Rhubarb is one of the first vegetables that are ready to harvest in the spring. Asparagus, spinach, and other lettuce greens are also ripe for the pickings. But today, my mind is on rhubarb! If I were to describe rhubarb as a tart, undesirable tasting, useless, and crummy piece of produce…I would be on point…mostly. I say mostly because while it tastes like fingernails passing over a chalkboard…it does pack a ‘nutritional punch’! Rhubarb is rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins (which give it its red color) and proanthocyanidins. Now these are big words and bigger words generally mean they are better for you. Google it…it’s true.
In all seriousness though. Sunnyside Pastries has managed to create a rare beauty using rhubarb. It’s not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye but also tactfully appealing to the taste buds. You won’t want to miss this seasonal sensation. I introduce to you, … drum roll...the Rhubarb Crumb Donut!! (cue a heavenly host of angels merging harmonious voices into a celestial conglomeration of adoration).
Farm Shares & Fruit Boxes
Order by noon on Friday for delivery the following week.
Next week’s predicted contents list for delivery between
Monday, May 1st - Friday, May 5
Fruit Box
- Pink Lady Apples - Weaver’s Orchard, Morgantown. PA
- Red Seedless Grapes - USA
- Blackberries - USA
Regular Farm Share (Half Bushel Box)*
- Asparagus
- Collard Greens
- Egg Plant
- PAC Choi (aka Bok Choy)
- Garlic
Large Farm Share (Bushel Box) *
The Large Farm Shares will be available beginning the week of May 15th!
*All Farm Shares are sourced from Goose Lane Farm in Sinking Spring, PA
NOTE: This is a predicted list…items may change or be substituted.
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~ICE~
Hey, with warm weather coming, it’s a good time to mention that we do offer bagged ice in 5-pound bags. These are great to include with your delivery to keep your milk cold. It’s also great to have some ice around to add to drinks:)