Hello CSA Members,
Welcome to another week of a fabulous year. I cannot say enough how great this year
has been.
Normally in the middle of August I wake up one morning and think,
“fall is here.” I had that
realization last Monday and I may have even been late in my thinking. As far as the plants are concerned it
is fall. The summer crops are
still coming but the plants have slowed their growth and are in preparation for
fall. I just hope it is a long
fall.
The potatoes are coming of out of the field beautifully. This is the most beautiful crop we have
had yet. The potatoes were planted
in our new field, which is less weedy and really great soil. I am so grateful for Paul whom has
given up this precious soil for us to grow veggies. I can see a lot of potential in that field. Especially since our other fields have very
serious problems with weeds.
We hope you all have a splendid week.
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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Kale –3/4 lb - Red Russian, Lacinato or Curly. You may order 3.
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Red Leaf Lettuce or Romaine– 2 small heads.
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Swiss Chard –3/4 lb. You may order 3.
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Parsley, Flat Leaf – 2 oz. You may order 3.
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Beets –Golden or Chioggia or Red (Some beets may
come without greens.)– 1.5 lb. You may
order 2.
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Dandelion – 8 oz
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Cucumbers (Standard or Asian Long) – 2.5 lb or 3
long fruits. You may order 3.
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Carrots, Orange or Mixed Colors– 2 lb. You may order 2.
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Cabbage, Green – 1 small head or 2 mini
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Savoy, Cabbage– 1 head.
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Fresh Cut Flowers –zinnias and sunflowers
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Purslane – 3/4 lb
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Tomato – 2 lb – mixed colors and sizes. You may order 2.
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Tomato- 2 lb – Heirloom. You may order 2.
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Tomato – 2 lb – red. You may order 2.
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Herbs:
You may choose 2 of these as one “item.”
o Chives
– 2 oz
o Marjoram
– 2 oz
o Mint
– 2 oz
o Garlic
chive – 2 oz
o Parsley,
Flat Leaf – 2 oz.
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Potato – Yukon Gold – 2 lb
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Peppers, Sweet – 1 lb – These can be bell or
long. They will be mostly green or
purple some turning red or yellow.
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Pepper, Hot – 1 pint – mixed varieties.
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Kohlrabi – 1 head
Extras: You must order
“Extras.”
·
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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Parsley, Flat Leaf – 2 oz. You may order 2.
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Cucumbers (Standard or Asian Long) – 2.5 lb or 3
long fruits. You may order 3.
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Tomato – 2 lb – mixed colors and sizes. You must order at least 1 order of tomatoes
in your original order.
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:
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Kale
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Chard
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Lettuce
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Cucumber
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Parsley
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Cabbage
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Tomatoes
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Purslane
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Carrot
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Herbs
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Potatoes
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Peppers
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Kohlrabi
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Dandelion
Recipes:
Dandelion
Yes, we actually plant this. We plant a specific variety that will focus its energy on
producing leaves instead of roots and flowers. It actually has a flower similar to chicory. In a normal season we would have given
up on the spring dandelion by now.
But this year it seems to be growing even better than in the
spring. I would name this as the
crop with the most energy this week.
Dandelion is not just for salads loaded with bacon dressing. It is awesome for cleaning your
liver. Which we all need!
·
10 ways to use dandelion greens – and guess
what? This includes a pesto recipe! http://www.thekitchn.com/10-ways-to-use-those-dandelions-recipes-from-the-kitchn-188774
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The “Foodie” magazines are really pushing
dandelion and chicories this year: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Sauteed-Dandelion-Greens-242014
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Spicy Dandelion Greens: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spicy-Sauteed-Dandelion-Greens-107815
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Dandelion Juice: http://www.thejuicenut.com/dandelion_juice_the_juice_nut.aspx
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Dandelion Smoothie:
http://www.healthysmoothiehq.com/apple-dandelion-green-smoothie
Enjoy!
We really appreciate you and could not do it with out you.
Thank you,
Erica
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