PUGET SOUND FARM BOX
IN THE FARM BOX THIS WEEK:
Red Beets, Caruso Farms, Snohomish, WA: Sweet and earthy, try these beets pickled for a vibrant and flavorful appetizer.
Carrots, Ralph’s Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, WA: Crisp, sweet, and full of flavor, local carrots are great for snacking, roasting, or adding to a hearty soup.
Italian Parsley, Hedlin Farm, Mount Vernon, WA: Italian parsley is slightly peppery with an earthy flavor - perfect for adding some freshness to stuffing!
Butternut Squash, The Crows Farm, Mount Vernon, WA: Butternut squash is sweet and nutty, similar to a pumpkin. Easy to peel (and with edible skin!), try it roasted or blended into a soup.
Russet Potatoes, First Cut Farm, Mount Vernon, WA: Locally sourced mashed potatoes? Yes please!
Yellow Onions, First Cut Farm, Mount Vernon, WA: Use these yellow onions for stuffing or French Onion Soup, or caramelize them slowly and add to anything.
Rainbow Chard, Mizpa Farms, Burlington, WA: Vibrant and tender, rainbow chard adds a splash of color and a mild, earthy flavor to sautés, soups, or fresh salads. Don’t toss the stems—they’re delicious too!
Celery, Westwind Organics, Carnation, WA: Celery makes everything better, especially when sauteed with carrots, onions, and garlic as the start to any great dish.
FRUIT SHARE:
Evercrisp Apples, Sauk Farm, Concrete, WA
Honeycrisp Apples, Bellewood Farms, Lynden, WA