CSA 2025 - Week #19 (A)
OCTOBER 22, 23 & 24
The growing season is winding down here on the farm. We’ve pulled up what’s left of our tomatoes and other summer crops and are prepping the land for winter cover cropping. And last week our crew finished up harvesting the winter squash and sweet potato crops and they’re now safely curing in our barn. Many winter storage crops need to “cure” for a few weeks in order to develop their skins and concentrate their flavor. You’ll see them in your shares in the next few weeks when they’re ready!
Final CSA Week of the Regular Season
We have just a few weeks left of our regular season! The final delivery date will be the week of November 3rd for weekly A members and the week of November 10th for weekly (and bi-weekly B members).
Thanksgiving CSA Box
After our regular season ends, we’re offering a one-time Thanksgiving box that you can order for pick-up the week of the holiday. This is not part of our regular season program, it’s an optional add-on. Learn more and reserve your box there.
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Swiss Chard
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Red or Yellow Potatoes
Storage: In a cool, dry and DARK spot out of light.
Colored Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Autumn Frost Winter Squash - TO EAT! Not just for decoration!
Storage: On the counter for up to a 2 weeks. Not for long-term storage.
Butternut Winter Squash - Thursday
Storage: On the counter for up to a 2 weeks. Not for long-term storage.
Carrots
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Separate the roots from the leaves before storing.
Spinach - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Cauliflower - Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Broccoli - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green Beans - Wednesday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Romaine Lettuce
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Crimson Topaz Apples
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #18 (B)
OCTOBER 15, 16 & 17
We dodged the frost last week, which was a great surprise! Usually by now in the season, tender summer plants will succumb to the cold nighttime temperatures, but even the peppers pulled through!
Many of you are asking about the final week of the regular CSA season, which is the week of November 10th for weekly and bi-weekly B members. (Bi-weekly A members end the week before.)
THANKSGIVING & WINTER CSA
Stay tuned for information coming soon about our Thanksgiving CSA Box and our Winter CSA Share offerings. We look forward to feeding you well into the “off-season”!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Arugula
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Bok Choi
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Colored Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Acorn Winter Squash
Storage: On the counter for up to a week. Not for long-term storage.
Japanese Salad Turnips
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Separate the roots from the leaves before storing.
Carrots
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Separate the roots from the leaves before storing.
Broccoli
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green Beans - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green Cabbage - Wednesday & Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Romaine Lettuce - Thursday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Gala Apples
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #17 (A)
OCTOBER 8, 9 & 10
The winter squash harvest has begun! While it has felt like summer for the past few days, colder weather is coming. In the next few weeks we’ll be harvesting all of our winter squash, potatoes and sweet potatoes. You’ll find them in your shares in the coming weeks!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Yellow Potatoes
Storage: In a cool, DARK spot. Store for up to a month.
Red Beets
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the roots from the greens before storing.
Colored Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Acorn Winter Squash
Storage: On the counter for up to a week. Not for long-term storage.
Yellow Onions
Storage: In a cool, dry spot.
Napa Cabbage - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Cauliflower - Wednesday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Romaine Lettuce - Thursday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Eggplant - Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Parsley
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Cherry Tomatoes - Wednesday & Thursday
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Harrow Sweet Pears
Ripening tips: To ripen Harrow sweet pears, leave them at room temperature on your counter, which will take about 4-7 days. To check for ripeness, gently press the pear's neck with your thumb; if it yields to the pressure, the pear is ripe and ready to eat.
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #16 (B)
OCTOBER 1, 2 & 3
Happy October! What a rainbow harvest we have this week! Colored peppers, beautiful purple kohlrabi, yellow wax beans and gorgeous fall greens.
We have 7 weeks left of the season and there is so much goodness still to come!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Purple Kohlrabi
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the greens from the roots before storing.
Yellow Wax Beans
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Red Radishes
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the roots from the greens before storing.
Colored Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Swiss Chard
Storage: On the counter for up to a day or two. Enjoy right away!
Napa Cabbage
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Baby Bok Choi
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Zucchini OR Cucumber
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Autumn Crisp Apples
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #15 (A)
SEPTEMBER 24, 25 & 26
What a harvest this week! So many crops are coming in this time of year. Turnips, broccoli and the most delicious yellow wax beans! The cherry tomatoes and a few last zucchini and cucumbers are holding on, so they’re bonuses in your box! I know I’ll be using these last few squash and tomatoes in a big batch of minestrone and then I’ll miss them for the next 10 months!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Yellow Wax Beans
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Japanese Salad Turnips - Wednesday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the roots from the greens before storing.
Red Radishes - Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the roots from the greens before storing.
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter.
Swiss Chard - Friday
Storage: On the counter for up to a day or two. Enjoy right away!
Eggplant - Wednesday & Thursday
Storage: On the counter for up to a day or two. Enjoy right away!
Scallions
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Broccoli
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Romaine Lettuce
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Mini Watermelon
Storage: In the fridge.
Zucchini & Cucumber
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Macintosh Apples
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #14 (B)
SEPTEMBER 17, 18 & 19
The days are getting shorter and the trees on the mountain are starting to turn color. Fall is just around the corner! It hasn’t been a great year for our poor tomatoes (early blight hit the Northeast hard), but the cherries are hanging on. Enjoy the last week of the zucchini and tomatoes as we bid farewell to the summer crops. I’ll be making this week’s recipe of roasted zucchini & cherry tomatoes — a quick and easy side dish.
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Green Beans
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter.
Yellow Potatoes
Storage: In a cool, dry and DARK place. Do not expose to light.
Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
Mini Broccoli - Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green Cabbage - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Mini Watermelon - Friday
Storage: In the fridge.
Arugula
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Beets
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Remove the roots from the greens and store separately.
Basil
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge OR bouquet-style in a glass of water.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Shinsui Pears
Sweet & Petite early season variety
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #13 (A)
SEPTEMBER 10, 11 & 12
Matt spent the better part of the day harvesting watermelons with our crew. How do we know when they’re ripe? We look for the stem to easily release from the fruit, for a yellow spot on the bottom, and for a hollow “thump” when tapped with your palm. It’s more of an art than a science, so we hope we got it right! If not, do let us know!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Green Beans
You can’t find these sweet, tender beans anywhere! (Except in a CSA!) Be sure to not overcook. Steam until just knife tender. We love them simply served with butter and salt.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Sungold Cherry OR Red Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter.
Green Long Peppers - Thursday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
Green Cabbage - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Carrots (bagged no greens) - Friday
We harvested these roots without the tops this time around, as they didn’t look great from the drought and heat of the summer. Our next round of fall carrots will be harvested with their greens!
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Yellow Onions - Friday
Storage: In a cool, dry spot. Use within 2 weeks.
Flowering Cauliflower - Wednesday & Thursday
This is a new variety of summer loving cauliflower. We love it cut into florets and roasted in the oven with garlic and olive oil until tender and slightly brown and caramelized.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Toscano Kale - Thursday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Swiss Chard - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Beet Roots (bagged, no greens) - Wednesday & Thursday
We harvested these roots without the tops this time around, as they didn’t look great from the drought and heat of the summer. Our next round of fall beets will be harvested with their greens!
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Eggplant - Wednesday
Storage: On the counter for a day or so. Eat right away!
Watermelon - Wednesday Only
Storage: IN THE FRIDGE!
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Sweet Mai Apples
Sweet & Petite early season variety
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #12 (B)
SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 5
Happy September! This is the best month of the growing season! Summer crops are still in full bloom, and our fall favorites are right around the corner. This week, tender arugula is back and green beans are ready!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Green Beans
You can’t find these sweet, tender beans anywhere! (Except in a CSA!) Be sure to not overcook. Steam until just knife tender. We love them simply served with butter and salt.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Musk Melon - Wednesday
Sometimes called cantaloupe, these are actually musk melons.
Storage: IN THE FRIDGE! They are harvested ripe and they will rot if you leave them on the counter!
Watermelon - Thursday & Friday
Storage: IN THE FRIDGE!
Green Cabbage - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Flowering Cauliflower - Friday
This is a new variety of summer loving cauliflower. We love it cut into florets and roasted in the oven with garlic and olive oil until tender and slightly brown and caramelized. Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter. Make sure the red tomatoes ripen to a deep red.
Red Tomatoes - Wednesday & Thursday
Storage: On the counter. Make sure the red tomatoes ripen to a deep red.
Arugula
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Cilantro OR Parsley
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge. Use up quickly!
Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Shinsui Asian Pears
Crisp & juicy with butterscotch flavor.
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
FAVORITE RECIPES
Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro & Lime
Sauteed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Cilantro - a family favorite!
CSA 2025 - Week #11 (A)
AUGUST 27,28 & 29
Grandpa has been visiting us for the past few weeks, and just in time for the musk melon (cantaloupe) harvest. Picking these beauties at just the right moment has been a fun learning experience with new varieties and this new-to-us climate. Needless to say, I think they love growing here. They’ll be in the shares for all members this week! And many more melons to come! We might just call this the year of the melon!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Heirloom Eggplant - Friday
Storage: On the counter for up to a day. Eat soon!
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes - Wed & Thurs
Storage: On the counter. Make sure the red tomatoes ripen to a deep red.
Red Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter. Make sure the red tomatoes ripen to a deep red.
Musk Melon
Sometimes called cantaloupe, these are actually musk melons.
Storage: IN THE FRIDGE! They are harvested ripe and they will rot if you leave them on the counter!
Long Green Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
New Red Norland OR Fresh Yellow Potatoes
These are for eating fresh. If you don’t eat them within a few days, put them in the fridge for up to a week. They will cook quickly!
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green or Purple Basil
Eat within a day or two.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge for a day at most. Or you can store “bouquet-style” in a glass in the fridge.
Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Contender Peaches or Coral Star Peaches
HOW TO RIPEN: Remove the fruit from the paper tote and put them out on the counter so that the fruit does not touch. They will ripen (soften) on their own in a day or two. To speed it up you can try to store the peaches/nectarines next to other ethylene-emitting fruit, like a banana.
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #10 (B)
AUGUST 20, 21 & 22
Lucky for us, Matt got all of the fall crops seeded before we got the phone call from our delivery driver that he can’t drive for us for the foreseeable future. Nothing like a quick pivot— something farmers are very used to! I made some quick hotel reservations and off he went! You’ll be seeing Farmer Matt on deliveries this week, Wednesday through Friday. Fingers crossed we get a back-up driver hired before next week because farmers are needed in the fields, not on the road.
In other news, tomatoes….are finally ripening! Cherries or reds for groups this week. More to come, of course. And hello peppers! :)
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes OR Red Tomatoes
Storage: On the counter. Make sure the red tomatoes ripen to a deep red.
Scallions
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Fennel
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Long Green Peppers
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Toscano Kale - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Eggplant - Thursday & Friday
Storage: On the counter for a day or two. Cook soon!
New Red Norland Potatoes
These are for eating fresh. If you don’t eat them within a few days, put them in the fridge for up to a week. They will cook quickly!
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Red Batavian Lettuce OR Swiss Chard
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
UFO Peaches
HOW TO RIPEN: Remove the fruit from the paper tote and put them out on the counter so that the fruit does not touch. They will ripen (soften) on their own in a day or two. To speed it up you can try to store the peaches/nectarines next to other ethylene-emitting fruit, like a banana.
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #9 (A)
AUGUST 13, 14 & 15
It’s always so exciting when the potato harvests begin! We grow a wide variety of potatoes, all grow for their exceptional flavor and texture. These are the freshly dug potatoes of yesteryear, including this week’s Red Norlands, which we love for potato salad. They are high in potassium, vitamin C and fiber and they have relatively low carbohydrates compared with store-bought varieties. These are meant to eat fresh, not stored. If you can’t eat them in a few days, put them in the fridge for up to a week.
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Sweet Corn
Completely unsprayed. If you have a touch of insect damage at the tip, just cut it off. Any further damage, let us know! Boil a pot of water while you shuck the corn. Put the ears in the water and turn off the heat. Let sit and cook in the water for 5-10 minutes.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Corn on the Cob
New Red Norland Potatoes
These are for eating fresh. If you don’t eat them within a few days, put them in the fridge for up to a week. They will cook quickly!
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Potato Salad OR Hash Browns with the Red Onions
Red Batavian Lettuce - Wednesday & Thursday (Queens)
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Salad!
Sungold Cherry Tomatoes - Thursday (Long Island)
Storage: On the counter.
Rainbow Swiss Chard - Wednesday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Sauteed with Pine Nuts
Arugula - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Green or Napa Cabbage - Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Carrots - Thursday & Friday
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
Eggplant - Wednesday & Friday
Storage: On the counter for a day or two. Eggplants prefer 50-55F, so the fridge is too cold and the counter may be too hot. Use right away!
What I'm making: Eggplant Caponata
Red Long Onions - Wednesday & Thursday
These are a sweet Italian variety of onion, mild enough to eat raw sliced on salads.
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge. Remove the tops for best storage.
What I'm making: Onion & Cucumber Salad
Purple OR Green Basil
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge OR bouquet-style in a glass of water on the counter. Change the water frequently.
What I'm making: Pesto Potato Salad
Cucumbers
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Sesame Cucumber Salad
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Squash Spaghetti
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Pristine Apples
HOW TO RIPEN: Remove the fruit from the paper tote and put them out on the counter so that the fruit does not touch. They will ripen (soften) on their own in a day or two. To speed it up you can try to store the peaches/nectarines next to other ethylene-emitting fruit, like a banana.
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
Since it's the first week, the orchard had to send us a mixed order. You may get peaches, you may get nectarines. It's going to be a surprise! But please remove them from the tote and ripen them on the counter not touching! They should soften in 2-4 days.
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
info@goldenearthworm.com
CSA 2025 - Week #8 (B)
Our lovely friend, Lydia, helping us weed the carrot patch.
IMPORTANT CSA NOTICE REGARDING FRUIT SHARES!
FRUIT SHARES HAVE BEGUN! FRUIT SHARES ARE NOT PART OF THE VEGETABLE SHARE PROGRAM. THEY ARE A SEPARATE SHARE. ONLY TAKE A BAG OF FRUIT IF IT SAYS “FRUIT” NEXT TO YOUR NAME. IF YOU TAKE FRUIT AND YOU HAVE NOT PAID FOR IT, YOU ARE TAKING ANOTHER MEMBER’S FRUIT SHARE. Important! If you send someone else to pick up your share, please be sure to let them know about the fruit shares and ask them to double check the list to see if you are entitled to the fruit. Thank you for your attention to this!
AUGUST 6, 7 & 8
Thank you for your patience as we wait for the first tomatoes, corn, peppers, melons and other summer crops to come in. It was such a rainy spring that these crops didn’t get transplanted as early as we would’ve liked, but they’re coming!
In the meantime, we have a beautiful box for you this week! A new planting of carrots is in, plus more kohlrabi. I heard some chef say that kohlrabi is the new kale, and I think I believe it from all of your enthusiastic feedback!
Have a beautiful week, friends!
-Maggie & Matt
IN THE BOX…
Red Batavian Lettuce
Health Benefits: Lettuce is a good source of vitamins A, K, and C, as well as folate and potassium.
Storage: In an air-tight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Salad!
Napa Cabbage
Health Benefits: This tasty brassica helps reduce inflammation in the body. It’s a good source of vitamins C and K, fiber, and various antioxidants, supporting heart health, digestion, and immune function
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Sauteed Napa Cabbage
Carrots
Here’s a new planting that’s been lovingly hand-weeded for the past month.
Health Benefits: Rich in beta-carotene which your body converts into Vitamin A. This vitamin is important for vision, bone and immune function. Carrots are also high in antioxidants and important minerals for overall body health.
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge. Remove the tops from the roots before storing.
What I'm making: Carrot slaw or just eating them raw.
Walla Walla Onions
These are a sweet Italian variety of onion. Best cooked, and braising them as the star of the dish is my favorite!
Health Benefits: Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6.
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge. Remove the tops for best storage.
What I'm making: Walla Walla Onion Dip OR Grilled Onions
Kohlrabi - Wednesday & Thursday
The thick skin needs to be removed, so peel like an apple with a sharp knife. The flesh inside is sweet, juicy and crunch. It makes a delicious slaw or you can just slice it up and sprinkle with salt. Makes a great snack!
Health Benefits: Same as cabbage above. Nutrient-dense!
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Sliced raw for a snack.
Basil - Friday
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge OR bouquet-style in a glass of water on the counter. Change the water frequently.
What I'm making: Sliced raw for a snack.
Cucumbers
Health Benefits: If you are feeling dehydrated eat a cucumber! Cucumbers are hydrating and contain more than 50 trace minerals. They contain chlorophyll in their skins that’s bonded to B vitamins and vitamins A and C. And cucumbers support digestion and hydration.
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Cucumber & Onion Salad
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Health Benefits: Zucchini/summer squash is a highly alkaline food that is one of the mildest and easiest vegetables to digest. Zucchini is a great source of vitamin A, C, & B-complex as well as minerals such as iron, zinc, potassium, and manganese.
Storage: In an airtight bag in the fridge.
What I'm making: Curried Squash & Zucchini Soup
FRUIT SHARES - Fruit Members Only
(Non-organic/Ecologically-grown) from Champlain Orchards
Methley (red) OR Shiro (yellow) Plums
HOW TO RIPEN: Remove the fruit from the paper tote and put them out on the counter so that the fruit does not touch. They will ripen (soften) on their own in a day or two. To speed it up you can try to store the peaches/nectarines next to other ethylene-emitting fruit, like a banana.
**The fruit is packaged in paper tote bags inside a cardboard box at the site. If you are not a fruit share member, do not touch the totes!**
Since it's the first week, the orchard had to send us a mixed order. You may get peaches, you may get nectarines. It's going to be a surprise! But please remove them from the tote and ripen them on the counter not touching! They should soften in 2-4 days.
IF IT DOES NOT SAY "FRUIT" NEXT TO YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK-IN SHEET, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A FRUIT TOTE. We only send the exact number of orders to each site. We know that the fruit is tempting and delicious and you can still sign up if you haven't already! info@goldenearthworm.com
If someone else is picking up your share for you, be sure to instruct them on the pick-up protocols. Last year we had a "substitute" pick-up person take an entire box of fruit! It's one tote bag per fruit share membership.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
OUR QUALITY GUARANTEE
If you ever receive an item that is damaged, please let us know right away and we will happily replace it for you.
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