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Heavens Harvest Farm Newsletter
Winter, week 6 of 10January 19, 2015



 

As I ponder this statement I am struck by how blessed we are...
In our work, our family, our provisions, our friends and our health. 
We walk through dark times in our lives and have grief but because of our wonderful family, friends and health we are able to withstand each storm that comes. It is truly our hope that we can and will stand strong in our faith, our values and our hope. May you find strength and hope as you walk through the challenging times in your life.

Thank you to those of you who took advantage of our big summer savings discount! Not only is it a great deal for all of you but it helps us to get through these slower winter months as we prepare, plan and purchase seed and necessary equipment for the upcoming seasons.

Check out the recipes below and enjoy your beautiful produce this week!

Reminder - No deliveries on February 18th! 


Peace

-Sarah, Ashley, Ethel & the Heavens Harvest Farm family

Recipes of the Week!


Tangy Tangerine Coleslaw


Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup tangerine juice (about 2 tangerines)
1/2 t toasted sesame oil
1 T brown sugar

1/4 t salt

 

Coleslaw

1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 head green cabbage, shredded

2 tangerines, peeled and sliced

 

Directions

 

To make the dressing, combine vinegar, tangerine juice, sesame oil, brown sugar, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Add almonds to a skillet and toast over medium heat, stirring frequently until light golden brown.

 In a large bowl, combine green cabbage, almonds, and tangerines (breaking up the segments).

Pour in dressing and toss to combine.

Add � cup of slivered almonds to a skillet

Toast over medium heat until light golden brown.

In a large bowl, place 1 head of shredded green cabbage 

Add toasted almonds.

Add 3 peeled and sliced tangerines.

Break up the tangerine segments.


 

Gather ingredients for dressing.

To make the dressing, add 1/3 cup of rice vinegar to a small bowl. Add 1/3 cup of tangerine juice (about 2 tangerines).

Add 1/2 t of toasted sesame oil.

Add 1 T of brown sugar.

Add 1/4 t of salt.

Whisk to combine.

Pour in the dressing. Toss to combine.


Recipe courtesy raisingjane.com

 

 

 

Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash and Swiss Chard


Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 1/2 cups chopped onions

3 garlic cloves, chopped

2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled winter squash

2 tablespoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice

3 cups (packed) coarsely chopped Swiss chard leaves (from 1 small bunch)


 

Directions

 

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; saut� until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add squash; stir 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cumin. Stir in beans, broth, and tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in chard; simmer until chard is tender but still bright green, about 4 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle chili into bowls and serve.

 

Recipe courtesy of epicurious.com

 

 

Grapefruit Salad with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients

� cup walnuts (1 oz.)

2 grapefruit, supremed (see below), juice reserved

2 Tbs. canola oil, divided

2 Tbs. raspberry vinegar

1� tsp. grated grapefruit zest

2 small shallots, thinly sliced (⅓ cup)

6 oz. mixed salad greens (6 cups)

1 oz. reduced-fat Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (� cup)

 

Directions

 

1. Preheat oven to 350�F. Toast walnuts on baking sheet 10 minutes, or until brown and fragrant. Cool, and chop.

2. Whisk together 11/2 tsp. grapefruit juice, 1 Tbs. oil, vinegar, and zest. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside.

3. Heat remaining 1 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add vinegar mixture, and sizzle 10 seconds. Pour over greens, and toss to coat. Top with Gorgonzola, grapefruit, and toasted walnuts.

One challenge in cooking with grapefruit is peeling away the thick pith beneath the skin and the bitter membrane that surrounds the pulp. The solution is a culinary technique called supreming. Here's how to do it:

How to Supreme a Grapefruit

1. Trim ends all the way to juicy flesh.

2. Stand fruit upright, and remove peel and pith with knife, following curve of fruit from top to bottom. (A small, serrated paring knife works best.)

3. Holding fruit over a bowl, cut sections along membranes as if you were slicing out a wedge, releasing them one by one.

4. Set supremes aside, and squeeze membrane "skeleton" over bowl to release any remaining juice.

 

Recipe courtesy vegetariantimes.com

 

 

 

 

In This Issue
Recipes of the Week!
Produce
Produce

Large
Shallots  PF
Cabbage  EF
Winter Squash  EF
Grapefruit  MO
Tangerines  MO
Tomato (pints)  BF
Celery  BF
Green Chard  BF
Broccoli  BF
Mini Peppers  BF
Turnips  HHF
Farm Pick Greens  BF
Collards  BF

Medium
Shallots  PF
Cabbage  EF
Winter Squash  EF
Grapefruit  MO
Tangerines  MO
Tomato (pints)  BF
Celery  BF
Green Chard  BF
Turnips  HHF
Farm Pick Greens  BF

Small
Potatoes  EF
Shallots  PF
Cabbage  EF
Winter Squash  EF
Grapefruit  MO
Tangerines  MO
Tomato (pints)  BF
Celery  BF
Green Chard  BF
Collards  BF

Farms

Heavens Harvest Farm HHF
Enterprise Farm  EF
Bryson Farm  BF
Plainville Farm  PF
Uncle Matt's Organics  MO


Due to availability all shares may not have the exact same contents.