How Does This Work?

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

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

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

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

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


Showing posts with label May. Show all posts
Showing posts with label May. Show all posts

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Last Food List

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.

Thursday, May 19, 2011

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

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.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

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

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

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

* med-large beauregard sweet potatoes @ $2.40/lb
* leeks @ $4/lb

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

Thursday, May 5, 2011

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

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.

Friday, May 28, 2010

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

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.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

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

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.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

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

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 (I have to pick these)
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
* loose leaf green head lettuce @ $3/head
* loose leaf red head lettuce @ $3/head
* escarole @ $4.20/lb
* endive @ $4.20/lb
* tat soi @ $3/bunch
* herbe stella @ $3/bunch
* swiss chard @ $3/bunch
* green wave @ $3/bunch
* curly kale @ $3/bunch
* collards @ $3/bunch
* dandelion greens @ $3/bunch
* beet greens with baby beets @ $3/bunch
* 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
* green garlic @ $3/bunch - young whole tender plant with fresh garlic flavor, use entire thing for excellent flavor
* 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.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

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

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.

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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

This week orders are due by friday at 9 am.

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, May 21, 2009

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

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

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

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

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

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

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


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

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

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

Thursday, May 14, 2009

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

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

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

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

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

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

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

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

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

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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

This week orders are due by friday at noon.

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

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

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

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

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

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

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

Thursday, April 30, 2009

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

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

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

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

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

From Good Fortune Farm:
The following are all certified organic

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

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

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

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