Week #1 FFF CSA - What's in the Box - Flowers! That you can eat!

In your first box of the year, we've included some flowers for you! You will find a pot of two varieties of edible flowers for your enjoyment. For those that think that flowers are only pretty to look at… think again! Many flowers can be a tasty addition to your dinner plate. We do, of course recommend that you make sure you know what you are eating and whether it is indeed edible as of course, some flowers are not good for you at all.

 

 

 

In your pot, you will find nasturtiums and violas (aka Johnny jump ups). Both can be added to your salads for a unique flavour and look (the flowers not the leaves)! Another idea is to freeze the petals  in ice cubes for a "Martha Stewart" lemonade!

More information about edible flowers can be found at: 
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/edible-garden-cooking-and-baking-with-flowers.html


What's in the Box - Week #1

This week we have a number of goodies in your box (besides your flower pot):

 
Lettuce (bag of mixed greens) (Full shares also get a head of buttercrunch lettuce as well) 
Spinach
Kale
Chives (bundle)
Cilantro (bundle)
Parsley - in a small bag (both flat Italian and curled)
Oregano (bundle)
Radishes

Remember boxes in the early summer are lighter and have less items and variety than later in the summer as we follow the harvest season. Next week, we will have zucchini, perhaps some carrots, swiss chard, more kale and perhaps peas and beans.

 

Please remember to wash/rinse your vegetables. While we don't use any chemicals, we do use all natural fertilizer (a.k.a. manure) so its always advisable to give everything a rinse.