Lettuce

Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls

This is a simple and versatile summer meal. Rice paper can be filled with what vegetables, greens and herbs you have on hand. Cooked sausage, grilled tofu or other protein can be added if desired. Topping with a creamy peanut sauce makes it delectable! Ingredients: Rice paper, generally sold in circle sheets at Asian markets…

Lettuce is without doubt one of the world’s favorite vegetables, and with good reason. Summer days are unthinkable without the refreshing presence of lettuce! Consisting of 95 percent water, the darker varieties are the most nutritious with higher levels of vitamins A and C, betacarotene, folate and calcium. On our farm we grow loose leaf…

Hot or Cold Creamy Lettuce Soup

A farm member shared this recipe with us. It is a wonderful way to use the bounty of fresh lettuce this time of year, and is lovely either hot or cold. Ingredients:• 2 tablespoons butter• 1 medium onion, diced• 4 medium cloves garlic, sliced• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock• 8 ounces lettuce, leaves torn…

Man Salad

Jeffrey was never a fan of salads until this… rightly named ‘Man Salad’ as it keeps this man happily full until the next meal. Ingredients: • Cooked grain (rice, quinoa, couscous…) • Cooked protein (chicken, steak, meatballs) • Roasted vegetables • Sautéed onions and mushrooms • Lettuce greens • Crushed tortilla chips • Cheese •…

First Distribution of 2018!

June 6th marked the first distribution of 2018! With 100% of our available shares sold and over 45% of them part of the ‘share-the-shares’ program we were thrilled to start the season in such a way. In addition to the normal spring items of lettuce and scallions, we also included a bag of blue popcorn!…