Hello CSA Members,
I am thrilled that you are all members of one of our best
growing seasons ever. It is mid
July and still the crops are lush and beautiful. It has been a bit chilly for the peppers and tomatoes to get
going full swing but they are filling out nicely. Potatoes and garlic look great and they are on their
way. I will say though that our
eggplant has had quite a bit of trouble with the potato beetles so the harvest
will be small this year. I am sure
most of you are not to upset about that.
Our fall planting is about half way finished. It is so crazy to think of fall plants
when we are just starting to harvest tomatoes but this is Mother Nature for
you.
We have made a decision on how to handle the herbs. I am a bit slow sometimes at finding
solutions. I had clarity on this
just after I sent the email last week.
Thank you for your input.
You will be able to order 2 of the herbs from the “herb list” to equal
one item. Simplicity is elusive
sometimes. This will be for the
times when we have enough herbs.
If we are short on an herb it will be listed individually.
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 or Green Summer Crisp Lettuce or
Romaine– 2 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 – 1.5 lb. You may order 2.
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Dandelion – 8 oz
·
Summer Squash – 1.5 - 2 lb (This could be green
or yellow zucchini, patty pan squash or yellow crookneck squash.)
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Cucumbers (Standard or Lemon or Asian Long) –
1.5 lb. You may order 2.
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Carrots, Orange or Mixed Colors– 1.5 lb. You may order 2.
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Green Beans,
OR Dragon (A yellow Italian type bean.) ¾ lb – OR French Beans ½ lb
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Cabbage, Green – 1 head
·
Basil, Italian – 4 oz
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Fresh Cut Flowers
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Purslane – ½ lb
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Arugula – 7 oz
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Tomato – 1 lb – mixed colors and sizes
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Herbs:
You may choose 2 of these as one “item.”
o Chives
– 2 oz
o Oregano
– 2 oz
o Marjoram
– 2 oz
o Mint
– 2 oz
o Garlic
chive – 2 oz
o Parsley,
Flat Leaf – 2 oz.
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.
·
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.
·
Parsley, Flat Leaf – 2 oz. You may order 2.
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:
·
Kale
·
Chard
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Lettuce
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Cucumber
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Beans
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Parsley
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Beets
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Cabbage
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Arugula
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Tomatoes
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Purslane
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Carrot
Recipes:
Beans
String Beans are the ultimate summer food for me. When I think of summer I think of my
aching back picking and sorting the darn things. But I also think of how many I eat while picking and sorting
and I feel so happy inside. I love
the crunch of string beans. Yes,
they are great steamed and sautéed but raw is my choice. For fun sometimes we like to roast
them. If we don’t cook them too
long they are like French fries.
We grow standard green beans, Dragon beans (my favorite) and
French beans (aka Haricot Verts).
The Dragon beans are similar in flavor to an Italian Pole Bean but much
easier to grow. They have a purple
stripe which is defined by the sun.
They will loose their purple coloring when cooked. French beans are a delicacy. They are by far the sweetest of the 3
and the most delicate to cook.
Which is why they are only a half pound bag. We hope you enjoy your beans this week!
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Here is the website for freezing beans without
blanching again: http://www.anoregoncottage.com/how-to-freeze-snap-peas-without-blanching/
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Roasted String Beans- 4 ingredients I love
it! Don’t cook to long. They will be like French fries. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/oven-roasted-green-beans-recipe.html
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Raw Green Bean Casserole: http://www.addictedtoveggies.com/2010/11/easy-raw-vegan-and-warm-green-bean.html
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Spicy Pickled Green Beans: http://www.marthastewart.com/275532/green-bean-recipes/@center/1009726/spring-produce#924848
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Crispy Haricot Verts with Pine Nuts: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Crisp-Haricots-Verts-with-Pine-Nuts-240461
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Enjoy!
We really appreciate you and could not do it with out you.
Thank you,
Erica
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