Our CSA Members will find the following veggies in their boxes (bags) this week: Joi choi, the “second” choi (which is more squat and still nameless!), Ching Chang, Black Summer, Tatsoi, Kale, Asian Delight, Green Romaine, Escarole, Endive, head lettuce, and finally, an Asian (tallish, light, green which looks rather like a lettuce) called Tokyo Bicana.
Now a few more words on washing these greens. I do not like the term “soak” when it comes to greens. Save “soaking” for the broccoli which worms will love due to the lack of spraying of chemicals which makes them organic. Rinsing is the appropriate term to use. Put them in the sink and push them up and down with your hands to rinse off the soil. Then, place them onto trays and drain off the excess water, then put them into the Jumbo Hefty Bags while gently squeezing out all of air that you can without damaging the greens. (I really should get something for advertising these bags!!) Harvested greens do not like excess air or water. A couple of hours later, or the next day, open the corner of the bag and dump out the additional excess water which will inevitably accumulate. That’s it! Then, just chop, chop, chop and chew, chew, chew.
Greens will not last forever. Some people will like this! Other people are saddened when I say this. This is local, seasonal eating or what we call Seasonal Gourmet Vegetables!
Cane Creek Asparagus & Company CSA 