NOTES ON THE SHARE

In case you're counting, we have nine more weeks of harvest for this year's CSA program.  Long Island's East End has a longer growing season than most other places in the Northeast because of the close proximity to Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay.  Our farm, which is essentially two separate parcels of land, is adjacent to both the Sound and the Bay.  We hope you can make it out to visit us and see where your food is grown at our Harvest Festival in October...

CSA HARVEST FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 19th!
Mark your calendars now for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th from 11am-3pm.  Free for all CSA member families and their guests.  Hayride & Walking Tours, Cooking Demos, Live Music, Kids' Activities, GIANT Haystack and more! 

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

September 23, 24, 25& 26

Acorn Squash OR Sweet Dumpling Squash - 2 pieces
Lettuce - 1 head
Arugula - 1 bag
Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch
Potatoes - 1 bag
Zucchini - several pieces
Red Long Pepper - several pieces
Red & Plum Tomatoes - several pieces

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

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Lettuce, Arugula, Beets, Zucchini, Peppers
On the counter (for a few days)...
Tomatoes
In a cool, dark place...
Potatoes, Winter Squash (eat within a week!)

FRUIT SHARE

Damson Plums - 1 bag
Mixed bag of Gala Apples & Bosc 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

• Roasted Chioggia Beets with Feta
• Roasted Beet Salad with Barley, Feta & Red Onion
• Savory Stuffed Sweet Dumpling Squash
 

NOTES ON THE SHARE

CSA HARVEST FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 19th!
Mark your calendars now for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th from 11am-3pm.  Free for all CSA member families and their guests.  Hayride & Walking Tours, Cooking Demos, Live Music, Kids' Activities, GIANT Haystack and more! 

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

September 16, 17, 18 & 19

Acorn Squash - 1 piece
Lettuce - 1 head
Collards - 1 bunch
Scallions - 1 bunch
Green Beans - 1.5 lb
Zucchini - 3 pieces
Red Long Pepper - 5 pieces
Red & Plum Tomatoes - several pieces

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

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Lettuce, Collards, Scallions, Green Beans, Zucchini, Peppers
On the counter (for a few days)...
Tomatoes
In a cool, dark place...
Winter Squash (eat within a week!)

FRUIT SHARE

Damson Plums - 1 bag
Gala Apples - 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...

• Collard Recipes (from Martha..)
• Green Bean Recipes (from TheKitchn..)
 

NOTES ON THE SHARE

We've been away for a few days(!) and I'm so happy to be back on the farm, back in my kitchen, and back to cooking up our beautiful bounty.  My oven will be in full swing this week roasting up the gorgeous red peppers and the first of the winter squash! And of course, more roasted tomatoes for the freezer... September, I love you!!! 

*****SAVE THE DATE!*****
Join us for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th.  More details to come!

More plum tomatoes available this week too....

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 (9/12) - Jamesport
Saturday (9/13) - Jamesport, Islip or Port Washington Farmers' Markets
Sunday (9/14) - 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)

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

September 9, 10, 11 & 12

Yellow Potatoes - 1 quart
Spaghetti OR Acorn Squash - 1 piece
Red Onions - 1 quart
Zucchini - 4 pieces
Green Pepper - 2 pieces
Red Long Pepper - 2 pieces
Red & Plum Tomatoes - 16 pieces

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

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Zucchini, Peppers
On the counter (for a few days)...
Tomatoes, Onions,
In a cool, dark place...
Potatoes, Winter Squash (eat within a week!)

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...

• Roasted Red Peppers - Ina Garten
• Roasted Spaghetti Squash
• Acorn Squash Recipes...
 

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...

• Grilled Scallions with Lemon
• Couscous Stuffed Tomatoes
 

NOTES ON THE SHARE

This final week of August brings more of our summer loving crops, just in time for some hot weather this week! 

Stay tuned for a full farm update next week.

SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday, October 19th.  More details to come!

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

August 26, 27, 28 & 29

Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Green Beans - 1.5 lbs
Red Onions - 4 pieces
Green Long Peppers - several pieces
Red Tomatoes - several pieces
Yukon Gold Potatoes - 1 quart

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

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Swiss Chard, Peppers, Green Beans
On the counter (for a few days)...
Red Onions, Tomatoes
In a cool, dark place (for up to a week)...
Potatoes

FRUIT SHARE

Peaches - 1 bag
Mixed bag Donut Peaches & Nectarines - 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...

• Charred Long Peppers with Parmesan
• Swiss Chard with Spaghetti & Pecorino Cheese
• Parmesan Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes