Its rained, its frosted, and it has warmed right back up! Gotta love this time of the year when Mother Nature throws a little of everything our way. The drastic change in temperature has caused us to lose some stuff and other things are holding on by a thread, while plenty of things are simply thriving.
This week we are happy to debut our Fall radicchio! It is SO GOSH DARN GOOD!! Please don’t let the size scare you. This is a nourishing leafy green that you will easily eat through this week. It slices up easily and makes a killer autumn salad (see the recipe below!) can be tossed into soups, wilted on top of a pizza or added to slaw. It’s one of our favorite greens to grow and is packed with antioxidants and minerals that are critical for overall immune health this time of the year.
We hope you all enjoy this week’s haul!
Happy cooking and eating everyone!
Your farmers,
Andrea, Taylor, Pepper, Maize & our amazing crew!
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Beets—rich in folate, manganese and copper. Copper is very important as it helps make red blood cells and helps keep your immune system healthy.
Radicchio— rich in vitamin K, a good source of dietary fiber, and it healthy source of antioxidants. Consuming radicchio may help reduce the risk of health conditions such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.
Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Also anti- inflammatory!
Kale—super high in antioxidants, contains vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and various polyphenols.
Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!
Winter Squash (Delicata)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system
Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.
Garlic— the list of health benefits is almost too long!! It’s anti-fungal, anti- inflammatory, boosts immune health, and is full of antioxidants! Just eat garlic with every meal!
Recipe Suggestions
Bok Choy, Kale & Beet Slaw (replace the bok choy with the radicchio!)
Wild Rice, Squash and Kale Soup (SO GOOD!)
Penne with Winter Squash, Kale and Bacon (easy and delicious!)
Pumpkin Pot Pie with Sausage and Kale (this is so good. The delicata squash will be great in this!)
Beet Tzatziki (best dip ever!)
Lamb Meatballs with Beet Relish and Yogurt (best meal we’ve made in a long time!)
Autumn Spiced Pork Sausage & Kale Stuffed Delicata Squash (this is divine!)
