🧄 This Week’s CSA Share — Garden Brightness! (June 5)

Hi CSA family! Your share this week is packed with flavorful, crisp vegetables straight from the fields. One exciting highlight: garlic scapes — the curly green tops of garlic plants with a mild, delicious garlicky flavor!

🥕 This Week’s Harvest:

• Garlic Scapes

• Broccoli

• Lettuce

• Napa Cabbage

• Peas

• Cauliflower

• Greens (may include kale, chard, or mustard)

• Turnips

From salad to sauté, you’ve got everything for fresh meals all week long.

🍳 Recipe Highlight: Garlic Scape Stir-Fry with Greens & Peas

This easy stir-fry uses several items from your CSA box and makes a delicious lunch or side dish. Ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

• 1 cup Garlic Scapes, chopped into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup Peas

• 1 cup Greens (chopped kale or chard work best)

• ½ cup Broccoli or Cauliflower, chopped

• ½ cup Napa Cabbage, shredded

• 2 small Turnips, thinly sliced

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: Soy sauce or splash of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic scapes and turnips, cooking for 3–4 minutes.

3. Stir in broccoli or cauliflower, and peas. Cook for 3–4 minutes.

4. Add napa cabbage and greens. Sauté until just wilted.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and soy sauce or lemon juice.

6. Serve warm with rice, or chilled as a grain bowl topper.

🌱 This Week’s CSA Share — Summer’s Early Bounty! May 29.

Hello CSA members! We’re thrilled to bring you another beautiful box of just-harvested produce. This week’s mix leans into cool-weather greens and the first tastes of summer.

🥦 What’s in Your Box:

• Pac Choi (Bok Choy)

• Lettuce

• Broccoli

• Zucchini

• Napa Cabbage

• Radishes

• Cauliflower

• Peas

This lineup is perfect for crisp salads, crunchy stir-fries, or light summer bowls.

🍜 Recipe Highlight: Zucchini & Pac Choi Stir-Fry with Crunchy Peas

A super-quick, flavor-packed recipe using many of your CSA items. This stir-fry is light, fresh, and ready in under 20 minutes!

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp sesame or olive oil

• 1 small Zucchini, sliced into half moons

• 1 cup Pac Choi, chopped

• 1 cup Broccoli or Cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets

• ½ cup Peas (snow peas or shelled)

• ½ cup Napa Cabbage, shredded

• 2 Radishes, thinly sliced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari

• Optional: pinch of chili flakes, sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and zucchini, cooking for 2–3 minutes.

3. Add broccoli or cauliflower and peas; sauté for another 3–4 minutes.

4. Stir in pac choi and Napa cabbage. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

5. Add soy sauce and radishes. Toss and cook for 1 more minute.

6. Top with sesame seeds and enjoy over rice or noodles!

🌱 CSA Weekly Update – May 22, 2025

Fresh Harvest + A Simple Spring Stir-Fry Recipe

🌿 Quick Recipe: Spring Stir-Fry

This simple stir-fry comes together quickly and makes the most of several items in your CSA box. It’s a great way to enjoy a warm, satisfying dinner with clean, seasonal ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch Pac Choi (chopped)

• 1 cup Broccoli florets

• 1/2 head Cauliflower (chopped)

• 1/2 Onion (sliced)

• 1–2 Turnips (sliced thin)

• 1 Tbsp sesame or olive oil

• Soy sauce or tamari, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. Add onion, turnips, and broccoli. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.

3. Stir in cauliflower and Pac Choi. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until just tender.

4. Add a splash of soy sauce or tamari, toss well, and serve hot over rice or noodles.

As always, thank you for being part of this journey—not just of eating well, but of growing lives rooted in hope and healing. Your support continues to fuel the mission of our Christ-centered recovery community here at Renovatus.

This Week’s CSA Share

🌿 May 15 - CSA Share

Fresh From the Farm!

We’re excited to share this week’s vibrant harvest with our CSA members! Your box is full of crisp, flavorful vegetables perfect for spring meals. Here's what you’ll be receiving:

🍽 Recipe Highlight: Spring Stir-Fry with Napa Cabbage & Broccoli

Looking for a simple, delicious way to use your CSA goodies? Try this quick Spring Stir-Fry that highlights several items from your box. Perfect for a light dinner or as a side with rice or noodles.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

• 2 cups Napa cabbage, chopped

• 1 cup Broccoli florets

• ½ cup Cauliflower florets

• 2 Turnips, sliced thin

• ½ cup Onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.

2. Add onions and turnips. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender.

3. Add broccoli and cauliflower. Cook another 3–4 minutes.

4. Stir in Napa cabbage and soy sauce. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Tip: Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal, or add scrambled eggs or tofu for extra protein!