Our greenhouses are busting with plants waiting to go in the fields. But some of our greenhouses are full of plants that are full of beautiful blossoms that will fill hearts with happiness. And some of the most beautiful hearts are mothers.

This weekend we celebrate Mothers. We were all born of a Mother and we all know the love that welcomed us into this world. The love that fed us, cared for us, cleaned us, nurtured us, and taught us so much. My Mom is a wonderful woman. Many already know this, but I have known it all my life. Her nurturing love has made me into a better farmer. Watching and learning from one of the best Mothers has made me know how to nurture all the children that surround us as plants in the field. The quiet care that goes into preparing the fertile ground, the careful setting of the seeds in the soil, the weeding, trellising and pruning helps to ensure that the plants grow up big and strong with a healthy constitution and purpose driven life, much like my mother did with me. And now, I see firsthand my wife's love overflowing on our children as we nurture new life. While not quite the same, I try to replicate that loving care every day as I work to nurture nature.

Thank you Moms for being so wonderful so that I may try to be wonderful too.

Farmer Dave

 

The following items may make an appearance in your shares this week.  The actual contents of your share may differ based on harvest conditions.  As always Mother Nature ultimately dictates what is available.  

Try our favorite Olive OIls, Celeste Oliva!  

 

Celeste Oliva artisan olive oils and balsamic vinegars are now available to order as an add-on. Celeste Oliva brings Artisan Olive Oils & Balsamic Vinegar's to New England. Their tasting bar in Concord, NH allows for a unique experience where you can sample and taste their products. With their crafted blends sourced from around the world, they offer a wide selection of oils and vinegar's perfect for cooking and dressing. 

Sorrel is a delicious, lemony herb with a short season in the spring. One bite and you know instantly that it is a cousin of rhubarb and a member of the knotweed family. With its intense tart flavor, sorrel is best used as an herb to help "brighten" dishes like grilled vegetables, potatoes, eggs and fish. A leaf or two finely chopped makes a great addition to a light grain dish like a rice pilaf or quinoa salad. Chop roughly and mix into a pan of roasted potatoes when you take them out of the oven for a delicious twist on a dinner staple. 

 

The sorrel sauce recipe from Deborah Madison's Vegetable Literacy is a versatile favorite. Whip it up, keep it in the fridge and enjoy it throughout the week on fish, poached eggs, vegetables and lentils. It's a knockout on salmon.

Or try this great vinaigrette recipe. It's the perfect, zesty spring dressing!

Ginger's Sorrel Vinaigrette Recipe

1 clove of garlic
1 small bunch sorrel, stems removed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
1/8 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients in the food processor.

Makes enough to dress at least 4 large salads, if not more.

 

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Multiple bags of beautiful baby greens? Not sure what they are? We're here to help!

Here are a few recommendations to get you started:

• Produce ID Guide
• Vegisode: Spring Share Greens: Identification, Storage, and Preparation
• Vegisode: No Regret Vinaigrettes

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Thanks to generous donations by you (CSA members) to the Groundwork Share-A-Share™ fund, we were able to subsidize the cost of shares in 2016 for over thirty individuals and families, as well as shares for local food pantries.

Please consider helping us in our efforts to make the CSA accessible to more families by donating to Groundwork Share-A-Share.