Hope everyone enjoyed the red watermelon. More watermelon this week – only orange!  Still has to be stored in the fridge – not on the counter. And the tomatoes are in full swing! And eggplant makes an appearance again.

Wishing all our members a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Our VolunteersThank you to last week’s volunteers: Nora, Eustacia and Jason This week’s volunteers are: Amy, Kate and supervisor Caroline

Fruit shares for those who get them. If you have a fruit share but your share partner didn’t sign up for one, please tell the volunteer that you are getting it so that your partner also does not take one by mistake. No Lewis Waite delivery this week.

Hope you had a chance to attend  Flushing Fantastic’s 2019 FNO Community Market this past Saturday. 

And now……What’s In The Share (note items are subject to substitution) – also check the Golden Earthworm Farm website

Orange Watermelon
Store in the fridge — not on your counter!
Storage: In the fridge. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 3 days

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

Red Tomatoes
They’re here!
Storage: On the counter until they ripen to a uniform red color. Then eat right away. If you store your tomatoes in the fridge, they will become mealy. No good. Uses: Raw When to use: Immediately once fully red.

Sungold Cherry Tomatoes
Sunshine candy!
Storage: On the counter until they ripen to a uniform yellow/orange color. Then eat right away. If you store your tomatoes in the fridge, they will become mealy. No good. Uses: Raw When to use: Immediately once fully ripe.

Green Beans
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.

Swiss Chard
Storage: Inn airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 3 days.

Eggplant
Storage: In an airtight container/bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 7 days.

Briermere Farm Fruit Share
1 bag of Peaches

FARMHOUSE FAVORITE RECIPES

Swiss Chard & Tomato SauteGreen Beans with Cherry TomatoesRoasted Eggplant with Walnut SalsaWarm Eggplant & Mint Salad
And…from your farmers at Golden Earthworm – Matt, Maggie, Kelly & Crew

The final week of August is here and we’re just beginning to reach the peak of our CSA harvests!  This is my favorite time of the year.  Enjoy!

Have a great week, friends!