October 28/29, 2008
Week #20
Letter from Stoneledge Farm,
The fall weather has been difficult to adjust to from one day to the next. One morning last week it was so cold, the fields were completely white covered with a heavy frost. The next morning the weather was almost warm as a new wind blew in. The crops of fall seem to relish the ups and downs and their flavors intensify and sweeten.
New this week to your share is Celeriac or Celery Root. The Celeriac have grown well this year with all of the rain we received this summer. This is a vegetable that is new to some members. It is very good in soups and stews and also grated in slaws. The Celeriac also stores very well.
The weeks are clicking away. Please place your orders for honey and maple syrup soon. There is an order form on the farm web site:
www.stoneledgefarmny.org to down load. The end of the season comes so quickly and there is nothing better than some upstate New York maple syrup or honey with winter squash.
Enjoy the vegetables-Deb
Carrots, Celeriac, Winterbor Kale, Gourds (I know these are just for decoration, but they are so beautiful and are a lasting reminder of the colors of fall), Parsley, Garlic, Shallots, Broccoli,
Delicata Winter Squash, Red Ace Beets, Bosc Pears & Apples
Kathy Ellman said
This is one of the most amazing weekly events at PS 11. I love the market. My have been trying so many new vegetables and the apples have been amazing. I roasted beets last week and added them to our salad, it was great.
We also made the butternut squash with garlic, black beans and sauteed it in with some soy sauce, my kids loved it.
Thank you so much Debbie for arranging the market….It will be missed for the winter months.