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6-20-11
June 2011
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Omaha, NE 68130

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Welcome to the CSA Newsletter!

Tomāto Tomäto has partnered with multiple farms from our area to offer products grown and produced just for this CSA. The produce is harvested and freshly packaged exclusively for the CSA members. Each week you will not only receive wonderful produce, but recipe suggestions from the farmers on how best to prepare the produce you receive.

By purchasing a "share" in the CSA program you are eating fresher & healthier food, as well as securing income for local farmers and producers that are helping to sustain our local economy.


Tomāto Tomäto thanks you for helping to sustain our community! Please do not hesitate to  email us if there is something you would like us to add, or if you have any suggestions. 

 

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What's In Your Bag?


Jisa Cheese

Week Of 6/21 - 6/23

 

Farm Fresh Eggs or Jisa Cheese 

 

Cornbread from Great Harvest Bread Company  

 

Kale and other greens from Timber Ridge Farm  

 

Beets from Princeton Produce 

 

Kohlrabi from Johnson's Farm

 

Radishes from Clear Creek Organic Farms and Pekarek's  Produce 

 

Please note that produce is subject to change due to weather or unavoidable events.

Featured Farmers

Pekareks Produce

Pekarek's Produce is a family owned and operated vegetable production operation. Ryan began the business in 2004 while in college. All produce is grown on his family's land near Dwight, NE, where he still farms.

Pekarek's Produce raises over 50 varieties of crops on approximately 8 acres. The harvest season begins in early May with radishes, green onions, lettuce and spinach. During the summer, the main crops are cole crops; several types of peas, bulb onions, carrots, green and wax beans, zucchini, summer squash, beets, potatoes and cucumbers. 

 

Timber Ridge Lamb FarmTimber Ridge Lamb Farm is a family owned, second generation farm, raising lambs, growing vegetables, many different types of greens, including micro greens and using sustainable agriculture methods from the early 60's when they started farming.

 

Timber Ridge Lamb Farm uses the IPM method's of insect control and work to keep the bees working like they should. They use a clean compost (using no animal manure less than 2 years composting), waste from grocery stores for their main compostables, ground hay, wood chips from stump grinders, ash, and household waste.  

 

They use 18 acres out of 160 to do their vegetable garden and 15 acres of timber pasture. They are a rather busy couple. Marilyn manages a weaving studio making rugs all winter for summer sales. They have fun doing what they want to do and will be starting a new research project in the near future for our local foods organization to help work through the winter down time. 

Related Recipe's

 

Roasted Yam and Kale Salad  

 

Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ready In: 1 Hr 15 Min

 

Ingredients

2 jewel yams, cut into 1-inch cubes

2 tablespoons olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bunch kale, torn into bite-sized pieces

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

 

Directions

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Toss the yams with 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and arrange evenly onto a baking sheet.

 

Bake in the preheated oven until the yams are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool to room temperature in the refrigerator.

 

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onion has caramelized to a golden brown, about 15 minutes. Stir in the kale, cooking until wilted and tender. Transfer the kale mixture to a bowl, and cool to room temperature in the refrigerator.

 

Once all the ingredients have cooled, combine the yams, kale, red wine vinegar, and fresh thyme in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and gently stir to combine.  

 

Roasted Beets with Feta  

 

Prep Time: 20 Min

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ready In: 1 Hr 15 Min

 

Ingredients

4 beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached

1/4 cup minced shallot

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Wrap each beet individually in aluminum foil, and place onto a baking sheet.

Bake beets in preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Once done, remove from oven, and allow to cool until you can handle them. Peel beets, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.

While the beets are roasting, whisk together shallot, parsley, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar in a bowl until blended; season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.

To assemble the dish, place the warm, sliced beets onto a serving dish, pour vinaigrette over the beets, and sprinkle with feta cheese before serving.  

 

Nutritional Information

Calories: 149, Total Fat: 10.3g, Cholesterol: 14 mg

 

Summer Kohlrabi   

 

Ingredients 

1 c. finely chopped onions 

1 lb. peeled kohlrabi, cut into stick pieces about 1 1/4 inches long and 1/4 inch thick 

4 tbsp. butter 

1/2 tsp. salt 

About 1/4 tsp. black pepper 

1 tbsp. flour 

1 c. milk 

1/3 c. finely chopped fresh parsley

 

Directions

In a heavy frying pan over medium heat saute onions and kohlrabi in butter until well coated with the butter. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover tightly and cook, stirring occasionally until kohlrabi is tender, about 25 minutes.

 

Sprinkle with flour and turn to mix. Gradually add milk and cook and gently stir mixture until milk thickens to a smooth sauce. Correct seasoning, adding salt and pepper generously. Stir in parsley. Makes 4 servings.

 

Grilled Radishes

 

Prep Time: 15 Min

Cook Time: 20 Min

Ready In: 35 Min

 

Ingredients 

20 ounces radishes, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

1 cube ice

salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions

Preheat the grill for high heat.

Place the radishes, garlic, butter, and ice cube on a double layer of aluminum foil large enough to wrap contents. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly seal foil around contents.

Place foil packet on the grill, and cook 20 minutes, or until radishes are tender.

 

Nutritional Information

Calories: 51, Total Fat: 3.9g, Cholesterol: 10 mg