What delicious organic veggies are available this week at Valley Dream Farm?
In Your CSA Bag
Zucchini or Summer Squash ~ 2
Chard ~ 1 bunch
Beets w/ greens ~ 1 bunch
Cucumber ~ 1
Red Russian Kale ~ 1 bunch
Lettuce ~ 1 head
Green Beans or Snow peas~ 1 handful
Fava Beans ~ 1 quart
Red or Gold Potatoes ~ 1 quart
Napa Cabbage ~ 1 head
Garlic Scapes ~ 4
Herb ~ Rosemary
Also at the Farm Standproduced locally...*
Sweet Corn ~ finally our own
Beef ~ Boyden Farm
Blueberries ~ locally grown, picked by Valley Dream Farm
Amish Peaches
Maple Syrup ~ Maple Shade Farm, Cambridge
* These items are brought into our farm stand to give you a larger selection.
Recipes of the Week
Grilled Fava Beans
Fava Bean Bruschetta
News from the Field
Please enjoy your fresh organic vegetables!- Anne Tisbert
What is that ugly looking bean pod in my bag this week?
The answer is FAVA BEAN!
"With their rich, meaty flavor, Fava Beans are the true stars of the legume family. You may have had them canned, dried, or frozen, but you really haven't had Fava Beans until you've savored them fresh and tender, direct from the field. They're such a delectable seasonal treat that connoisseurs will completely re-arrange that night's dinner menu to accommodate these marvelous beans. Much of the joy of Fava Beans comes from their versatility: fantastic by themselves, but also spectacular in combination with other ingredients in the creation of sumptuous dishes. A staple of Italian cooking, Fava Beans make superb dips and other appetizers, but they're also great in salads, sauces , sautes, stew, pastas, and risottos.
The Fava bean is actually an old-world tradition that is growing in popularity with knowledgeable cooks in the 21st century. For sheer longevity, you'd be hard-pressed to find a food that dates back further. They've been found in some of the earliest-known human settlements. Most often associated with Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern cuisines, the Chinese have also enjoyed them for more than 5,000 years. Fava Beans are also known by an amazing variety of other names: Broad Beans, Windsor Beans, Horse Beans, and even Pigeon Beans. By any name, Fava Beans are among the all-time great culinary vegetables." Ocean Mist Farms
How to store: To store Fava Bean pods, place them in a plastic bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator right away. The pods will keep fro five to seven days in the refrigerator.
Store cook and peeled Fava beans in plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to five days.
How to Cook: Cook Beans in a large saucepan in plenty of boiling water until tender, about 3-5 minutes, depending on the size of the bean. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool. Peel outer shell of bean before eating.
Nutritional Value: Could Fava beans help keep us young? They have high concentrations of L-dopa (dopamine), an amino acid that is a neurotransmitter in the brain. Dopamine plays a role in the brain in such activities as memory, energy, and sex drive. Dopamine levels decline in brain cells as we age, so who knows what role Fava Beans might play in keeping these levenls up. We do know for sure that Fave Beans are low in calories and in fat, with no cholesterol. In a 1 Cup serving they're high in protein (an unbelievable 39g), iron (56 % RDA) and fiber, (37g), and are also good sources of vitamin C, vitamin A, and potassium.
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