CSA Newsletters

Please select the date of the newsletter you would like to see. The newsletters provide cooking tips and recipes, news about events, info about our farmers, and news from the farms. All newsletters are in PDF files, which require Adobe Acrobat Reader (free). The feature crop and recipe is noted next to each newsletter listing.

2011

November 17, 2011	— Farmer Profile: Ken Bell, Sweet Potatoes Anna with Prunes or Apples
November 3, 2011	— Farmer Profile: Pete and Jen's Backyard Birds, Beets on a Bed of Their Own Greens
October 20, 2011	— Farmer Profile: Jim and Susan Richardson, Chinese Cabbage Salad
October 13, 2011	— End of Season Survey, Farmer Profile: Beth and Takashi
October 6, 2011	— Farmer Profile: Rechhat Proum, Sweet Potato Fritters
September 29, 2011	— Notes from the Field, Farmer Profike: Sinikiwe Makarutsa, Port Wine Poached Pears
September 22, 2011	— Embracing the Cold, Farmer Profile: Susan Daniel, Dill Fingerling Potatoes
September 15, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Community Garden Greenhouse, Corn Fritters
September 8, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: United Teen Equality Center, Sauteed Mustard Greens
September 1, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: JoAnn Robichaud, Stir Fried Sweet Potato Greens
August 25, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Lydia Sisson, Simmer Kale
August 18, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Erin and Jeff Carlon, Kachumbari
August 11, 2011	— Extended Season Shares for Sale, Note from Field, Farmer Profile: DC and Gretchen, Kohlrabi and Potato Gratin
August 4, 2011	— Notes from the Field, Farmer Profile: Amanda Munzi, Southwest Potatoes
July 28, 2011	— Notes from the Field, Farmer Profile: Jonathan Couture, Noodle Soup with Amaranth
July 21, 2011	— Farmer Profile: Sorn Un, Grilled Romaine Salad
July 14, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Julie Weitekamp, Spicy Stir-Fried Tofu with Bok Choy
July 7, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Dave Smith, Lavash Pizza with Zucchini and Goat Cheese
June 30, 2011	— Notes from Field, Greener Beans, World PEAS debuts its coffee, Potato Soup with Mustard Greens
June 23, 2011	— Notes from Field, Farmer Profile: Oen Oung, Frittata with Pea Shoots and Feta Cheese
June 16, 2011	— A wet, slow start, Lunchtime Tatsoi/Bok Choy Fried Rice

2010

December 16, 2010	— Winter Planning Continues, Parsnip Ecrasse, Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Parsnip Chips
November 18, 2010	— Planning for 2011, Sweet Potatoes, Caramelled, Candied or Pureed, Turnips in Mustard Sauce
October 28, 2010	— A New Crop of Farmers, Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard and Lemon, Braised Mustard Greens
October 12, 2010	— Reflections and Plans, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, Celeriac and Potato Puree
October 5, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Julie, Pumpkin Soup with Browned Apples, Delicata Stuffed with Rice and Apples
September 28, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Sorn Un and Chantu Cham, Creamy Squash Soup, Liberian Potato Greens
September 21, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Bruce and Heidi, Pureed Butternut Squash with Ginger, Layered Kale Casserole
September 14, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Rachel Potts, Tomatillo Sauce, Braised Fennel
September 7, 2010	— Let's Get Movin' in East Boston, Kale and Potato Soup, Italian Eggplant Salad
August 31, 2010	— Birthday Party Supports Farm to Food Pantry, Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Thyme, Cabbage Dumpling Soup
August 24, 2010	— World PEAS Partners with the WIC Office, Bitter Melon #1, Shitake Mushroom and Bitter Melon Egg Rolls
August 17, 2010	— Shareholder Survey Feedback, Green Bean Salad, Kale Chips
August 10, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Adisson, Basic Sweet Potato Green Salad, Sauteed Sweet Potato Greens
August 3, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Bessie Tsimba, Green Beans with Onions, Tomatoes and Dill, Armenian Green Beans
July 27, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Seona, Roasted Eggplant Dip, Komatsuna with Eggplant
July 20, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Deena Sao, Amaranth Greens, Crispy Sauteed Potatoes with Rosemary
July 13, 2010	— Farmer Profile: Sinikiwe Makarutsa, Summer Squash or Zucchini Pancakes, Herbed Garlic Toasts
July 6, 2010	— New Entry Open Farms Tour, Chinese Greens, Seasoned Korean Zucchini
June 29, 2010	— Notes from the Field, Garlicky Greens, Brazilian Style Collards
June 22, 2010	— The Aging Farmer, Turnip Chips, Steamed Bok Choy and Water Chestnuts
June 15, 2010	— Season's greetings and notes from the field, Salad of Pea Sprouts and Beets with Ginger-Mint Dressing, Big Pea Shoots Stir-Fried with Garlic

2009

October 14, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Lydia Sisson, Roasted Roots over Greens, Roasted Roots over Greens
October 7, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Sinikiwe Makarutsa, Sugar Pumpkin, Feta, and Cilantro Quesadillas, Pumpkin Purée/ Pumpkin Pie, Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Cilantro and Peanuts
September 30, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Adison Toussaint, Celery Duo, Braised Celery, Southwest Corn Chowder, Salsa Verde
September 23, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Julie, Grilled Tomato and Broccoli Rabe Salad with Sourdough Breadcrumbs, Shak Bhaja: Amaranth Stir Fry, Buttercup Squash Casserole
September 16, 2009	— Tangy Eggplant, Long Beans, and Cherry Tomatoes with Roasted Peanuts, Fried Vegetarian Sambal Water Spinach - Sambal Kangkung, Szechuan Long Beans
September 9, 2009	— Bitter Melon Stir-Fry, Home-style Bitter Melon, No-fry Karela Bitter Melon Crispies
September 2, 2009	— Swiss Chard, Asian Soup with Spey
August 26, 20009	— Simmered Amaranth with Garlic, Grilled Corn Salad with Green Beans and Tomatoes, Kale & Amaranth Quesadilla
August 19, 2009	— Butter-Braised Radishes, Morning Glory Greens (Water Spinach) with Seven Garlic Cloves, Spicy Collard Greens
August 12, 2009	— Thotakura Palakura Tomato Kura, Fried Green Tomatoes with Crispy Cornmeal Crust, Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese
August 5, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Grace Mwanza, Sweet Potato Greens En Papillote
July 29, 2009	— Fresh Corn and Basil Salad, Thota Kura-Pesarapappu, Vleeta
July 23, 2009	— Farmer Profile: Visoth Kim, Beet Green & Amaranth Quesadilla, Thota Kura Pesarapappu, Vleeta
July 15, 2009	— Curried Coleslaw with Green Onion and Currants, Stir-Fried Tofu with Mushrooms, Sugar Snap Peas, and Green Onions, Garlic Chive Pesto
July 7, 2009	— Komatsuna mushroom noodle soup, Namul or Namuru
July 1, 2009	— Stir-Fried Bok Choy with Cilantro and Roasted Peanuts, Sautéed Mustard Greens with Garlic, Zucchini with Cilantro and Cream; Zucchini, Potato, and Cilantro Soup
June 24, 2009	— Spring Veggie Stir Fry, Baby Bok Choy Salad, Spinach and Scrape Frittata
June 17, 2009	— Garlic Chives and Baked Garlic Salad, Crustless Garlic Chive Tart, Salted Turnips and Radishes with Scallions

2008

October 16, 2008	— Spiced Butternut Squash, Baked Sweet Potatoes with Ginger and Honey, Sweet Potato Pancakes
October 9, 2008	— Fresh Shelling Bean Salad, Pasta with Pumpkin Sauce, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Mustard Greens with Garlic Chives
October 2, 2008	— Seasons Last Green Salsa, Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers, Baked Delicata Squash, Beet Cake, Kohlrabi Patties
September 25, 2008	— Spicy Asian Greens, Roasted Eggplant and Cherry Tomato Pizza with Basil, Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad with Corn and Cherry Tomatoes
September 18, 2008	— Tofu with Garlic Chives, Stir Fried Long Bean with Garlic, Broccoli Rabe Risotto with Pork
September 11, 2008	— Pae Thee Thoke, Tangy Eggplant, Long Beans and Cherry Tomatoes with Roasted Peanuts, Pasta with Bitter Greens and Tomatoes, Stuffed Peppers
September 4, 2008	— Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Salad, Garden Fresh Tomato Soup, Roasted Garlic and Goat Cheese Tomato Tart, Fresh Tomato Salsa
August 28, 2008	— Corn and Tomatillo Salsa, Mexican Pizza with Corn, Tomatillos and Chipotle Chilies
August 21, 2008	— Sauce Aux Feuilles de Patates Douces, Yellow Summer Squash and Corn Soup, Radish Confetti Salad, Growth of Small Farms
August 14, 2008	— Scallion Pancakes, Spaghetti with Summer Squash and Tomatoes
August 7, 2008	— "Red Boats" Eggplant Stuffed with Bell Peppers, Bitter Melon Stir Fry, Kamote (Sweet Potato Green) Tops Salad
July 31, 2008	— Alice Water’s Swiss Chard Gratin, Stir Fried Water Spinach, Visit from Rialto
July 24, 2008	— Sweet Potato Greens and Mushroom Stir Fry, Hot and Sour Cucumber Salad, Rhubarb Crisp, Ginger Sesame Bok Choy
July 17, 2008	— Golden Summer Squash with Dill and Chive, Ginger Amaranth Greens
July 10, 2008	— Nira-Tamago, Oreccheitte with Broccoli Rabe and Spicy Sausage
July 3, 2008	— Lemon Scented Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Veggies, Beets Served on Greens, Chard or Bok Choy, Edible Pea Plants
June 26, 2008	— Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Chives, Grilled Squash in Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette, Swiss Chard Omelet with Middle Eastern Savor, History of the CSA
June 19, 2008	— Lunchtime Tatsoi/Bok Choy Fried Rice, Green Dumplings with Tatsoi/Bok Choy, Spring Turnips with Greens and Raisins

2007

October 18, 2007	— Kale and Potato Tarragon Salad; New Entry Takes Part in Steering Farm and Food Policy
October 11, 2007	— Carrots: Maple Dill Carrots & Carrot Dip; Storing Potatoes
October 4, 2007	— Chinese Broccoli with Pasta, Avocado and Radish; Gorgeous Day for Harvest Fair
September 27, 2007	— Staff and Farmers attend RMA Conference; Eggplant Parmesan
September 20, 2007	— Crispy Greens; Farmer Profile: Rechhat Proum
September 13, 2007	— Sichuan Dry-Fried Long Beans; Preserving Basics: To Freeze
September 6, 2007	— Ethiopian Collards and Cheese; Farm Profile: Saja Farm
August 30, 2007	— Curly Pasta with Vegetables in Green Mexican Salsa
August 23, 2007	— Mustard Soup; How to Preserve: Pickled Mustard Greens
August 16, 2007	— Carrasquillo Family- Family Farming; Salsa Ranchera
August 9, 2007	— Arugula, Pear and Pecan Salad; Sweet Corn Six Ways
August 2, 2007	— Sweet Potato Greens; World PEAS People: Don Couture
July 26, 2007	— Chinese Broccoli; About Pickles
July 19, 2007	— Crustless Garlic Chive Tart; How to Store Lettuce
July 12, 2007	— Pea Tendril Risotto; Why Eat Greens?
July 5, 2007	— Kohlrabi and Pea Vine Patties with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce; Spring Turnips with Greens and Raisins
June 28, 2007	— Grilled Sesame Ginger Tatsoi
June 21, 2007	— Green Salad with Melon and Goat Cheese; How to Store Strawberries

2006

October 19, 2006	— Baked Winter Squash and Apples; How to Preserve Salsa Verde; Chicken Enchaladas Verde
October 12, 2006	— Cabbage and Potato Hash; How To Preserve Applesauce
October 05, 2006	— Kale and Potato Tarragon Salad; Kale Crunch; How To Preserve Ground Cherry Jam; Ground Cherry Pie
September 28, 2006	— Late Summer Barbeque; How To Preserve: Storing Winter Veggies
September 21, 2006	— Gazpacho: Cold Spanish Tomato Soup; How to Preserve Sauerkraut
September 14, 2006	— Asian-Indian Okra and Tomatoes; Sweet Potato Fries
September 07, 2006	— Basic Blender Tomato Sauce; Fire Roasted Corn and Tomato Salsa
August 31, 2006	— Grilled Eggplant, Red Pepper "Caviar"; How to Preserve Dried Herbs
August 24, 2006	— Tangy Eggplant, Long Beans, and Cherry Tomatoes; How to Preserve Sun Dried Tomatoes
August 17, 2006	— Sauteed Pea Tendrils with Garlic; How to Preserve Zucchini
August 10, 2006	— Easy Tomato and Cucumber Salad; How to Preserve Tomatoes
July 27, 2006	— Sesame Soy Braised Bok Choy; How to Preserve Herbs — Herb Infused Olive Oil
July 20, 2006	— Fried Rice with Mustard Greens; Pickling Vegetables
July 13, 2006	— Spicy Amaranth; How to Preserve Kale and Collard Greens
July 06, 2006	— Roasted Beet Salad; How to Preserve Amaranth Greens
June 29, 2006	— Lettuce and Orange Salad; How to Store Lettuces
June 22, 2006	— Spring Veggie Stirfry; How To Preserve Vegetables