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

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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 Weeks' Food (3/28/09)

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Weeks' Food (3/13/09)

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

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

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

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

Broiler Chickens Available!

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