Veg: Yellow Watermelon - 1 piece Scallions - 1 bunch Garlic - 2 pieces Green Bell Pepper - 1 piece Red Tomatoes - 12 pieces Cherry Tomatoes - 1 bag Fruit: Peaches & Pears Herbs: Rosemary & Parsley
Author: Tom
What’s in the Box 8/27/14
Swiss Chad - 1 bunch Green Beans - 1.5 lbs Red Onions - 4 pieces Green Long Peppers - 3 pieces Red Tomatoes - several pieces Yukon Gold potatoes - 1 quart
Corn Chowder Recipe by Erin Vito
Corn snobs will tell you they only eat corn picked that very day. That’s because the sugar begins to turn to starch immediately after picking. Take a ride east to Suffolk County and you will see lots of farm stands selling local fruits and vegetables—and fresh corn! Bursting with sweetness, freshly-picked corn can be eaten … Continue reading Corn Chowder Recipe by Erin Vito
Why Organic? by Susan Wanderman
I have come to think of Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, the certified organic farm that supplies the Forest Hills CSA as "our farm." I am proud of its triumphs, in particular the soil, which grows such sweet cabbage type vegetables, and serves as the root (no pun intended) for its experiments in growing different types … Continue reading Why Organic? by Susan Wanderman
Berry Margarita Recipe by Erin Vito
Try these delicious Berry Margaritas with your CSA berries for a summery spin on a classic cocktail. Berry Margarita 1 cup berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or blackberries) ¼ cup sugar 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes) 1 cup pure agave tequila 1/3 cup triple sec 1-2 T sugar or agave nectar Lime wedges … Continue reading Berry Margarita Recipe by Erin Vito
What’s in the Box 8/19/14
Red Beets - 1 bunch Batavian Lettuce - 1 head *Eggplant OR Other Item - 1 piece Cherry Tomatoes - 1 bag Red Tomatoes - 5 lbs! Yellow Potatoes - 4 lbs! Fruit Share — Peaches - 1 bag Mixed bag Donut Peaches & Nectarines - 1 bag Herb Share — Sage
What’s in the Box 8/12/14
Green Bell Pepper -1 piece Fennel -1 bunch Cipollini Onions -1 bunch Swiss Chard -1 bunch Cherry Tomatoes -1 bag Red Tomatoes -2-3 pieces Red Potatoes -4 lbs! FRUIT SHARE -This week a mixed bag of orange donut peaches and apricots and a mixed bag of yellow and white donut peaches.
Healthy Summer Smoothes 101 by Meredyth Holmes
Here are some helpful guidelines for making delicious and healthy summer smoothes. You will need: 1. A decent to high end blender with a blade powerful enough to grind up veggies and nuts, such as a NutriBullet, Blendtec, Vitamix, etc. 2. 50% leafy greens and 50% fruit 3. 1/4 cup raw whole nuts (you can … Continue reading Healthy Summer Smoothes 101 by Meredyth Holmes
What’s in the Box 8/5/14
yellow onions baby watermelon romaine lettuce batavian lettuce cucumber cherry tomatoes garlic red norland potatoes Fruit - 1 bag peaches and 1 bag mixed apricots & donut peaches Herb - mint & marjoram
What’ in the Box 7/29/14
Batavian Lettuce - 2 heads Swiss Chard Carrots - 1.5 lb. Arugula Green Beans Yellow Onions Fruit Share: Apricots & Peaches
Forest Hills CSA 