CSA 2014 - Week #20

NOTES ON THE SHARE

The weather forecast for Sunday is perfect, so come on out to the farm and enjoy a beautiful fall day with us!

CSA HARVEST FESTIVAL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th from 11am-3pm

This is a private event open to all current CSA Members and their guests only.  Please wear sturdy walking shoes for touring the farm.  Food will be available for sale, but you are also encouraged to picnic. No dogs allowed on farm property.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Hayride Farm Tours
Walking Tours
Live Music
Farmstand Open
Q&A with Farmers

COOKING DEMOS/WORKSHOPS
11:30 Kids' Cooking Class with Allergic to Salad
12:30 - Cooking Demo with Alexa Weitzman of Sustainable Pantry
2:00 - Cooking Demo with Sonya Gropman and Gabrielle Rossmer Gropman of EatArtWord and German-Jewish Cuisine

KIDS ACTIVITIES
Storytelling & Singing with Barbara Garriel
Kids Crafts!
GIANT Haystack Game
Cooking Workshop with Stacey Ornstein (see above)

FOOD! 
Yummy food for sale including our own handmade tamales, soups, organic baked goods and more!  Limited supply, so PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC TOO!

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

October 14, 15 16 & 17

Baby Red Kale - 1 bag
Yellow Peppers - 2-3 pieces
Red Beets - 1 bunch
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Butternut Squash - 1 piece
Nicola Potatoes - 1 bag
Green Cabbage - 1 head

*The contents of the share may change through the week.

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Kale, Peppers, Beets, Swiss Chard, Cabbage
In a cool, dark place...
Winter Squash, Potatoes

FRUIT SHARE

JUST ONE PORTION THIS WEEK!

Mixed bag of Bosc Pears & Red Delicious Apples

FRUIT STORAGE TIPS
"The best way to ripen the fruit is to take it out of the plastic bag and let the condensation dry off so the moisture doesn't encourage any spoilage. As soon as it is ripe, eat it right away or put it in the fridge."  - Farmer Clark, Briermere Farms

RECIPES

• Butternut Squash with Shallots and Sage
• 10 of the best Kale Salad Recipes (perfect for this week's tender baby red kale!)