Carnegie Hill Newsletter – Week 12

Stoneledge Farm was hit pretty hard by the storm.  Thankfully Deb and Pete’s house is on high ground any everyone is safe.  But the fields took a big hit with over 10 inches of rain and severe flooding.  The National Guard is in the area clearing roads.  More information will be posted as things dry out and can be assessed.

This is what the farm usually looks like this time of year.

Stoneledge Farm - undated photo

This is a picture of the fields after Irene.  The picture is taken from a similar place, the angle is a little different.

Stoneledge Farm Fields after Hurricane Irene

This picture is zoomed in a bit for a closer view of the barn.

Stoneledge Farm after Hurricane Irene

And here is a picture inside the barn as water rushes through.

Dear CSA Member,

Mother nature will be dictating our share this week.  The extreme weather that is coming our way has us scrambling.  The crops that would be damaged by the heavy rain and wind will be what we pick for this weeks’ delivery. We are calling all of our friends and neighbors to help with the harvest.

If the storm follows the path that they predict, we may have flooding in our fields.  The blessing of the creek for irrigation and sandy loam soil is also a huge challenge when severe rain moves in.  Some of the plants will withstand the water rising and then falling, some would be damaged.

Peppers will fill your share this week because in high water and wind, they fall from the plant and are ruined.  Peppers are very easy to freeze if you can’t use them all this week.  To freeze, wash, cut in pieces and put in a zip lock freezer bag.  Pop in the freezer and use as you need during the cold winter months.

We will be picking Cherry Tomatoes-they don’t stand a chance in the wind and rain.  A favorite with everyone and we hope that they survive another week.

Deborah, for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

Full Vegetable Share
Cluster Tomatoes – 1 basket
Sun Gold Cherry Tomatoes – 1 basket
Leeks – 1 bunch
Diablo Peppers – 3
Biscayne Peppers – 3
Carrots – 1 pound
Hot Peppers – 3 – if you like
Bell Eggplant – 1
Summer Savory – 1 bunch – almost dry.  If you would like to finish drying the bunch, hang up and you can use it later during the cold months

Fruit Share
White Peaches
Yellow Peaches
Vanier Plums

This week’s newsletter includes recipes for Green Sauce with Avocado, Tomato-Tomatillo Salsa, and Summer pasta.

Carnegie Hill Newsletter – Week 11