Hello CSA Members,
Happy 4th of July week to you all. We will have a regular delivery
schedule for the next 2 weeks. It
is always hard to explain to the lettuce that it is a holiday so could you wait
1 more week to get picked. They
don’t want to hear it.
This past week at the farm may have broken a record for work
we were able to accomplish. Our
crew has really come together this year.
We have a lot of different employees this year. It is really fun to see the
interactions and the learning-taking place between everyone. They are all meeting for the first time
in rows of very weedy carrots, jungles of tomato plants or over the gruesome
job of squishing potato beetles.
There is a lot of laughter going on and it is music to my ears. I am grateful for all of them. I hope you can taste their efforts and
positive attitudes in your produce.
We will try to post pictures on the blog of the crew as the
season goes on.
We will post the weekly email on our blog: http://bhorganics.blogspot.com/
Don’t forget to pick up your box. It may help to set an alarm on your phone. At the West Reading site we have a
family that comes at 9 pm to clean up the porch. I had to do this so that I can get some sleep. I am crazy and I would worry about
those boxes all night. Sorry.
Help:
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at bhorganicscsa@gmail.com or call
484-955-1098. I also am available
to receive text messages at this phone number.
When:
You can order by replying to the email or by emailing bhorganicscsa@gmail.com. The orders must be in by Tuesday at 12 am. Processing the orders takes some time
so I would appreciate no late orders.
This is a new time this year in order to have our pack house run a bit
smoother.
Notes about ordering:
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We cannot guarantee orders. We will definitely do our best.
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You may order from the list below. If you do not choose to order we will
select a well-rounded box for you.
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If it states behind the item that you may order
2 (or 3) than this counts as 2 (or 3) of your items. If it does not state “You may order 2” behind the item than
you can only order 1 of this item.
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We do not split items of make smaller
bunches. All sizes of the items
are stated below.
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If you see “OR”
in an item list you can order one or the other from this list.
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Yes, we definitely make mistakes. So please let us know so we don’t make
them again. We are striving to
provide great customer service.
This week’s Harvest:
Choose 8 items from this list for full
shares or 5 items for half shares.
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Salad
Mix – 7 oz.
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Kale –3/4 lb - Red Russian, Lacinato or Curly. You may order 3.
·
Red leaf or Butter head Lettuce – 2 heads (These
could be large. If you would like
to have 1 large head instead of 2 please let us know.) You
may order 2.
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Swiss Chard –3/4 lb. You may order 2.
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Snow Peas – Green– 1 / 2 lb. You may order 2.
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Arugula – 7 oz
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Marjoram, Dill, and Cilantro – 1.5 oz of each.
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Basil, Oregano and Garlic Chives - 1.5 oz of
each. You may order 2.
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Parsley, Flat Leaf – 2 oz. You may order 2.
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Beets – Red or Chioggia – 1.5 lb
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Radicchio – Tall or round – 2 heads
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Fennel – 1 bulb
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Braising Mix – ¾ lb (This is essentially large
spicy mix. Great for salads or
lightly sautéing.
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Flowers – small bouquet of zinnias and other
flowers.
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Baby Broccoli – ¾ lb OR Summer Squash – 1 lb (This could be green or yellow zucchini,
patty pan squash or yellow crookneck squash.)
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Carrots, Orange – 1 lb OR Green Beans – ¾ lb
Extras: You must order
“Extras.”
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Kale –3/4 lb - Red Russian, Lacinato or Curly. You must order kale in
your regular order and this will be an additional kale.
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Swiss Chard –3/4 lb. You must order chard in your regular order and this will be an
additional chard.
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Marjoram – 2 oz.
High Energy:
As a farmer, foodie and vegetable lover I am always
interested in the “energetics” of food.
Essentially this means when a vegetable is at its “peak.” If you are stuck in your ways but want
to try something new I highly recommend choosing something new from this
list. Here are the foods at their
highest energy level this week:
·
Salad Mix
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Herbs
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Kale
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Chard
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Lettuce
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Arugula
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Fennel
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Beets
Recipes:
Lettuce
I am sure you are wondering why I have chosen to highlight
lettuce this week. Doesn’t
everyone know what to do with lettuce?
Yes, I am sure you do but it is sooo beautiful right now. We grow different varieties throughout
the season depending on the weather.
Certain varieties tolerate the heat better than others. Butter head lettuce for instance does
not like excessive heat and this week or next will be the last time we offer it
until the fall. It is luscious
right now. We grow Romaine all
season but this weeks selection was gobbled up by a groundhog last week. We grow a crisp Red Leaf as well. Last year Red Leaf was all the rage due
to the higher antioxidant levels in the red coloring of the leaves.
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Here are a lot of great ideas for lettuce cups: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/spring-lettuce-recipes_n_1503838.html#s957287&title=Spicy_AsianChickenSalad_Lettuce
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Zucchini and Braised Lettuce Tart: http://www.aminglingoftastes.com/2007/10/zucchini-and-braised-lettuce-tart-with.html
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Lettuce Stir Fry: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Stir-Fried-Garlic-Lettuce-233211
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I have realized in the new local food movement
that when have too much of something you just turn it into Pesto. So here it is Lettuce Pesto: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/roast-beef-with-butter-lettuce-pesto
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Enjoy!
We really appreciate you and could not do it with out you.
Thank you,
Erica
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