Welcome to all of our new subscribers and thank you all for continuing to support local!
It feels like it has been a very long spring. Not only are we all cooped up in our houses, but this is the time of year that it really starts to feel like it’s time for some fresh summery meals, but the veggies haven’t quite caught up yet. Hopefully with a few more sunny days, we will have a better supply of spinach and beet greens in the very near future.
In an attempt to lighten up your meals and get you looking forward to summer, this weeks subscription includes arugula. Arugula is a cruciferous vegetable belonging to the same family of vegetables as broccoli, brussels sprouts and kale. It has a wide range of health benefits (like most leafy green veggies) and a spicy/tangy flavour. Arugula is a great addition to any salad, sandwich or pasta dish. I’m going to try this Cacio e Pepe with arugula and lemon with my arugula this week, I mean seriously – fresh pasta with cheese, pepper, arugula and lemon, it’s a no brainer!
This week’s subscription includes:
Large Subscription
English Cucumber – Greenhouse grown by Den Haan Greenhouses in Lawrencetown, NS
Cherry Tomatoes (pint) – Greenhouse grown by Den Haan Greenhouses in Lawrencetown, NS
Arugula (2oz) – Grown organically by Snowy River Farm in Cooks Brook, NS
Rainbow Carrots (2lb) – Grown spray free by Elmridge Farm in Centreville, NS
Yukon Gem Potatoes (3lb) – Grown spray free by Elmridge Farm in Centreville, NS
Mesclun Lettuce (1/4lb) – Greenhouse grown by Riverview Herbs in Maitland, NS
Turnip (2lb) – Certified Organic, grown by Taproot Farms in Port Williams, NS
Cortland Apples (2lb) – Grown conventionally by Noggins Corner Farm in Greenwich, NS
Small Subscription
English Cucumber – Greenhouse grown by Den Haan Greenhouses in Lawrencetown, NS
Arugula (2oz) – Greenhouse grown by Riverview Herbs in Maitland, NS
Rainbow Carrots (2lb) – Grown spray free by Elmridge Farm in Centreville, NS
Yukon Gem Potatoes (2lb) – Grown spray free by Elmridge Farm in Centreville, NS
Mesclun Lettuce (2oz) – Greenhouse grown by Riverview Herbs in Maitland, NS
Turnip (1.5lb) – Certified Organic, grown by Taproot Farms in Port Williams, NS
Cortland Apples (1lb) – Grown conventionally by Noggins Corner Farm in Greenwich, NS
Meal Ideas
| Sunday | BBQ Sausages with baked potatoes and sauerkraut |
| Monday | Meatless Monday: Chickpea salad with cucumber, grated carrot, arugula and cherry tomatoes |
| Tuesday | Pan fried haddock with Mesclun Salad with apple, goat cheese and sunflower seeds and roasted potatoes |
| Wednesday | Cacio e Pepe with arugula & lemon |
| Thursday | Whole roasted chicken with roasted potatoes and Mesclun salad with cucumber and grated carrot |
| Friday | Pizza Night! Homemade pesto, Ciro’s Mozzarella and roasted cherry tomatoes |
| Saturday | Leftover chicken with roasted rainbow carrots and turnip |
