August 14, 2008 Finally some sun!
Howdy folks, OOOOOOPS, no one told me that I skipped a week… I noticed that this was unpublished when I sat down to do Aug 28th posting. Sorry about the slip up.Beth
Lets enjoy some sun while we have it! What a week at Maple Wind… busy busy.
NOTEWORTHY: We’ll have eggs for sale at the pickup tomorrow! FRESH ORGANIC CHICKENS ARE IN RICHMOND AT THE PICKUP AS WELL.
Huntington folks, pickup again at Sara Janes but next week we’ll be back home here on Carse Rd.
Please dont forget your bags and return the maple syrup jars if you still have them. thank you.
VALLEY STAGE Bluegrass Festival in Huntington this Saturday from 12:30-8:30. Great lineup! We’ll be selling hamburgers, sausages, and maybe some of Nate’s Jambalaya! Also some fresh garden side salads. Come here great music! tickets available at the door.
ON THE FARM: Tuesday we (13 of us) processed another batch of our organic pastured chickens- 323 to be exact! Whew! Its quite the day so to everyone that helped, thank you and thank you again! Today, (Wed) Bruce hosted a beginning farmer workshop here at Maple Wind to 24 folks that were interested in finding out how we do things. Entiled Wire, Water and Wellness, Bruce and some other knowledgeable folks from UVM answered many questions about pasture management, animal health and setting up water and fence systems. Way to go Bruce!
IN THE GARDEN: Never say never…we saw him (or her). Shhhh! We did spot a woodchuck today in a far corner of the field but on the opposite side to the garden. I hope he doesnt find his way over and stays happy on his side… The garden is doing great. We really are so lucky to have come out of all this wet weather with no real ill affects other than crazy weeds and some lost greens. Ive been hearing news of some farms (some with CSAs) that have had to shut down for the season because of crop failure. I am truely blessed with well draining soils.
THIS WEEKS HARVEST: Cruisin into August…Great news!!!!! The tomatos are ripening and you will see a few this week. Just a tease maybe but be ready for the onslaught of summer tomatoes in weeks to come! Also enjoy, chard, red cabbage (more green in the fall), carrots, cucumbers, the tail end of summer squash, onions, and a healthy dose of green beans!
IN THE KITCHEN:
An idea from member, Jared Katz, for some delicious kale:
I like to “julienne” the kale and saute it in a tsp of coconut oil until it starts to crisp, then add minced garlic, sliced sweet onions and some diced sweet potatoes. Salt and you have a meal 
HELP! Id love to have more member recipies, please email me and Ill put them in upcoming blogs!
Enjoy your week and the fresh vegetables. Try your hand at some freezing if you cant finish your share.
Eat well,
Beth
