Week of September 15th

PUGET SOUND FARM BOX
half shares + base shares + large shares

Sweet Carmen Peppers - Broomstick Farms, Everson, WA - With a crisp texture, delicate sweetness, and slight hint of earthiness, these peppers are an excellent addition to salads, grilled dishes, or as a raw snack.

Rainbow Swiss Chard - Four Elements Farm, Puyallup, 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!

Fennel - Ralph’s Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, WA - A farmer’s favorite, this veggie has a very mild anise flavor. The entire thing can be eaten raw, sauteed, roasted, or in soups. Thinly slice the bulb and marinate in a vinaigrette before tossing in a salad, sauté it for a pasta accompaniment, or roast wedges for a side dish. Don’t toss the tops — chop ‘em up for an aromatic garnish!

Rainbow Carrots - Ralph’s Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, WA - Crisp, sweet, and full of flavor, these freshly pulled carrots are great for snacking, roasting, or adding a pop of color to your favorite dishes.

Leeks - Ralph’s Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, WA - A milder cousin of onion and garlic, leeks add a sweet, oniony flavor that give depth to any meal. Use them anywhere you’d use alliums, or try them on their own! Save the dark leafy tops for use in homemade stock.

Chioggia Radicchio - Ralph’s Greenhouse, Mount Vernon, WA - With its compact, maroon leaves, radicchio provides a unique flavor that is bold, delightfully bitter, and slightly spicy. Add it raw to a salad with mild and sweet fixings to complement its bitter notes, or try it cooked to create a mellow and pleasant, yet complex, flavor profile.

Delicata Squash - The Crows Farm, Mount Vernon, WA - This squash is known for being naturally sweet, mild, and creamy. The squash has a thin, edible skin, making it easy to cook!

Green Leaf Lettuce - Westwind Organics, Carnation, WA - Soft and tender with a mild flavor, this lettuce is best eaten fresh in salads or sandwiches. Try in a BLT or sneak into a smoothie for a vitamin K boost.

PNW FRUIT SHARE
Bosc Pears - Bellewood Farms, Lynden, WA - These pears have a sweet, subtly spiced flavor, making them great for cooking or eating raw. They sweeten up earlier in the ripening process, so you can eat them before the flesh has fully softened!

Interlaken Grapes - Hima Farms, Maltby, WA - An early-ripening and hardy variety, these are great for fresh eating, juice, and raisins.