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Fall/Winter CSA Box #1 - October 27

Welcome! 
Hello and thanks for joining us for the winter growing season. We are excited to share the amazing fall harvest with you!

We're Caleb and Theresa, the Co-Farm Managers at Wellspring.  We just wrapped up the 20 week long Spring/Summer CSA and we're excited for winter crops!  This is our first year managing a vegetable farm and w e've truly enjoyed getting to know the long-season shareholders. 

If you're new to Wellspring, we'd love to hear from you! We  value and appreciate feedback about the vegetables, customer service, the e-news, or whatever else you have on your mind.  As an education farm that grows growers (farmers and gardeners), we need this feedback to continue to improve and grow as farmers. We also love answering questions and teaching about agriculture and farm life so don't hesitate to ask or arrange to come out for a visit!

About the Newsletter
For each of the three boxes you pick up, you will receive a newsletter via email. The newsletter allows us to communicate with you, the shareholder. We will share updates about what is going on around the farm, as well as classes offered and up coming events. The newsletter also provides identification photos of all the vegetables in the box, recipes, and storage tips. Tip: Use the helpful "In This Issue" links found on the right of the newsletter to jump to different sections. 

If you ever have any questions about how to use the vegetables in your box, feel free to shoot us an email at [email protected] or give Theresa a call at 414-331-6513. 

Thank you for supporting Wellspring's mission and choosing us to be your farm this winter!

Caleb & Theresa
Co-Farm Managers



Photos from the Field
Here is a photo of Joe packing boxes this morning. He is a non-traditional intern (new this year, as we develop new models for those wishing to learn how to farm). We're beyond lucky to have him with us this year! 

Joe actually started the season before we did! In fact, he spent hours seeding in the greenhouse before the two of us even signed on for the season. We are beyond thankful for the time, energy, and great growing Joe offers Wellspring. He is a great friend and overall wonderful person! 

Upcoming Classes

Herbal Gift Making Class at Wellspring
with Linda Conroy, Moonwise Herbs

Saturday, December 3rd
1-5PM

 
Join herbalist Linda   Conroy for this fun, hands-on class to make herbal gift items to give (or keep) this holiday season! Herbal infusions will be served as we enjoy this fun, interactive and informative evening.
 
Gifts made include  (approximately 10 gifts will be made per attendee)
  • body spray,
  • healing salve,
  • felted soap,
  • massage oil,
  • tea blend and more!!!
** Learn about herb varieties while crafting too. 
** Learn about the variety of herbs offered and select herbs that resonate with you! 

All supplies provided; decorative packaging included. 
For adults and youth, ages 8 and up. 

Linda Conroy is a Wise Woman Herbalist, educator, wildcrafter, permaculturist, and an advocate for women's health who has been presenting programs across the country for over a decade. Participants in her programs walk away with an appreciation for the natural world as well as skills for incorporating plants into their daily life.

Cost: Only $65 if you register by Nov 19th!
$75 after.

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Questions or wish to register over phone, 
please call Christine at 414-840-9741.
 
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Indoor Microgreen Workshop
with Christine Kuhn, Wellspring Education Director

Thursday, December 8th
6-7:30pm



Microgreens are packed with nutrients and provide a punch of fresh, green flavor during the long winter months. Join us in November to learn how you can grow these delicious  greens  all winter long very easily in your own home. Participants will get hands-on demonstrations, samples of some of our favorite  greens , and their own seedling tray plus bag of seeds to get started at home!


Cost: Only $45 if you register by Nov 21st
$55 after

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Questions or wish to register over phone, 
please call Christine at 414-840-9741.

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Classes to be Announced Soon!!

Herbal Mixology Class
with Leslie Cadillac, at Amilinda Restaurant

315 E Wisconsin Ave, 
Milwaukee, WI 53202

This upbeat class right before Thanksgiving will help you prepare for all your holiday festivities! Learn how to make amazing punches and mixed drinks featuring fresh, in-season herbs to serve at your next dinner. Leslie will share not only some simple recipes but also tips and techniques of the trade! You'll be sure to impress your friends and family.
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Details for the Herbal Mixology Class will be announced shortly, so keep your eyes peeled! If interested in keeping informed, please email our Education and Events Director Christine Kuhn at  [email protected]


CSA Box Contents
Name of Vegetable/Fruit Quantity in Box Storage/Notes
Carnival Squash  1 squash Store in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry or closet. Lasts for 3-4 weeks in storage. 
Delicata Squash delicata web 1 squash Store in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry or closet. Lasts for 2 weeks in storage. 
Radicchio  1 head Fridge in airtight containter

Description: Mildly bitter taste. Great chopped up in salads, grilled, or sauteed. 
Watermelon Radish OR French Breakfast Radish OR Daikon Radish

frenchbreakfast
1 bunch Fridge, remove leaves and stems. Set aside to use later. Place radish root in container with cold water and store in fridge. 

Brussel Sprouts 

1 stalk They keep longest if left attached to the stalk. Wrap in plastic and place in the refrigerator to prevent wilting. If you're short on refrigerator space, snap off the sprouts and store them unwashed in a closed plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Leeks 1 leek Refrigerate in a plastic bag. Do not wash until ready to use. See "Farm News" above for washing instructions.
 
Fennel

1-3 bulbs depending on size Separate the stalk from the bulb and store in an airtight container or plastic bag
Arugula 1/3 pound  Fridge, Store in airtight container or plastic bag. 

Broccoli Raab

1 bunch
Fridge in airtight container

Similar to broccoli in taste, but slightly more bitter. Can be steamed, sauteed, or added to a stir fry. 
Garlic 3-4+ bulbs dependng on size
This garlic has been cured and can be stored out of the refrigerator in a cool, dry, dark spot
Cauliflower

1-2 heads dependng on size

Fridge
Lacinato Kale
 
lacinatokale
1 bunch Fridge, Store in airtight container or plastic bag.

Hint: If leaves begins to wilt, soak for 20 minutes in ice cold water. Let sit in colander until dry enough to store in container
Russet Potatoes 
about 2 pounds  
Store potatoes in a cool, well ventilated place.

Colder temperatures lower than 50 degrees, such as in the refrigerator, cause a potato's starch to convert to sugar, resulting in a sweet taste and discoloration when cooked.


Romanesco OR Salad Turnips 
romanesco wk 20
OR
saladturnips
1 head OR 1 bunch Romanesco is in the same family as broccoli and cauliflower. It can be eaten raw or cooked, much like broccoli. Store in an airtight container in fridge .

Salad Turnips are sweet and crunchy! Saute with a little butter and garlic. Yum! Separate greens and turnips and store both in an airtight container. 


Dill

1 bunch
DO NOT REFRIGERATE, store on kitchen counter top with bottom of stems in jar with 1-2" water. 

Do not submerge 
leaves.


Giant Italian Parsley 
parsley
1 bunch
Store on kitchen counter top with bottom of stems in jar with 1-2" water. 

Do not submerge 
leaves.

Red Russian Kale  
1 bunch Fridge

More tender than other kales, perfect for eating fresh in salads
Onions 3-4+ depending on size 
Air circulation is important and helps deter mold. Store in a paper bag in a cool, dry, dark place like a pantry or closet.



Chard
1 bunch Fridge, airtight container
Carrotscarrots 1 bag
Fridge, store in plastic bad
Savoy Cabbage 1 head Fridge in an airtight container
Kohlrabi

1 bulb Fridge

Great eaten cook or raw! Roast with potatoes, carrots, squash, and garlic. 
Recipes 


 

Roasted Vegetables

2-3 pounds root or dense vegetable, peeled if you like and cut into 1-inch chunks or wedges (carrots, beets, potatoes, sweet potatoes, turnips, radishes, rutabaga, winter squashes)

Oil (olive, coconut or grapeseed)

Salt and pepper

Parsley and Thyme, torn or chopped


 

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss vegetables with oil, salt, and pepper. Roast, 30 minutes to an hour, stirring at least once or twice during roasting for even cooking and browning.

 



Cauliflower Pizza Crust
http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2016/09/05/cauliflower-pizza-crust-vegan/
1/2 medium head of cauliflower (4 cups of small florets)
2 1/2 tbsp flaxmeal or chia seeds
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup almond or oat flour OR very loosely packed 1/2 cup rolled oats or quinoa flakes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
Line a baking sheet with parchment, and set aside. Whisk together flax and water, then refrigerate at least a 1/2 hour. Chop cauliflower into small florets, then steam until fall-apart soft. Drain fully.
If using rolled oats, process them in a food processor until oats achieve a flour-like texture. Or just use oat flour and skip the processing step. Stir the oat flour with the oregano, garlic, and salt.

Preheat oven to 450 F. Once cauliflower cools a little, place it in a clean dish towel or cheesecloth over a sink or bowl, and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. At least 2/3 cup water should come out - You want it as dry as possible. Place the squeezed-out cauliflower into a medium bowl and add the flax mixture. Mash and stir well. Then stir in the oat mixture. Form into a ball, and place on top of the parchment-lined baking sheet. Pat into a circle, then use another sheet of parchment on top (and a rolling pin, if desired) to spread the circle to about 1/4 inch thick. (Take off the top sheet of parchment before baking.) Bake 25 minutes, or until lightly browned with crispy edges. Remove and add toppings of choice. Bake an additional 8 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Salad Turnips Sauteed in Butter 
http://northamptontuesdaymarket.com/recipe/salad-turnips-sauteed-in-butter

1 Bunch Salad Turnips
1 Cloves Garlic
1 or 2 Tbsp  Butter or Oil
Salt & Pepper
 
Directions
1. Slice the salad turnips into thin half-moons, and mince or crush the garlic.
2. Melt the butter (or heat the oil) in a medium sized frying pan.
3. Sauté the salad turnips & garlic until they are a light golden color (cover the pan if you like).
Variations
* Add a splash of lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
* Add the turnip greens, or some other chopped greens such as spinach or chard
* Add minced scallions, and fresh or dried herbs
 

Kale Salad With Apples and Cheddar

4  cups very finely chopped or slivered curly kale or Russian kale (about 6 ounces on the stem, or half of a 3/4-pound bunch, stemmed and washed in two rinses of water)
tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds
apple, sweet, like a Fuji, or a sweet-tart, like a Gala, Braeburn or Pink Lady, cored and cut in 1/4-inch dice
ounce sharp Cheddar cheese, cut in 1/4-inch dice
tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
very small garlic clove, puréed
tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan

Combine the kale, almonds, apple and Cheddar in a large bowl.
Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Add to the salad, and toss well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and serve.

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes, or until desired doneness. Dust with p armesan cheese, if desired.

Radicchio Salad with Yogurt, Dill and Rapeseed Dressing

Ingredients:
1 head Radicchio, trimmed, washed and cut up roughly with leaves separated
Parmesan shavings 
Dressing:
1-2 tablespoons creamy natural yogurt
1-2 tablespoons chopped dill 
½ tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin coldpress rapeseed oil
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
salt

Whisk dressing ingredients together. Taste for seasoning and acidity. Toss leaves thoroughly with dressing. Garnish with Parmesan shavings to taste.

Linguine with Fennel & Winter Greens

Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup thinly sliced onion
⅓ cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed, but still whole
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
4 sage leaves, chopped
8 ounces linguine pasta, plus reserved pasta water
8 tatsoi leaves (or kale or swiss chard), stems removed, leaves torn
squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
toasted walnuts
parmesan shavings (optional)

Instructions
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel, garlic, and a few pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions and fennel are golden brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the balsamic and cook 2 more minutes until the fennel is very soft and the onion is lightly caramelized. (If necessary, reduce the heat and add a little more oil to prevent the onions from burning). Add the sage and stir.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Do not drain.

Remove the crushed garlic cloves from the onion mixture, then scoop the pasta into the skillet directly from the water. Add the tatsoi leaves and toss until everything is incorporated and the tatsoi is wilted. Add ¼ cup of the starchy pasta water, if necessary, to help loosen the pasta. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, balsamic, and a squeeze of lemon, if de
sired.

Serve in bowls with toasted walnuts and parmesan shavings, if using.



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