What’s in the Box 11/22/16

CSA Week #26 – Final Week of Delivery
Please note that this is the final delivery of the 2016 CSA Season!  We’ll be in touch soon with our year-end farm letter and details on next season’s program.  Farmer Matt and I thank you for your membership this season and wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Warmest wishes from the farm!

LAST CALL!!!!  CSA WINTER SHARE!  (December-March)  We’re now taking applications for our CSA Winter Share.  Quick rundown….4 pick-ups, once a month from December through March.  Choose from 2 pick-up sites, either Port Washington or Jamesport.  Sorry, we can’t deliver to any sites that freeze or else your veg will freeze… LEARN MORE & SIGN UP HERE!
This week in the shares…
Carrots
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Separate the roots from the green tops.  They’ll last longer that way. Uses: Raw or cooked. When to use: Within 5 days. 

Toscano Kale
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or Cooked. When to use: Within 5 days

Sweet Potatoes –   You may notice some cosmetic skin damage – The flesh inside is perfect, so just peel it off!
Storage: In a dry, dark and cool (NOT COLD) place – 55F-65F. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within 2 weeks.

Rutabaga – The cold nights make this super sweet! Mashed rutabaga is a must-have on our Thanksgiving table.  Roasted rutabaga fries are delicious too!
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Cooked When to use: Within a month.

Broccoli – The broccoli planting has finally come in!  Better late than never…
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw, Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.

Cabbage
Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw, Cooked When to use: Within 5 days.
THE FRUIT SHARE HAS ENDED

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