It is amazing how last season at this time I was writing a newsletter to you complaining about how the rain was starting to damage crops.  What a difference a year makes!!  The rain/sun combination has been absolutely amazing and the crops are growing like crazy.  You will find that you even have PEAS in your share this week.  It is certainly the earliest pea crop we have ever had.  These are snap peas so be sure to eat them pod and all.  We will have shell peas for you, but they are not ready yet.  You will also find some dry beans in your bags as well!  What a treat!  We grew these last year and had some left over after seeding them for this season.  We thought you might enjoy having some.  There are a mix of beans, but all can be soaked overnight and then parboiled for an hour or so in order to use them.  Try making a bean salad with your radishes, salad turnips, and scallions or a bean soup with the braising mix of mustard, kale and asian greens.  Please comment back if you have questions about anything in the bag.  Enjoy and eat well this week!