Week 6 2013 CSA Newsletter

Vegetables this Week

• Romaine Lettuce
• Red Leaf Lettuce
• Kohlrabi
• Escarole
• Lemon Basil
• String Beans
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash

Kohlrabi is a vegetable which is in the cabbage family. To prepare kohlrabi, simply snap off the stems holding the leaves. Then, with a paring knife, peel the outer skin off of the kohlrabi.  You can then slice it and break out your favorite dip, or you can cut the pieces smaller and add them to your salad.  Kohlrabi can also be shredded after you peel the skin, and used to make a coleslaw.

Recipes:

Basil Mint Lemonade

• Handful of lemon basil or basil leaves
• 10 mint leaves
• 1 Tbsp honey
• Zest and juice of 2-3 lemons
• 1 quart of water

Using a mortar and pestle, bruise herbs to release the flavor and oils. Add honey and press some more. Add to pitcher with zest, juice and water. Chill and enjoy.

Lemon Basil Butter Cookies

This is a delicious recipe that comes from our friend Elfrieda Meacher

• 1 cup fresh lemon basil leaves
• 1 3⁄4 cup sugar, divided
• 1 lb butter , softened
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 large egg
• 6 cups flour

Process basil with 1⁄4 cup sugar until blended in food processor. Beat butter with mixer until creamy. Gradually add remaining 1 1⁄2 cup sugar. Beat well. Add lemon juice and egg. Beat until well blended. Gradually add flour and basil mix, beating until blended. Shape into 1 inch balls and place 2 inches apart in lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 for 8- 10 min.