Peas---Lovely peas in a pod for shelling, then snacking. Snack on them raw or throw into a salad. Add to soup or tuna casserole. They're so good right our of the pod, we bet they won't make it that far.
Strawberries---The rains dried up so damage was minimal. They are still awfully sweet. Want to make jam? Better do it now. We can show you how.
Chard---Here's a recipe from our friend, Evelyn, who is also running the commercial kitchen that we are getting together: Sauté an onion and garlic. Add some chopped up chard and cook until limp. At the end, add a small handful of currants. (Evelyn says it's ok to substitute raisins if you don't have currants.) Thanks, Evelyn. By the way, we will be telling you more about Evelyn and her program, Worth Our Weight (WOW), to teach culinary skills to our local youth. Keep posted.
Butternut Squash----These make great soups. They also make really good pumpkin pies. Just substitute squash for pumpkin. To bake you cut in half and cook cut side down with a bit of oil until tender. We think you should try the easy recipe below for a quick and easy, kid friendly treat.
Popcorn ---Fun! And you thought it came in microwave packets! For now, peel back the husks and use as a decoration. The corn is not quite dry enough to pop yet. When it is time to shuck, before popping, you need to beat on it a bit and then rub the corn off with your hands. When you are ready to try popping it, to see if it's ready, first heat a little oil in a pan and throw in a few kernels. If they pop, it's ready. If not and you really want to pop it right then, you can put into a low oven to dry the corn out and then try again. Some of this corn has quite a bit of worm damage. We can't tell from the outside. If you get one that's too damaged to use or decorate with bring it back and we'll get you some more. FUN FUN FUN!
Tomatoes---Red Romas. For one more nice pasta dish. Roast them at the same time that you roast the beets: cut in half and put in a baking pan, cut side up. Drizzle some olive oil and garlic and basil over the top. Bake up for about an hour until nice and soft. Scoop out the "meat" mash up and top pasta.
Basil ---Chop up with your tomatoes. Add a bit to a salad or sandwich to jazz 'em up.
Beets---Cut up and roast in a 375 degree or so oven with a bit of olive oil until soft. So good and good for you!
Lettuce---"Salad, Salad, Sandwich; Salad, Salad, Sandwich" (a new version of "Duck, Duck, Goose.")
Onions/Garlic---It's about time. You haven't had any of these for awhile. Add to everything!

Roasted Butternut Squash
From San Francisco Magazine
3 lbs. butternut squash (about 2 small)

2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter, cult into cubes 12 to 16 sage leaves*

Heat oven to 475 degrees. Peel the squash and scoop out the seeds. Cut the flesh into strips about as wide as a finger, then spread on a baking sheet and toss with the olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Roast, turning once, until the squash is tender and well browned, about 30 minutes.
Melt the butter over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until it begins to brown. When the butter is walnut-colored, pour into a bowl with the sage leaves. Pour over the squash, toss and serve.
*I've made this a lot and never used the sage leaves. It also doesn't always get the butter at all although it is much richer with the butter.

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EGGS---Lee's chickens are starting to lay their eggs! Hooray. These beautiful and delicious eggs are available at the Farm Stand. Better watch out, though: the customers at the Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market would take them all if we'd let them. You all get priority! Come check them out and see what a really fresh egg looks and tastes like.

GE FREE SONOMA COUNTY NEEDS YOUR HELP: Lawn signs will be available this week for those of you who would like to show your support for the initiative calling for a 10 year moratorium on genetically modified plants and animals which is on the November ballot. If you would like one you can give me a call at 837-8366. Thank you. We really need to get the word out about the importance to small family farmers that this moratorium pass. For more info you can go to gefreesonomacounty.org. Thank you so much.






Calling all loyal CSA members. We would love to put your recipes in the Menu. If you have anything that you'd like to share, please e-mail me at evie@tierravegetables.com and most likely your recipe (or comment) will make its way to this little Menu.