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IMPORTANT NEWS: The Clark Fork distribution time has changed to 3:30-5:30 on WEDNESDAYS. The location is still the same: Annie's Orchard Espresso on Highway 200.
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Meet the Brassica Family
This week we are introducing a new crop - Asian stir fry greens (as well as carrots!). The variety is called Senposai, and it is a member of the extensive and illustrious brassica family. Other relatives include broccoli, cabbage, radishes and bok choi.
What's so special about this family of vegetables? It is the most widely consumed group of vegetables the world over. Brassicas grow well in hot climates, dry climates, cool climates, wet climates, and have a short life cycle which makes them easy to breed and hybridize. The brassicas we're growing right now include kale, arugula, senposai, bok choi, and about a dozen other Asian greens including mustards. We rely on them for their quick growth, wide adaptability, and most importantly excellent taste and nutrition qualities.
Reason #4 to eat greens daily: Leafy greens, in particular kale, chard and mustards, are good sources of carotenoids that filter high energy light that may cause eye damage. They decrease discomfort from glare and increase how far you can see. Carotenoids are also associated with decreased cases of cataracts.
This week we have carrots, Asian stir fry greens, baby bok choi, arugula, bunched kale, mixed salad greens, lettuce and spinach for sale.
Rest assured, all of our products are triple washed and certified organic by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture. We hope to feed you soon.
Katherine and Spencer,
Moose Meadow Farm
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Spencer tosses his hammer after installing the inner cover framework in high tunnel one.
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MISO SOUP
4 cups water
3" strip kelp, cut into thin ribbons
1" fresh ginger, roughly chopped
2 small carrots, sliced into ovals
1/2 bundle Asian noodles such as buckwheat soba
1 bunch greens such as bok choi, Asian stir fry greens, kale or cabbage
2 tablespoons miso paste
1. Bring water, kelp, ginger and carrots to a boil.
2. Once boiling, add noodles and greens. When noodles are tender, remove from heat.
3. Ladle broth into 4 bowls and spoon in 1/2 tablespoon miso paste. Stir gently to dissolve miso then serve. It's important not to boil miso for it will lose its nutritious qualities.
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Carrots
Bunch
$3.50
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Mixed Salad Greens
8 oz
$6.00
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Asian Stir Fry Greens
Bunch
$3.50
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