This week in the shares…

Carrots – I’ve been waiting all fall for these beauties to grow!  We lost an earlier fall planting, so these are particularly special!  They are super sweet and crunchy and I haven’t had much time to cook with them because we’re enjoying them raw!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Separate the roots from the green tops.  They’ll last longer that way. Uses: Raw or cooked. When to use: Within 5 days.  

Radicchio – Radicchio is a leaf chicory with a spicy and bitter taste that mellows when cooked.  Due to its bitterness, radicchio pairs best with sweet, salty and acidic ingredients like oranges, prosciutto and balsamic vinegar.  Check out this newsletter for recipes.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked When to use: Within a week.

Bunched Red Kale –  A great variety for raw salads or cooked recipes.  Fine Cooking has an excellent photo tutorial and video to teach you how to easily remove the stems.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw, Baked (Chips) Cooked (Best in Soups) or Juiced. When to use: Within 5 days

Watermelon Radish – These spectacular cold weather radishes are all serious on the outside and party on the inside!  When you cut into them you’ll quickly see where they got their name.  I like to eat them raw in salads dressed with olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic and salt & pepper.  They are also great roasted.  Try one of the recipes below.  They do not need to be peeled!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Separate the roots from the green tops.  They’ll last longer that way. Uses: Raw or cooked. When to use: Within 5 days.  

Rutabaga – This root vegetable is a cross between a cabbage and a turnip!  I love rutabaga mash.  Peel off the outer skin and cut into cubes.  Steam or boil until tender and mash with olive oil or butter and salt.  You can also try delicious rutabaga fries!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator.  Uses: Cooked. When to use: Within a month.

Recipes
Rutabaga Oven Fries
Watermelon Radish & Cilantro Salad
Roasted Watermelon Radishes

Bon appetit! xoMaggie

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**FINAL WEEK OF FRUIT SHARES!**

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