What you need to know:
-Don’t forget to return your boxes each week! I just picked up a brand new load of boxes so we can phase out some of the older ones.
-When breaking down your box, use your Thumbs to fold the flaps out. Using your Thumbs, reduces the tearing of the boxes. Two Thumbs up to everyone who can put together and break down waxed produce boxes.
-We wash most items that you receive in your deliveries. We will not be washing potatoes this year so we may store them longer. We’ll leave the washing up to you! We all need a few microbes once in a while so just look forward to getting your hands dirty!
-We also did not wash the onions. They have not been cured yet either-but that does not matter to a frying pan. Use them soon because they will not store for very long.
on your table this week:
Broccoli- Store in the fridge.
Beets- Store in the fridge. Trim off the tops for longer root storage.
Red LaSoda Potatoes- Store in the pantry or fridge.
Parsley-Store in a bag in the fridge.
Snap Beans/Yellow Wax Beans- Store in the fridge. This will be the last of the beans for a while!
Cucumbers- Store in the fridge.
White Onions- Store on the counter. Use sooner rather than later.
Tomatoes!-Finally, wait, just 2?
Yellow Squash/Zucchini-Fridge.
FARM NEWS
Welcome to Week #3! We are ¼ of the way to the beach… err the end of the 12 week season. We try to disappear as much as possible from Mid-July to Mid-August. That is our offseason. Is it ok if I just think about Grand Isle every day? DEAL.
Last week was a bit rough. It rained too much. A straight line wind (or tornado?) picked up our very heavy Greenhouse, twirled it around, and set it down about 30 yards away from where it was. Luckily it did not turn it over and nothing broke. I had to get out there with my tractor and a chain and slowly pull it back to its spot. We are also lucky that we didn’t have anything inside other than pallets.
We finally dug potatoes. We only dug about a 1/3 of the patch and ended up with near 800#s. We could have dug more but when your workers are teenage boys and the items you’re harvesting are fun to throw—you just might not get as much done as you’d like. We have more Red potatoes to dig as well as white and gold. I may have thrown potatoes also.
If there is going to be a raccoon party, I suspect it will be this weekend. I feel pretty confident that the sweet corn will be ready for next week’s box. My guard dog (NOT my Lab-he is basically the dog from the movie UP) has been barking a bit at night. Mr. Coon has probably been sending scouts to check out the corn patch.
Since we don’t use Herbicide, our pathways in between rows of plastic mulch get very weedy. Controlling the weeds with a weedeater works but tends to cut into the plastic mulch. Our solution is laying landscape fabric in between rows of plastic mulch. It smothers weeds that have germinated and presents a tidy look.
Next week’s delivery looks gnarly. Sweet Corn? Radishes, Onions, Tomatoes, cucs, thyme, possibly celery, and maybe Raccoon. Cheers.
Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted AlmondsIngredients
Oven Baked Parsley Red Potatoes
Ingredients
From the Loups
As always, thank you so much for your business!
Charlie, Stephanie and AJ Loup
225.978.1716
LoupFarms.com
[email protected]
-Don’t forget to return your boxes each week! I just picked up a brand new load of boxes so we can phase out some of the older ones.
-When breaking down your box, use your Thumbs to fold the flaps out. Using your Thumbs, reduces the tearing of the boxes. Two Thumbs up to everyone who can put together and break down waxed produce boxes.
-We wash most items that you receive in your deliveries. We will not be washing potatoes this year so we may store them longer. We’ll leave the washing up to you! We all need a few microbes once in a while so just look forward to getting your hands dirty!
-We also did not wash the onions. They have not been cured yet either-but that does not matter to a frying pan. Use them soon because they will not store for very long.
on your table this week:
Broccoli- Store in the fridge.
Beets- Store in the fridge. Trim off the tops for longer root storage.
Red LaSoda Potatoes- Store in the pantry or fridge.
Parsley-Store in a bag in the fridge.
Snap Beans/Yellow Wax Beans- Store in the fridge. This will be the last of the beans for a while!
Cucumbers- Store in the fridge.
White Onions- Store on the counter. Use sooner rather than later.
Tomatoes!-Finally, wait, just 2?
Yellow Squash/Zucchini-Fridge.
FARM NEWS
Welcome to Week #3! We are ¼ of the way to the beach… err the end of the 12 week season. We try to disappear as much as possible from Mid-July to Mid-August. That is our offseason. Is it ok if I just think about Grand Isle every day? DEAL.
Last week was a bit rough. It rained too much. A straight line wind (or tornado?) picked up our very heavy Greenhouse, twirled it around, and set it down about 30 yards away from where it was. Luckily it did not turn it over and nothing broke. I had to get out there with my tractor and a chain and slowly pull it back to its spot. We are also lucky that we didn’t have anything inside other than pallets.
We finally dug potatoes. We only dug about a 1/3 of the patch and ended up with near 800#s. We could have dug more but when your workers are teenage boys and the items you’re harvesting are fun to throw—you just might not get as much done as you’d like. We have more Red potatoes to dig as well as white and gold. I may have thrown potatoes also.
If there is going to be a raccoon party, I suspect it will be this weekend. I feel pretty confident that the sweet corn will be ready for next week’s box. My guard dog (NOT my Lab-he is basically the dog from the movie UP) has been barking a bit at night. Mr. Coon has probably been sending scouts to check out the corn patch.
Since we don’t use Herbicide, our pathways in between rows of plastic mulch get very weedy. Controlling the weeds with a weedeater works but tends to cut into the plastic mulch. Our solution is laying landscape fabric in between rows of plastic mulch. It smothers weeds that have germinated and presents a tidy look.
Next week’s delivery looks gnarly. Sweet Corn? Radishes, Onions, Tomatoes, cucs, thyme, possibly celery, and maybe Raccoon. Cheers.
Yellow Wax Beans with Toasted AlmondsIngredients
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound yellow wax beans, ends trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (about 3 ounces) whole blanched almonds, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of the salt and the wax beans, return to a boil, and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain again and set aside. Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and cook, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden but not brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper. Place the beans in a large bowl, toss with the almonds, and serve.
Tip: You can use fresh green beans instead of yellow wax beans. - From MyRecipes.com
Oven Baked Parsley Red Potatoes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, cubed
- 2 pounds red potatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon minced onion, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place butter in a large baking dish and melt in preheating oven.
- Toss potatoes and onion in melted butter to coat.
- Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle parsley over potatoes and season with salt and pepper; toss.
From the Loups
As always, thank you so much for your business!
Charlie, Stephanie and AJ Loup
225.978.1716
LoupFarms.com
[email protected]
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