We want to thank our volunteers and site supervisors last week for a job well done!
This week’s volunteers are Morita, Edna or Veronica, Darlene and Dina. The site supervisors are Yen Yen and Larry. There are no HS volunteers this week.
A note to all: please remember to sign in! Occasionally a volunteer is distracted and forgets to insist, please try to remember yourself. We have had a couple of folks forget in recent weeks and it causes stress as we wind down and count more cards than boxes left over. Also if you notice anyone wander in off the street looking to buy vegetables, please direct them to the volunteer tables where we have flyers explaining what the CSA is, and how we work.
Some newsworthy information from your farm, Golden Earthworm :
Lewis Waite extras will be delivered this week. We heard from some members who said they are not receiving Lewis Waite’s emails. Please let us know if you are not receiving them as we are following up with them. Once you order, please pay online, as we don’t handle checks or cash.
No flower/herb shares this week.
Sweet William’s Torte Shoppe will be back again this Thursday. Elisabeth will be bringing the pre-ordered tortes as well as some extras to sell.
We have new flavors of S & V Jams for sale – Mango, Pineapple and Kiwi.
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:
Red Beefsteak Tomatoes – The plants are still producing, but we’ve noticed that they are definitely slowing down. They must feel the chill in the air…
Storage: On the counter until they are a deep red. At that point, eat them right away or if you must, put them in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/CookedWhen to use: Right away when deep red.
Saladette/Cocktail Tomatoes/Cherry Tomatoes – We’re rotating through the small tomatoes so that everyone will receive either cherry tomatoes or cocktail size tomatoes over the next few weeks. These little tomatoes take A LONG TIME to harvest by hand, so we need to space out their harvest when we have time in our schedule. Thanks for your patience!
Storage: On the counter until they are a deep red/yell0w/orange. At that point, eat them right away or if you must, put them in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/CookedWhen to use: Right away when deep colors.
Lettuce – Red or Green Batavian variety. Crunchy and sweet!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: RawWhen to use: Within 5 days.
Swiss Chard – Tons of recipes to keep it exciting below….
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: RawWhen to use: Within 5 days.
Red & Yellow Storage Onions – These will hold up well if you store them properly. Perfect for everything! Cooked or sliced in salads.
Storage: In a cool, dry place. Not in plastic – store in paper bags if you must. They need air flow! Uses: Cooked/RawWhen to use: Within a month.
Red Beets – DO NOT DISCARD THE TOPS! They are best part! The beet tops (or beet greens) are a vegetable all on their own. They can be cooked like spinach, chard or any other green. Just rip off the stems and store the tops and the bottoms separately. They’ll last longer that way. How to cook the beet roots? The easiest way is to boil them until tender – then slip off the skins once they’ve cooled down and you’re ready to use them any which way.
Storage: Store the tops and the beet roots separately in an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw/CookedWhen to use: Within 5 days.
Zucchini/Summer Squash
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked, Baked When to use: Within 5 days.
FRUIT SHARE – 1 mixed bag Peaches & Nectarines
Flushing Community Supported Agriculture 