Vegetable CSA 6/16/2010

Swiss Chard

In the box this week:
Swiss chard ("rainbow" stems)
collard greens
mustard greens (ruffled leaves)
garlic scapes
green onions
fresh lavender
cherries

Recipe ideas?
I make a savory pastry filling with the Swiss chard. Steam them until softened, add feta cheese and layer the chard/feta mixture between layers of filo dough (brush each layer with oil or butter). Bake until lightly brown.

The scapes have such a short season but you can freeze this pesto: http://www.theomnivoressolution.com/the_omnivores_solution/2007/06/garlic_scape_pe.html or add them to soup, stir frys, or throw them on the grill.

Here's a link for lavender recipes:
http://www.joys-of-lavender.com/lavender-recipes.html

Farm report: yes, nearly another inch of rain overnight. I'm waaay behind in planting some crops and the tomato/eggplant/pepper transplants are waiting for their feet to dry to continue to grow. I've had some asparagus bean losses as I put them in low ground but I think enough survived for future CSA deliveries.