Like most CSA members, I love the flavor of fresh, in-season produce. I’m always seeking great restaurants that are like-minded about food—that fresh, local ingredients taste better and also support the community—and try to eat “local” as often as possible when dining out. While I love cooking with my CSA, sometimes I like to … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Danny Brown Wine Bar & Kitchen
Author: Tom
Recipe for Roasted Swiss Chard
• 1 bunch rainbow chard - leaves and stems separated and chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 1 tablespoon olive oil • salt and black pepper to taste • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 4 ounces feta cheese, broken into 1/2 inch pieces Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). … Continue reading Recipe for Roasted Swiss Chard
Week #2 Share List
- spinach (1 bunch) - swiss chard (1 bunch) - red romaine lettuce (1 head) - green boston lettuce (1 head) - red boston lettuce (1 head) - strawberries (1 quart)
Article on the benefits of Kale
Why I Support CSA
By Alexis Markowitz As we receive our first box of the season, I’d like to share with you the reason I support CSA: what my family eats is really important to me. One of my favorite quotes is by Hippocrates, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Being a part of CSA … Continue reading Why I Support CSA
June 4, 2013 Share List!!
The waiting is almost over! The first distribution is tomorrow, and the farm has forwarded the following list of items that will be included in the first box. Lettuce Mix - .5 lb bag (not washed) Salad Turnips - 1 bunch Bok Choi - 4 pieces Red Kale - 1 bunch Arugula - 1 bunch … Continue reading June 4, 2013 Share List!!
The Herbal Pantry: How to Enjoy & Preserve Herbs with Leda Meredith
Spring CSA shares are often full of beautiful, delicious but sometimes overwhelming herbs. Come learn how to make the most of this herbal bounty! Ever come home with a bunch of fresh herbs, use a couple of sprigs in a recipe, but then end up wasting the rest? With these simple techniques you'll never need … Continue reading The Herbal Pantry: How to Enjoy & Preserve Herbs with Leda Meredith
Forest Rego Compost Collective Update
Happy Earth day to our Forest Hills CSA Family! Today members of our Compost Group went to Randall's Island and gathered several black plastic bags (donated by Wafa's Restaurant) with your mulched and chipped Christmas Tree's and Hannukah Bushes! CSA member Chloe Bishop donated her time and made arrangements so that we … Continue reading Forest Rego Compost Collective Update
2013 Season
We are FULL for the 2013 season! To get on our waiting list, please click here. To find other CSAs in Queens, please click here. Here is a list of the 7 closest CSAs, based on distance from us, closest to farthest: Forest Hills Tuv Ha'Aretz Forest Hills Jewish Center 106-06 Queens Boulevard Glendale CSA A private … Continue reading 2013 Season
It’s Planting Time at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm: A Conversation with Maggie Wood
By Mary Deyns Brandão While things were fairly quiet, we sat down with Maggie Wood, of Golden Earthworm Organic Farm, to see how our farmers fared over the winter. February was relatively peaceful as they organized and prepared for the coming growing season. As for keeping warm over the seemingly endless winter, Maggie and … Continue reading It’s Planting Time at Golden Earthworm Organic Farm: A Conversation with Maggie Wood
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