Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

News from Lewis Waite Farm

3 Corner Field Farm
3 Corner Field Farm supplies grass-fed lamb and mutton as well as sheep’s’ milk cheese and yogurt to the CSAs. They are one of the few farms in the country that milk sheep for use in the production of gourmet cheeses and yogurt. Their sheep are raised [...]

August is half-way through and the produce is happening!  Tomatoes of all types are in full swing:  large red, yellow, orange, and heirlooms; Italian paste in multiple varieties of red, yellow, and purple; mini tomatoes; yellow with red stripes, and grape tomatoes of both red and yellow.
Eggplants are plentiful as well.  We’ll be bringing in [...]

I received this today in my email box:
ACTION UPDATE ON COMMUNITY FOOD PROJECTS IN THE FARM BILL
Thank you for all your efforts to date on behalf of Community Food Projects and other progressive farm bill legislation. Unfortunately, despite all your efforts, funding for Community Food Project (CFP) remains discretionary at $30 million and not mandatory [...]

Garlic and Herb-Stuffed Zucchini
From Luisa Weiss, The Wednesday Chef (and new Queens resident!)
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling (optional)
1 onion, minced
4 cloves garlic
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons capers (or 12 pitted Nicoise olives)
Salt
1/2 pound baguette
1/4 cup loosely packed, coarsely chopped basil leaves (or parsley)
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 salted anchovy [...]

Tangy Red Cabbage
from AllRecipes 
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup light soy sauce
1 small head red cabbage, cored and shredded
Mix the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and soy sauce in a bowl. Place the shredded cabbage in a separate bowl. Pour balsamic vinegar mixture over the cabbage, and toss to coat.