 15 seconds.  Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. 


Whisk the vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice, parsley, mustard, 1/4 t. Salt and several grinds of fresh pepper.  Whisk the warm oil into the vinegar mixture until emulsified.  Season to taste, adding more lime juice, salt or pepper as needed. 


Lightly season the greens with salt and drizzle with 2 T. of the warm vinaigrette.  Arrange on a platter.  Add the remaining dressing to the roasted vegetables and scatter over the greens.  Top with the feta, nuts/seeds, and raisins.
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Farming in the haze

9/19/2020

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Here at the farm it has been a smokey week - as it is all over the region, but we don't have the option of escaping indoors when there are greens to harvest.  My heart goes out to farmers (and others) trying to keep up with essential farm tasks in thick smoke or threat of fire and evacuation.  Most of the crew have been wearing masks outside this week and some have found that the conditions have affected their breathing and productivity.  I imagine it affects the plants too - sunlight is pretty key to good ripening of fruit.
Winter squash are coming out of the field this week.  Here's a bit about spaghetti squash.  This is perhaps the "plainest" of the winter squashes we grow.  Many of the squashes are stunning and ornamental - some ride on their good looks, but we always choose our squash varieties based on flavour first and looks second.  Most of the time it is desirable for winter squash to cook to a smooth, thick texture - stringy is not good for pumpkin pie or soups.  But stringy is the thing when it comes to spaghetti squash.  It should have a slightly sweet, nutty flavour.  It can be baked or boiled and then the flesh is scooped out with a fork and used as a pasta substitute.  Try it with pesto, tomato or alfredo sauce.  
Tomatoes are tapering off, as are cukes and zukes, but peppers are going strong and will be regulars in the next few weeks.  The highlight of our September crops has been broccoli - abundant and beautiful heads and lovely "side shoots" (aka broccolini) which are labour intensive to harvest but provide lots of broccoli flavour.  Hope you enjoy all the goodness!
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September news

9/5/2020

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​Paul was smiling when they pulled the rest of the onions this week.  Lots of big, solid yellow onions.  We've had lots of small ones to begin with so this felt satisfying - you'll enjoying frying these up this week.  Carmelized onions and peppers anyone?

There is lots to update you on this week - read carefully:) 

We are starting our online orders again this week and have a special line up to offer you for contactless pick up this Friday September 11.  See below for all the details and visit our website to place your order.  Orders need to be received by Wednesday September 9, 9am.  

This week we have a few other vendors joining us on the lawn as you come towards the barn.  We have Paula who sells amazing preserves (jams and juices), Katie and her daughter selling upcycled jewellery, cards and notepads by Solene and Kate and Brent with his framed prints/wooden candle holders.  
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