Sunday, May 20, 2012, 11am-4pm FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY Why are we posting about an art museum's community day? Because they will have many interesting environmental activities, talks and films! Community Day Activities: Ivy Clippings from the Garden Wall Take home a clipping from the curtain of ivy that covers Museum’s … Continue reading Noguchi Museum Community Day Sunday, May 20th, 2012
FHCSA 2012 Season
We are full! Here is an alphabetical list of other CSAs in Queens that, to the best of our knowledge are still open: Douglaston Douglaston CSA Alley Pond Environmental Center (718) 229-4000 x212 Flushing Flushing CSA- New for 2012! 31-30 138th St flushingcsa@gmail.com (646) 801-4021 Glendale Glendale CSA A private house glendalecsa@gmail.com (718) 459-0792 CSA … Continue reading FHCSA 2012 Season
Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair
Saturday & Sunday, May 19th & 20th, 10 AM to 5 PM 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair is the first of its kind on Long Island! The fair is sponsored by the Hallockville Museum Farm and the Long Island Livestock Company (which is run by Tabbethia Haubold, the sheep-shearer … Continue reading Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair
Taking care of our planet
By FHCSA member Laura Yoshida--- While there probably are a few of us who are in it just for the vegetables, it’s not a huge leap to venture that most of us CSAers care a bit about the earth and doing our part to preserve it. Just being part of a CSA reduces our impact … Continue reading Taking care of our planet
Sweet Fall Soups: Sweet Potato Chipotle Bisque
Sweet potatoes; after pumpkin, it hold a place near and dear to my heart come November. This year’s Thanksgiving, instead of drowning this delightful tuber in gooey sweet syrups or marshmallows (never understood that one) opt for a soothing, silky soup instead. Spiked with chipotle chile peppers and a touch a lime, this soup will … Continue reading Sweet Fall Soups: Sweet Potato Chipotle Bisque
Farmer’s Daughter in the City
Sesame Street and the Cosby Show used to be my New York City. I grew up on a family farm in Iowa where my great-grandfather, grandfather, and father worked the soil. Working in the fields, garden, and helping raise livestock was the normal thing, and my parents taught me to respect the earth and understand … Continue reading Farmer’s Daughter in the City
November Fun!
November is one busy little month. Most of us are so jam packed with preparations and travel plans that we don't stop to take a breath, let alone a look around and enjoy our great city. This year, let's remember to breath and, more importantly, have some fun. If you must go into Manhattan his time of … Continue reading November Fun!
5-Minute Apple Delight Stew
Let's face it kids, winter's upon us. It's going to snow this weekend. Saying goodbye to the warmer season can be difficult in the diet-shifting arena and the cravings you may have had a month ago may be manifesting itself as a confused lump of indecision in front of the refrigerator, at that "I really … Continue reading 5-Minute Apple Delight Stew
Fall Weather Foods
Fall is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about ways to use our CSA bounty in creative ways while keeping the chill that's creeping in at bay. My favorite thing to make in the fall is soup, and though it's the same basic recipe, it's never the same soup twice because of what … Continue reading Fall Weather Foods
Taster’s Bite
Trying something new can be intimidating sometimes. Cooking something new may actually cause anxiety! "How do I cook it? What can I eat with it? What do I cook it in/on/with? Will it turn out okay? Will my family eat it?" The rule at my table is a "taster's bite." My mother went by that … Continue reading Taster’s Bite
Forest Hills CSA 