Tewksbury Grace Farm

Hi Friends,

We are enjoying this much cooler weather on the farm, though the conditions on our farm continue to be dry and drier (we’ve gotten only 1.3 inches of rain total in the last 6 weeks…boo hoo).  We have had numerous loads of water delivered to the farm for irrigating and the crops have benefitted, but we REALLY need some rain! 

We have included in your bag this week an announcement of a special dinner at the Inn at Turkey Hill in Bloomsburg (we’ve supplied much of the Inn’s seasonal produce for many years now).  The Inn’s executive chef, Matt Revak will be featuring our vegetables for a unique multi-course dinner, including dessert, paired with selections of PA wines.  We will give a short presentation about our farm and our farming techniques during the hors d’oeuvres and cocktail portion of the evening.   If you are interested, please be sure to make a reservation, and let us know you are attending so we can be sure to stop by your table and say hi. 

Incredibly, there are only four deliveries left for our summer CSA (including this delivery), but have no fear… information on our fall CSA will be emailed out this weekend, so check out the delicious fall options that will be available in Oct and Nov.

This week in your bag…

• Heirloom Tomatoes (an assortment that comes in several colors, shapes and shapes. Their colors will continue to deepen as they ripen)
• Basil Bunch
• Snap Beans (mixture of Dragon, Rattlesnake and Golden Bacau – very tender and juicy. Leah simply sautéed them in browned butter and Italian salt until tender; they are so tasty!)
• Red Cabbage --half share or Green Loose wrap Cabbage – full share (we love this tender cabbage…it is like a crunchy lettuce.)
• Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
• Pepper
• Eggplant (come in a variety of shapes and colors – do not need to be salted or peeled. Leah simply cuts into chunks and fries it up with onion, sprouted corn tortillas, peppers, brown sugar and hot spices, and serves over rice with sour cream dollop and lime juice)
• Summer Squash

Peace,

Johnny