csa week 1

welcome to week one of the pcb farmhouse csa boxes

strawberries

basil - pcb

thyme - pcb

mint - pcb

edible flower mix - pcb

mini flower bouquet - pcb

pink pickled eggs - pcb

thyme simple syrup - pcb

Fresh honey chèvre goat cheese- lively run goat farm

Prison City Jamberry Cherry beer

Prison City hops springs eternal beer

Crackers

farmer’s market bag

strawberries

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herbs

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pickles

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local cheese

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specialty goods

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strawberries ✳︎ herbs ✳︎ pickles ✳︎ local cheese ✳︎ specialty goods *

Thyme simple syrup

Description

This thyme simple syrup offers an earthy taste and herb flavor while providing the perfect amount of sweetness for any drink!

Ingredients

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 10 sprigs thyme

Instructions

Add the sugar and water to a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. Add the thyme and bring to a light simmer (not boiling) for 4-5 minutes to allow the thyme to infuse the syrup. Let cool slightly, then remove or strain out the thyme leaves and pour simple syrup into a clean mason jar or bottle. Let cool completely and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 weeks

candied edible flowers

Description

perfect for adding to cakes, pastries, & drinks!

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 tablespoon Cointreau liqueur

  • 1 cup superfine white sugar

  • Edible flowers (pansies, violas, Johnny-jump-ups, Virginia bluebells, violets etc.)

instructions

whisk egg white & Cointreau until slightly foamy

Flowers: cut off with just enough stem under the head of the flower so that you can hold the flower by the stem, rinse with cold water

using A paint brush or pastry brush, gently brush both sides of the flower with the egg mixture

sprinkle with superfine sugar

place on A wire rack or parchment paper to dry the flowers - leave undisturbed for 24-48 hours until completely dry and slightly brittle

store in airtight container - will last months (in fridge can last 1 year]

herb salad

Description

simple herb-filled salad bursting with flavor!

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup parsley leaves

  • 1 cup mint leaves

  • 1 cup torn dill

  • 2 cups watercress - thin stems and leaves only

  • 1/2 snipped chives

  • 1/2 cup shaved parmesan cheese

Dressing

  • 1 tablespoons dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • zest from one lemon

  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Wash the herbs in ice-cold water and spin dry in a salad spinner, then lay them out on a towel to air-dry

  • To make the dressing whisk together the dijon mustard and lemon juice and zest then slowly stream in the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Toss all and serve immediately.