It is thought that Horace Walpole, who lived in the eighteenth century and was the son of the first British Prime Minister, Robert Walpole, was the first to coin the word “serendipity.” Serendipity occurs when you are looking for one thing and you find something valuable that is not related to your search. Horace Walpole … Continue reading Swiss Chard and an Accidental Recipe Discovery
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CSA Smackdown 2014 by Erin Vito
The third annual CSA Smackdown, hosted by Haven’s Kitchen, featured competitors from Sunset Park, Grand Street and MidIsland/South Shore CSAs. The event was the final round competition celebrating the culinary talents of everyday home cooks across New York City. The evening started with a judges' reception in the cozy second-floor bar area. Foodies from the … Continue reading CSA Smackdown 2014 by Erin Vito
What’s in the Box 10/28/14
Baby Red Kale - 1 bag Baby Spinach OR Arugula - 1 bag Nicola Potatoes - 1 quart Watermelon Radish - 3-4 pieces Cauliflower* OR Chinese Broccoli - 1 head/bunch Green Cabbage - 1 head Lettuce - 2 heads Broccoli - several heads *The contents of the share may change through the week. STORAGE TIPS … Continue reading What’s in the Box 10/28/14
What’s in the Box 10/21/14
Baby Toscano Kale - 1 bag Lettuce Mix - 1 bag Leeks - 1 bunch Broccoli - 1 head Arugula - 1 bag (Tues & Wed only) Toscano Kale - 1 bunch Bok Choi - 1 bunch *The contents of the share may change through the week. STORAGE TIPS In a bag in the fridge... … Continue reading What’s in the Box 10/21/14
What’s in the Box 10/14/14
Baby Red Kale -1 bag Yellow Peppers -2-3 pieces Red Beets -1 bunch Swiss Chard -1 bunch Butternut Squash -1 piece Nicola Potatoes -1 bag Green Cabbage -1 head FRUIT SHARE JUST ONE PORTION THIS WEEK! Mixed bag of Bosc Pears & Red Delicious Apples Herb Share: Savory and Marjoram
GEOF CSA HARVEST FESTIVAL 2014
Sunday, October 19, 2014 11:00am 3:00pm This is a private event open to all current CSA Members and their guests only. Please wear sturdy walking shoes for touring the farm. Food will be available for sale, but you are also encouraged to picnic. No dogs allowed on farm property. RAIN OR SHINE. ONLY A STORM WILL CANCEL. … Continue reading GEOF CSA HARVEST FESTIVAL 2014
What’s in the Box 10/7/14
THIS WEEK IN THE SHARES October 7, 8, 9 & 10 Arugula - 1 bag Collards - 1 bunch Potatoes - 1 quart Japanese Salad Turnips - 1 bunch Pink Beauty Radishes - 1 bunch Napa Cabbage - 1 head *The contents of the share may change through the week. STORAGE TIPS In a bag … Continue reading What’s in the Box 10/7/14
What’s in the Box 9/30/14
Acorn Squash - 1 piece Baby Spinach - 1 bag Japanese Salad Turnips - 1 bunch Baby Bok Choi - 1 bunch Pink Beauty Radishes - 1 bunch Zucchini - several pieces Shallots - 1 pint Red & Plum Tomatoes - several pieces *The contents of the share may change through the week. STORAGE TIPS … Continue reading What’s in the Box 9/30/14
What’s in the Box 9/23/14
Acorn Squash OR Sweet Dumpling Squash - 2 pieces Lettuce - 1 head Arugula - 1 bag Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch Potatoes - 1 bag Zucchini - several pieces Red Long Pepper - several pieces Red & Plum Tomatoes - several pieces *The contents of the share may change through the week. STORAGE TIPS … Continue reading What’s in the Box 9/23/14
The Compost Collective by Meredyth Holmes
New Yorkers accumulate so much trash that we are rapidly running out of landfill space. The average New Yorker city resident creates three pounds of trash each day. With 8 million people in this city, that’s roughly 8.7 billion pounds of garbage per year. And about a third of that is being shipped off to other … Continue reading The Compost Collective by Meredyth Holmes
Forest Hills CSA 