We want to thank everyone for their patience and cooperation in having to re-schedule the  pickup to Friday night due to an issue with the farm’s truck.And a shout out to Flushing Town Hall and caretaker Ron for being able to accommodate the last minute change. Fortunately for all, the farm’s driver and veggies/fruit were fine and everyone was able to get their produce.

More corn this week! And zucchini and cucumbers make a re-appearance. As we are now in late summer, we might get sungold cherry tomatoes, eggplant, and broccoli (in rotation) – so either this week or next.

Our VolunteersThank you to last week’s volunteers: Judy S. and Eustacia. We appreciate your being able to re-schedule your commitment to Friday evening. This week’s volunteers are: Nora and Jillian.

RecipeCSA member Jillian has provided the attached recipe for green beans in oil (or lubyi bi zayt). Thanks Jillian!

Fruit shares started last week. Please let the volunteers know if you have a fruit share.No Lewis Waite delivery this week.

Flushing Fantastic 2019 FNO Community MarketFlushing Fantastic’s Fourth Annual FNO Community Market 2019 will take place on Saturday, August 24th from 12pm – 6pm .  Check FNO’s official FB page here for all the details! Or visit FNO 2019And now……What’s In The Share (note items are subject to substitution) – also check the Golden Earthworm Farm website

Hardneck Garlic
It’s small, but packs quite a punch! This garlic has been hanging to dry and cure in our barn. It should store well on the counter in your kitchen (in a cool, dry spot) for a few weeks.
Storage: In a cool, dry spot. Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 3 weeks.

Sweet Corn
Enjoy this last harvest of the season….until next year!
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

2 Summer Crisp Lettuces
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

Zucchini
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or cooked. When to use: Within 5 days.

Cucumbers
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.

Swiss Chard
I’m missing greens this time of year. And just like that, swiss chard comes through for us! So so good just lightly steamed and topped with butter (or ghee or olive oil) and salt.
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 3 days.

THE FOLLOWING ARE ITEMS IN ROTATION…

Sungold Cherry Tomatoes – IN ROTATION (If not this week, then next!)
Sugar candy tomatoes…we’ve been growing these for years and they are a hands-down favorite!
Storage: On the counter until fully yellow. If they are still a touch green, they need to ripen. Then eat right away! Uses: Raw/Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.

Eggplants– IN ROTATION (If not this week, then next!)
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.

Bunching Broccoli – IN ROTATION (If not this week, then next!)
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 4 days.

Briermere Farm Fruit Share
1 bag Ozark Plums

FARMHOUSE FAVORITE RECIPES

Chard & Zucchini CakesCorn & Cucumber SaladChard & Sweet Corn Gratin
And…from your farmers at Golden Earthworm – Matt, Maggie, Kelly & Crew
Late summer is here and we are finally starting to harvest cherry tomatoes, eggplants, sweet bunching broccoli and more summer favorites.  Many of these items are in rotation, so if you don’t receive an item this week, it’s coming next week.  This is also the final week of sweet corn in the shares. 

Have a great week, friends!

Flushing CSA
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