Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

Just a reminder that if you ordered meat and dairy, you will pick it up with your share today.

Just a note to say thank you to all of you that volunteered this season. Of course, volunteering is part of your CSA contract, but we’d like to thank you just the same. The CSA can’t survive without your work as volunteers.
A big load of thanks to the Hellgate CSA Core Group, too: [...]

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
3 tablespoons good olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut off the brown ends of the Brussels sprouts and pull off any yellow outer leaves. Mix them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour them on a [...]

Are you a member of Facebook?  If you are, consider “becoming a fan” of the Hellgate CSA there!  Or, join Facebook and see what it has to offer.  Stay in touch during the cold months with your fellow CSA members, and enjoy Facebook’s spin on things.  Hope to see you there!

Thanks to CSA member Samantha M. for passing on this recipe:
Mashed Potatoes with Turnips
2 lg. turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
4 lg. potatoes, peeled and quartered
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
2 tbsp. of butter
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
Cook turnips, covered, in small amount of boiling salted water for 10 minutes; add potatoes and onion; and [...]