Hello CSA members,

Another week of great variety! As you may have guessed, Swiss chard is a big crop at Golden Earthworm.but this is the first season with an overabundance of both zucchini, yellow squash and cucumbers.

We want to thank our volunteers last week for a job well done! Again we had new members volunteering and they were great!

This week’s volunteers are Caroline, Cynthia, Michele and Lucy . The HS volunteers are Angelica and/or Anahi. The site supervisors are Jamie and Larry.  

Just a reminder: No eggs this week. NOTE: BUT PLEASE BRING YOUR EMPTY EGG CARTONS TO THE PICK-UP AS LEWIS WAITE FARMS NEEDS THEM BACK. 

No Lewis Waite extras this week but you can order online for delivery next Thursday, July 28. Once you order, please pay online, as we don’t handle checks or cash.

Herb and Flower Shares: Members who have herb and flower shares will get them starting this Thursday, July 21. It will run for 10 weeks, as available, with the last week TBD.

 We welcome back Spice Tree Organic spices vendor.

This week in the shares:  

Batavian Lettuce
Swiss Chard
Sugarloaf Chicory
Cucumber
Zucchini
Yellow Squash
Cipollini Onions

If you are volunteering this week, it is absolutely essential that you read the volunteer directions below. The directions are slightly different than last year, so even seasoned members need to read!

2016 Volunteer Directions

Even if you are not volunteering this week, it is a good idea to become familiar with them so you understand exactly what’s going on.

This week in the shares: 

Cipollini Onions – A lovely early onion – sweet and mild!  Here’s the Kitchn’s take on what to do with them… I love to braise them.  See the recipe below.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/CookedWhen to use: Within 5 days.

Sugarloaf Chicory – These are back again this week!  Here are some great recipe ideas…
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/CookedWhen to use: Within 5 days.

Batavian Lettuce – This crispy lettuce grows well in the summer, and it’s one of our favorite varieties with lovely flavor and leaf texture.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: RawWhen to use: Within 5 days.

Swiss Chard – This cooking green loves the summer heat.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: CookedWhen to use: Within 5 days.

Zucchini/Summer Squash – We’re reducing the quantity of squash in the share this week to give you all a little break!  They’re so good sliced and grilled…
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked, Baked When to use: Within 5 days.

Cucumbers– They’re back again this week!   Make a quick salad sliced with the cipollini onions and some feta cheese with a simple vinaigrette.
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

RECIPES

Cipollini Onions Braised in Red Wine
Zucchini Fritters
Sugarloaf Chicory Recipe Ideas
Swiss Chard with Lentils & Feta Cheese