CSA 2026 WEEK 29

From Our Farm

Basil, Italian

Okra, Bicolor

From Our Partners

Cabbage, Red – Blackwater Farms

Cucumbers – Watsonia

Lettuce, Red Leaf – Tendwell Farm

Mangos – Natasha and Zach

Peaches, Yellow – Watsonia

Tomatoes, Heirloom – Watsonia

Try out this great recipe we found around the web that feature items from your CSA share:

Tomato Peach Salad with Basil

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, plus small leaves, for garnish
• 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 ripe but firm yellow peaches, cut into wedges
• 4 tomatoes, preferably a mix of large heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the basil to the boiling water and cook until just wilted and bright green, about 15 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a blender and puree until smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. 
2. Spread the basil puree on a serving platter. Arrange the peaches and tomatoes on top and sprinkle with the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.

Recipe adapted from: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/tomato-peach-salad-with-basil-recipe-2112187