In This Issue
Produce

Large
Asparagus  PF
Fennel  RF
Hakurei Turnips  EF
Radishes  HHF
Red leaf Lettuce  HHF
Green leaf Lettuce  HHF
Bok Choy  HHF
Chinese Cabbage  HHF
Escarole  HHF
Purslane  HHF
Collards  HHF
Strawberries  HHF
Mustard Greens  HHF
Dandelion Greens  HHF
  
Medium
Asparagus  PF
Fennel  RF
Hakurei Turnips  EF
Red leaf Lettuce  HHF
Bok Choy  HHF
Chinese Cabbage  HHF
Broccoli  HHF
Red Russian Kale  HHF
Strawberries  HHF
Chard  HHF
  
Small
Asparagus  PF
Fennel  RF
Radishes  PF
Red leaf Lettuce  HHF
Bok Choy  HHF
Escarole  HHF
Strawberries  HHF
Green Kale  HHF
Chard  HHF
 
Farms
 
Plainville  Farm  PF
Riverland Farm  RF
Enterprise Farm  EF
Heavens Harvest Farm  HHF
  
  
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This week you will be receiving Purslane -

 

Soft, succulent purslane leaves have more omega-3 fatty acids than fish! If you are a vegetarian and pledge to avoid all forms of animal products, then here is the answer! Go for this healthy dark-green leafy vegetable and soon you will forget fish!
  
This wonderful green leafy vegetable is very low in calories and fats; nonetheless, it is rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
  
(from nutrition-and-you.com)
  
Fried Purslane  
1 quart purslane including stemsApproximately one-half cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Collect tender purslane, including the stems, and carefully rinse to remove any sand or soil. Gently boil for about two minutes or until tender. Drain the water and chop the purslane into smaller pieces. Return the purslane to the frying pan and shred the jack cheese over it. Keep the purslane in the pan just until the cheese melts. Be careful not to over-melt the cheese. Serve warm. Serves 2.

  

  
  
  
Heavens Harvest Farm
Newsletter
Greetings!

  Below is a picture of some of the things you may be receiving today as well as one item to come in the next couple of weeks!

Top left - Bok Choy

Top Right - Chinese Cabbage

Bottom Left - Red Leaf Lettuce

Bottom Right - Zucchini

  

What's to come from the farm:

 

In 1-2 weeks - Summer Squash & Zucchini

In 2-3 weeks - Heirloom Squash & new Potatoes

In 3-4 weeks - Peppers, Tomatoes, Eggplant, Carrots, Onions

  
The farm is exploding with beautiful produce everywhere! We are so excited for what is happening and for what is to come. 
We still have room for more members. Please help us to get more members as well as to help you get a discount off your fall share. 
June in New England is full of greens on local farms.  We are trying to grow the most beautiful and best tasting greens possible.  If you have trouble knowing what to do with your greens, we are including recipes below for 5 of the greens that may be in your box this week so they may be a benefit to your health and your taste buds.
  
We are so thankful for your support and hope you enjoy trying out some new recipes this week!
  
Blessings
  
-Ashley, Ethel & the farm family
Recipes of the week

 

Whole-Wheat Spaghetti with Gorgonzola and Escarole

 

 

 

Ingredients
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium heads escarole (12 ounces each), ends trimmed, leaves cut crosswise into bite-size pieces, washed (but not dried)
  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (1 cup)
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of
    salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente; drain, and return to pot.

  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons
    butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic;
    season with salt and pepper.
    Cook, stirring, until onion starts to brown, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. Add as much escarole to skillet as will fit; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing frequently, adding more escarole as room becomes available. Continue
    to cook until escarole is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Add remaining tablespoon
    butter and escarole mixture (with any pan juices) to pasta in pot; season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola, and serve immediately.

Bacon-and-Escarole Pizza

  

 

 

Ingredients
  • All-purpose flour, for work surface
  • 1 pound pizza dough, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 3 cups torn escarole (from 1 head)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Grated Parmesan, for serving
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees, with rack in upper third. On a floured work surface, roll out dough to a 17-inch-long rectangle. Transfer to a broiler-proof rimmed baking sheet and top with mozzarella, onion, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Bake until dough is cooked through and edges are golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Heat broiler. Top pizza with escarole, drizzle with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil until escarole is wilted and slightly charred in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
     

 

Sesame Kale Salad   

 

 

 

Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced kale
  • 1 cup thinly sliced Napa cabbage
  • 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 Tbsp finely diced red onion
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, juices, ginger, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss kale, cabbage, carrot, quinoa, red onion, and sesame seeds. Drizzle with dressing and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

 

 Mustard and Collard Greens

  

 

 

Ingredients
Directions

In a large skillet, cook the bacon in the olive oil, until rendered but not totally crispy. Add the greens and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat in the oil. Add the broth and cook until wilted. Add more broth, if necessary

 

 

Sandwich with Bitter Greens   

 

 

 

Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound Dandelion Greens
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 slice sourdough bread
  • Butter, softened
  • 3 or 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • Ground black pepper
  • Dash of Saison seasoning, from Goya
Directions
  1. Wash greens and shred by hand; remove and discard any tough stems. Place in a small microwavable bowl and season with salt. Microwave on high until wilted, about 30 seconds; remove from bowl and set aside.

  2. To the same bowl, add oil and garlic. Microwave on high until garlic is softened, add wilted greens.

  3. Meanwhile, lightly butter bread, top bread with greens. Place cheese over greens. Season with salt, pepper, and Saison. Transfer to a brown paper bag, and place in microwave. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove; serve immediately

 

 

Swiss Chard Lasagna
  
  
Ingredients Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Soak the lasagna noodles in a bowl of hot water until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chard stems and garlic and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the chard leaves and cook until wilted, about 3 more minutes.

Mix the ricotta, cream, egg, parmesan, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl.

Brush a 2-quart baking dish with oil and add 3 noodles in a single layer. Top with half of the ricotta mixture, chard and asiago. Repeat with the remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, chard and asiago. Cover with foil and bake until the cheese melts, about 20 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until bubbly and golden, about 5 more minutes.

 

 

 

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