2014 CSA Week 5

From the farm to your table this week...

Item	How to store it	How long will it last?
Kale and Chard	washed & thoroughly dried or unwashed, in fridge, sealed in container or plastic bag	2-5 days
Radishes/turnips	washed or unwashed in refrigerator	several weeks
Broccoli	washed or unwashed in refrigerator	1-2 weeks
Lettuce	washed & thoroughly dried (my preference) or unwashed, in fridge, sealed in container or plastic bag	1-2 weeks
Bok Choy	washed & thoroughly dried or unwashed, in fridge, sealed in container or plastic bag	1-2 weeks
Green Onions	Lightly rinsed, dried, and stored in plastic wrap of fridge container	1-2 weeks
Komatsuna (Asian green similar to Bok Choy - large, dark green leaves)	washed & thoroughly dried or unwashed, in fridge, sealed in container or plastic bag	1-2 weeks

When I saw the list of this week's produce, I was so excited to see all the ingredients for a luscious spring salad!

Kale and chard can be added to soups, steamed, and sauteed with sliced green onions in olive oil and butter, add seasonings to taste.

I plan to add the cooked kale and chard to a salad with the lettuce, sliced onions, radishes, bok choy, kamatsuna, and chopped broccoli! Yum! Mix a dressing with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper (optional extras: mustard, minced garlic, minced fresh herbs, spoonful of honey or brown sugar.)

This salad has added black sesame seeds and wasabi peas for an extra kick

 Can't wait to pick up my share! ~Nancy