This Week's Food (12/18/09)

NOTE From Next Step Produce: We will be taking two weeks off from market, and then resuming on a one-week-on one-week-off basis. So, the next time you receive a veggie list from us will be December 30th, and then January 6th and every other week from then on until we resume market on a weekly basis in March. Some items can easily hold for weeks such as sweet potatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, sunchokes, radishes, even leeks, and we have been told that some of our fresh greens sometimes keep for two weeks (they are harvested just a day or so before Sunday after all, very unlike anything purchased in a store!)

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* kale (red russian, green, lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* mei qing choi @ $3.60/lb
* pac choi @ $3.60/lb
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* radishes (green meat) @ $2.50/bunch
* radishes (red meat, rosy, or daikon) @ $3.00/bunch
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* large lehigh potatoes @ $2/lb
* small lehigh potatoes @ $5/qt
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (12/11/09)

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* kale (red russian, green, lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* mei qing choi @ $3.60/lb
* pac choi @ $3.60/lb
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* radishes (green meat) @ $2.50/bunch
* radishes (red meat, rosy, or daikon) @ $3.00/bunch
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* large lehigh potatoes @ $2/lb
* small lehigh potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

This week's Food (11/20/09)

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* kale (siberian or curly) @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* tat soi @ $3.60/lb
* mei qing choi @ $3.60/lb
* pac choi @ $3.60/lb
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* radishes (green meat) @ $2.50/bunch
* radishes (red meat, rosy, or daikon) @ $3.00/bunch
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

This is the last week for ginger. The ginger abundance sale is still on: buy 1/2 lb of more and only pay $12/lb; buy 1 lb or more and pay $9/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (11/13/09)

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* kale (curly, red russian, or lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* tat soi @ $3.60/lb
* mei qing choi @ $3.60/lb
* pac choi @ $3.60/lb

* radishes (ostergruss) @ $2.50/bunch
* radishes (green meat, red meat, rosy, or daikon) @ $3.00/bunch
* sunchokes @ unknown price - will post when notified
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

There is an abundance sale on ginger: buy 1/2 lb of more and only pay $12/lb; buy 1 lb or more and pay $9/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Week's Food (11/6/09)

Orders are due by 10 am friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb

* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red or yellow bell peppers @ $4.50/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* kale (curly, red russian, or lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* tat soi @ $3/bunch
* mei qing choi @ $3/bunch

* radishes (cherry bell, french breakfast, ostergruss, rosy, or daikon) @ $2.50/bunch
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

There is an abundance sale on ginger: buy 1/2 lb of more and only pay $12/lb; buy 1 lb or more and pay $9/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From the LaPlata Farmer's Market, Bowling Farm in Bel Alton
Conventionally grown

* 5 apples for $2.50 (lots of different types, tell me your favorite or at least sweet/sour and whether you are cooking/eating/canning/saucing etc.)
* 5 pears (d'anjou or barlett) for $2.50

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Week's Food 10/23/09

Orders are due by 10 am friday!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb

* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red or yellow bell peppers @ $4.50/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* kale (curly, red russian, siberian, or lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* tat soi @ $3/bunch
* mei qing choi @ $3/bunch

* radishes (cherry bell, french breakfast, ostergruss, rosy, or daikon) @ $2.50/bunch
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

There is an abundance sale on ginger: buy 1/2 lb of more and only pay $12/lb; buy 1 lb or more and pay $9/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* 3-5 lb broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb

Various products from chemical-free, pastured, naturally grown hogs
* fresh sausage from pastured pigs (flavors: green pepper and onion, medium italian, hot italian, or country) @ $3.49/lb
* Smoked ham steaks about 1/2 inch thick @ $3.99/lb
* Sirloin chops @ $2.99/lb

From the LaPlata Farmer's Market, Bowling Farm in Bel Alton
Conventionally grown

* 5 apples for $2.50 (lots of different types, tell me your favorite or at least sweet/sour and whether you are cooking/eating/canning/saucing etc.)
* 5 pears (d'anjou or barlett) for $2.50

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (10/16/09)

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red or yellow bell peppers @ $4.50/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* calaloo bunch @ $3/bunch
* kale @ $3/bunch
* radishes (cherry bell or french breakfast) @ $2.50/bunch
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From the LaPlata Farmer's Market, Bowling Farm in Bel Alton
* 5 apples for $2.50 (lots of different types, tell me your favorite or at least sweet/sour and whether you are cooking/eating/canning/saucing etc.)
* 5 pears (d'anjou or barlett) for $2.50

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (10/9/09)

Summer is over, tomatoes are gone, zucchini are gone, but mesclun mix for salads is here! Since this is late getting posted, you have until 9 pm friday to email the order to me :-)

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* butternut squash @ $2.00/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.25/lb
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red or yellow bell peppers @ $4.50/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2/lb
* asian eggplant @ $4/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* calaloo bunch @ $3/bunch
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* large nicola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small nicola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)
* ginger (fresh and young) @ $15/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* cornish chickens available now @ $2.50/lb with typical weights under 5-6 lbs

*** Cornish hens are available now and then NOT AGAIN UNTIL SPRING. Order now!

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Earth Dinner #2

I am hosting a monthly potluck Earth Dinner for LAF customers and anyone else interested in local food. I am willing to host all the Earth Dinners, but others can take a turn if you like. We will gather our families, eat yummy homemade food made from as local ingredients as possible, and otherwise play and hang out. Sound fun? Keep reading.


Earth Dinner #2 will be held Sunday October 18, 2009 from 4:30-7:30 pm at my house (email or call if you don't know where I live yet). Please bring the equivalent of a picnic basket with you with your plates, utensils, cups, cloth napkins, etc. Bring with you:


* a homemade pot luck dish made with as many local sources ingredients as possible

* the recipe to share!

* drinks for your family

* a game or activity to share

Apple Party This Saturday

In case you are not aware, it is apple season in Maryland! That means it is time to hit the farms and farmers' market, make applesauce, apple butter, apple pie, dried apples, and all sort of other yummy things. I want to share this time with my other local food eating families, so I am having an Apple Party!

This is more of a work party with plenty of fun thrown in :-) This coming saturday morning (10/3) we will go to the LaPlata Farmer's Market, buy crates of apples and honey, and go to my house to make apple sauce and apple butter. It will be a multi-hour affair, so bring plenty of snacks/lunch for yourself and any kids you bring with you. You might want to bring another adult with you so they can hang out with the kids while you work.

Here's what to bring: the two largest pots you have (or a selection), a crock pot (large) if you have one, a cutting board, a short to medium knife, cinnamon, nutmeg, and canning jars with new lids and rings enough to store at least 6 pints of food. If you need canning jars, you can visit the LaPlata Farm Store by the old train station, but do call ahead to make sure they have what you want. I recommend pint or 1/2 pint jars; either wide mouth or narrow mouth will work. Dont forget to let me know if you are coming to the Apple Party!

This week's Food (9/4/09)

This week is strange, because we decided at the last minute to enjoy the holiday weekend. So there is NO DELIVERY this week unless you want to wait until wednesday. I can hook you up with the farm directly if you would like to visit the farm and pick up yourself (which is a lovely visit and overall experience to know where your food is coming from). Just email me if you want to order directly. This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* Heirloom watermelons - small seeded red ($4/each), large seeded red ($10/each) large seeded yellow ($10/each)
* Watermelons - medium seedless red, orange, or yellow @ $8/each
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $3.50/pt
* regular red tomatoes @ $2.80/lb
* heirloom pinks/purples/blacks tomatoes @ $3.80/lb
* heirloom yellows/oranges/marbled tomatoes @ $3.80/lb
* tomatillos @ $5/quart
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red bell peppers @ $5/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2/lb
* asian eggplant @ $4/lb
* zucchini (green and yellow) @ $2.50/lb
* summer squash (yellow straightneck) @ $2.50/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* yardlong beans (green or purple) @ $3/bunch
* flat pole beans @ $3/pint
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* cilantro bunch @ $2.50
* dill bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* calaloo bunch @ $3/bunch
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* large red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small carola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* heritage breed chickens available now @ $2.50/lb with typical weights under 4 lbs (these types of chickens are good for roasting and have small breast compared to the cornish hens)

*** Cornish hens will be available again at the end of September, and then NOT AGAIN UNTIL SPRING. Order now!

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Review of Earth Dinner #1

Our first Earth Dinner was great fun and fabulously delicious! Eleven people including my family gathered together to celebrate locally grown and homemade food while talking the night away. We feasted on roast turkey (25 mile), herbed sweet potatoes (0 mile), honey whole wheat bread (wheat was from Pittsburgh, honey was 15 mile), fruit salad (not sure), tomatoes and mozzarella with basil (15 mile), rosemary and honey potatoes (15 mile), local sangria (~80 mile) and sweet white wine (~45 mile), and watermelon sorbet. It felt like Thanksgiving! Here are some recipes to get your mouth watering ...

Watermelon Sorbet

1. Cut the flesh off a fair number of watermelon slices


2. Remove seeds


3. Cut watermelon into chunks and place in blender


4. Puree till smooth and pour into short, fat container (you want as thin a layer of watermelon as you can)


5. Freeze for several hours


6. Remove from freezer, break into chunks again, place back in blender, and puree again (you might have to give the watermelon a few minutes on the counter before you can get it out and break it up)


7. Serve in beautiful glasses, preferably chilled

Herbed Sweet Potatoes

1. Clean and cut up sweet potatoes into bite size pieces


2. Drizzle olive oil, sea salt, thyme, and (what other herb?) over sweet potatoes - to taste


3. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes uncovered, stir half way through

Rosemary and Honey Potatoes

1. Clean and cut up 10-12 red potatoes into bite size pieces (8th should work)


2. Drizzle honey, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, and rosemary over potatoes - to taste


3. Bake at 425 degrees F for 45-55 minutes uncovered, stir half way through

Enjoy!

This week's Food (8/28/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon. If you are coming to the Earth Dinner tomorrow, I am providing the watermelon and a watermelon sorbet! I am currently going with the same list as last week since I don't have an update from the farmers yet.

From Next Step Produce:

TOMATO SALE !!! : 3lbs or more @ $2.70/lb; 6lbs or more @ $2.40/lb; 25lb box @ $25/1.00/lb !!!

Now come on people! That is quite a deal. Tiss the season to make your own sauce, can it, freeze it for the winter. You can make your own ketchup or simply freeze whole blanched peeled tomatoes! Don't buy the canned stuff from who knows where!

Last week I made delish seasoned pasta sauce for year round meals and also tried my hand at homemade BBQ sauce. No one came to play with me though :-(

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* Watermelon @ $1/lb - heirloom seeded red, heirloom seeded yellow, seedless red, seedless orange, seedless yellow (no watermelon will cost more than $10)
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $3.50/pt (or $6 for 2)
* regular red tomatoes @ $3.00/lb or a 25 lb box for $25 (wow what a great price)
* heirloom pinks/purples/blacks tomatoes @ $4/lb (only $3/lb if you get 3lbs or more heirlooms)
* heirloom yellows/oranges/marbled tomatoes @ $4/lb (only $3/lb if you get 3lbs or more heirlooms)
* tomatillos @ $5/quart
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red bell peppers @ $5/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.60/lb
* asian eggplant @ $4/lb
* zucchini (green and yellow) @ $2.50/lb
* summer squash (yellow straightneck) @ $2.50/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* yardlong beans (green or purple) @ $3/bunch
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* cilantro bunch @ $2.50
* dill bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* purslane (golden) @ $3/bunch
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* fennel bulb @ $1.50
* large red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small red gold or carola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* heritage breed chickens available now @ $2.50/lb with typical weights under 4 lbs (these types of chickens are good for roasting and have small breast compared to the cornish hens)

*** Cornish hens will be available again at the end of September, and then NOT AGAIN UNTIL SPRING. Order now!

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (8/21/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon. I will be delivering the produce on sunday this week. If you want to make BBQ sauce or pasta sauce with me on sun/mon -just let me know! If you are coming to the Earth Dinner, I am providing the watermelon!

From Next Step Produce:

TOMATO SALE !!! : 3lbs or more @ $2.70/lb; 6lbs or more @ $2.40/lb; 25lb box @ $25/1.00/lb !!!

Now come on people! That is quite a deal. Tiss the season to make your own sauce, can it, freeze it for the winter. You can make your own ketchup or simply freeze whole blanched peeled tomatoes! Don't buy the canned stuff from who knows where!

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* Watermelon @ $1/lb - heirloom seeded red, heirloom seeded yellow, seedless red, seedless orange, seedless yellow (no watermelon will cost more than $10)
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $3.50/pt (or $6 for 2)
* regular red tomatoes @ $3.00/lb or a 25 lb box for $25 (wow what a great price)
* heirloom pinks/purples/blacks tomatoes @ $4/lb (only $3/lb if you get 3lbs or more heirlooms)
* heirloom yellows/oranges/marbled tomatoes @ $4/lb (only $3/lb if you get 3lbs or more heirlooms)
* tomatillos @ $5/quart
* green bell peppers @ $2.50/lb
* ripe red bell peppers @ $5/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.60/lb
* asian eggplant @ $4/lb
* zucchini (green and yellow) @ $2.50/lb
* summer squash (yellow straightneck) @ $2.50/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* yardlong beans (green or purple) @ $3/bunch
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* cilantro bunch @ $2.50
* dill bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* red malabar spinach @ $3/bunch
* purslane (golden) @ $3/bunch
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* fennel bulb @ $1.50
* large red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small red gold or carola potatoes @ $5/qt
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)

From Westmoreland Berry Farm:
conventionally grown

* gala apples @ $1.75 Per LB, $7.60 a 1/2 Peck
* peaches @ $1.75 per LB, 1/2 peck = $8.25, 1 peck $15.00
* blackberries @ $2.20 a LB
* red raspberries @ $4.20 a 1/2 pint
* nectarines @ $1.75 per LB, 1/2 peck = $8.25, 1 peck $15.00


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Earth Dinner #1

I will be hosting a monthly potluck Earth Dinner for LAF customers and anyone else interested in local food. I am willing to host all the Earth Dinners, but others can take a turn if you like. We will gather our families, eat yummy homemade food made from as local ingredients as possible, and otherwise play and hang out. Sound fun? Keep reading.


Earth Dinner #1 will be held Friday August 28, 2009 from 6-9 pm at my house (email or call if you don't know where I live yet). Please RSVP so I can have enough (real, no paper or plastic here!) dishes for everyone. Bring with you:

• a homemade pot luck dish made with as many local sources ingredients as possible


• the recipe to share!


• drinks for your family


• a game or activity to share

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This week's Food (7/24/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pt
* hybrid red tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* green bell peppers @ $3/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* boston head lettuce @ $3/head
* romaine head lettuce @ $3/head
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* fennel bulb @ $4/lb
* sweet or regular onions @ $3/lb
* large red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small red gold or carola potatoes @ $5/qt
* garlic $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (7/17/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pt
* hybrid red tomatoes @ $4/lb
* green bell peppers @ $3/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* raddichio head @ $6.40/lb
* boston head lettuce @ $3/head
* swiss chard (rainbow rib) bunch @ $3
* curly kale bunch @ $3
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* fennel bulb @ $4/lb
* sweet or regular onions @ $3/lb
* large red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb
* small red gold or carola potatoes @ $5/qt

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (7/10/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

** Important Note ** All Next Step Produce Orders are now requested to be by the piece. So we order 1 bag of salad mix or 2 bunches of kale or (here's the new one) 4 onions - even though they are priced by the pound. So for all items which are priced by the pound, just type in the number of pieces you want not the weight you want to take home. The pricing on the google order sheet will not be correct until I pick up the produce and get the weight of your pieces.

* slicing cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* summer squash - yellow straight neck, green zucchini, or yellow zucchini @ $4/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* raddichio head @ $6.40/lb
* swiss chard (white, yellow or rainbow rib) bunch @ $3
* curly kale bunch @ $3
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* fennel bulb @ $4/lb
* carrot bunch @ $3
* sweet or regular onions @ $3/lb
* red gold or carola potatoes @ $2/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (7/3/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

** Important Note ** All Next Step Produce Orders are now requested to be by the piece. So we order 1 bag of salad mix or 2 bunches of kale or (here's the new one) 4 onions - even though they are priced by the pound. So for all items which are priced by the pound, just type in the number of pieces you want not the weight you want to take home. The pricing on the google order sheet will not be correct until I pick up the produce and get the weight of your pieces.

* asian cucumbers @ $3.40/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.40/lb
* summer squash - yellow straight neck or green zucchini @ $4/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* boston lettuce head @ $3
* raddichio head @ $6.40/lb
* dandelion bunch (red rib or white rib) @ $3
* swiss chard (white, yellow or rainbow rib) bunch @ $3
* curly kale bunch @ $3
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* kohlrabi @ $2/lb
* fennel bulb @ $4/lb
* carrot bunch @ $3
* sweet onions @ $3/lb
* red gold potatoes @ $2/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (6/26/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

** Important Note ** All Next Step Produce Orders are now requested to be by the piece. So we order 1 bag of salad mix or 2 bunches of kale or (here's the new one) 4 onions - even though they are priced by the pound. So for all items which are priced by the pound, just type in the number of pieces you want not the weight you want to take home. The pricing on the google order sheet will not be correct until I pick up the produce and get the weight of your pieces.

* asian cucumbers @ $3.40/lb
* slicing cucumbers @ $2.40/lb
* summer squash - yellow straight neck or green zucchini @ $4/lb
* parsley bunch @ $2.50
* basil bunch @ $3
* salad mix bag @ $3
* raddichio head @ $6.40/lb
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* dandelion bunch (red rib or white rib) @ $3
* swiss chard (white, yellow or rainbow rib) bunch @ $3
* kale (red russian, curly, or lacinato) bunch @ $3
* collards bunch @ $3
* green cabbage @ $2.40/lb
* kohlrabi @ $2/lb
* fennel bulb @ $4/lb
* sweet onions @ $3/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Upcoming Vacation

I wanted to let you know that there will be two weeks in June where I will not be available for delivering food to you. Specifically, we will miss the orders due on 6/12 and 6/19. So order this week and then order again in 3 weeks!

This week's Food (6/5/09)

This week orders are due by friday at 9 am.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* strawberries pint @ $4, quart @ $8
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* head lettuce (boston green) @ $3/head
* dandelion bunch (red rib or green rib) @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* swiss chard (white or rainbow rib) bunch @ $3
* mustard greens (mizuna or green wave) bunch @ $3
* collards bunch @ $3
* kale (red russian, curly, or lacinato) bunch @ $3
* Asian green: mei quing choi head @ $3.60/lb
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (last week for leeks!)
* spring onions @ $3.60/lb
* beet greens w/ baby beets bunch @ $3
* hakurei turnips w/ greens bunch @ $3

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for half/whole hogs for fall delivery

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)
* 2 c of whey @ $1 - from local milk, created during cheese making process, great for bread, pancakes, and other baked goods


Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (5/29/09)

This week orders are due by friday at 9 am.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* strawberries pint @ $4, quart @ $8, 12 lb box @ $30
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* spinach bunch @ $3
* head lettuce (red oakleaf, red looseleaf, or green looseleaf) @ $3/head
* dandelion bunch (red rib or green rib) @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* swiss chard (white rib) bunch @ $3
* mustard greens (mizuna or green wave) bunch @ $3
* collards bunch @ $3
* kale (red russian, curly, or lacinato) bunch @ $3
* Asian green: mei quing choi head @ $3.60/lb
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* spring onions @ $3.60/lb
* beet greens w/ baby beets bunch @ $3
* hakurei turnips w/ greens bunch @ $3
* radishes (cherry bell or french breakfast) bunch @ $2.50

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for meat

From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Local Meat Animals - Orders being taken now

Fresh Start Farm is currently taking orders for the animals they are just beginning to raise. They include: goats, hogs, chickens (including heritage breeds), and turkeys (only heritage breeds). The pricing will be the going market rate at the time of processing. These animals are raised with love, fed a natural diet, and allowed/encouraged to get lots of fresh air and exercise. The hogs will be available in either 1/2 or whole hog sizes. If you want pone of these animals reserved for you, the farmers need to know asap or they will be promised to someone else. Got questions about the whole idea of purchasing part of an animal for meat - just ask! More info about breeds, pricing, etc will follow as folks as for it and I remember to write it down!

Spring Greens

This is a photo of the greens which I picked up last week. You can see the strawberry pints nestled in the middle of all the leaves. What are all these greens you say?

Left to Right on top: a head of red oakleaf lettuce, a head of boston green lettuce, a bunch of beet greens with baby beets

Left to Right on bottom: a bunch of red dandelion greens, a bunch of swiss chard (white rib), and a bunch of hakurei turnip greens with baby turnips



In this picture, there are a few more friendly faces added to the left side:


on top: a bunch of herba stella (a salad green)
on bottom: a bunch of green wave mustard greens

A bit more info (direct from farmer) on these fine veges:

• Red Oakleaf Lettuce: highly-lobed red-leaved lettuce head


• Green Boston Lettuce: head lettuce with leaves having a silky smooth texture - delicious!


• Baby Beets: at this point the beet root on the greens are very very baby. they will grow bigger and bigger as the weeks progress - these are thinnings from a directly seeded patch.


• Hakurei Turnips: japanese turnip, unlike your common turnip - it is tender and sweet with some heat (heat lost in cooking, sweetness retained). so tender they may be enjoyed raw.


• Herba Stella: salad green rich in vitamins A and C, and in mineral salts, mild with slight tang, leaf resembling serpents tongue, long thin leaf with forked tip. Tender for raw eating. Also delicious sauteed just briefly with oil, garlic and salt.


• Green Wave: hot mustard green


• Leeks (not pictured):Delicious leeks of excellent quality. They are tender and crisp and sweet as they are meant to be - not bitter and leathery. Because of this, you may use the whole plant, from its white shaft all the way up the the green tips - as opposed to just the white shaft, discarding the green tips, as most recipes suggest (this is only because of widespread availability of poor quality leeks).

This week's Food (5/22/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* strawberries pint @ $4, quart @ $8, 12 lb box @ $30
* salad mix bag @ $3
* spinach bunch @ $3
* head lettuce (red oakleaf, red looseleaf, or green looseleaf) @ $3/head or 2 heads for $5
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* swiss chard (white rib) bunch @ $3
* mustard greens (mizuna or green wave) bunch @ $3
* collards bunch @ $3
* red russian kale bunch @ $3
* Asian green: tat soi or mei quing choi bunch @ $3
* Asian green: mei quing choi head @ $3.20/lb
* leeks @ $3.20/lb
* spring onions @ $3.20/lb
* beet greens w/ baby beets bunch @ $3
* turnip greens w/ baby turnips bunch @ $3
* radishes (cherry bell or french breakfast) bunch @ $2.50

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

* asparagus @ $4/lb
* free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz


From Me:
* kombucha starter and instructions @ $3 (ask for a taste if you've never had this fermented beverage)
* 2 c of whey @ $1 - from local milk, created during cheese making process, great for bread, pancakes, and other baked goods

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (5/15/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* strawberries pint @ $4
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag (contains spicy arugula) @ $3
* arugula bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* head lettuce (red oakleaf or green boston) @ $3/head or 2 heads for $5
* dandelion bunch (red italian or green italian) @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* swiss chard (white rib) bunch @ $3
* mustard greens (mizuna or green wave) bunch @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* beet greens w/ baby beets bunch @ $3
* turnip greens w/ baby turnips bunch @ $3
* radishes (cherry bell or french breakfast) bunch @ $2.50

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* free range, no artificial stuff broiler chicken (fresh and whole) @ $2.50/lb (5 lb typical weight)

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

* asparagus @ $4/lb
* free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (5/8/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* arugula bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* head lettuce (red oakleaf or green boston) @ $3/head or 2 heads for $5
* endive (frisee type) head @ $3
* dandelion bunch (red italian or green italian) @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* garlic (green) bunch @ $3
* radishes (cherry bell or french breakfast) bunch @ $2.50

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

* asparagus @ $4/lb
* free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This week's Food (5/1/09)

This week orders are due by friday at noon. This is the last week of sweet potato season

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* arugula bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* head lettuce (red oakleaf or green boston) @ $3/head
* endive (frisee type) head @ $3
* dandelion bunch (red italian or green italian) @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* kale bunch (siberian or red russian) @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* garlic (green) bunch @ $3
* radishes (cherry bell) bunch @ unknown price
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for free range, naturally grown broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb to be delivered end of April/beg of May (~ 5 lbs total)

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

* asparagus @ $4/lb
* free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Another Note: Estevez Family Farm in Pomfret is starting a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program this year. This is an experienced farm switching to a CSA model and looking for potential CSA members. If you are interested in exploring this great option for local food (veges, fruit, eggs, and possibly poultry meat), I'll be happy to pass on the contact info for this farm. Just ask!

This week's Food (4/24/09)

This week orders are due by friday 10 am. We are almost to the end of sweet potato season - only 2 more weeks~

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* kale bunch (siberian or red russian) @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for free range, naturally grown broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb to be delivered end of April/beg of May (~ 5 lbs total)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (4/17/09)

This week I will be delivering sunday sometime. Orders are due by friday 10 am.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* kale bunch (siberian or red russian) @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb
* gold marl sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for free range, naturally grown broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb to be delivered end of April/beg of May (~ 5 lbs total)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic free range eggs - jumbo @ $4.50/dz or extra large @ $4/dz

If you are ordering eggs, please tell me whether eggs from either farm are acceptable or whether you want them to be from a particular farm.

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (4/10/09)

This week I will be delivering sunday sometime. Orders are due by friday 10 am.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* herba stella bunch @ $3
* kale bunch (siberian, curly, or red russian) @ $3
* leeks @ $4/lb
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for free range, naturally grown broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb to be delivered end of April/beg of May (~ 5 lbs total)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (4/3/09)

We are now on a weekly schedule - yeah! So every week orders are due to me by friday 10 am. I deliver monday evenings usually. I am taking orders for broiler chickens from Fresh Start Farm. They are $2.50/lb (approx 5 lbs total) and will be delivered at the end of April/beginning of May. I ate a chicken two days ago from this farm and is was fabulous. Let me know with your order if you want chickens. The sooner the better in order to guarantee the availability of chickens for you.

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* herba stella bag @ $3 (salad green with slight tang, forked leaves)
* kale bunch (siberian or red russian) @ $3
* turnip greens bunch @ $3
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* orders for free range, naturally grown broiler chickens @ $2.50/lb

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (3/28/09)

This week orders need to get to me by 6 pm friday. Egg orders need to be in thursday. Here's this week's food options:

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* herba stella bag @ $3 (salad green with slight tang, forked leaves)
* vitamin green bunch @ $3
* kale bag (siberian) @ $3
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

On a side note, we go to weekly delivery very soon. Asparagus season is a few weeks away. New fresh food will be available soon as the season has changed.

This Weeks' Food (3/13/09)

This week orders need to get to me by noon saturday. Here's this week's food options:

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix (baby lettuce & baby greens + baby arugula) bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* herba stella bag @ $3 (salad green with slight tang, forked leaves)
* vitamin green bunch @ $3
* kale bag (winter mix) @ $3
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb
* satina potatoes -large (yellow with buttery texture) @ $2.50/lb
* satina potatoes - quart of small @ $5
* garlic (regular or elephant) @ $8.50/lb (approx $2/bulb)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

Broiler Chickens Available!

Fresh Start Farm has cornish broiler chickens available soon. They are grown in Nanjemoy on their new farmland. The chickens live outside and eat lots of insects. They are not given any medications or pharmaceuticals. I do not know the final price per pound, but last time they were $2.50/lb. I know they will be more this time. There are several chickens available. You can get them whole, half, or in pieces. Let me know by friday if you want any!

This Weeks' Food (2/27/09)

This week orders need to get to me by noon friday. Here's this week's food options:

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

* dill herb @ $2/bn
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix (baby lettuce & baby greens + baby arugula) bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* herba stella bag @ $3 (salad green with slight tang, forked leaves)
* vitamin green bunch @ $3
* kale bag (winter mix) @ $3
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb
* satina potatoes -large (yellow with buttery texture) @ $2.50/lb
* satina potatoes - quart of small @ $5
* garlic (regular or elephant) @ $8.50/lb (approx $2/bulb)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic eggs Jumbo size (I use 1 of these instead of 2 normal size eggs) @ $4.25/dz

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (2/12/09)

Happy New Year Everyone! This week orders need to get to me by noon friday. Here's this week's food options:

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic

The Following Items Are Big MAYBES -- please tell me what to substitute if your first choice is not available.
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix (baby lettuce & baby greens + baby arugula) bag @ $3
* spinach bag @ $3

The following are expected to be harvested as normal
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* herba stella bag @ $3 (salad green with slight tang, forked leaves)
* vitamin green bunch @ $3
* kale bag (winter mix) @ $3
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb
* satina potatoes -large (yellow with buttery texture) @ $2.50/lb
* satina potatoes - quart of small @ $5
* garlic (regular or elephant) @ $8.50/lb (approx $2/bulb)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic eggs medium @ $3.60/dz

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2/dz (maybe)

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.

This Weeks' Food (1/15/09)

Consider the vege choices for this week the same as last time. Harvest has already begun due to the upcoming predicted cold weather. Since monday is a holiday, I will probably be delivering on sunday his week. NOTE: I will be out of town for the next delivery weekend so it will be 4 weeks until the next scheduled delivery. Also, I am ordering from Neshaminy Valley Natural Foods Coop this weekend. Orders are due to me by friday for that as well.

This Weeks' Food (1/1/09)

Happy New Year Everyone! This week orders need to get to me by noon friday. Here's this week's food options:

From Next Step Produce ...
The following are all certified organic
* salad mix bag @ $3
* mesclun mix (baby lettuce & baby greens + baby arugula) bag @ $3
* baby arugula bag @ $3
* cress bag @ $3
* mache bunch @ $3
* Asian greens - mei qing choi @ $3.60/lb or tat soi bunch @ $3
* vitamin green bunch @ $3
* rapini bunch @ $3
* mustard greens bunch (green wave or mizuna) @ $3
* kale bag (winter mix) @ $3
* collard greens bunch @ $3
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* radish bunch (rosy or green meat) @ $2.50
* daikon radish @ $2/lb
* celery root @ $3.60/lb
* sunchokes @ $4.50/lb or a pint @ $5
* pint of garnet sweet potatoes - small @ $3
* garnet sweet potatoes - large @ $2.20/lb
* satina potatoes -large (yellow with buttery texture) @ $2.50/lb
* satina potatoes - quart of small @ $5
* sieglinda potatoes -large (yellow and excellent baked) @ $2.65/lb
* sieglinda potatoes - quart of small @ $5
* garlic (regular or elephant) @ $8.50/lb (approx $2/bulb)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* pastured, free range, organically fed turkeys $3/lb for a 1/2 turkey of about 16 lbs
or for individual parts (thigh, legs, wing)

From Fresh Start Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2/dz

Please remember that between nature and labor, sometimes not everything on the list is actually harvested according to plan.