I went raspberry-crazy when I brought home my raspberries from Ollin Farms. Why not add some to the BBQ sauce I was making?

For this simple BBQ sauce, I combined:

Another week… another CSA Challenge from Ollin Farms.

This week I got:

• Ronde de Nice Squash
• Green Beans
• Japanese Eggplant
• Onions
• Zucchini
• Squash
• Red Norland Potatoes
• Yukon Potatoes
• Beets
• Swiss Chard
• Lacinto Kale
• Eggs

Looks like it’s going to be a good week.

Lately I’ve found a whole new appreciation for roasted beets. They are really good and subtly sweet, which covers up the earthy flavor I often associate with beets.

I got some large beets from Ollin Farms in my CSA, smiled, and decided they were perfect for roasting. To roast beets- wash them well, drizzle a little olive oil on top, put them in an oven safe dish or wrap them in foil, and bake at 375 for 30-60 minutes, depending on the size of the beets. Mine here took a full hour.

When cool enough to touch, remove the skin. It should peel off very easily. I sliced my beets and served them with fresh raspberries, chives, and a little champagne vinegar.

Enjoy.

What a fantastic day! First, my friend gives me a beautiful bowl that she made.

Then, I bought raspberries from Ollin Farms. They look gorgeous in my new bowl. I snapped a quick photo because I have been shoveling them into my mouth. I have no self control around freshly picked raspberries.