Squeeze Play! San Diego's Fruit & Veggie Home Team

10/30/2013

Once you've mastered the basics, leave it to Martha Stewart to suggest a million ways to put that great lemongrass to use!

10/30/2013

An easy, step by step guide (with pictures!) to help get a start on that awesome bunch of lemongrass in our farm boxes this week!

Lemongrass is a confusing ingredient to work with. If you use it wrong, you could end up with stringy bits in your meal. Here is how I use it to extract maximum flavor while keeping a texture I enjoy in the final dish.

10/25/2013

TURNIPS!

Every season we here at Squeeze Play! get lots of questions as to what to do with these lovelies...In case you'd like some ideas, here are some of Squeeze Play's favorites.

One go-to: Wherever you might use potatoes or kale, use turnips or turnip greens instead!

Roast Turnip Greens- like kale chips

Turnip Greens- add to sautés, quiches, scrambles, soups, and stews

Roast Turnips- a little olive oil, salt and pepper- either on their own or with other root veggies

Turnip Fries- fry, bake, or roast turnip wedges and season with your favorite french-fry toppings: chili, season salt, garlic, parmesan cheese, etc.

Mashed Turnips- boil and mash turnips on their own or with potatoes, cauliflower, parsnips, etc to make an even more nutrient rich version of classic mashed potatoes

Blend Turnips- substitute or add turnips to your favorite creamy soup recipes

Turnips in Stews- Turnips love crock pots, slow cookers, and stew time!

Sneaky Turnips- boil and mash or blend turnips and 'sneak' this creamy mixture into other dishes so the nutrients get in, but no one knows! Brownie recipes, cakes, pancakes, and of course macaroni and cheese!

Turnips and Candles- carve the top out of a turnip, trim the bottom so it sits flat, and pop a votive in it for a sweet, rustic candle holder, or carve a large turnip like a small jack-o-lantern!

10/23/2013

Men's Health magazine had a dudely take on the classic green coming our way this week!

Spoiler alert: Secret ingredient? Maple Syrup!

Seven steps to the ultimate sauteed green

10/18/2013

Maybe kale is one of those items your family can't live without...
..Or maybe kale is new to the family table.

In any case, these kid-friendly recipes are sure to be a help and a hit!

SP staff love using this green stuff to add a bit of 'monster magic' to food this time of year especially!

Add a nutritious punch to these simple recipes by adding kid friendly kale. This recipe gallery ranges from kale muffins to kale soup.

10/17/2013

We love all that beautiful lettuce in our farm boxes, but sometimes sandwiches and salads just aren't enough.

For those days, we say: WRAP IT!

Inquiring minds want to know...What would you put in a lettuce wrap?!

15 fun twists on Lettuce Wraps! With so many recipes to choose from, you may never want to eat anything but lettuce wraps for the rest of your life!

10/16/2013

Perfect for a quick dinner tonight!

Make Martha Stewart's Chicken, Tomato and Bread Cubes with Lemon-Oregano Marinade recipe. How To and Step-by-Step Instructions from Martha Stewart.

10/16/2013

Some Swweeet Ideas for your Apple!
Apple Pie Bread and Apple Butter almost too sweet to handle Key word "Almost" ;)
http://www.marthastewart.com/258460/apple-butter

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10/15/2013

Check your emails for this message from Abundant Harvest and their awesome add-on!

Kohl…? What? Kohlrabi!
“Kohl” meaning cabbage & “Rabi” meaning turnip is at the top of the list of “unusual, CSA” type of vegetable. It’s often described as a flying saucer look alike. To no surprise KMK Organic Farms is growing it and offering both green and purple Kohlrabi in the add-on section currently and for future weeks to come!

Prices:
* Green Kohlrabi 3 Count $5
* Purple Kohlrabi 3 Count $5
* Mixed Purple & Green Kohlrabi 3 Count $5
* Mixed Purple & Green Kohlrabi 20 Count $30

Tips on Kohlrabi
* to store kohrabi: in a bag in the fridge
* A favorite way to eat truly fresh kohlrabi is to peel (like a potato, Andy doesn't peel his but I like to.) The kohlrabi, slice it like you would jicama or carrots for a dip tray, and then eat the raw pieces plain or with lemon juice. The kohlrabi is fresh so it's sweet, and has none of that strong cabbage smell old brassicas can have.

* Cooking tips:
* Kohlrabi doesn't have to be peeled after cooking.
* It's excellent cooked or raw. Try it both ways.
* Grate kohlrabi into salads, or make a non-traditional coleslaw with grated kohlrabi and radish, chopped parsley, green onion, and dressing of your choice.
* Try raw kohlrabi, thinly sliced, alone or with a dip. Peel and eat raw like an apple.

* Steam kohlrabi whole, 25-30 minutes, or thinly sliced, 5-10 minutes. Dress slices simply with oil, lemon juice and a fresh herb, or dip in flour and briefly fry.
* Saute grated kohlrabi in butter, add herbs or curry.
* Add sliced or cubed kohlrabi to heart soups, stews or a mixed vegetable stir-fry.

* Chill and marinate cooked for a summer salad. Add fresh herbs.
* Kohlrabi leaves can be used like other greens. Store the leaves and bulbs separately. The globe will last for a few weeks in plastic in the fridge.

Remember when purchasing add-on’s you must log into your account and view your subscription dashboard. From your dashboard select the “edit this week/add-on” link by the appropriate delivery date, there you will be able to see the available add-ons for that week!

Thanks for your support.
Enjoy,

Kristi,
along with the entire crew at KMK Organic Farms

10/15/2013

What would a photo like this look like in your home?

Here's a novel way to plan your next trip. Taking a look at what groceries the locals buy is a good way to know a new place to visit, although I'd have second thoughts about the good old USA. [...]

10/10/2013

Hey there Abundant Harvesters, check your emails!

Abundant Harvest Organics Summer/Fall 2013 Recipe Book.

10/09/2013

One last one to help with that summer squash!

Zucchini is chock full of nutrients! And it's so versatile- check out this great zucchini information and some great zucchini recipes...