6/12 CSA delivery

Hello CSA Members,

Our first delivery went well despite our email troubles.  I apologize to those of you whom received several emails and to those of you who did not receive any.  At this time I cannot figure out why you did not receive any emails.  In the future the email will be posted on our blog.  If for some reason you do not receive an email please see our blog http://bhorganics.blogspot.com/

Don’t forget to pick up on Wednesday.  It may help to set an alarm on your phone.  If you are having problems picking up please call 484-955-1098, if I can help I will.

You can order by replying to the email or by emailing bhorganics@gmail.com.  The orders must be in by Tuesday at 2 pm.  Processing the orders takes some time so I would appreciate no late orders.

Notes about this week’s harvest list:

·      This week you will be able to order multiples of some items.  For instance if you would like 2 orders of lettuce you may do so.  If you can order multiples it will be stated next to the item.  If you order 2 orders of lettuce it counts as 2 orders for your 8 items (for a full share) or 5 items (for a half share).

·      We will have extras this week.  Scroll down to the bottom to view the extras list.  Extras must be ordered.  Extras are on a first come first basis. 

·      The strawberries have not been a huge success this year.  We have had several problems.  We will definitely give you as many as we can this week.  I am assuming we will have enough to give a pint but we will not be able to do more than one order per share.  It could be a small pint. 

·      If you are unsure of what a particular vegetable is I highly recommend checking our recipe blog.  Here you will find a description, storage information and a recipe.  The CSA will be more enjoyable for you if you try new things and new recipes. http://www.bhrecipes.blogspot.com/

·      At times you will see items selected only for full or half shares.  I do all the orders individually and I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to order something.  I do this the best I can. 

·      If you have a problem or a concern about the quality of an item or are missing something please let us know immediately.  We do make mistakes but we pride ourselves on customer service and so we would like the opportunity to make good on a mistake. 

·      If you do not order we will choose a well-rounded box for you. 

This week’s Harvest:

   Full shares order 8 items.

·      Salad Mix ½ lb – you may order 2

·      Radishes – ¾ lb bunch – you may order 2

·      Turnips – ¾ lb bunch  - these are a sweet salad turnip.  Greens are edible and wonderful.

·      Strawberries – a small pint.  We will give you as many as we can.

·      Kale-¾ lb

·      Green onions – ½ lb

·      Garlic Scapes – 1/8 lb – these are a fresh garlic flower, excellent as a garlic substitute.  You may order 2.

·      Spinach – ½ lb

·      Teenage Pac Choi – 2 heads.  You may order 2. 

·      Lettuce, Romaine or Butter head – 2 heads.  You may order 2.

·      Frisee – 2 heads.  A bitter green great for you liver.  Used in salads or for braising. 

·      Peas – ½ lb – These will most likely be snow peas but maybe a sugar snap as well.  Our snow peas are smaller because they are an heirloom variety.  Oh so sweet. 

Half share orders 4-5 items.

·      Salad Mix ½ lb – you may order 2

·      Radishes – ¾ lb bunch – you may order 2

·      Turnips – ¾ lb bunch  - these are a sweet salad turnip.  Greens are edible and wonderful.

·      Strawberries – a small pint.  We will give you as many as we can.

·      Kale-¾ lb

·      Green onions – ½ lb

·      Garlic Scapes – 1/8 lb – these are a fresh garlic flower, excellent as a garlic substitute.  You may order 2.

·      Spinach – ½ lb

·      Teenage Pac Choi – 2 heads.  You may order 2. 

·      Lettuce, Romaine or Butter head – 2 heads.  You may order 2.

·      Frisee – 2 heads.  A bitter green great for you liver.  Used in salads or for braising. 

Extras:

·      Radishes – ¾ lb – You may order up to 2 orders extra of these. 

·      Garlic Scapes – ¼ lb – You may order up to 2 orders extra of these. 

Recipe: Radishes

Radishes are very misunderstood.  Most of us think of them only to be put on salads and that they are spicy.  Yes, these things are true but radishes are a bit more versatile than that.  The roots are great grilled or roasted.  And the greens are completely edible raw or sautéed.  The greens are just another version of mustard greens. 

If you shred radishes or cook them they loose their spicy flavor but retain a great texture. 

Here are some of my favorite recipes for radishes:

·       Radish Salad with Goat Cheese

·       5-6 large radishes, Shredded

·       2 tablespoons Goat cheese, crumbled

·       Juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste

·       Drizzle of olive oil

·       Salt and pepper to taste

Mix the radish slices and Goat Cheese together. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil. Top with salt and pepper and feta. Serves 2 as a small side.

·       Radishes loose their bite when shredded.

·       This salad will store well and gets better when it sits. 

·      Curried Radishes: http://www.padhuskitchen.com/2012/08/mooli-sabzi-radish-curry-recipe-indian.html

·      Chinese pickled radish salad: http://chinese.food.com/recipe/chinese-quick-pickled-radish-salad-with-garlic-306079 this would be great if you substitute the garlic with garlic scapes.

·      Roasted Radishes with Brown Butter: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Radishes-with-Brown-Butter-Lemon-and-Radish-Tops-364609

·      I definitely want to try this radish and avocado sandwich: http://www.marthastewart.com/345006/radish-and-avocado-sandwich

·      Snap Pea and Radish Salad: http://www.marthastewart.com/346089/sugar-snap-pea-and-radish-salad you can definitely use snow peas for this. 

·      Shrimp and Radish Pasta Dish: http://www.marthastewart.com/274898/radish-recipes/@center/276955/seasonal-produce-recipe-guide#274898/344894

We are so happy to have you as members. 

Cheers to a great season ahead.

Thank you,

Erica

B & H CSA June 5

Hello CSA Members,

Welcome back for returning members and hello for new members.  

Don’t forget to pick up on Wednesday.  It may help to set an alarm on your phone.  If you are having problems picking up please call 484-955-1098, if I can help I will.

If you don’t remember the time or location you can check the website for the information: http://www.bhorganicproduce.com/subscribe.html

I am sending out this email early this week because I am sure there will be lots of questions.  Normally the emails go out on Sunday evening.  You can order by replying to the email or by emailing bhorganics@gmail.com.  The orders must be in by Tuesday at 2 pm.  Processing the orders takes some time so I would appreciate no late orders.

The first Wednesday of the month is the meat delivery.  Don’t forget to pick up your meat. 

Notes about pick up:

·      Your meat orders will be in a separate cooler and your order will be in a bag with  your name on it. 

·      Your bread orders will not be in your box.  All bread will be in a separate box.  Your bread will have your name on it.

·      Your vegetable shares will come in a wax box.  Please bring a bag to take your produce home.  Please do not take boxes home. 

·      Your box will have a label on it with your name and what is in the box.  Feel free to peel the label off and take it with you.  Please do not take someone else’s box. 

·      It doesn’t matter if you break the boxes down or leave them whole. 

·      If you cannot pick up your produce try to arrange for someone else to do so.  Please make sure they understand to only take the box with your name on it.  Or you can call me at 484-955-1098.  Once the boxes have been delivered I cannot make special arrangements for you.  If you need a special delivery or pick up you must notify me before Wednesday. 

Notes about this week’s harvest list:

·      We do not have any extras at this time.  I definitely expect to in the future.  Please check the list for “extras.”  We do not give out “extras” unless you order them.  “Extras” are items we have an abundance of.  We do not give them unless ordered because we do not want to overwhelm our members.

·      The strawberries have not been a huge success this year.  We have had several problems.  We will definitely give you as many as we can this week.  I am assuming we will have enough to give everyone a quart but it may be a small quart. 

·      If you are unsure of what a particular vegetable is I highly recommend checking our recipe blog.  Here you will find a description, storage information and a recipe.  The CSA will be more enjoyable for you if you try new things and new recipes. http://www.bhrecipes.blogspot.com/

·      At times in the future you will see items selected only for full or half shares.  I do all the orders individually and I want to make sure everyone gets a chance to order something.  I do this the best I can. 

·      If you have a problem or a concern about the quality of an item or are missing something please let us know immediately.  We do make mistakes but we pride ourselves on customer service and so we would like the opportunity to make good on a mistake. 

·      If you do not order we will choose a well-rounded box for you. 

This week’s Harvest:

   Full shares order 8 items, and half shares order 4-5 items (depending on how much you want)

·      Salad Mix ½ lb

·      Arugula or Spicy Mix ½ lb

·      Radishes – ¾ lb bunch

·      Turnips – ¾ lb bunch  - these are a sweet salad turnip.  Greens are edible and wonderful.

·      Strawberries – between a pint and a quart.  We will give you as many as we can.

·      Kale, Red Russian ¾ lb

·      Green onions – ½ lb

·      Garlic Scapes – 1/8 lb – these are a fresh garlic flower, excellent as a garlic substitute.  See recipe below.

·      Mustard Greens – ¾ lb – a bit spicy but oh so wonderful

·      Spinach – ½ lb

·      Teenage Pac Choi – 2 heads

Recipe: Garlic Scapes

Garlic Scapes are the flower buds of garlic.  In a life where we ate only local food this time of year we would have been without garlic since March.  Garlic is harvested in July and cured till September and then you can store it till March.  But, from March through May there is no local garlic.  Garlic Scapes are the first taste of garlic we have for the season.  They are a mild garlic flavor and can be used in many ways.  Enjoy. 

·      Here are 6 options to try.  http://www.saveur.com/article/-/Garlic-Scapes-Recipes

·      Roasted Garlic Scapes

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·       1 bunch of garlic Scapes

·       1 tablespoon olive oil

·       Salt and pepper to taste

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·       Place whole garlic Scapes on a cookie sheet on the top shelf.

·       Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. 

·       Bake at 400 degrees till crispy, about 20 minutes.

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·       You can also grill them whole drizzled with olive oil. 

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·       These are great on meats, salads, tofu and fish.  Use them whole or chop them up.

We are so happy to have you as members. 

Cheers to a great season ahead.

Thank you,

Erica

Spring photos and chickens.

There are so many different shapes and sizes of seeds.  Calendula seeds are some of my favorites. 

The collard greens harvest in the greenhouse has been spectacular. 

Farm view on a beautiful spring day.

Greenhouse #1 on March 1st.  This greenhouse is bursting with greens and overflowing with tomato plants right now.

Chicks at one week old.

chicks at 1.5 weeks old.  The changed so incredibly fast.  The looked so different each day. 

Chicks at 2 weeks old. 

By 3 weeks they were bursting out of their box and needed to go outside.  Here is their first day on the grass.  It is amazing how their chicken instincts kick in and they know how to scratch and peck.

The cats we so very entertained.  We are happy to report that after 1 month all the chicks are living with all their limbs including their heads.