September 5, 2021
From Our Farmers
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Fresher Together Chicago
@ FresherTogether www.freshertogether.com
Herb Clamshell - (Rosemary, Thyme, Sage)
Lunchbox Peppers, Pinkeye Purple Hull Peas, Tulsi, Okra, Celery, Garlic
Bee-utiful Chicago
@bee_utifulhoney www.bee-utifulbees.com
Honey
Shyler Harmony Farm Chicago
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Basil, Dino Kale
Hinata Farms Chicago
@hinatafarms https://www.hinatafarms.com/
Fushimi Peppers
Catatumbo Cooperative Farm Chicago
@catatumbo_coop www.facebook.com/CatatumboCooperative/
Eggplant, Tomatoes
Sistas in the Village (SITV) Chicago
@sistasinthevillage www.facebook.com/sistasinthevillage/
Okra Leaves
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Urban Pilon Chicago
@urbanpilon www.urbanpilon.com
Artisanal Adobo or Artisanal Hot Sauce
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B.S.R.R - Boots and Saddle Riding Ranch -Pembroke Township
Facebook only- @Bootsandsaddleridingranch
Chow Chow Relish
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Chef Fresh Tips for this week’s bag!
Thanks for All your help and support!
This week’s bags are full of goodies from my farm and other farms I love!
I have a few ideas and tips I wanted to share about items in this weeks bag!
Okra Leaves- Saute or cook the leaves like you would some of your other hearty leafy greens. I suggest a chiffonade and adding them to the pot with garlic, or in your soups. Compost or get rid of the stems, only focus on the leaves.
Pinkeye Purple Hull Peas - Shell these babies. Eat them like you would black eye peas , or if you are looking for a good holiday burger this weekend, smash them and add lots of seasonings, perhaps and egg, if you like them, and press it together in a patty. Throw them on the grill or in a pan and top them with all the yummy fixins.
Grilling- I know this is a big Grilling weekend. Lots of items in your bag would be great on the grill! Celery, yes the celery! Also other items like your fushimi peppers, eggplant, and/or your lunch box peppers! Throw them in the mix for your bbq this week. Season them up with your herbs from your clamshell, and while you’re at it, make a tomato basil salad perhaps with some fresh mozzarella.
A Note about Manganji Peppers from Farmer Rachel Kimura of Hinata Farm
Manganji Peppers: use these slightly spicy peppers cooked or fresh. You can sear them in a pan with a little oil and top with just salt, lemon, or soy sauce. They are also great eaten fresh. The whole pepper is edible, including the seeds. Here is a recipe for a delicious Korean Ssamjang dip from Maangchi!