How Does This Work?

Every week, we visit local farms, talk with the farmers, and purchase the freshest, yummiest food. We support farmers who nurture their soil, strive for sustainable farming practices, and don't use harmful or questionable products. Each week, you choose a la carte from the list of available food and pay for what you choose. We pack your share into reusable containers and you get your food. You, in turn, leave us the empty containers from last week's order and arrange payment. It's that simple!

To assist in your enjoyment of local produce, we will share storage information, preparation tips, recipes and ways to use new foods via this blog.

Sometimes, customers will have the option of adding eggs, honey, meat, cheese, mushrooms, bulk fruits, and other foods to their orders. Monthly, we order dry goods and food staples from Neshaminy Valley Natural Foods (based in Philidelphia, PA). These additional options are called Special Orders.

Is the food organic? Organic is such a key word these days. We go for local first, choosing farms that are as close as possible to the LaPlata area. Whenever there is an organic option, we will go with that. After that, we look for farmers who use IPM (integrated pest management), composting, and other sustainable practices. If you would like your food to be strictly organic, just let us know when you become a customer!

There are three membership options:
I) Weekly delivery to your home - cost $12/month + mileage charges
II) Weekly pickup at my home - cost $12/month
III) Special Orders Only - cost $5/order


Monday, June 14, 2010

This Week's Food (6/18/10)

Orders are due by 11 am friday!

From Wooded Bliss - Fresh and locally roasted coffee!

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is organic and shade grown.  Coffee is roasted per order.
Order 1/4 lb, 1/2 lb or a full pound.  Prices are $2.50, $5.00 and $10.
Let us know whether you would like whole bean or ground.
Packaged in a reusable jar.  Please return the jar. 

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order everything except fava beans by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Fava beans are ordered by the pound.

* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* fava beans @ $4/lb
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* cabbage @ $2.50/lb
* fennel @ $4/lb
* kohlrabi @ $3/bunch
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* spring onions @ $3/bunch (also known as green onions - baby onions with fresh greens.)
* sweet onions @ $3/bunch (full size fresh sweet onions (not dried). They are absolutely delicious - extra sweet not so much sulfer. Excellent raw )

LaPlata Farmer's Market:
Conventionally grown, fertilized and sprayed with pesticides but locally grown :-)

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 5 fruits
* peaches @ $3.50 for 5 fruits
* its blueberry season (I went picking) but not sure if they will be at market or the price

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* The first batch of chickens has been processed. If you want to get chickens from the next batch, place your order at ION Farm's Online Store.

Westmoreland Berry Farm:

I am probably going on monday to pick raspberries. Check out their web site and tell me if you want me to pick up fruits from their farm store for you. If you want to come pick with me, let me know!

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