CSA 2014 - Week #14
NOTES ON THE SHARE
Please note that your gorgeous yellow watermelon (THANK YOU Farmer James!) needs to be refrigerated! Be sure to pop it in the fridge as soon as you get it home.
PLUM TOMATOES BY THE CASE!
Every year we grow extra plum (Roma) tomatoes to sell by the case. These are perfect for making sauce and canning. We are offering them for pick-up...
Friday (9/5) - Jamesport
Saturday (9/6) - Jamesport, Islip or Port Washington Farmers' Markets
Sunday (9/7) - Huntington Farmers' Market
Orders cannot be delivered to CSA pick-up locations. You must choose to pick up at one of the locations (and days) listed above.
Each 20lb box is $35. Orders must be e-mailed to us at info@goldenearthworm.com by Wednesday, September 3rd at 9am. Payment can be made via Paypal or by cash or check at pick-up.
If you are interested in ordering, please e-mail us with the following information:
- Name
- Requested pick-up location and day (Jamesport, Islip, Port Washington or Huntington)
- Number of boxes
- Preferred method of payment (Paypal, Cash or Check upon pick-up)
SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th. More details to come!
THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES
September 2, 3 4 & 5
Yellow Watermelon - 1 piece
Scallions - 1 bunch
Garlic - 2 pieces
Green Bell Pepper - 1 piece
Red Tomatoes - 12 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 bag
*The contents of the share may change through the week.
STORAGE TIPS
In the fridge...
Watermelon
In a bag in the fridge...
Scallions, Peppers
On the counter (for a few days)...
Tomatoes, Garlic
FRUIT SHARE
Peaches - 1 bag
Bartlett Pears - 1 bag
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
Some recipes from around the web this week...