CSA Farm Share 2010: Week 8

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And the race is on! This week, Red Fire is closing in on half the weight of Parker, thanks to heavy corn and Parker's nightshades not being quite ready. What will happen next week? Tune in to find out!

Meanwhile, this week I just couldn't summon the motivation to cook. I had so much in the fridge that I'd already prepped, and I *still* haven't finished it all. Usually Monday is my big "ack, use it all up before the new batch comes!" but in the wake of the closing weekend, energy was low. The really sad thing is that despite a fridge full of the best potatoes ever, I got an order of french fries this week around the corner. Twice! The messed up part is that it didn't even occur to me until last night that I could just make my own oven fries, which is what I shall do. (I realize I could make my own real fries, too, but that way lies madness.)

• 2 bunches Beets (w/ greens)
• 2 bunches Carrots (orange)
• 2 lbs Summer Squash (assorted)
• 4 lbs (by volume) Red Potatoes
• 2 heads Cabbage
• 2 bunches Dill
• 2 bunches Mustard Greens
• 2 bunches Spring Onions
• 2 bunches Celery
  = 27 lbs
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• 1 lb Green Beans
• 1 Eggplant
• 6 ears Corn
• 1 bunch Scallions
• 1.5 lb Cucumbers
• 1 bunch Thyme
• 1 (teeny) head Lettuce
• 1 Bell Pepper (yellow)
• 1 lb Summer Squash (assorted)
• 3 Tomatoes
• 1 lb Carrots (mixed colors)
  = 12.8 lbs