Appleton Farms Blog: Week 20: Last Week of the Summer Share!

At long last, the cold weather has arrived and we’re starting to think about winter. We’re still harvesting carrots and parsnips and have things like kale and brussels sprouts for later picking, but most other crops have been harvested at this point. As we begin to wrap things up in the field, we continue to prepare for our winter share, which consists of three pickups in November and December. Sign up in the share room if you’re interested!

This is the last week of the summer share. Thanks for a great season with us and stay tuned for CSA membership renewals coming soon.

This week the share will include:

Lettuce
Kale varieties
Escarole
Carrots
Parsnips
Radishes
Kohl rabi
Brussels sprouts
Napa cabbage
Butternut squash
Leeks
Potatoes
Garlic
Popcorn

Despite our best efforts to keep a good stash of scissors for the pick your own field, every week many go missing. We encourage you to bring your own scissors if you plan on picking.
Our hours for pickup are on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 12:30-6:30PM. We are also open for pick your own on Saturdays, 8AM-Noon. Shareholders are free to pick up their share any day that best suits their schedule, and do not need to commit to the same day each week. Additionally, shareholders do not need to tell us which day they will be picking up.

Vegetable of the week!

PARSNIPS are a root vegetable closely related to carrots and parsley. A long, tuberous root with cream colored skin and flesh, and a nutty flavor that sweetens with winter frosts. It can been eaten raw but is typically cooked. It’s a favorite roasted, steamed with butter, or cooked in winter soups. It’s rich in potassium and dietary fiber and is thought to help reduce blood cholesterol.

Roasted parsnips with rosemary

1 1/2 pounds parsnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-by-2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss parsnips with oil and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper. Roast until tender and golden, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Farm Store News

Best wishes from the Appleton Farms Store!

We hope you have enjoyed your CSA season. Though the barn will close for the winter, the farm store is open year round with fresh milk, cheeses, meats, eggs and local treats to delight young and old. Save the dates for these upcoming holiday festivities.

Trick or Treat with Harbor Sweets! Stop in the store on Saturday, 10/27 (as part of the Ipswich downtown trick-or-treating) and again on Halloween, 10/31 (it's a Wednesday, so you can get fresh milk while you are here) & receive a free goodie bag of Harbor Sweets chocolates with any purchase. We will also have a bowl out with free honey candy, maple candy, fruit chews & honey sticks for all visitors. (while supplies last).

'Tis the season to give thanks, and cheese! Sign up now for Thanksgiving cheese boxes. We have custom made wooden gift boxes filled with delicious Appleton Farms cheeses and other goodies for $50 or $100. Flat rate FedEx shipping anywhere in the US for only $25. Sign up by 11/1 to guarantee availability.

Dreaming of holiday pies? Pumpkin & apple & pecan. Oh my! Pre-order your pie by 11/1 to guarantee availability. This holiday season we are happy to feature frozen ready-to-bake pies from Bushel & Crumb and Ever So Humble Pies as well as gluten and dairy free options from Kim Gregory Pure Pastry.

Sign up in the store or by email appletonfarms@thetrustees.org

Save the Date: Friday, November 30th 5 PM - 9 PM Appleton Farms Barnyard Holiday Market Join us for an enchanting evening in the Carriage Barn with twinkling lights, music & local vendors offering unique holiday gifts. We will be sampling Appleton Farms signature cheeses and have holiday cheese boxes for sale.

Farm Events & Programs

Thursday, October 25, 2018

October Barnyard Story Hour

Thursday, October 25
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

Family Fun, Farms & Food

Appleton Farms Cheese Making Intensive

Thursday, October 25
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

Farms & Food, Lectures & Workshops

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Wagon Rides at Appleton Farms

Saturday, October 27
Appleton Farms
Hamilton and Ipswich | North Shore

Family Fun, Outdoor Recreation, Farms & Food