LaPlata Area Food

Last Food List

2011-05-26T08:05:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is tuesday evening. This will be the last time I accept orders for pickups or deliveries. If you have ordered from Frankferd Farms or Neshaminy Valley with me, that will continue and orders are due next week.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* strawberries @ $4/pint or $8/quart
* fava beans @ $4/lb
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* head lettuce @ $3/head - boston, oakleaf green, or oakleaf red
* cabbage @ unknown price per head
* napa cabbage @ $5/head
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* fennel bulb @ $5/lb
* garlic curls @ $3/bunch
* green onions @ $3/bunch
* baby beets with greens @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $3/lb (order by the pound please)

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

This Week's Food (5/20/11)

2011-05-19T04:14:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* strawberries @ $4/pint or $8/quart
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* head lettuce @ $3/head - boston, oakleaf green, or oakleaf red
* napa cabbage @ $5/head
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* green garlic @ $3/bunch
* green onions @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $3/lb (order by the pound please)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic asparagus @ $5/lb

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb
* butter (cow) @ $5/lb

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

This Week's Food (5/13/11)

2011-05-12T04:08:00.000-07:00

This Week's Food (5/6/11)

2011-05-05T08:39:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. I have stopped listing eggs since I don't have a need to go to farms and buy eggs (you are welcome to meet my laying hens). It's Only Natural Farm is a great source of eggs, as is Moose Manor Farm.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* strawberries! @ $4/pint or $8/quart
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* head lettuce @ $3/head - boston, looseleaf green, or looseleaf red
* napa cabbage @ $5/head
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* green garlic @ $3/bunch
* green onions @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb (order by the pound please)

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic asparagus @ $5/lb

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

** recently there has not been enough extra milk at the diaries to make butter/buttermilk. Maybe this time.

From Neshaminy Valley Natural Food Distributors and/or Frankferd Farms Foods:
You can tack on to my order for dry goods and food staples that we can not get locally. Call me for more information. You will need to pick up your orders from these two places wednesday evening or thursday.

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

This Week's Food (4/29/11)

2011-04-27T19:36:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. I have stopped listing eggs since I don't have a need to go to farms and buy eggs (you are welcome to meet my laying hens).

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* large leaf spinach @ $3/bunch
* head lettuce @ $3/head - looseleaf green or looseleaf red
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* green garlic @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb (order by the pound please)

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

This Week's Food (4/22/11)

2011-04-21T04:19:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. I have stopped listing eggs since I don't have a need to go to farms and buy eggs (you are welcome to meet my laying hens).

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic asparagus @ $5/lb

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* stinging nettle @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb (order by the pound please)

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

** recently there has not been enough extra milk at the diaries to make butter/buttermilk. Maybe this time.

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

This Week's Food (4/15/11)

2011-04-14T04:04:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb (order by the pound please)

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

** recently there has not been enough extra milk at the diaries to make butter/buttermilk. Maybe this time.

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

This Week's Food (4/8/11)

2011-04-07T18:57:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. I will go to the goat dairy on tuesday since I was unable to get anything there last week and I really want to make chevre and goat yogurt.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby arugula @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* large spinach @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch - white rib or rainbow rib
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb (order by the pound please)

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

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

This Week's Food (4/1/11)

2011-03-31T04:51:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11:00 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. We are on a weekly schedule for veges and bi-weekly for dairy. Last week for sunchokes, possibly last week for collards and some kale. They will resume again in a few weeks when the spring plantings are ready.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* upland cress @ $3/bag
* large spinach @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch -- hot mustard green - it is on the mild side right now as it has been growing in colder weather and is therefore higher in sugar content.
* mizuna @ $3/bunch -- mild mustard green with ragged leaves and juicy main rib. Excellent for soups and sautee.
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch -- very mild and very tender mustard green.
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch -- frilly leaves; very nice, mild, and sweet.
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch -- green kale, medium robustness.
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch -- kale with red stem and reddish tinge - mildly robust.
* cabbage, small heads, unknown price
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* purple top turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb -- last week!

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

** recently there has not been enough extra milk at the diaries to make butter/buttermilk. Maybe this time.

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

This Week's Food (3/25/11)

2011-03-25T04:27:00.000-07:00

Orders due by FRIDAY (Today!) at 11:30 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. It is Spring and the end of March which means weekly veges from now on (till winter again). So If you miss the deadline today, you have another chance next week!

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* upland cress @ $3/bag
* large spinach @ $3/bunch
* herba stella @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch -- hot mustard green - it is on the mild side right now as it has been growing in colder weather and is therefore higher in sugar content.
* mizuna @ $3/bunch -- mild mustard green with ragged leaves and juicy main rib. Excellent for soups and sautee.
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch -- very mild and very tender mustard green.
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch -- frilly leaves; very nice, mild, and sweet.
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch -- green kale, medium robustness.
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch -- kale with red stem and reddish tinge - mildly robust.
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch -- also known as dinosaur kale. most dark green of kales, with savoy leaves - most robust of the kales.
* cabbage, small heads, unknown price
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* purple top turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb -- native to our bio-region! edible tuber, member of the sunflower family. sweet, nut-like flavor with crisp texture resembling water chestnut.

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

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

This Week's Food (3/11/11)

2011-03-10T04:16:00.000-08:00

Orders due by FRIDAY at 11 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. Remember to order two weeks worth of food! Weekly veges will be available at the end of the month.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* upland cress @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* tat soi @ $5.50/lb -- asian green with small rounded leaves forming a large beautiful open rosette, tender
* mei qing choi @ $5.50/lb -- miniature pac choi asian green. lighter green in color than pac choi. thick juicy sweet stems for sautee.
* herba stella @ $3/bunch -- A salad green prized in Italy for it's crunchy texture. Of the plantain family; rich in vitamins A & C and in mineral salts. Have as salad on it's own, or mixed, or toss into soup or stew, or sauteed with garlic!
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch -- hot mustard green - it is on the mild side right now as it has been growing in colder weather and is therefore higher in sugar content.
* mizuna @ $3/bunch -- mild mustard green with ragged leaves and juicy main rib. Excellent for soups and sautee.
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch -- very mild and very tender mustard green.
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch -- frilly leaves; very nice, mild, and sweet.
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch -- green kale, medium robustness.
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch -- kale with red stem and reddish tinge - mildly robust.
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch -- also known as dinosaur kale. most dark green of kales, with savoy leaves - most robust of the kales.
* purple top turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb -- native to our bio-region! edible tuber, member of the sunflower family. sweet, nut-like flavor with crisp texture resembling water chestnut.

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

And last but not least -- orders for everything else you need can be done through Neshaminy Valley Natural Foods. The truck delivers to my house next wednesday. Let me know if you need a catalog.

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

Sprouting Workshop

2011-02-25T04:27:00.000-08:00

In case you have not heard about my newest endeavor, here you go. I am hosting monthly "workshops" under the name Earth Mother Salon. Each month we gather to learn a new skill or discuss and share info on a particular topic. Next weekend, the topic is Sprouts for Winter Eating. Please consider joining us. How can your food get more local and fresh than to be grown on your own kitchen counter upon demand? Advance registration is recommended!

This Week's Food (2/26/11)

2011-02-25T04:23:00.000-08:00

Orders due by saturday at 11 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. Remember to order two weeks worth of food!

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* upland cress @ $3/bag -- beautifully lobed green with pepper-like heat. Great addition to salads!
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* purple top turnips @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb -- last week! will be sold out after this weekend

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

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

This Week's Food (2/12/11)

2011-02-11T04:16:00.000-08:00

Orders due by saturday at 11 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening. Rememebr to order two weeks worth of food!

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* upland cress @ $3/bag -- beautifully lobed green with pepper-like heat. Great addition to salads!
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* italian dandelion @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb -- last week! will be sold out after this weekend

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

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

Storing Veges without Plastic

2011-01-28T05:07:00.000-08:00

In case you are trying to go plastic-free in your kitchen, here's a lot of good info on storing your veges without plastic bags, containers, or other accoutrements. This article also contains a link to the Berkeley Farmer's Market's handout on plastic free vege storage (which I found quite useful). Enjoy!

This Week's Food (1/28/11)

2011-01-27T18:03:00.000-08:00

Orders due by saturday at 11 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* kale @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound
* buttermilk @ $1/quart

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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; regular or decaf.
Packaged in a reusable jar. Please return the jar.

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

This Week's Food (1/14/11)

2011-01-13T04:04:00.000-08:00

This is the week to fill your pantry! Orders due by saturday at 11 am. Delivery is monday afternoon/evening.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* kale @ $3/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Locust Grove Farm:
* fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart (perhaps, depends on whether farmer is still giving all the milk to the new kids)
* goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
* cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
* goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
* goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
* fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
* butter @ $5/pound (perhaps, if the baby cows are ready to share their mama's milk)

From S&S Maple Camp in Western Maryland:
* Grade A or Grade B maple syrup @ Approx $40/gallon (we split shipping so price is approximate until I get final shipping quote)

Gallons may be split if you prefer a smaller quantity, you provide the glass jar for your portion. Maple syrup will be ordered on monday and so will not be ready for this delivery cycle. However, you will be paying for it with this order.

From Neshaminy Valley Natural Food Distributers:
There is a whole catalog of food and household items to order from. Delivery truck comes next wednesday. If you have anything requiring cold storage (freezer or refrigerator) you will need to pick up from me on wednesday. Otherwise, you order can stay here till convenient - but not for two weeks :-) To guarantee your NV order gets in before their deadline, I highly suggest you send this portion of your order to me by friday @ noon.

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

This Week's Food (12/31/10)

2010-12-30T07:24:00.000-08:00

The cold weather has decreased the types of greens available this particular week. Orders due by friday at 11 am. I am getting the veges on sunday this week, so delivery/pickup will be sunday morning.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* kale @ $3/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

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 (12/17/10)

2010-12-16T14:05:00.000-08:00

Orders due by 11 am friday. Delivery is on monday evening as usual. Next delivery date is Jan 3 (orders due New Year's Eve - Dec 31) and every two weeks thereafter.

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* dandelion greens @ $3/head
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* leeks @ $3.50/lb
* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

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.

Upcoming Schedule, Chickens Available, and Local Holiday Dinners

2010-12-07T15:01:00.000-08:00

Chickens:
If you are in need of a chicken or two for your freezer to last you till spring, check out the fabulously natural chickens available from my friend Dana at Moose Manor Farms. Harvest and pickup date is December 13. There are still chickens available.

Schedule:
So that you can adequately plan your food purchases, here is the schedule for the next few weeks:

December 13 - No delivery. I will be placing a vege order with Next Step Produce to be picked up on wednesday the 15th. If you want something I will add your order to mine, but you will need to pick up from my house in the evening.

December 27 - no delivery since Next Step is not headed to market the 26th.

January 3 - delivery (orders due New Year's Eve I presume)

thereafter, Next Step is harvesting veges every other week, so that will be my schedule as well.

Holiday Dinners:
I hope you all are preparing holiday dinners featuring the delicious local foods I have come to love. Your guests and hosts will revel in the fantastic taste of all this fresh food straight from the farm. I hope that I have encouraged you to add new food traditions to your holiday dinners!

Winter Solstice Celebration:
Please join my family as we celebrate the Winter Solstice with a Feast and Fire on tuesday December 21. We will be both inside and outside. Please bring something to share and a candle (either a large one that can sit on the counter or bring a candle holder please). More info to come later!

This Week's Food (12/3/10)

2010-12-02T13:24:00.000-08:00

Orders due by 11 am friday. Delivery is on monday evening as usual.

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* dandelion greens @ $3/head
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* leeks @ $3.50/lb
* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

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 (11/26/10)

2010-11-25T11:01:00.000-08:00

Orders due by 11 am friday. Delivery is on monday evening as usual.

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* baby spinach @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* dandelion greens @ $3/head
* green swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rainbow swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* leeks @ $3.50/lb
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* shunkyo radish @ $2.50/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $3/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

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 (11/12/10)

2010-11-11T17:47:00.000-08:00

Orders due by 8 pm friday (yes in the evening). Delivery is on monday evening as usual. Summer veges are gone!

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart

No butter or buttermilk for several months. One of the cows had her calf so she is nursing the little one.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* romaine lettuce @ $3/head
* arugula @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* dandelion greens @ $3/head
* boston lettuce @ $3/head
* green swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rainbow swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* rapini @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* siberian kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* shunkyo radish @ $2.50/bunch
* daikon radish @ $3/bunch
* small fingerling beauregard sweet potatoes @ $5/pint
* butternut squash @ $2/lb

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:
* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz

From Westmoreland Berry Farm:

I am headed there this saturday to purchase from the market. Please check their web site and let me know if you want me to pick anything up for you.

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

This Week's Food (10/29/10)

2010-10-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

Orders due by 8 pm friday (yes in the evening). Delivery is on monday evening as usual. Please keep in mind that the summer foods like tomatoes will soon be done. Frost is their downfall.

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* asian persimmons @ $6/lb (small size, ripen in a paper bag with apple)
* butternut squash @ $2/lb
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3.6/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* red plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* yellow plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green peppers @ $3/lb
* red bell peppers @ $6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* arugula @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* romaine lettuce @ $3/head
* green looseleaf lettuce @ $3/head
* boston lettuce @ $3/head
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch (common, small round radish with bright pink or red skin and white flesh.)

* shunkyo radish @ $2.50/bunch (large high quality radish. deep pink roots with crisp, nutty, white flesh. the taste is both hot and sweet.)

* daikon radish @ $3/bunch (large japanese radish with reknowned medicinal value - aiding in digestion, eliminating excess water and animal fats from body. Have grated with carrots in a salad or cooked in soups. The taste is hot. Excellent pickled raw in a mirin brine.)

*** Last week for onions and garlic heads
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* fresh ginger @ $15/lb

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.

Pasture Raised Ground Beef!

2010-10-26T08:03:00.000-07:00

It's Only Natural Farm will be processing an entire cow as ground beef in a few weeks. This is pure grass-fed beef from a Texas Longhorn cow. It is being sold in one pound packages and has to be picked from the farm (or me) on November 28 (unless the butcher changes the pickup date by a day or two). There will be several hundred pounds of ground beef and it is being sold first come first served. To reserve your beef, go to itsonlynaturalfarm.com, create an account if you don't already have one, and order the ground beef. You will have to mail a deposit to the farm for your beef before the deadline listed. If you expect me to pick up your ground beef for you, you have to let me know and provide me with appropriate sized coolers!

This Week's Food (10/22/10)

2010-10-21T05:08:00.000-07:00

Orders due by 8 pm friday (yes in the evening). Delivery is on monday evening as usual. Please keep in mind that the summer foods like tomatoes will soon be done. Frost is their downfall.

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* asian persimmons @ $6/lb (small size)
* grape kiwis @ $5/ half pint
* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb
* butternut squash @ $2/lb
* sunshine squash @ $2.00/lb (makes a fabulous pie)
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3.6/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* red plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* yellow plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green peppers @ $3/lb
* red bell peppers @ $6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* romaine lettuce @ $3/head
* green looseleaf lettuce @ $3/head
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* arugula @ $3/bag
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* fresh ginger @ $15/lb

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 (10/10/10)

2010-10-08T04:49:00.000-07:00

Orders due by 11 am saturday. It's great to have this fall weather now. Hurry up fall greens! I want a salad again :-)

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* asian persimmons @ $6/lb (small size) -- Known as "the apple of the orient"! Persimmons are bright orange in color and gooey sweet on the inside. We grow many different varieties ranging in size from a small apple to a really large apple. Just quarter them and eat them up, or make fabulous pies or cakes with their yummy flesh.

* grape kiwis @ $5/ half pint -- grape kiwis are a small grape-size kiwi hardy to our region. They look just like fuzzy kiwis on the inside, just smaller and not fuzzy on the outside - so you just pop them in your mouth. They are also wrinkled when ripe, not smooth and beautiful. Flavor is more important than beauty! Packed with vitamin C and delicious.

* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb -- Dry nutty-flavored flesh. Great just cut in half, greased and baked cut-side down. Then complement with just plain olive oil or butter, or get fancy with a vinaigrette of garlic/ ginger/ ume plum paste or vinegar/ sweetener. Also great for stuffing.

* butternut squash @ $2/lb
* sunshine squash @ $2.00/lb
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3.6/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4.6/lb
* red plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* yellow plum tomatoes @ $3.20/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* arugula @ $3/bag - finally, the first of our fall greens! So refreshing to have. Arugula is a favorite mustard green - very flavorful with just the right heat. Great in salads with walnuts

* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch -- the long slender kind which is red at the top half and white at the bottom half

* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

*** Order these things by the pound or fraction thereof:

* sunchokes @ $5/lb -- edible tuber, member of the sunflower family. sweet, nut-like flavor with crisp texture resembling water chestnut

* fresh ginger @ $15/lb -- fresh ginger means it is not mature (our growing season is not long enough for that). Therefore it is not-at-all stringy and has no skin to peel off. It is the tender juicy ginger used in making sushi ginger. Absolutely spectacular!

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 (10/2/10)

2010-10-01T07:33:00.000-07:00

I will not be traveling to any farms this week as I am feeling the need to use what I already have in the pantry/fridge before getting any more. So no delivery service is available. Next week I will be going to all the farms including dairies, so see you in a week!

This Week's Food (9/23/10)

2010-09-23T19:16:00.000-07:00

Welcome Fall! This week I am only taking orders from folks that can pick up from my house on monday night or tuesday morning. Only the flat order fee of $2 will apply to orders this week. Please keep in mind that I need to store your food until you pick it up and my refrigerator does not have lots of space so the faster pickup the better :-)

Also, this is the week for Neshaminy Valley Natural Food orders. Due to me on sat, the truck comes next wednesday. If your order has nothing that has to be kept cold, it can stay here until the following monday. If you have things to be kept in freezer/fridge, you will need to pick it up wednesday after the truck comes (I'll call you).

Orders due by 11 am saturday.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order EVERYTHING by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* asian persimmons @ $5/lb (small size)
* figs @ $5/half pint (mixed varieties)
* grape kiwis @ $5/ half pint
* che fruit @ $5/half pint (this is an asian mulberry. it is round and red. firm, but juicy when bitten into. very nice flavor.)
* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb
* butternut squash @ $2/lb
* sunshine squash @ $2.50/lb (red kuri type. beautiful to look at - bright orange skin and shaped like a flattened pumpkin, and delicious for pies, and soups.)
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* okra @ $4/pint
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

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 (9/17/10)

2010-09-16T19:33:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! Get your persimmons while you can!

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

*** Order everything by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* asian persimmons @ $5/lb (Known as "the apple of the orient"! Persimmons are bright orange in color and gooey sweet on the inside. We grow many different varieties ranging in size from a small apple to a really large apple. Just quarter them and eat them up, or make fabulous pies or cakes with their yummy flesh.)
* figs @ $5/half pint
* grape kiwis @ $5/ half pint (grape kiwis are a small grape-size kiwi hardy to our region. They look just like fuzzy kiwis on the inside, just smaller and not fuzzy on the outside - so you just pop them in your mouth. They are also wrinkled when ripe, not smooth and beautiful. Flavor is more important than beauty! Packed with vitamin C and delicious.)
* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb
* butternut squash @ $2/lb
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $3/lb
* okra @ $4/pint
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

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 (9/10/10)

2010-09-10T04:15:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! I am so enjoying this fantastic fall weather. A bit of rain would be appreciated though. Next week, butternut squash will be ready. Potatoes are gone already - boo :-(

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound.

* acorn squash @ $2.60/lb
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* purple asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* green asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* okra @ $4/pint
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch (excellent greens flavor and nutrition-wise! They have a musty-like flavor and a texture much like spinach when cooked - silky smooth! They are so good for you too, much like the sweet potatoes they are growing in the earth.)
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)

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 (9/3/10)

2010-09-03T03:56:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! I hope you all enjoyed your trips to the farmers market and local farms while I was not delivering.

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

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

* figs @ $4.50/half pint
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* purple asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* green asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* okra @ $4/pint
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch (excellent greens flavor and nutrition-wise! They have a musty-like flavor and a texture much like spinach when cooked - silky smooth! They are so good for you too, much like the sweet potatoes they are growing in the earth.)
* regular onions @ $3/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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.

No Delivery!

2010-08-20T04:07:00.001-07:00

This is just a reminder that there is no delivery this week or next. Next time you order will be Sept 3rd (unless my schedule changes). Enjoy!

This Week's Food (8/14/10)

2010-08-12T12:51:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! There will be no delivery service for the next weeks. Please plan accordingly! I am happy to facilitate you getting your food directly from the farms do you don't miss out while I am otherwise busy. Just let me know.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

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

* figs @ $4/half pint
* red hybrid tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* yellow/orange heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* pink/purple heirloom tomatoes @ $4/lb
* red cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* yellow cherry tomatoes @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @6/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $6/lb
* red corno di toro frying peppers @ $6.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* purple asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* green asian yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* okra @ $4/pint
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* regular onions @ $3.60/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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.

Seasonal Recipe Book

2010-08-11T10:44:00.001-07:00

I just finished browsing The Harvest Eating Cookbook by Chef Keith Snow. He is all about local food eating which of course translates to seasonal cooking. The Harvest Eating web site has all the info from the book including the recipes. I am inspired to make 3 things today just from this book. Check it out and I hope you get inspired too!

This Week's Food (8/6/10)

2010-08-05T03:46:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday!

From Wooded Bliss:

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* figs @ $4/half pint
* seed-less red medium watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* seed-less yellow medium watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* seeded red small watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* cantaloupe @ $0.60/lb (cap of $5)
* red tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.00/lb
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @4.80/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $4.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* okra @ $4/pint
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* calaloo @ $3/bunch (summer salad green)
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* sweet onions @ $3.60/lb
* regular onions @ $3.60/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

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

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* peaches @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* maybe there will be plums (unsprayed) for $3.50 for 1 qt (7-9 fruits)
* sweet corn for $5/dozen or $2.50 for 6 ears
* maybe there will be apples for $3ish for a quart (5-7 fruits)

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 (7/31/10)

2010-07-29T04:15:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! Next week is the week for submitting orders from Neshaminy Valley Natural Food Distributors. Check out the catalog now while you have time!

From Wooded Bliss:

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* seed-less red medium watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* seed-less yellow medium watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* seeded red small watermelon @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* cantaloupe @ $1/lb (cap of $10)
* red tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb (sale! buy 3 get one free)
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* red bell peppers @4.80/lb
* yellow bell peppers @ $4.80/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* yardlong beans @ $3/bunch
* okra @ $4/pint
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* calaloo @ $3/bunch (summer salad green)
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* sweet onions @ $3.60/lb
* regular onions @ $3.60/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* peaches @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* maybe there will be plums (unsprayed) for $3.50 for 1 qt (7-9 fruits)
* cantaloupe for $3 each
* watermelon for $3-$5 each
* sweet corn for $5/dozen or $2.50 for 6 ears
* maybe there will be apples for $3ish for a quart (5-7 fruits)

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 (7/23/10)

2010-07-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 9 am Saturday! Next week is the week for submitting orders from Neshaminy Valley Natural Food Distributors. Check out the catalog now while you have time!

From Wooded Bliss:

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

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

** Updated!

* watermelon (small to medium size) - price TBD
* red tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb (sale! buy 3 get one free)
* green peppers @ $2.40/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* calaloo @ $3/bunch (summer salad green)
* sweet potato greens @ $3/bunch
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* sweet onions @ $3.60/lb
* regular onions @ $3.60/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* red gold potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* red gold potatoes - small @ $5/quart
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* peaches @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* plums (unsprayed) for $3.50 for 1 qt (7-9 fruits)
* cantaloupe for $3 each
* watermelon for $3-$5 each
* sweet corn for $5/dozen or $2.50 for 6 ears

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.

Buy Local Challenge

2010-07-16T10:06:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of the Buy Local Challenge? Join me in registering your pledge:

"I pledge to eat at least one thing from a local farm every day during Buy Local Week."

Of course I encourage to extend this pledge to cover the entire year and more than one thing, but we must all take baby steps. Eat Local and tell others you are doing it! Click here to be counted and to register your pledge.

New Source of Duck and Chicken Eggs

2010-07-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had fresh duck eggs? They are divine. I recently got a few from Farmer Dana, Head Bottle Washer and Hen Herder at Moose Manor Farm in Pomfret, MD. She sells naturally raised chicken eggs, duck eggs, free range meat chickens, free range meat ducks, and birds for you to raise. Try her out! She updates her web site daily with the quantity of eggs she has in stock. Tomorrow she is harvesting chickens to sell for meat. If you want one, go reserve one today as there is a limited number of birds available.

What's available in this harvest at Moose Manor Farm:

Dana will be doing all the processing and packaging on Saturday, July 17th pick up of fresh, unfrozen birds is on Sunday from 9am -7pm or Monday from 5pm - 7pm. At 7pm Monday all uncollected birds will be placed in the freezer and folks can contact me to arrange a convenient pick up time.

Whole Cornish Roasters (15 birds):
$3 per pound. Hens average 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb. and cockerels average 4 to 6 lb. These birds are young, tender, and very meaty. Excellent for roasting, grilling, or frying. Raised Free & Humanely without grow-lights, antibiotics or pesticides.

Whole Muscovy Duck (6 birds):
$3 per pound. Hens average 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 lb. and drakes average 6 to 8 lb. High in meat-to-bone ratio, with less weight loss after cooking than Pekin ducks. Low in fat with a wonderful veal-like texture and flavor. Excellent when roasted whole; breasts are great to sauté or grill. Raised Free & Humanely without grow-lights, antibiotics or pesticides.

Whole Welsh Harlequin Duck (3 birds):
Drakes average 3 to 5 lb. These high quality lean roasters are rich-tasting and a good source of nutrients like iron, zinc and selenium. Excellent when roasted whole and well sized making for a beautiful table bird.

Dana is planning a second harvest in the November timeframe so if someone isn't able to get a bird this time there will be posting another reservation event this fall.

This Week's Food (7/16/10)

2010-07-15T14:05:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 11 am friday!

From Wooded Bliss:

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* red tomatoes @ $3.60/lb
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb (sale! buy 3 get one free)
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* looseleaf head lettuce @ $3/head
* sweet onions @ $3.60/lb
* regular onions @ $3.60/lb
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* red gold potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* red gold potatoes - small @ $5/quart
* nicola potatoes - large @ $2.60/lb
* nicola potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* peaches @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* plums (unsprayed) for $3.50 for 1 qt (7-9 fruits)
* cantaloupe for $3 each
* watermelon for $3-$5 each
* sweet corn for $5/dozen or $2.50 for 6 ears

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 (7/9/10)

2010-07-08T03:46:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 11 am friday!

From Wooded Bliss:

Enjoy a Cup of Bliss Coffee from Wooded Bliss
All coffee is fair trade, 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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* red tomatoes @ $4/pint
* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* head lettuce @ $2-$3/head depending on size (choose from boston/butterhead/bib, romaine, and looseleaf)
* cabbage @ $2.50/lb
* sweet onions @ $3/bunch
* garlic bulb @ $8.50/lb (typical bulb costs $1-$1.50)
* red gold potatoes - large @ $2.50/lb
* red gold potatoes - small @ $5/quart

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

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

* nectarines @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* peaches @ $3.50 for 1 qt (5-7 fruits)
* plums (unsprayed) for $3.50 for 1 qt (7-9 fruits)
* cantaloupe for $3 each
* watermelon for $3-$5 each
* sweet corn for $5/dozen or $2.50 for 6 ears

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 (7/2/10)

2010-07-01T06:14:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 11 am friday!

From Wooded Bliss:

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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* cherry tomatoes (red or yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* italian eggplant @ $2.40/lb
* basil @ $3/bunch
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* purslane @ $2.50/bunch
* head lettuce @ $2-$3/head depending on size (choose from boston/butterhead/bib, romaine, and looseleaf)
* raddichio @ $6.80/lb
* cabbage @ $2.50/lb
* fennel @ $4/lb
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* sweet onions @ $3/bunch
* red gold potatoes - large @ $2.50/lb
* red gold potatoes - small @ $5/quart

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

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 (6/25/10)

2010-06-24T09:02:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by 11 am friday!

From Wooded Bliss:

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 potatoes by the # of pieces you want - even if the charge is by the pound. Potatoes are ordered by the pound.

* cherry tomatoes (mix of red and yellow) @ $4/pint
* green zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow zucchini @ $3/lb
* yellow straightneck squash @ $3/lb
* cucumbers @ $2.40/lb
* asian eggplant @ $3.60/lb
* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* raddichio @ $8.60/lb
* fava beans @ $4/lb
* cabbage @ $2.50/lb
* fennel @ $4/lb
* kohlrabi @ $1.50/piece
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* sweet onions @ $3/bunch
* red gold potatoes @ $2.50/lb

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

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

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 (6/18/10)

2010-06-14T09:02:00.000-07:00

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.

This Week's Food (6/11/10)

2010-06-10T18:04:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Wooded Bliss - Fresh and locally roasted coffee!

Available as whole beans or pre-ground, in a variety of sizes: 1/4 lb ($2.50), 1/2 lb ($5), or 1 lb ($10). Coffee will come in a refillable glass jar; return it for next time!

Bean Choice #1: Brazil Joao de Campos Wet Process Decaf

Bean Choice #2: Java Kaju mas Organic Wet-Hulled
please read last week's descriptions of these two beans.

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb (can request any amount)
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb (can request any amount)
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb (can request any amount)
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb (can request any amount)

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* fava beans @ $4/lb
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* loose leaf green head lettuce @ $3/head
* loose leaf red head lettuce @ $3/head
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* pac choi @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* red russian kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* cabbage @ $2.50/lb (small heads of compact cabbage. so great for cabbage slaw on hot days! One average size head is a little over one lb)
* fennel @ $4/lb (the bulb and leaves of fennel are an especially aromatic addition to many dishes! They are great in cabbage slaw, roasted, in risoto and much more. Raw, they are so sweet with a strong licorice flavor. There are about 1 and a half pieces per lb.)
* kohlrabi @ $3/bunch (crisp apple-like white flesh of this enlarged bulbess stem. Wonderfully fresh and sweet with a mild tang. great addition to stir-fry for it maintains a nice crispness when cooked, as well as excellent raw since it is so nice and sweet.)
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch (last week they were larger than eggs)
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* turnip greens with baby hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch (japanese turnip unlike other turnips! Tender and sweet and great for eating raw or cooked oh-so-tenderly.)
* 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 )
* garlic curls @ $3/bunch (the flowering stalk of the garlic plant. very tender, very crisp, very garlic-ky! makes fabulous rich pesto all on its own. also great stir-fried and in soups in the place of garlic cloves to come only in july. this is a short season item - get'em while you can!)

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.

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

This Week's Food (6/4/10)

2010-06-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

New! From Wooded Bliss - Fresh and locally roasted coffee!

Available as whole beans or pre-ground, in a variety of sizes: 1/4 lb ($2.50), 1/2 lb ($5), or 1 lb ($10). Coffee will come in a refillable glass jar; return it for next time!

Bean Choice #1:
Brazil Joao de Campos Wet Process Decaf
The farm is in a region called Alto Paranaíba near Serra do Salitre. It is a high plain in Cerrado Miniero, Minas Gerais state. This decaf lot is quite consistent with the non-decaf lot: We like this coffee for its consistency. The dry fragrance has a lot of roast notes to it; both sweet-savory aspects and an interesting fruit-nut-chocolate compound scent. At City roast the aromas are malty sweet and lightly fruited, with a hazelnut note, but at FC+ they are much more aggressive and potent, with bittersweet chocolate tangy scents. Full City has the best cup, a nice balance between caramel and chocolate roast notes. The acidity is very muted, and the body thick, buttery, dense. Enjoy a cup of decaf without the benefits of a full caffeinated coffee.
Be sure to let me know if you would like a FC+ (dark roast) or a City roast (not as dark).

Bean Choice #2:
Java Kaju mas Organic Wet-Hulled
This coffee hails from the Kajumas area in East Java, and is the first certified Organic Java coffee my supplier has offered. Wet-hull processing means the coffee is picked, the skin pulped, and then the seed is partly dried. When it still has 25-30% moisture it is hulled out of the parchment, and laid out in the sun for final drying. Much of that low-toned Indonesia flavor is due to this unique process. The dry fragrance has a sweet woody quality, a foresty wet earth note and a bit of syrup to it. It is definitely Indonesian in character. The cup has huge body and earthy chocolate flavors. If you like it let me know and I’ll see if I can get more. There is a limited amount and I can only order 1 lb at a time. Currently I have 1 lb of beans on hand. As I write this I am drinking a freshly roasted cup. It is very smooth with very low acidity. Pleasant aftertaste.

From Good Fortune Farm:
* certified organic asparagus @ $5/lb

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

Strawberry season at Next Step Produce is over. Hope you enjoyed them and "put by" enough to last you all year!

* fava beans @ $4/lb (these delicious mediteranean beans are delicious with parsley, onions, garlic, and olive oil - in pasta or risotto or pureed into a fabulous dip! shell them, then cook them as you like. short season crop - does not like the heat.)
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* loose leaf green head lettuce @ $3/head
* loose leaf red head lettuce @ $3/head
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* pac choi @ $3/bunch
* herbe stella @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* kohlrabi @ $3/bunch (crisp apple-like white flesh of this enlarged bulbess stem. Wonderfully fresh and sweet with a mild tang. great addition to stir-fry for it maintains a nice crispness when cooked, as well as excellent raw since it is so nice and sweet.)
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch (last week they were larger than eggs)
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* turnip greens with baby hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch (japanese turnip unlike other turnips! Tender and sweet and great for eating raw or cooked oh-so-tenderly.)
* spring onions @ $3/bunch (also known as green onions - baby onions with fresh greens.)
* garlic curls @ $3/bunch (the flowering stalk of the garlic plant. very tender, very crisp, very garlic-ky! makes fabulous rich pesto all on its own. also great stir-fried and in soups in the place of garlic cloves to come only in july. this is a short season item - get'em while you can!)

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.

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

This Week's Food (5/28/10)

2010-05-28T04:26:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb (can request any amount)
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb (can request any amount)
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb (can request any amount)
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb (can request any amount)
*goat cream (unknown price)
*goat yogurt (did not have any last time, not sure about this time)

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart
*unsprayed strawberries @ $4/quart
want something you don't see? Let me know and I'll ask about it.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* Strawberry Special Info:
-- The berry production started to fast this year, the production is already declining. If you want to have berries to freeze, dry, make jam, or whatever you'll need to get them while they last!

-- PYO -- come monday morning to the farm and pick your own strawberries for $3/lb (a quart weight is a tad more than a lb). Must call the farm before monday if you want to go (301) 259-2096.

-- Bulk discount -- On tuesday or later you can go to the farm and pick up your own large box of berries at the bulk price of $3/lb (minimum order of 11 lbs). Since delivery is tuesday next week, we can combine orders and get the bulk rate for berries!

* strawberries!!! @ $4/pint and $8/quart
* fava beans @ $4/lb (these delicious mediterranean beans are delicious with parsley, onions, garlic, and olive oil - in pasta or risotto or pureed into a fabulous dip! shell them, then cook them as you like. short season crop - does not like the heat.)
* dill @ $2.50/bunch
* cilantro @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* loose leaf green head lettuce @ $3/head
* loose leaf red head lettuce @ $3/head
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* pac choi @ $3/bunch
* herbe stella @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* kohlrabi @ $3/bunch (crisp apple-like white flesh of this enlarged bulbess stem. Wonderfully fresh and sweet with a mild tang. great addition to stir-fry for it maintains a nice crispness when cooked, as well as excellent raw since it is so nice and sweet.)
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch (last week they were larger than eggs)
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* turnip greens with baby hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch (japanese turnip unlike other turnips! Tender and sweet and great for eating raw or cooked oh-so-tenderly.)
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (for mild onion flavor in the spring)
* spring onions @ $3/bunch (also known as green onions - baby onions with fresh greens.)
* garlic curls @ $3/bunch (the flowering stalk of the garlic plant. very tender, very crisp, very garlic-ky! makes fabulous rich pesto all on its own. also great stir-fried and in soups in the place of garlic cloves to come only in july. this is a short season item - get'em while you can!)
* gold marl large sweet potatoes @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (5/21/10)

2010-05-19T08:33:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

From S&S Maple Camp in Corriganville, MD (Western Maryland)
This is just maple syrup with nothing added. The sap is tapped from wild sugar maple trees that are not fertilized, sprayed, or otherwise bothered with.
* Grade A maple syrup (lighter, more delicate syrup - for the table)
$36/gallon
$18/half gallon
$9/quart
* Grade B maple syrup (darker, more robust flavor - for baking)
$36/gallon
$18/half gallon
$9/quart
I will be ordering gallons and pouring your syrup into glass jars (you provide or you buy from me). We will be splitting the total shipping (proportional to how much syrup you order) which is $10/first gallon, $1/next gallon.

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb (can request any amount)
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb (can request any amount)
*goat blue cheese @ $8/lb (can request any amount)
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb (can request any amount)
*goat cream (unknown price)
*goat yogurt (did not have any last time, not sure about this time)

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk @ $1/quart
*unsprayed strawberries @ $4/quart
want something you don't see? Let me know and I'll ask about it.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* Strawberry Special Info:
-- The berry production started to fast this year, the production is already declining. If you want to have berries to freeze, dry, make jam, or whatever you'll need to get them while they last!

-- PYO -- come monday morning to the farm and pick your own strawberries for $3/lb (a quart weight a tad more than a lb). I will be going! Must call the farm before monday if you want to go (301) 259-2096.

-- Bulk discount -- You can go to the farm tuesday or later and pick up your own large box of berries at the bulk price of $3/lb (minimum order of 11 lbs).

* strawberries!!! @ $4/pint and $8/quart
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* loose leaf green head lettuce @ $3/head
* loose leaf red head lettuce @ $3/head
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* herbe stella @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* lacinato kale @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch (last week they were larger than eggs)
* cherry bell radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* french breakfast radishes @ $2.50/bunch
* turnip greens with baby hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch (japanese turnip unlike other turnips! Tender and sweet and great for eating raw or cooked oh-so-tenderly.)
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (for mild onion flavor in the spring)
* red marl large sweet potatoes @ $2.25/lb
* beauregard large sweet potatoes @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (5/14/10)

2010-05-13T04:59:00.000-07:00

This Week's Food (5/7/10)

2010-05-06T17:18:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday! This delivery cycle is normal, for monday evening.

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb (can request any amount)
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb (can request any amount)
*goat blue cheese @ (not sure of price) (can request any amount)
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb (can request any amount)
*goat cream (unknown price)
*goat yogurt (unknown price)

From the Swaruy Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk (unknown price)
*unsprayed strawberries @ unknown price but my best guess is lower than Next Ste Produce
want something you don't see? Let me know and I'll ask about it.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* strawberries!!! @ $4/pint and $8/quart
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* boston head lettuce @ $3/head
* tat soi @ $3/bunch
* herbe stella @ $3/bag
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* mizuna @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* rapini greens @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* green garlic @ $3/bunch - young whole tender plant with fresh garlic flavor, use entire thing for excellent flavor
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (4/29/10)

2010-04-29T10:46:00.000-07:00

Rose will deliver your orders on Sunday this week. I will pass on her phone number to those of you who order this time. Dairy will be available again next week.

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* stinging nettle @ $3/bag (young and tender stinging nettle, highly regarded as a superfood, especially high in iron. this plant does sting, although it loses its sting when cooked. Can easily be used to replace any green called for in a recipe - cooks down tender and smooth much like spinach.)
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* collard greens @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* green garlic @ $3/bunch - young whole tender plant with fresh garlic flavor, use entire thing for excellent flavor
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.25/lb

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

Local Grains

2010-04-22T17:47:00.000-07:00

Ecosystem Farm in Accokeek is coordinating an opportunity to get grains brought over from a Virginia farm, Moutoux Orchards. Ecosystem Farm is offering a grain share for $50. In your grain share, you get one 4 lb bag of grain for the months of July, August, September, October, November. You can choose from wheat, rye, spelt, or oats. If you choose a wheat share, you will get wheat each month. It might be possible to request a different grain for one month, but it is not guaranteed. You can get whole berries or freshly milled (ground) the day before delivery. All grain share members must plan to pick up their grains from the Ecosystem Farm in Accokeek on either a Tuesday or Friday afternoon 3:30-6:30 (on the one week each month when grain shares are available). This is considered a grain CSA, so payment up front an in the very near future is needed. For more info, please contact Mike Snow at Ecosystem Farm (msnow@accokeek.org).

If you want to order grains through Frankferd Farms, a natural food distributor from Pittsburgh, PA, I can order those for you as well. Orders for Frankferd will be due to me with next week's food order.

Interested in Locally Roasted Coffee?

2010-04-21T08:34:00.000-07:00

Are you interested in getting some shade grown, free trade organic coffee that has been locally roasted? Wooded Bliss in Accokeek is gearing up to provide LAF customers with just that! Here's the details:

Elaine McVinney at Wooded Bliss roasts the beans for a fabulous house blend coffee, providing a full bodied cup of coffee with a nice crema (glassy top). Available as whole beans or pre-ground, regular or decaf in a variety of sizes: 1/4 lb ($2.50), 1/2 lb ($5), or 1 lb ($10). Coffee will come in a refillable glass jar; return it for next time! For those customers who are regular coffee drinkers, Wooded Bliss also offers a coffee share: 5 containers for the price of 4, delivered one at a time to you on weeks you request.

The coffee is not yet available, but will be in a few weeks when a _working_ coffee roaster is delivered. So while we are patiently waiting, please let me know if you are interested in coffee!

This Week's Food (4/23/10)

2010-04-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday! This delivery cycle is normal, for monday evening. Next week's orders will be delivered by my good friend Rose, since we will be visiting with friends.

NEW! Fresh, raw, local goat and cow milk from Locust Grove Farm in Mechanicsville. Katie Byler, a sweet Amish woman, runs this goat dairy with lots of love. Her neighbor runs a cow dairy. Between the two, most of your dairy needs should be satisfied.

From Locust Grove Farm:
*fresh goat milk @ $8/gallon, $4/half gallon, and $2/quart
*goat milk cheddar cheese @ $6/lb (can request any amount)
*cow milk colby cheese @ $4/lb (can request any amount)
*goat blue cheese @ (not sure of price) (can request any amount)
*goat hot pepper and garlic cheese @ $6.75/lb (can request any amount)
*goat cream (unknown price)
*goat yogurt (unknown price)

From the Cow Dairy:
*fresh cow milk @ $4/gallon, $2/half gallon, $1/quart
*butter @ $5/lb block
*buttermilk (unknown price)
want something you don't see? Let me know and I'll ask about it.

From Good Fortune Farm:

*certified organic asparagus @ $5/lb

From Next Step Produce:
The following are all certified organic

* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* stinging nettle @ $3/bag (young and tender stinging nettle, highly regarded as a superfood, especially high in iron. this plant does sting, although it loses its sting when cooked. Can easily be used to replace any green called for in a recipe - cooks down tender and smooth much like spinach.)
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the siberian or lacinato
* collard greens @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* green garlic @ $3/bunch - young whole tender plant with fresh garlic flavor, use entire thing for excellent flavor
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (4/16/10)

2010-04-15T04:01:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

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

* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* stinging nettle @ $3/bag (young and tender stinging nettle, highly regarded as a superfood, especially high in iron. this plant does sting, although it loses its sting when cooked. Can easily be used to replace any green called for in a recipe - cooks down tender and smooth much like spinach.)
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the siberian or lacinato
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (4/9/10)

2010-04-08T04:21:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

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

* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the bagged mix or bunched lacinato
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* cherry bell radish @ $2.50/bunch (asian turnip. exceptionally sweet and tender. great for raw-eating or cooked briefly.)
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes - large @ $2.25/lb

From It's Only Natural Farm:

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (4/2/10)

2010-04-01T05:34:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

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

* parsley @ $2.50/bunch
* mache @ $3/bag (European winter-hardy salad green. Florettes of silky-smooth leaves harvested individually. The flavor is reminiscent of roses! Just cut florettes at base for a loose-leaf salad - excellent with creamy dressing! Truly delicious salad green!)
* cress @ $3/bag (pepper-like heat to this green, which makes a great addition to a salad)
* spinach @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* stir fry mix @ $3/bag (tender mix excellent for quick sautee, consisting of mustard and asian greens. washed and ready to go.)
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the tender red russian, standard curly, or robust lacinato variety)
* leeks @ $3.60/lb (tender from white shaft to green tips! eat it all - don't mind what recipes say - they are used to poor quality stuff. you'll find these tender and sweet and not at all tough!)
* cherry bell radish @ $2.50/bunch (asian turnip. exceptionally sweet and tender. great for raw-eating or cooked briefly.)
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)

From It's Only Natural Farm (formerly listed as Fresh Start Farm):

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* if you place an order with ION Farm for meat, I can pick it up for you when it is ready. Just let them and me know!

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

This Week's Food (3/19/10)

2010-03-17T04:13:00.000-07:00

Orders are due by noon friday! Deliveries/pickups will be on sunday this week. Please plan accordingly!

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

* cilantro @ $2.50/bunch
* spinach @ $3/bag
* arugula @ $3/bag
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* herbe stella @ $3/bag
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* mizuna @ $3/bunch (mild mustard green)
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch (tender green rich in vitamins with thick stalks similar to chard)
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the tender red russian, standard curly, or robust lacinato variety)
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)

From It's Only Natural Farm (formerly listed as Fresh Start Farm):

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* hot italian and sweet italian sausage links @ $3.49/lb
* Preorder your meat for the year by visiting ION Farm's Online Store

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

Local, Free Range Poultry

2010-03-09T05:10:00.000-08:00

Do you want to buy local, free range, chemical and hormone free chicken, turkey, or duck to eat? Do you scramble at the last minute to find a yummy, natural turkey for your end of year Holidays? Look no more. Two local farms that I frequent can meet your needs. Remember that there are links to the farm web sites down the left side of the blog under "Farms We Support".

It's Only Natural Farm in Nanjemoy is currently taking orders for holiday turkeys, the first of two batches of chickens, and muscovy ducks. They do more than poultry though. They raise goats, hogs, and cattle for meat (sorry but the cattle is sold out for 2010 already). This year, all animals or sides/quarters of animals are SOLD BY PRE-ORDER ONLY. Now is the time to get those pre-orders in. Just visit ION's online store. Be sure to put my name in the "referral code" area when you register. Payment is not done online right now - only ordering (then you send a check in).

Can't wait months to get some fabulous chicken? Good Fortune Farm in Brandywine has whole fresh chickens available right now. They are $3/lb and typically weight 6-7 lbs. They will need picked up within days after butcher since the farmer has no freezer space to store them for you. Let me know how many you want and I can get them or you can contact the farmer yourself (please tell him I gave you the info).

Want to taste some of this local food? Come to our Vernal Equinox Party.

This Week's Food (3/5/10)

2010-03-03T03:50:00.000-08:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

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

* spinach @ $3/bag
* herbe stella @ $3/bag
* mache @ $3/bag (hardy european salad green. rosettes of smooth textured, flowery flavored tiny leaves. Makes a great salad with a creamy dressing - truly unique flavor for an unforgettable salad.)
* lettuce mix @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* mustard/asian green "stir-fry" mix @ $3/bag (tender mix of mizuna, tatsoi and other greens for quick sautee or soup or raw.)
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* mizuna @ $3/bunch (mild mustard green)
* vitamin green @ $3/bunch (tender green rich in vitamins with thick stalks similar to chard)
* kale @ $3/bunch - choose from the tender red russian, standard curly, or robust lacinato variety)
* carrots @ $3.60/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)

From It's Only Natural Farm (formerly listed as Fresh Start Farm):

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* Preorder your meat for the year by visiting ION Farm's Online Store

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

This Week's Food (2/19/10)

2010-02-19T07:12:00.000-08:00

Orders are due by noon saturday!

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

* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb
* spinach @ $3/bag
* herbe stella @ $3/bag (tender salad green in the shape of a serpents tongue (long blade and forked at the tip). extremely high in vitamin C. Crispy texture.)
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* kale mix @ $3/bag
* mild mustard green mix @ $3/bag
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* radishes (green meat, red meat, or daikon) @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* purple top/white globe turnips @ $2.50/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From It's Only Natural Farm (formerly listed as Fresh Start Farm):

* free range, organically fed medium eggs @ $2.50/dz
* free range, naturally grown whole chickens (frozen, 4 available)
* naturally raised pork sausage

Available right now: 2 lbs bratwurst links and 3 lbs green pepper and onions links (see online store for flavor information)

Already Sold: 2 lbs italian links and 3 lbs bohemian links

Preorders: you can pre-order bulk, links, or patties in any of their available flavors at their online store, just put in the notes that I will pick up for you

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

This Week's Food (1/22/10)

2010-01-20T17:36:00.000-08:00

Orders are due by noon friday!

NOTE: I will be out of town for the next delivery cycle (2 weeks from now). The next time I will be delivering is one month from now. You might want to order a month's worth of veges that store well (squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, garlic). I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to place your orders directly with the farms and pick up your produce while I am gone. You would get to visit the farms and talk with the farmers; you can really get to know where your food comes from.

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

* butternut squash @ $2.50/lb
* acorn squash @ $2.50/lb
* spinach @ $3/bag
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* kale mix @ $3/bag
* radishes (green meat, red meat, or daikon) @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $3/bunch
* purple top/white globe turnips @ $2.50/lb
* carrots @ $3/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

From It's Only Natural Farm (formerly listed as 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 (1/8/10)

2010-01-07T17:39:00.000-08:00

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
* mesclun mix @ $3/bag
* kale (red russian, green, lacinato) @ $3/bunch
* leeks @ $3.60/lb
* radishes (green meat, red meat, or daikon) @ $2.50/bunch
* hakurei turnips @ $2.50/bunch
* purple top/white globe turnips @ $3/bunch
* carrots @ $3/lb
* sunchokes @ $5/lb
* sweet potatoes (large @ $2.25/lb or small @ $3/pt)
* garlic or elephant $8.50/lb (typical head is $1.75)

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

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

2009-12-17T12:41:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-12-10T11:55:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-19T03:25:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-12T18:21:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-05T13:04:00.000-08:00

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

2009-10-22T04:15:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-10-14T19:10:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-10-08T12:15:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-27T14:10:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-09-03T18:47:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-01T15:36:00.001-07:00

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

Cut the flesh off a fair number of watermelon slices

Remove seeds

Cut watermelon into chunks and place in blender

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

Freeze for several hours

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)

Serve in beautiful glasses, preferably chilled

Herbed Sweet Potatoes

Clean and cut up sweet potatoes into bite size pieces

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

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

Rosemary and Honey Potatoes

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

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

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

Enjoy!

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

2009-08-27T17:32:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-08-19T19:51:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-17T04:47:00.000-07:00

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

Real Food Media

2009-08-17T03:55:00.000-07:00

Real Food Media is a network of blogs about whole, natural, nutrient-dense food.

We believe food should be:

* Organic
* Humanely raised (animals on pasture, not in factories)
* Grown locally when possible
* Whole and unrefined (real maple syrup instead of high-fructose corn syrup)
* Processed as little as possible (raw milk instead of pasteurized and homogenized)
* Nutrient-dense (enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and probiotics)
* Free of additives and preservatives
* Free of synthetic and chemical ingredients
* Not genetically modified
* Traditionally produced and prepared

We publish stories about food and cooking, food politics, farming and producing food, health and nutrition, and green living.

Check it out!

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

2009-07-23T05:09:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-07-16T04:35:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-07-09T04:30:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-07-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-06-25T05:03:00.000-07:00

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

2009-06-03T19:18:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-06-03T19:12:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-27T19:17:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

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

2009-05-22T04:47:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

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.

Strawberry Picking Time

2009-05-18T11:39:00.000-07:00

Are you are looking to go and pick enough strawberries to make jam, jelly, preserves, bread, or just to freeze enough to last through the winter? Wonder where you can go near LaPlata? Here's a few farms to get you going:

Homestead Farm in Faulkner (pick your own opens up this week) Need Directions?

Schlagel Farms in Waldorf (open for over a week)

I've been to Schlagel Farms last week and will head to Homestead this week. Of course, neither of these are organic, but they are very local and yummy. Delicious organic strawberries are currently available from Next Step Produce and are on the weekly food list starting last week.

Enjoy!

Oh, if you want to read about me making strawberry jam, go ahead.

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

2009-05-14T03:20:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-05-06T18:01:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-04-30T04:17:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-04-23T08:29:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-04-16T05:17:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-04-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-04-02T09:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-03-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

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.