What's in the Box - October 19, 20 & 21

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE

Carrots - 1 bunch
Dandelion Greens - 1 bunch
Sweet Potatoes - 4 lb. bag!!!
Japanese Salad Turnips - 1 bunch
Broccoli Raab - 1 bunch - see note about preparation below.
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 small head
Fennel - 1 pieces
Sunshine Squash - 1 piece

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Fuji and Empire Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Fuji and Empire Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION

Important Note about Bosc pears!!!!  Bosc pears are ripe when they turn an even brown color. They are still firm when ripe!  Refrigerate immediately when ripe. If left to soften, they will be rotten when you cut them open, so be careful!

Be sure to remove fruit from plastic bags immediately when you get them home.  They can ripen out on the counter or in a paper bag.  Store ripe fruit in the fridge.  

Notes on the share

Thank you to everyone who attended this past weekend's CSA Harvest Festival! The weather was gorgeous and we hope you all had a good time visiting your farm and seeing where all your vegetables are grown!  

This week's box includes a few new items - broccoli raab and dandelion greens! Brocoli raab is actually part of the turnip family.  The stems can be a little tough, so be sure to trim the base of them.  The leaves, florets, and the upper stems are all edible and are delicious when very lightly steamed or sauteed.  There are lots of delicious recipes for broccoli raab- I've included a good one below. 

Dandelion greens, you say?  Yes, they're delicious and super nutritious!  Forget trying to get rid of them in your lawn..you should be picking them and eating them for dinner instead.  We grow dandelions specifically to eat- and they can be eaten both raw in salads or cooked like spinach.  Try this week's recipe below.

Explore our website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Spicy Sauteed Dandelion Greens
Broccoli Raab with Garlic & Pasta

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page. 



What's in the Box - October 12, 13 & 14

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Lettuce Mix - 3/4 lb!!
Parsley - 1 bunch
Sweet Potatoes - 4 lbs!
Green Beans - 1/2 lb bag - Tuesday/Thursday only
Escarole OR Broccoli Raab - 1 head - Wednesday/Thursday only
Collards - 1 bunch
Green Pepper - 1 piece
Leeks - 2 pieces
Butternut Squash - 1 piece
Plum Tomatoes - 1.5 lbs  - Tuesday/Wednesday only

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Red & Golden Delicious Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Red & Golden Delicious Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION

Important Note about Bosc pears!!!!  Bosc pears are ripe when they turn an even brown color. They are still firm when ripe!  Refrigerate immediately when ripe. If left to soften, they will be rotten when you cut them open, so be careful!

Be sure to remove fruit from plastic bags immediately when you get them home.  They can ripen out on the counter or in a paper bag.  Store ripe fruit in the fridge.  

Notes on the share

We're busy getting ready for the Harvest Festival this coming Sunday.  We hope you'll join us!  Please remember to BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC LUNCH.  There will be no potluck this year.  See you there!

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!  Find a full schedule of events and more info here.

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Leek & Potato Soup 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - October 5, 6 & 7

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Bok Choi - OR- Cabbage -  1 head/bunch
Baby Arugula - 1/4 lb. bag
Butternut Squash - 1 piece
Spaghetti Squash -OR- Buttercup Squash - 1 piece 
Carrots - 1 bunch
Green Beans  - 1/2 lb bag
Toscano Kale - 1 bunch
Baby Salad Turnips - 1 bunch
Cilantro - 1 bunch 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Gala & Empire Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Gala & Empire Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION

Important Note about Bosc pears!!!!  Bosc pears are ripe when they turn an even brown color. They are still firm when ripe!  Refrigerate immediately when ripe. If left to soften, they will be rotten when you cut them open, so be careful!

Be sure to remove fruit from plastic bags immediately when you get them home.  They can ripen out on the counter or in a paper bag.  Store ripe fruit in the fridge.  

Notes on the share

We have a nice big share this week! There's a terrific crop of carrots coming in- quite possibly the best crop we've had in years.  And green beans too! If you had any idea what an effort it is to pick green beans, you'd savor every little bite. Many CSA farms don't even grow beans because it is so time consuming to pick them, so count yourselves lucky! Be sure not to overcook them.  Just lightly steam until al dente.

I think I'll leave this part of the newsletter in from last week for those who may have missed it...
Those winter squash are not just for decoration!  I visited the home of a CSA member a few years back and noticed that all the winter squash we had given out that fall was sitting on her front porch as decoration. While they're beautiful on display, they can (and must!) be eaten too! Don't be afraid, check out these videos for some tips on preparing your winter squash:

http://www.chow.com/food-news/55381/how-to-prepare-a-winter-squash/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbecyb7TgDE&feature=related 

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!  Find a full schedule of events and more info here.

A Call for Volunteers! How about putting a little "Community" into your "Community Supported Agriculture" experience and help us out at our Harvest Festival!  We're looking for some good folks to help us greeting members, directing traffic, serving up mulled cider...and I'm sure some other things too!  If you can put in 2 hours for us, that would be great!  We have 2 time slots open, 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm.  Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator, Joy, at joymor@optonline.net

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Green Beans braised with Tomatoes & Basil
Butternut Squash with Shallots and Sage

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - September 28, 29 & 30

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Green Romaine Lettuce -OR- Bok Choi -  1 head/bunch
Red Tomatoes - 4-6 pieces
Plum Tomatoes - 6 pieces
Sweet Dumpling Squash - 1 piece
Buttercup Squash - 1 piece 
Leeks - 2 pieces
Spinach - .7 lbs!
Parsley - 1 bunch
Colored Peppers - 1-2 pieces 

Queens Herb Share - rosemary & thyme

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Gala Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Gala Apples & Bosc Pears*

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION

Important Note about Bosc pears!!!!  Bosc pears are ripe when they turn an even brown color. They are still firm when ripe!  Refrigerate immediately when ripe. If left to soften, they will be rotten when you cut them open, so be careful!

Be sure to remove fruit from plastic bags immediately when you get them home.  They can ripen out on the counter or in a paper bag.  Store ripe fruit in the fridge.  

Notes on the share

Finally, leeks!  I wait all year for the first leeks so I can make potato & leek soup, braised leeks, leek custards, and fall soups...  You can use leeks just like onions in most recipes - however, you'll notice that they're much more tender, mild and sweet!  Just be sure to wash them well.  Here's a video to show you how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8glwRaS8OM

Those winter squash are not just for decoration!  I visited the home of a CSA member a few years back and noticed that all the winter squash we had given out that fall was sitting on her front porch as decoration. While they're beautiful on display, they can (and must!) be eaten too! Don't be afraid, check out these videos for some tips on preparing your winter squash:

http://www.chow.com/food-news/55381/how-to-prepare-a-winter-squash/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbecyb7TgDE&feature=related 

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!  Find a full schedule of events and more info here.

A Call for Volunteers! How about putting a little "Community" into your "Community Supported Agriculture" experience and help us out at our Harvest Festival!  We're looking for some good folks to help us greeting members, directing traffic, serving up mulled cider...and I'm sure some other things too!  If you can put in 2 hours for us, that would be great!  We have 2 time slots open, 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm.  Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator, Joy, at joymor@optonline.net

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Braised Leeks with Lemon
Roasted Winter Squash Risotto

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - September 21, 22 & 23

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Lettuce Mix - 1/2 lb bag
Arugula - 1/4 lb bag
Wrinkled Crinkled Crumpled Cress (yes, that's the official name!) - 1 bunch
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Red Tomatoes - 4-6 pieces
Kohlrabi - 2 pieces
Plum Tomatoes - 10 pieces
Collards - 1 bunch
Sweet Dumpling Squash - 2 pieces

Queens Herb Share - dill & chives 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Empire Apples & Peaches

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Empire Apples & Peaches

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the share

We have a bumper crop of tomatoes this year (which I'm sure you've all been enjoying) including plum tomatoes this week. Plums are great to use in sauce- they're not as "juicy" as their beefsteak cousins, so we don't think they're the best eaten raw.  I sliced some up on a homemade pizza last night and they were delicious!  Greens are also making a comeback in the shares this week in the form of collards!  Collards are fabulous, so forget what you might think you know about them.  I made the Kale & White Bean Soup recipe on Sunday with collards in place of the kale and it was so good.  You can also steam the collards and then coat with olive oil and garlic...or I've heard that some people like it with bacon.  Whichever way you make it, be sure to remove the stems first and discard.  They're too tough!

Mini Field Update from your farmer (at last!)

Lesson #1 when you sit down to write a farm update....make sure your baby is not near the computer!  Galen accidentally shut down the computer while I was working on my update, so here's an abridged version.  I'll try again for the expanded edition of our fall farm update next week....

We've received questions from some of you about certain crops that have not made an appearance in the shares this season and here's a basic explanation.  The following crops were lost: all eggplants (potato beetle resistance to insecticide), second planting of zucchini (timing issues), second planting of cucumbers (drought), a few plantings of lettuce (poor germination- intense heat in greenhouse), green beans (poor germination), and basil (new powdery mildew disease).  Fall crops that are looking FABULOUS - sweet potatoes, all winter squash varieties, leeks, large planting of broccoli (get ready to get inundated!), potatoes, carrots, spinach, more fall lettuce, broccoli raab, turnips, bok choi and more!  As promised, I'll elaborate on all of this next week.  Until then, enjoy your week's bounty!

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!  Find a full schedule of events and more info here.

A Call for Volunteers! How about putting a little "Community" into your "Community Supported Agriculture" experience and help us out at our Harvest Festival!  We're looking for some good folks to help us greeting members, directing traffic, serving up mulled cider...and I'm sure some other things too!  If you can put in 2 hours for us, that would be great!  We have 2 time slots open, 11am-1pm and 1pm-3pm.  Please e-mail our volunteer coordinator, Joy, at joymor@optonline.net

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Collard Potato Salad with Mustard Dressing
Roasted Kohlrabi

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - September 14, 15 & 16

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Lettuce Mix - 1/2 lb. bag
French Breakfast Radishes - 1 bunch
Red Tomatoes - 4-6 pieces
Acorn Squash - 1 piece
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Nicola Potatoes - 1 quart
Colored Peppers - 1 piece 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag mixed Yellow Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Yellow Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the share/from the farm...

Please be sure to eat your lettuce mix right away. We have to keep our coolers and refrigerated truck above 55F degrees for the tomatoes (colder temps will ruin them), so the greens will not hold up as long as they usually would. 

We're finally settling into September, which brings with it an ever-so-slightly slower pace around here. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we're definitely turning the corner. Everyone has been asking us about the season, and while we think we've been doing pretty well, we've also suffered a lot of crop losses due to the excessive heat and drought. We've been blessed with an abundance of tomatoes, though, so we should certainly be thankful for that!

You will notice more fall crops arriving in your share by next week - including more root crops and greens- and winter squash! We grow many different varieties of winter squash, including butternut, sunshine, sweet dumpling, acorn, spaghetti, hubbard and buttercup. There's nothing better (to me, at least) than the smell of winter squash roasting in the oven on a cool fall evening.  

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR ARTISANS FOR OUR MARKET!  Do you make soap, jewelry, baskets, pottery, knitted items, paper crafts, jams, etc?  We have space left for a few more high-quality artisans at our Harvest Festival. Please e-mail us with a description (and better yet- a picture!) of your goods and we'll see if you're a good fit. Thanks!

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Potato & Shallot Homefries 
Maple Glazed Winter Squash

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - September 7, 8 & 9

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Colored Bell Peppers - 2 pieces
Colored Long Peppers - 2 pieces
Arugula - 1/2 lb bag
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Red Tomatoes - 4-6 pieces
Spaghetti Squash - 1 pieces
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch - Tues only
Dill - 1 bunch 
Acorn Squash - 1 piece - Wed & Thurs only 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag mixed Peaches & Apples

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Peaches &  Apples

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes from the farm...

Now that Labor Day has passed and the unofficial start of the autumn season is here, we're celebrating with a winter squash in your share this week! I promise you a longer farm update next week. For now, I must get back to taking care of my sick little baby farmer. Hope you all had a nice holiday weekend!

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR ARTISANS FOR OUR MARKET!  Do you make soap, jewelry, baskets, pottery, knitted items, paper crafts, jams, etc?  We have space left for a few more high-quality artisans at our Harvest Festival. Please e-mail us with a description (and better yet- a picture!) of your goods and we'll see if you're a good fit. Thanks!

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Roasted Pepper Soup

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - August 31, September 1 & 2

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Cilantro - 1 bunch
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Red /Plum Tomatoes - 4 pounds! 
Colored Bell or Long Pepper 
Salad Mix* - 1/2 lb.
Garlic - 1-2 pieces
Shallots - 1/2 lb bag - Tuesday only
Green Peppers - Wednesday & Thursday only 

*We found a few little green worms in the salad mix, which is very unusual.  They can be easily removed when washed in a bowl of cold water, but we wanted you to keep an eye out for them.  

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag mixed Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the Box...

FARM MATH
Another tomato-filled box! While the boxes might not *look* super full these weeks, they are worth a lot! Let's do some quick math so you can see for yourself...

Cilantro ($2) + Cherry Tomatoes ($4) + Red Tomatoes (4lb @ $2.75 = $11) + Colored Peppers ($5.50) + Salad Mix ($4.50) + Garlic ($2) + Shallots ($3) = $32

With a share priced at $550 for 26 weeks, you pay a little over $21 a week. So this week you're getting about $11 bonus!  :)  Now that's something to smile about! 

These are the prices we charge at our farmers markets - which is still below what you would even pay at a supermarket like Whole Foods.

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR ARTISANS FOR OUR MARKET!  Do you make soap, jewelry, baskets, pottery, knitted items, paper crafts, jams, etc?  We have space left for a few more high-quality artisans at our Harvest Festival. Please e-mail us with a description (and better yet- a picture!) of your goods and we'll see if you're a good fit. Thanks!

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Halloumi with Lime & Caper Vinaigrette
Salsa Ranchera
Cilantro Pesto 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - August 24, 25, 26

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Parsley - 1 bunch
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Red /Plum Tomatoes - 4 pounds! 
Colored Bell Pepper - 4 pieces 
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch - Tuesday & Wednesday Only
Red Batavian Lettuce - 1 head - Tuesday Only
Red or Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch
Shallots - Wednesday & Thursday Only 
Salad Mix - Thursday Only (Note: Salad mix is still damp- we recommend drying it before storing in the fridge!)

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday

1 bag mixed Peaches & Apples**
1 bag Plums (different varieties for different sites-- see below)
Damson plums for Ridge, Pt. Jeff, Stony Brook #1 & #2, St. James & Smithtown sites only.
Sweet Plums for all other sites.

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Peaches & Apples**

**Some bags will have an apple variety called Akane.  It's round, red and a little tart.  And some of the bags will have Mollie's Delicious, sweeter and less color.

Damson Plums - These are tart plums and need to be cooked with sugar in order to fully enjoy their flavor.  I found a bunch of good looking recipes here: http://www.wasemfruitfarm.com/recipes/plum.html

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the Box...

I would highly recommend making roasted red/yellow peppers with your pepper harvest this week.  I do it on the grill and it's super fast and easy! Wash peppers, coat with a little bit of olive oil and place over a medium flame on your grill with the cover on.  Roast about 5 minutes on each side until they're lightly charred and starting to blister.  Then remove, place in a bowl and cover with a tight fitting lid to steam.  Once cool enough to handle, the skins will slip right off, and you can easily remove the stem and seeds. They will store in the fridge for a few days, or you can freeze them.  I love their smoky flavor and enjoy them on sandwiches, in soups, salads, and pastas...

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Parmesan Topping
Romesco Sauce

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - August 17, 18 & 19

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Arugula - 1 bag
Green Bell Peppers - 2 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes*  - 1/2 pint
Red Tomatoes* - 5 pounds! 
Colored Bell Pepper - 1 piece 
Cantaloupe Melon -OR- Cucumbers - 1 piece/3 pieces
Fennel - 2 pieces 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag Peaches - Just 1 bag this week!

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag Peaches 
1 container berries (blueberries -OR- raspberries) 

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

We're swimming in tomatoes now! What a difference from last year! I think this weather calls for some salsa, don't you? If you can't eat all your tomatoes right away, you can can them, or even easier- freeze them! I just chop them up and freeze them in ziplock bags.  No pre-cooking necessary! As long as you're cooking them (in a soup, sauce, etc.) when you take them out they keep perfectly like this.  Same goes for the peppers- just remove the stem and seeds, chop, and freeze in plastic ziplocks. 

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Fennel with Olive Oil & Parmesan
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Richard's (CSA Member) Summer Salsa

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - August 10, 11 & 12

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head 
Green Bell Peppers - 4 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes*  - 1 pint
Red Tomatoes* - 3 pieces
Baby Arugula - 1/2 lb bag 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag mixed Nectarines and White & Yellow Peaches
1 container Berries (Raspberries -OR- Blueberries) 

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Nectarines and White & Yellow Peaches- Just 1 bag this week!

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

The tomatoes are finally coming in, and they're looking beautiful - and tasting delicious! The baby arugula is super tender at this stage, so be sure to wash gently and toss with a light dressing. Anything heavy will kill its delicate flavor!

We were hoping to include basil in the shares this week, but we noticed a black fuzz on the bottom of the leaves when we started picking it this morning. We have later plantings that we hope will look better! And eggplant would usually start appearing in the shares around this time, except we lost the crop to the potato beetle earlier in the season. Farmer Matt promises to write a full farm report some time in the coming weeks, so stay tuned... 

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

What's in the Box - August 3, 4 & 5

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Zucchini - 1 piece
Cucumber - 1 piece
Long Peppers - 2 pieces
Green Bell Peppers - 4 pieces
Purple / Mountain Rose (Red) Potatoes - 1 quart
Garlic - 2 heads 
Cherry Tomatoes* -OR- Blackberries - 1 pint/.5 pint
Green Beans - .4lb bag
Yellow Onions - 2 pieces 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag UFO Peaches 
1 bag White or Yellow Peaches (These are picked very ripe, so they are delicate and bruise easily. Be sure to refrigerate and use immediately!)

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag UFO or Yellow Peaches 
1 bag White Peaches (These are picked very ripe, so they are delicate and bruise easily. Be sure to refrigerate and use immediately!)

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

The tomatoes are in! The plants are just starting to yield, so we can look forward to lots more tomatoes in the coming weeks. While it's been a pretty dry summer, it has been recommended that we spray for late blight as a precaution. Preventative spraying is the only option we have to deal with this devastating disease using organic methods. We applied our first copper spray last week, so be sure to wash the tomatoes well.  (See below for more info on our organic spraying methods.) 

The purple or red potatoes in the share are great in a potato salad-- they look so pretty with some chopped parsley in a bowl! And if the quantity of peppers are overwhelming your fridge, try throwing them on the grill, or pull out the seeds, chop up, and freeze in ziplock bags to use in stir-fries and chili when winter rolls around.  

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Multicolored Potatoes with Pesto & Parmesan

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.