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Hooper’s Funny Farm CSA

CSA Week 7

The first Saturday Market in Jefferson went very well.I thought I had a pretty cute display going which was more necessity than creativity because I only brought 1 table. If there is anyone in Jefferson who would like to switch from Tuesday’s market to Saturday’s market please tell me.

The summer vegetables are really coming on now they should start to show up in your bags soon.

The tomatoes are still green but you can eat them that way so let me know if you want one or two I’ll bring them in just for you.Same goes for hot peppers I’m not sure I will put them in your bag unless you ask because some people don’t want them .I have everything from the mild jalapeno to the super hot habaneras that are just starting to turn red.

I am digging up the early garlic and trying to braid it not very good at that so far nothing to keep the vampires away.

If you want a special herb at the market please let me know by the morning of the market I’ll send it to you.I don’t have enough to give everyone every week and I don’t want to cut herbs that won’t sell. I have almost everything you might want, except the cilantro has flowered right away so it isn’t any good now.

We are thinking about not going to the Perry market anymore after this week.We know that is disappointing to some but it is an added stress on our family.There are a number of reasons for our decision.We will continue to supply CSA bags to those one Perry most likely through delivery.

As always Eat Well,

Alexis Hooper

What’s in the bag this week?

Beans

Zucchini or other summer squash (patty pan, yellow crookneck etc)

Garlic

Full share Eggplant

Value: $ 4/$8

Next week

Beans

Squash

Tomatoes (?)

Eggplant(?) Can be big, small, white, purple, and white and purple stripped.

Peppers (?)

The Recipes

Garlic Green Beans

1 bag of beans

1 T Butter

1 lg clove garlic, crushed

1 T lemon juice

In medium saucepan, cook green beans.Meanwhile, in same skillet, over medium-high heat, melt butter.Add garlic: sauté 1 minute, or until golden brown.Add lemon juice.Drain beans; place in serving dish.Pour garlic-lemon butter over beans; toss to coat.Sprinkle with dash of salt and pepper.

Contact Information

www.funnyfarmcsa.com

515-291-7873

abirlex@yahoo.com

abirlex@netins.com

713 S oak Jefferson, IA 50129

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Visit the Farm/Pick you own Vegetables

Please call first or you may be all alone. And someone might call the sheriff. The main garden is located at 2410 250^th st Rippey, IA Just a few miles off of Hwy 30 or P-46

Where to Find Us at the Market.

Look for the big blue tent with funny farm bags hanging from it. I don’t always put the tent up but do hang a bag or two from somewhere.We drive a blue mini van or a red and white pick up with an amazing paint job. None of these places are very big but this might help those of you still having trouble.We wave at everyone we see with out bag coming into the market.

Jefferson in the middle SE side of the Court house

Perry at the East end

Des Moines 2^nd vegetable stand from the entrance at the church across from the info table, children’s table, and the veggie toss