In our CSA Box this week are beets, so I thought I’d share this recipe for Beet Chocolate Cake. Every time I make this people are surprised to find out there are beets inside. The root has the perfect earthy sweet flavor that intensifies the chocolate resulting in an exceptionally moist and rich cake. I … Continue reading Beet Chocolate Cake
Author: Tom
Church in the Gardens Green Team
Every week as you pick up your CSA share, have you ever wondered what the connection to the Church in the Gardens is? The Church in the Gardens Green Team is an organization of individuals who belong to the church and are committed to issues of the environment and conservation. It’s through them that the … Continue reading Church in the Gardens Green Team
October 29, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - Bok Choi (1 bunch) - Beets (1 bunch) - Carrots (1 bunch) - Cauliflower (2 heads) - Broccoli (1 head) - Eggplant (1 piece) - Long Peppers (7+ pieces) - Swiss Chard (1 bunch) - Green or Red Kale (1 bunch) Fruit: - 1 bag mixed apples (Jonagold and Red Delicious)
October 22, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - Salad Turnips (1 bunch) - Carrots (1 bunch) - Escarole (1 head) - Green Romaine (1 head) - Gai Lon Broccoli (1 bunch) - Green Peppers (2 pieces) - Cilantro (1 bunch) - Baby Red Kale (.4 lb bag) - Mixed Beefsteak/Plum Tomatoes (2 lb bag) Fruit Share: - 1 bag Bosc … Continue reading October 22, 2013 Share List
What’s in Your Diet?
Sención, Daniel. New York, 2013. Personal Interview by Jennifer M. Many people have asked me what a CSA is and why I chose to participate in one? Most think it is just a way for me to conveniently get my organic groceries for the week. I mean who needs a shopping list when the box … Continue reading What’s in Your Diet?
Potatoes, and a Small Mystery
By CSA member, Susan Wanderman I love opening my CSA box and seeing fresh potatoes so I decided to research and learn a bit more about this amazing vegetable. Potatoes are the fourth largest food crop worldwide, after rice, wheat and corn. They started out in the high Andes around where Peru is now, and … Continue reading Potatoes, and a Small Mystery
Share for October 15th, 2013
Vegetable Share: Green Cabbage (1 head) Lettuce, Green Romaine (1 head) Scallions (1 bunch) Baby Toscano Kale (.5 lb bag) Baby Lettuce Mix (.4 lb bag) Cilantro (1 bunch) Red Peppers (4 pieces) Cherry Tomatoes (1 pt) Fruit Share: -1 bag mixed apples (Mutsu, Jonagold, Red Delicious)
Forest Hills CSA Member Impact: New Life Community Food Pantry
By Mary Deyns Brandão As much as we love our farm shares, from time to time schedule constraints prevent us from picking up weekly allotments. If you’re like me, you’ve probably found yourself wondering where exactly those delightful herbs, vegetables and fruits end up. You probably know that the surplus volunteer on staff for the … Continue reading Forest Hills CSA Member Impact: New Life Community Food Pantry
Pear Crostata
This recipe was adapted from Ina Garten’s Apple Crostata recipe. It’s just as delicious with pears or apples, and relatively easy to make. Ingredients: 1 cup flour 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into cubes 2 Tbsp. ice water 1 1/2 lbs. pears 1 tsp. lemon juice … Continue reading Pear Crostata
Free Trees this Saturday
In partnership with MillionTreesNYC, New York Restoration Project invites you to pick up a free tree at one of our tree giveaway events this fall. This weekend (October 5th and 6th) we are giving away 100 free trees in Forest Park with Council Member Crowley's Office. Dozens of trees will be available first come, first served Date and … Continue reading Free Trees this Saturday
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