Greetings, Farm Family!
What a great weekend here on the farm! We are so thankful for the great turn-out we had at Farm Day, especially in light of the scorching heat. To all of you who toughed it out, thank you! We had such a great time meeting you all and enjoying the delicious dishes you prepared to share with your fellow CSA members. I’ve got a pile of recipes from the event that you shared with us, and we’ll be busy compiling those to share via the website. We have a ton of pictures from the day, and we are hoping to send those out in a separate email this week. The SC Broadcasters (our bluegrass entertainment) were amazing and provided a fun-filled atmosphere for the day. For those of you who couldn’t make it, we hope to see you on the farm in the Fall for our next gathering.
As you know, your pick-up day is tomorrow, Monday, June 14th. Our harvest this week includes yellow squash, zucchini, sunburst squash, cucumbers, string beans, irish potatoes, bell peppers, sweet banana peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, and sweet beauty watermelons! Please remember that box contents can and usually will vary according to share size and availability.
We are already working on our delivery schedule for the Fall season, and we’ll be announcing these updates next week. We are getting emails everyday from non-members who want to sign up for the Fall season, and it looks like we will experience a pretty substantial surge in membership. Not to worry! Next week, we will open up our membership sign-ups to you, our current members, via an exclusive link in order to give you the very first opportunity at keeping your current spot. We will also send out notices in each box, so that all will be amply notified. Please don’t delay in signing up, as spaces will go fast especially in highly coveted drop sites like Rosewood Market, Forest Lake Gardens, Whole Foods Market, and The Glass Onion.Thanks for supporting our farm and spreading the word about our programs!
All the best,
Jody
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Watermelon Salad with Feta and Basil
Prep: 15 minutes Total: 15 minutes
Ingredients
Serves 4.
- 3 1/2 pounds seedless watermelon (rind removed), cut into 1-inch cubes (6 cups)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips (see note)
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 4 ounces feta cheese, broken into pieces (about 1 cup)
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine watermelon, lime juice, and half the basil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Divide among four plates; scatter cheese and remaining basil on top.
