June 17, 18, 19 & 20

NEWS FROM THE FARM

We're still in "greens galore" season and the CSA box is brimming with leafy goodness this week, so I hope you're able to keep up!  One tip I can offer you is to wash your greens ahead of time and pack them back inside clean plastic bags in the fridge with a lining of paper towels to absorb excess moisture.  Then when you're ready to prep your salad (or make spinach lasagna as I did last night) all you have to do is pull out your washed greens and you're ready to go! 

CSA STRAWBERRY UPDATE

Our goal is to send out a quart of strawberries to every CSA member some time during this month. Picking strawberries is very time consuming for us, so if you do receive strawberries in your share this week, we may not have had time to pick another item on the list below.  Please be assured that we keep track of what each member group receives in a given week and we do our very best to make sure that if you don't receive an item one week you will receive it another week. 

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES

We will be open this coming Friday and Saturday, June 20 & 21. Please note that our hours are 10am-6pm on Fridays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. Closed Sunday-Thursday.  We are monitoring the crop daily and we'll post a crop status update on our website and Facebook page, so please check there before heading out to the farm.  (We do get very crowded on Saturdays, so your best bet is to come on Fridays or right when we open at 9am on Saturday to avoid the crowds!)

VISIT THE FARM!

Farm Tours are held every Saturday in June at 2pm. Free for CSA members and their families.

FARM WEATHER REPORT

Finally, some warmer weather as we approach the official start of summer!  Our hot weather crops like tomatoes, peppers and eggplants are going to be delayed because of the unusually cold start to the season. We hope that more hot sunny weather like we're experiencing this week will help them to really start growing. 

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THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

Spinach - 1 bunch
Garlic Scapes* - 1 bunch
Red Batavian Lettuce - 1 head
Red Boston Lettuce - 1 head
White Salad Turnips OR Toscano Kale OR Baby Bok Choi - 1 bunch
Strawberries - ?

*The scape is the top of the garlic plant-- a delicacy you only get to savor for a few weeks each June, so enjoy! Remove the top head (the bulbous lighter part). The rest is edible. It has a distinct garlic flavor, but it is certainly milder than the cloves. are the top of the garlic plant. 

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Lettuce, Spinach, Scapes, Turnips, Kale & Bok Choi

RECIPES

• Garlic Scape Pesto
• Roasted Garlic Scapes
• Julia's Baked Spinach via Smitten Kitchen (reduce proportions)

June 10, 11, 12 & 13

More beautiful early season greens in the share this week!  I'm loving these gorgeous heads of lettuce - the Romaine for crunchy Caesar salads and the buttery leaves of the Boston gently dressed in a light vinaigrette.  We've harvested the next planting of red kale in its baby form, so it's perfect raw in salads.  The plants grew faster than expected, so the red stems are a bit too long.  Just snap off the stems and discard - they're too tough to eat.  Also in the share this week is one of the most beautiful crops we grow...rainbow chard!  You can eat the stems of these, of course, but they do need to cook for a bit longer than the leaves.  I usually chop up the stems and throw them in my pan for a few minutes before adding the leaves.  Try the recipe below -- it's a family favorite! 

And finally, cilantro!  I happen to LOVE cilantro, but I know that not everyone is a huge fan.  Here are some ideas to use it in your cooking this week! 
Salads - I throw in a handful of leaves (not stems) in our salads for added flavor.
Guacamole - A must ingredient for truly delicious, authentic guacamole!
Black Beans - Add a handful to your pot of black beans.  It infuses it with wonderful flavor! 
Chicken Soup - A terrific version with lots of garlic and cilantro! Try this recipe.
Grilled Halloumi with Lemon, Capers & Cilantro  - Try my recipe below! 

CSA STRAWBERRY UPDATE

Our strawberry crop is coming in, but it's been too wet to harvest for the CSA.  Unfortunately, it looks like this week is going to be wet through Friday, so we probably won't be able to send out any berries until next week.  We can't harvest them when there is any moisture in the air because they will start to rot immediately.  As soon as we get a dry window, we will harvest them and send them out to our groups in batches.  We aim to get them out to every member at some point during this month! 

U-PICK STRAWBERRIES

Our U-pick season started last Friday - completely unexpectedly!  We will be open this coming Friday and Saturday, June 13 & 14 and the following week, June 20 & 21.  Please note that our hours are 10am-6pm on Fridays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. Closed Sunday-Thursday.  We are monitoring the crop daily and we'll post a crop status update on our website and Facebook page, so please check there before heading out to the farm.  (We do get very crowded on Saturdays, so your best bet is to come on Fridays or right when we open at 9am on Saturday to avoid the crowds!)

VISIT THE FARM!

Farm Tours are held every Saturday in June at 2pm starting this weekend!  Free for CSA members and their families.

FARM WEATHER REPORT

It's been wet out here at the farm!  We have to harvest for you rain or shine, so we were out there yesterday in the heavy rain harvesting the greens for today's share.  It looks like the next dry break will come on Saturday, just in time for U-Pick strawberries again.  Bring on the sun! 

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THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

Rainbow Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Baby Red Kale - .8 lb bag
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Green Boston Lettuce - 1 head
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Arugula - .85 lb bag

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Kale, Swiss Chard, Lettuce, Arugula
Standing up in a jar of water (bouquet-style) in the fridge...
Cilantro

RECIPES

• Granny's French Swiss Chard
• Halloumi with Lime, Capers & Cilantro

June 3, 4 & 5

Welcome to the first week of the CSA!  We have a wonderful harvest of greens in this first week's share.  They are especially tender this time of year, so be sure to handle them carefully!  I know I'll be serving up some wonderful kale and spinach salads this week.  Try the kale salad recipe below - it's the best! 

STRAWBERRY UPDATE

We know that many of you are anxious for our U-Pick Strawberry season to begin.  We are monitoring the crop daily and we'll post a notice on our website and Facebook page when we are confident that there will be enough to open up the fields to pickers!  By next weekend there will be plenty, so you can confidently make plans to come visit us and U-Pick on Friday and Saturday June 13 & 14 and the following week, June 20 & 21.  Hours are 10am-6pm on Fridays and 9am-5pm on Saturdays. 

And yes, we have a separate field of strawberries planted for the CSA, so you should receive strawberries in your CSA share at some point this month.

VISIT THE FARM!

Farm Tours are held every Saturday in June at 2pm starting this weekend!  Free for CSA members and their families.

GET TO KNOW US!

Some of you know us well, others are new to our CSA program and new to our farm.  Here's a little background... My husband, Matt Kurek, started the Golden Earthworm Farm nearly 20 years ago on a small piece of rented land near his family's home.  A self-taught farmer, Matt grew the farm from that one acre plot into one of the first organic CSA farms in the country.  We now grow on 80 acres of Certified Organic farmland and serve dozens of communities on Long Island and Queens with our beautiful organic produce.  Farmer Matt and farmer James Russo, who joined us as a partner in the business in 2005, are the incredibly hard working farmers responsible for growing the produce you receive in your shares.  We also have a team of dedicated and hard working employees who maintain and harvest the crops and wash and pack up your share each week.  Many of them have worked for us for over a decade.  I have always been the one behind the scenes designing our website, taking the photographs, developing recipes and running the business end of things.  I'm constantly running (or biking) between the fields, the farm office and our farmhouse kitchen.  Matt and I live on the farm with our two little farmers-in-training, Galen and Zinn.  It's a busy, dirty!, beautiful life.  We are so happy you have joined us this season!  Please don't be a stranger - come visit us or drop us an e-mail.  We love to hear from you!  - Maggie

FARM WEATHER REPORT

Farmers love to talk about weather.  And why not?  It is the single most important thing in their lives. (Ahem, after their family, of course!)  It is the main factor in determining the success of a crop, the timing of a planting and the outcome of a harvest. In other words, not only is it important to your farmers, it is going to be very important to you this year too!  The weather will determine what gets harvested and packed into your CSA box, and what you will ultimately be serving up on your table this season.  So, how is the weather on the farm?  Well, this spring has been unusually cold, as I'm sure you know all too well.  Fortunately, this didn't keep us from our usual seeding schedule in the greenhouses where we start many of our crops.  It did delay our strawberry crop, which is now about 2 weeks behind schedule.  They're starting to ripen, but slowly.  They should reach their peak by mid-June.

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THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

Baby Bok Choi - 1 bunch
Red Kale - 1 bunch
My favorite kale is back!  Time to try the recipe below for a raw kale salad. You'll love it! 
Lettuce Mix - 3/4 lb bag*
Spinach - 1 bunch
Arugula - 1/2 lb bag*

*A Special Note on the bagged greens:  We’re using a greens harvester for the first time this year which makes the harvesting faster and allows us to give out a lot more to each member!  The downside is that it also harvests some weeds along with the crop.  So, we’re asking members to help us by removing the weeds from their bags at home.  We’re sending extra poundage in the shares to make up for the weight of the weeds in each bag.  We think this is a fair trade off and we’re going to try to reduce the number of weeds as we get more experience working with this harvester over the course of the season.  Thanks!

STORAGE TIPS

In a bag in the fridge...
Kale, Lettuce Mix, Arugula, Spinach, Bok Choi

RECIPES

• Raw Kale Salad
• Sesame Spinach with Ginger & Garlic
• Our Favorite Vinaigrette
 

THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES

Mustard Greens Braising Mix - 3/4 lb.
This is a lovely mix of mustard greens delicious in a salad, or like we suggest by the name, braised gently.
Baby Lettuce Mix - 3/4 lb.
Radishes OR Turnips - 1 bunch
Radishes require no explanation.  If you're new to these Japanese white salad turnips, you should know that they are best eaten raw (no peeling needed).  The tops are also edible gently steamed or sauteed.
Oregano - 1 bunch
Spinach - 1/2 lb.
Arugula - 1/4 lb.

A Special Note on the bagged greens:  We’re using a greens harvester for the first time this year which makes the harvesting faster and allows us to give out a lot more to each member!  The downside is that it also harvests some weeds along with the crop.  So, we’re asking members to help us by removing the weeds from their bags at home.  We’re sending extra poundage in the shares to make up for the weight of the weeds in each bag.  We think this is a fair trade off and we’re going to try to reduce the number of weeds as we get more experience working with this harvester over the course of the season.  Thanks!

FARM WEATHER REPORT

Farmers love to talk about weather.  And why not?  It is the single most important thing in their lives. (Ahem, after their family, of course!)  It is the main factor in determining the success of a crop, the timing of a planting and the outcome of a harvest. In other words, not only is it important to your farmers, it is going to be very important to you this year too!  The weather will determine what gets harvested and packed into your CSA box, and what you will ultimately be serving up on your table this season.  So, how is the weather on the farm?  Well, this spring has been unusually cold, as I'm sure you know all too well.  Fortunately, this didn't keep us from our usual seeding schedule in the greenhouses where we start many of our crops.  It did delay our strawberry crop, which is now about 2 weeks behind schedule.  I saw a few berries blushing in the fields yesterday, so I expect we'll have them ready to harvest in about a week and a half.  We'll keep you posted!

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STORAGE

All of the bagged greens can be stored in the fridge for several days.  Do not wash until you are ready to use them.  The turnips or radishes should have their tops (greens) removed before storing in an air-tight bag. They'll last longer that way!

RECIPES

Perfect Green Salad & Simple Vinaigrette in a Jar
Wilted Spinach Salad with warm Feta Dressing

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Green Cabbage - 1 head
Rutabaga OR Potatoes - 2 lbs.
Red Beets - 2 lbs.
Red Kale - 1 bunch OR Romanesco - 1 head
Sweet Potatoes - 2 lbs.
Leeks - 1 bunch
Carrots - 2 lbs.
Broccoli - 3 heads

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Cabbage, Rutabaga, Beets, Kale, Leeks, Carrots, Broccoli, Potatoes, Romanesco
In a cool (but not cold) dark place: Sweet Potatoes

This week's Recipes

Carrot Mash with Orange & Mint
Pureed Rutabaga with Pan-Fried Leeks
Sweet Potato Pie

News from the farm

Happy Thanksgiving!  The final delivery of the season is finally here.  (Thursday sites will receive theirs next week.)  Now it's time to put the farm to bed and enjoy a restful off-season. As the farmer's wife, I like to joke that my husband is married to both me and the farm...and it certainly feels like that during the growing season!  I look forward to this time of year when we can spend quality time together as a family.  Our two little ones are growing up so quickly and Galen has really taken to his role as "Little Farmer" this season, driving the tractor (with his daddy), washing veggies and even packing the CSA boxes!  (He loves it and begs to stay at the farm well past dinnertime when we drag him home...)  Zinn is just starting to take his first steps, so I'm sure he'll be tottering around in the warm greenhouses this winter. 

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Matthew and I have so much to be thankful for this year - most importantly for our happy and healthy family, but also for the wonderful CSA community that supports our farm.  It's a funny model, this CSA thing... You're asked to put your trust in a farmer who you may have never met, sending in your hard-earned money months before you ever see a vegetable.  But it's this model of trust between farmer and member that has allowed our farm to grow.  We feel that there is nothing more important than the health of our families, our communities and our planet, and your support of our farm goes towards strengthening all of these. 

Warmest wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season! - Maggie

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

We hope you will join us again next season!  Our website will be down for some much-needed maintenance in the early weeks of December, but the applications for our 2014 CSA Program will be available on our website on DECEMBER 15, 2013. 

WINTER SHARES are SOLD OUT for the season!  Our first Winter Share deliveries will take place December 17&19. 

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Savoy Cabbage - 1 head
Bok Choi - 1 piece
Watermelon Radish - 2.5 lb.
Toscano Kale - 1 bunch
Russet Potatoes - 1 quart
Carrots - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 2 heads
Mache - .25 lb bag
Additional Item - Lettuce or Radicchio

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Cabbage, Bok Choi, Radish, Kale, Carrots, Broccoli, Mache
In a cool dark place: Potatoes

FRUIT SHARE - LAST WEEK!

1 bag mixed apples (Empire & Fuji)

This week's Recipes

Roasted Watermelon Radishes with a Shallot Vinaigrette
Mache with warm Brie and Apples
Pasta with Lentils & Kale

News from the farm

A great box of end-of-season goodies including the amazing watermelon radish!  It's great roasted in the oven or sliced thinly in a salad. 

And mache is a special French salad green that has a lovely delicate texture and mild flavor.  Wash gently and toss with a light vinaigrette.  Here's a fun piece NPR did on mache a few years back.  Bon appetit!

WINTER SHARES are SOLD OUT for the season!  Our first Winter Share deliveries will take place December 17&19. 

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Kohlrabi - 2 piece
Fennel - 1 bunch
Radicchio - 1 head
Carrots - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 3 heads
Cauliflower - 1 head OR Baby Lettuce Heads - 1 bag
Surprise Item - 1 piece/bag

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Everything!

FRUIT SHARE

1 bag mixed apples (Empire, Winesap, and Cortland or Fuji)

This week's Recipes

5 Ways with Kohlrabi
Baked Radicchio
Roasted Fennel and Cauliflower Soup

News from the farm

Snow! It may be beautiful, but it's not nice weather for working in fields.  As the season comes to a close, it's less comfortable for our workers picking and washing the veg in these cold temperatures.  They deserve a big thank you for their hard work all season, and especially now as they work through the snow and wind and freezing wash waters. 

Our winter shares are almost sold out, so be sure to sign up in the next few days if you want to snag one!   

WINTER SHARES

We are now accepting applications for our Winter CSA.  The program consists of 5 deliveries from December through March (every 3 weeks) with pick-ups at the farm in Jamesport, and in Manhasset and Port Washington.  Our locations for pick-up are limited during the winter since the produce needs to be kept indoors where it won't freeze!  LEARN MORE HERE.

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Kale- Toscano or Red - 1 bunch
Lettuce Mix - 1 bag
Sweet Potatoes - 1 quart
Baby Bok Choi - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 2 heads
Cauliflower - 1 head
Bell Peppers - 4 pieces
Poblano Chile (Thursday only) - 1 piece

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Kale, Lettuce Mix, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Clauliflower, Peppers

In a cool (but not cold), dry place: Sweet Potatoes

FRUIT SHARE

ONLY 1 bag this week!

1 bag mixed Apples (Granny Smith & Red Delicious)

This week's Recipes

Cauliflower Soup
Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes
5 Ways with Bok Choi

News from the farm

Did I promise the end of the peppers last week?  I think I did, but the pepper plants had other plans.  So here, fully into the first week of November, we present you with 4 more peppers!  It's amazing, really.  And more of the wonderful brassicas you all loved last week....and a nice quart of sweet potatoes for roasting in your oven on a cold night. 

We expected a freeze here on Sunday night, but were pleasantly surprised when it didn't happen!  We lose our tender crops in a freeze, so luckily we may have a little more time to harvest them before another freeze warning comes our way.  (Our cold weather crops can be harvested through mid-December despite freezing temps!)

WINTER SHARES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!   

We are now accepting applications for our Winter CSA.  The program consists of 5 deliveries from December through March (every 3 weeks) with pick-ups at the farm in Jamesport, and in Manhasset and Port Washington.  Our locations for pick-up are limited during the winter since the produce needs to be kept indoors where it won't freeze!  LEARN MORE HERE.

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

 The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Kale- Red, Green or Toscano - 1 bunch
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Beets - 1 bunch
Bok Choi - 1 bunch
Broccoli - 1 head
Cauliflower - 2 heads
Carrots - 1 bunch
Long Peppers - 7+ pieces

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Kale, Swiss Chard, Beets, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Clauliflower, Carrots, Peppers

FRUIT SHARE

2 bags this week!

1 bag mixed Apples (Jonagold & Red Delicious)
1 bag mixed Apples (Fuji & Cameo)

This week's Recipes

Wondering what to do with all the peppers?  Try Roasting & Storing them! 

Parmesan-Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Beet Salad with Orange & Beet Greens
Chickpea Stew with Swiss Chard

News from the farm

Ok, so this is the last week of peppers!  (I promise.) We've had a bumper crop of peppers this season and as is typical in CSA, you've received the bounty of the harvest over the past couple months.  Luckily peppers are easy to roast and freeze for use in recipes over the winter!  Check out the instructions under the Recipe section in this newsletter.

The cauliflower is a real treat this week!  This crop is not especially easy to grow and we haven't had it for several seasons, so enjoy!  I whipped up a delicious cauliflower and potato soup last week.  Here's the simple recipe:  In a heavy bottomed soup pot, saute a chopped onion and 1 clove of minced garlic in some olive oil.  Add a head of cauliflower (roughly cut into 1" chunks), 2-3 small potatoes and 1 carrot (all peeled and cut into 1/2" chunks) and saute for a few minutes.  Add water to just cover the veg, put a top on the pot and boil, then simmer until the potatoes, carrots and cauliflower are tender.  Use an immersion blender to puree smooth and season to taste with salt and pepper.  Bon appetit!

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Baby Red Salad Kale - 1 bag
Escarole - 1 large head
Guy Lon (Chinese Broccoli) - 1 bunch
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Carrots - 1 bunch
Salad Turnips - 1 bunch
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Tomatoes - 2 lb. bag
Green Peppers - 2 pieces

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Kale, Escarole, Guy Lon, Cilantro, Carrots, Turnips, Lettuce, Peppers
On the counter: Tomatoes

FRUIT SHARE

2 bags this week!

1 bag Pears (Bosc)
1 bag mixed Apples (Red Delicious & Elstar) 

This week's Recipes

Escarole and White Bean Soup
Cilantro Lime Chicken Soup
Turnip Soup with Turnip Greens
Guy Lon with Crispy Garlic
Guy Lon Stir-Fry

News from the farm

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual CSA Harvest Festival on Sunday.  It was a beautiful day and we hope everyone enjoyed seeing the farm!  A very special thank you to Barbara Garriel, Alexa Weitzman, Stacey Ornstein and our lovely volunteer, Nancy Glover, for making the day such a success! 

I think we're finally turning a corner towards some real autumn weather this week.  The farm is still bustling, but things do start to slow down just a bit by the end of this month.  The tomatoes in this week's share will be the last of the season.  I'm still amazed that we're harvesting so many tomatoes this late in the season.  If you want to save them to use in soups this winter, just chop them up (with skins on!) and pop in a ziplock bag in the freezer.  - Maggie

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Baby Salad Toscano Kale - .5 lb bag
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Baby Lettuce Mix  - .4 lb. bag
Green Cabbage - 1 head OR Red Kale - 1 bunch
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Tomatoes - red, plum and/or cherry
Scallions  - 1 bunch
Long Red/Yellow Peppers - 4 pieces

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Kale, Cilantro, Lettuce, Cabbage, Scallions, Peppers
On the counter: Tomatoes

FRUIT SHARE

1 bag mixed Apples (Mutsu, Jonagold, Red Delicious)

This week's Recipes

Rustic Cabbage Soup
Garlic-Pepper Sauce
Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Chard and Feta
Cilantro Pesto

News from the farm

Just a quick note about the bagged kale, which again is a salad variety and should not be cooked!  It's perfect for eating raw in a salad. 

Harvest Fest this Sunday!

Our CSA Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 20th from 11am-3pm! 

This event is FREE for all current CSA Members and their guests.  No need to RSVP.

Please wear sturdy walking shoes for touring the farm.  No dogs allowed on farm property.  RAIN OR SHINE!

ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Hayride Farm Tours
Walking Tours
Live Music
Farm Stand Open (Produce & Organic Baked Goods for sale!)
Q&A with Farmers

COOKING DEMOS/WORKSHOPS
11:30-12:30pm - Stacey Ornstein - Allergic to Salad - Cooking Class for Kids!
1pm - 2pm - Alexa Weitzman - Sustainable Pantry

KIDS ACTIVITIES
Storytelling & Singing with Barbara Garriel
GIANT Haystack Game
Scavenger Hunt
Kids Cooking Workshop

FOOD!  Back by popular demand - Delicious handmade tamales, soups and organic baked goods!  FEEL FREE TO BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC!

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.

The contents of the share may fluctuate through the week.  Please check the newsletter here for an updated list.

In the Box

Baby Salad Red Kale - 1  bunch
Napa Cabbage - 1 large head
Red Boston Lettuce - 2 heads (green or red)
Tomatoes - 2 lb bag of mixed variety
Arugula -OR- Spinach - 1 bag
Long Red Peppers - 4 pieces

STORAGE TIPS
In a bag in the fridge: Kale, Cabbage, Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, Peppers
On the counter: Tomatoes

FRUIT SHARE

1 bag mixed Apple Varieties

This week's Recipes

Kale Salad with Lemon, Garlic, Bread Crumbs and Parmesan
Roasted Cabbage Wedge Salad
Napa Cabbage Salad

News from the farm

I'm so excited about this week's share! Little Farmer and I were discussing this over dinner last night and we've decided that the Baby Salad Kale in this week's share is probably our favorite crop grown on our farm.  (We were both chowing down on the kale salad with lemon, garlic and bread crumbs...recipe below.)  DO NOT COOK THIS KALE!  It is meant to be eaten raw in a salad. You can dress it up with your favorite house dressing, but I really cannot stress enough how fabulous our kale salad recipe is!

Check out this beautiful Red Salad Kale in the field... 

I must also note that this is the first time EVER that we've grown napa cabbage for the CSA.  It's a really lovely variety of cabbage with crisp-tender leaves.  I've shared two great recipes below.

Upcoming Events!

Our CSA Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday, October 20th from 11am-3pm! 

This event is FREE for all current CSA Members and their guests.  There will be hayride tours, walking tours, kids activities, a giant haystack game, music from the talented Barbara Garriel, and cooking demos!  We are thrilled to have some of our extremely talented chef/blogger CSA members cooking for us! 

Stacey Ornstein, Allergic to Salad
Alexa Weitzman, Sustainable Pantry
Lauren Kretzer, La Dolce Pita

There will be some food for sale, but we also encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic!  Sturdy shoes for walking around the farm is recommended.  Strollers are welcome, but pets are not allowed on farm property.  Thank you and let's hope for sunshine!  (This event is rain or shine...only a storm will cancel.) 

Connect with your Farm

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share.

+ FIND RECIPES
+ VEGETABLE INFO & STORAGE TIPS

If you have questions or concerns about your share, please do not hesitate to contact us.  That is one of the benefits of knowing where your food comes from!  Your farmers are happy to hear from you at info@goldenearthworm.com at any time, for any reason.