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  • Fall 2020 CSA – Week 3

    Sugar Cane, 12″ Stick – Frog Song – see our recent post on how to enjoy fresh cane.

    Broadleaf Arugula – Frog Song – try this in a salad with the roselle, sliced radishes and cucumbers.

    Roselle Hibiscus Calyces – Frog Song

    Red Radish or French Breakfast Radish – Frog Song
    Did you know you can eat radish greens? Add them to soup stocks or saute!

    White Kennebec Potatoes – Frog Song

    Cucumbers – Frog Song – we call these guys “non-conformers,” because they may have unusual shapes. Trim off any pointy ends and enjoy!

    Yard Long Beans – Worden Farm

    Bok Choy –Worden Farm

    Acorn Squash – New Sprout Organic Farm

    A good side to any fall meal! Try herb-roasted acorn squash:
    https://therealfoodrds.com/herb-roasted-parmesan-acorn-squash/

    Our arugula is so fresh and flavorful, I have been eating it all on it’s own! Drizzle a little olive oil, squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of salt and fresh cracked pepper. Add radish and cucumber to make a fuller, yet simple salad.

    I like to leave the beans longer for pretty plating presentation! But, you can trim them up and use as you would familiar green beans. Here’s a quick and simple recipe for Stir-Fried Long Beans:
    https://tinyurbankitchen.com/stir-fried-chinese-long-beans-with/

    Have you ever tried to make your own kimchi? This recipe offers a different way to use our abundance of bok choy!

    https://fearlesseating.net/how-to-make-bok-choy-kimchi/

  • Hello! Amy Jane Erzen here.

    Hi Frog Song friends, I just wanted to introduce myself! My name is Amy Jane Erzen. Some of you may recognize me from operating the St. Augustine Market this past year, or Winter Park Market a couple years ago. I’m excited to share with you all that I’ll now be taking care of all things CSA!

    Aptly named “farmer’s choice box,” by being part of our CSA, you’ll get an idea of what the people who grow your food are eating on a weekly basis. We eat what’s fresh and abundant. If you need some inspiration in the kitchen, I’ll be sharing recipes that feature the items in your box!

    My love for home-grown food was inspired by my dad, who always has a beautiful garden in our backyard in (the few summer months of) Ohio. Anyone who grows their own tomatoes knows there’s nothing better than one right off the vine. The tastiest and most nutritious food is fresh food! I’ve worked on family farms for the past five years, so I was immediately drawn to Frog Song when I saw their beautiful and diverse stand at the Winter Garden Market; I’m always sniffing out local and organic veggies when I move to a new area. Please know the meaningful significance of eating locally. Not only are you supporting the local economy and the farmers you know by name, the planet desperately needs more natural, chemical-free, and sustainable food systems. We, and mother earth, appreciate your contribution!

    I hope we offer peace of mind knowing where your food is coming from; that it was grown, harvested and handled with love, and that we do not take lightly the responsibility of providing quality, wholesome food for your health.

    I’m grateful to be part of this team and look forward to meeting you! 🙂

    Amy Jane

  • Blog Revival!

    We’re going to go ahead and blame a pandemic on abandoning our blog earlier this year. It was all we could do to keep up with shut-downs, constantly changing logistics, and keeping up with the usual Spring time hustle to bring in the harvest.

    The good news is that we have survived, and are ready to revive the blog as a source for tasty recipes, stories from the farm, and useful information about organic farming and reforming our food system.

    Welcome to Jinnie Son, a friend, CSA member and amazing chef.

    “Hi there! I’m Jinnie.

    Hi there! I’m Jinnie.

    I am the new writer for the food blog at Frog Song Organics. I’m not classically trained but I learned from the best, my mom. I grew up cooking authentic Korean food with my mom in our small NYC apartment at a young age and continued that training when she owned a Korean Restaurant in the Boston Area in the 90s. As a Korean-American, I’ve always been passionate about cooking Korean food and introducing it to everyone I come across. I am proud of the rich history and culture of my parents’ homeland.

    I am a New Yorker at heart but have been living in Orlando for the past 6 years, with my cat Marz. My all-time favorite comfort food is kimchi jigae, a hearty stew made from fermented spicy napa cabbage, it is perfect on a chilly day!

    Common misconceptions may be that Korean food is too hard to cook or that the ingredients are too hard to find. I hope I can squash that myth and be able to show you how easy it can be to make Korean food in your own home. Most ingredients can be found at your local grocery store and if not, most items can be found online. All my recipes are simple, easy, and of course, it will highlight the robust variety of Frog Song Organic’s produce.

    On this blog, I will be sharing fresh, flavorful, and (mostly) healthy Korean themed recipes. All the recipes I share will be foods I eat in my everyday. If I won’t eat it, I won’t share it because my recipes represent me and I’m kind of awesome! My goal is to inspire you to try something new and out of the box. You never know, the next dish you make has the potential to be one of your favorites!

    For more recipes and ideas follow me @jinnieseats on Instagram. Happy Cooking!”