What is in the Co-Op bags this week 4/8

Now for what will be in your bags this week...
ZUCCHINI, Organic
Onions, Green (Scallions), Organic
APPLE, FUJI, Organic
Pears, DAnjou, Fancy, Organic
Banana, Breaker, Organic
Plums, Red, Larry Ann, Organic
boston lettuce local Organic
sorrel Local Organic **see information and recipe below**

$25 only...
broccoli local Organic ***the farm was out of broccoli so we got tot soy***
GRAPEFRUIT, PINK, Organic ** we received A LOT of grapefruits, so everyone got grapefruits
and the $25's got plums***
**Sorrel

Sorrel is a green leaf vegetable native to Europe. It is actually considered less a vegetable and more an herb in some cultures. Young sorrel may be harvested to use in salads, soups or stews. If you are planning on using sorrel in salads, it’s a good idea to stick with small tender leaves that have the fruitier and less acidic taste. Young sorrel leaves are also excellent when lightly cooked, similar to the taste of cooked chard or spinach. For soups and stews, older sorrel can be used because it adds tang and flavor to the dish.

Potato Sorrel Soup

ingredients:
0.5 tablespoon butter
1 leek, white part only or 1/4 c. chopped onions
2 garlic cloves
2 shallots, peeled and sliced
1 sprig of thyme
1 bay leaf
2 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 c. vegetable or chicken broth
1 bunch sorrel leaves, finely chopped
1/2 cup spinach or chard or other similar green, blanched and finely chopped (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Melt the butter in a medium soup pot over a medium heat. Sweat the leeks, garlic, shallots and herbs until translucent. Add the potatoes and cook for a few minutes. Pour in the stock and reduce the heat to a simmer for around half an hour.

2. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. Add the sorrel and spinach. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a dollop of sour cream to finish, if desired.


**all information is from TaylOrganic Farm at 5/21/2008**

Our newest member!! Isn't this just the most beautiful grass you have ever seen?? I love fresh garden stuff and this fresh organic Wheat Grass from Garden at Eden is just gorgeous. Delivered fresh to our door Thursday morning. These come in trays and gallon bags both for $10.