Hello CSA Members,
Happy Summer!!! I could just say it over and over
again. This has been such a great
summer for us.
I do apologize for the late email. I began this email 12 hours ago but I have had so many
adventures in between. There is
always the Sunday afternoon field walk after market that seals the deal on the
list. This week the walk was
glorious and longer than expected.
It has been a very intense 7 years since we began this
business. If someone had told me
that it would have been that hard I never would have attempted to do such a
thing. But if they would have told
me afterward that I would love it this much on this day I would have jumped
head first. Today is a great
day. And as a farmer I am grateful
for this day because I have no idea what tomorrow will bring.
And I am extremely grateful to all of you for investing in
our small but beautiful business!!!
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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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 or Red (Some bunches
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– 1.5 lb.
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Dragon (A yellow Italian type bean.) ¾ lb
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Cabbage, Green or Savoy – 1 head
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Fresh Cut Flowers – large bunch including
zinnias and sunflowers
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Purslane – ½ lb
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Salad Mix – 7 oz
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****Tomato – 2 lb – mixed colors and sizes
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*****Tomato – 2 lb – red
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*****Tomato – 2 lb Paste
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*** WE May NOT BE ABLE TO FULFILL 3 ORDERS OF
TOMATOES PER SHARE. WE SHOULD BE
ABLE TO DO 2 ORDERS PER SHARE OF TOTAL TOMATOES. IF YOU CHOOSE TO ORDER 3 ORDERS PLEASE GIVE US AN
ALTERNATIVE IN CASE WE DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH.
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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.
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.
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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. - You must
order cucumber in your regular order and this will be an additional cucumber.
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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
Recipes:
Cucumbers
Every year there is one week in which we have massive
quantities of cucumbers. This is
the week. We are grateful for lots
of cucumbers because they are so versatile however, they do not store as long
as other veggies so they have to go fast.
And with all the rain they are coming fast. So order lots of cucumbers this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Currently we have standard cucumbers and the Asian Long
cucumbers. The Asian cucumbers may
have a slightly thicker skin but otherwise there is no difference. I just love seeing those long cucumbers
hanging from the vines.
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The trendy farmer in me wants to reject Martha
Stewart. But, let’s face it she
has a great team behind her researching and testing great recipes. Her website never fails to inspire me: http://www.marthastewart.com/274508/cucumber-recipes/@center/276955/seasonal-produce-recipe-guide#350717
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Cucumber Tzatziki Salad (Cucumber Yogurt Salad):
Haia, a member who makes this incomparably with golden beets, inspires this
recipe. And she shares with
us. I use goat kefir for this as
an alternative to cow’s milk: http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cucumber_salad_tzatziki.html
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My favorite thing to do with my juicer is
Cucumber Juice: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Cucumber-Juice
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Enjoy!
We really appreciate you and could not do it with out you.
Thank you,
Erica
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