Great Basin Basket CSA, Autumn Week 3 (10/17/13)
What’s in the box this week?
(all organic from Lattin Farms unless noted otherwise)
- Cha-Cha Kabocha Squash
- MIzuna and Mustard Greens
- Tomatoes
- Shallots
- Islander Peppers
- Garlic
- Popcorn
- Spinach
- Garlic Chives from Mewaldt Organics
- Potatoes from Holley Farms
- Yellow Onions from Peri & Sons
- Cauliflower from Peri & Sons
What the Cha-Cha? Now, I’m not a rookie to the squash scene at this point but I don’t remember ever seeing a Cha-Cha Kabocha Squash on the menu before now. Have you ever had one?
To me, it looks like a big speckled green pumpkin or, maybe, a flatter watermelon But, I was surprised when I picked it up because it was significantly lighter than expected. According to the instructions/newsletter, it is the best-eating of the mid-size kabocha squashes. “It has a bright yellow flesh that cooks up dry, flaky, sweet and delicious.” I’m thinking it will be a lot like a butternut squash … I guess we will find out soon enough, won’t we?
In case you didn’t already know, the pick-up spot for my CSA is at the local Whole Foods store. Most of the time, I don’t even go inside unless I need some random other item because, after all, I am going home with a huge box of veggies every week. This week, though, was different. I was stopped dead in my tracks because I found my holy grail item of fall. The Honey Crisp Apple. Oooooh, yaaaaa. It’s on like Donkey Kong, my friends.
I bought a whole bag of these beauties and, after I eat myself sick on just plain old apples, I’m going to make a recipe suggested by Rachel’s Table, Seasonal Sangria. Check her out, she knows how to get it done …
Fresh Veggies in the Desert 