Mid-October and the end of CSA season in Western Mass is growing nigh.

Warning: Temps dipped into the 20s last night

If you like your kale crispy, it’s your lucky day:

Frosty Kale

Despite the overnight freezing temps, we still had a wide assortment of veggies at today’s pick-up, including some new fall veggies like Brussel Sprouts (yay!), multi-colored carrots, acorn squash and leeks (double yay!):

New: Brussel Sprouts

New: Carrots & Leeks (hello again, potatoes)

I was already brainstorming on what to do with this bounty and knew I’d have to act quick. Everything looked great, but once the ice melted, I feared many things would go to mush, and worse, rot. Here’s what I’ll make once I get these puppies home:

• Leek, Potato and Caramelized Cabbage Soup
• Kale & Edamame Quinoa salad (inspired by Guido’s prepared foods counter)
• Roasted Brussel Sprouts
• Acorn Squash with Chili-lime Vinaigrette
• TBD

Here’s the full run-down of today’s pick-up: