CSA Report:  Blooming Glen Farm

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

What a difference a week makes.  We were much more “with it” at the Blooming Glen Farm pick up—I’m sure the sunshine had something to do with it!

This week, the farmers opened up the cherry tomato crops for gleaning (an ancient practice of collecting leftover crops from fields after they have been harvested), we had kale waiting for us after a several-weeks-long hiatus, herbs and flowers were still plentiful, and the potatoes were super bright and big. 

Most exciting and drool-causing though, were the scores of differently shaped, colored and sized red, yellow and heirloom tomatoes from which we had to choose.  Picking out the ones to take home was difficult, although reaching the 3 1/2-pound limit was quite easy and happened rather quickly!  Our favorite way to eat these scrumptious nightshades is simply, of course:  sliced, very lightly salted and with fresh, chopped basil leaves, makes for a perfect breakfast, lunch or dinner side. 

Haven’t yet had the pleasure of a just-picked heirloom tomato?  Not even sure what all the heirloom tomato hub-bub is about?  Then be sure to check out these links:

HeirloomTomatoes.net:  http://www.heirloomtomatoes.net/
Heirloom tomatoes on the Wiki:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heirloom_tomatoes
Take your pick: It’s tomato time!: http://www.courierpress.com/news/2009/aug/26/take-your-pick/

Or better yet, stop by your local market for some taste testing of your very own!