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2024 CSA Week #23 (A&B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Red or Green Cabbage
Toscano Kale
Collards - Wed & Thurs
Cauliflower - Fri
Yellow Potatoes
Carrots
Butternut Squash
Rutabaga
Parsley
Leeks

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the winter squash and potatoes.

Winter Squash can be stored on the counter in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. (These are not cured and not intended for long-term storage.)

Potatoes should be stored in the fridge OR in a cool, dry and DARK spot. They should not be exposed to light.

 

THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK OF CSA for the 2024 SEASON.

Make-up deliveries for select groups will be in December. Check your e-mail for details.

THIS IS WEEK “A” and “B” for bi-weekly members!

*OUR CARROTS ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL. They are grown on our pristine farm. Just another reason why sourcing your food from local farmers you know and trust is always best.

Well, friends, 23 weeks of amazing harvests have come and gone. We are now at our final week of deliveries for the 2024 season.

It’s been a spectacular growing season on our new land in Vermont. And as many of you long-time members have noted, you could tell a difference in the quality and productivity of this land. The resulting harvests blew us all away. You will be hearing from me in the coming week with a year-end letter with lots of photos and details of the growing season.

Thank you so much for joining us this season and best wishes to you and your family for a Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season.

With love from the farm,
Maggie & Matt


WHAT YOUR FARMERS ARE COOKING FOR THANKSGIVING

• Braised Leeks
• Mashed Rutabagas
• Garlic & Parsley Roasted Carrots
• Butternut Squash Pie

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2024 CSA Week #22 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Green Cabbage
Toscano Kale
Red Kale
Yellow Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Acorn Squash
Hakurai Turnips - Wed
Cauliflower - Wed
Mini Broccoli - Thurs
Watermelon Radish - Thurs

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the winter squash and potatoes.

Winter Squash can be stored on the counter in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. (These are not cured and not intended for long-term storage.)

Potatoes should be stored in the fridge OR in a cool, dry and DARK spot. They should not be exposed to light.

FRUIT SHARE

Keepsake Apples
Keepsake apples are consumed fresh or cooked when ripe and have a sweet, nutty, and spice-filled flavor with sugar cane and molasses nuances.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

The end of the CSA is drawing near. For some, the season ends this week, some next, and some will have a make-up delivery in December if you missed your delivery back at the beginning of July. Please check your inbox for the e-mail that went out on Sunday with your final pick-up details. Every member will have a different final pick-up date! Please e-mail us at the farm with any questions about your pick-up dates and know that if your name is not on the check-in sheet at the site, we did not send a box for you.

Happy Cooking!
Maggie & Matt

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… THIS IS THE FINAL WEEK OF FRUIT SHARES!


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2024 CSA Week #21 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Nicola Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Leeks
Toscano Kale
Carrots
Baby Fennel
Parsley
Savoy Cabbage

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the winter squash and potatoes.

Winter Squash can be stored on the counter in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. (These are not cured and not intended for long-term storage.)

Potatoes should be stored in the fridge OR in a cool, dry and DARK spot. They should not be exposed to light.

FRUIT SHARE

Crimson Gold Apples
A cross between a Yellow Newtown apple and an Esopus Spitzenburg, the Crimson Gold is a rare heirloom variety that features bright and robust flavors that taste equally delicious fresh or cooked.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

What a beautiful fall box this week! Winter Squash, root veggies and hearty greens... perfect for soups, stews and roasts!
Next week is the final week of the Fruit Share.  The end of the Vegetable Share season is also fast approaching.  Please stay tuned for an e-mail from us later in the week with your end date. 

Happy Cooking!
Maggie & Matt

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #20 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Baltic Rose Potatoes
Collards
Romanesco Cauliflower - Wed & Fri
Carrots - Wed & Thurs
Red Beets - Fri
Sweet Dumpling Squash
Mini Butternut Squash - Thurs
Leeks
Colored Peppers - Wed & Thurs
Bok Choi
Broccoli
Romaine Lettuce
Red or Green Cabbage - Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the winter squash and potatoes.

Winter Squash can be stored on the counter in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. (These are not cured and not intended for long-term storage.)

Potatoes should be stored in the fridge OR in a cool, dry and DARK spot. They should not be exposed to light.

FRUIT SHARE

Olympic Pears
Large, round, and juicy with a high sugar content, Olympic pears have a dark brown russet skin and can weigh up to a pound. They are crisp and sweet!

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

The farm is a bit chaotic these days, as we carefully study the forecasts and brace for the first frosts. Our peppers and tomatoes managed to survive the first frosty nights, but finally succumbed on Monday. The peppers in the shares this week were harvested on Sunday.

Now we race to get the root crops in from the fields before we get hit with the first hard frost, which could happen at any time…although probably not this week! It’s going to feel more like late summer at the end of the week. Strange.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #19 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Japanese Salad Turnips
Toscano Kale
Green Cabbage - Wed & Thurs
Broccoli
Parsley
Green Boston Lettuce
Cauliflower - Wed & Thurs
Romanesco Cauliflower - Thurs
Acorn Squash
Butternut Squash
Colored Peppers - Fri
Bok Choi - Fri
Cherry Tomatoes - Wed

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the winter squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep yellow/orange.

FRUIT SHARE

Esopus Spitzenburg
The flavour is truly aromatic and matches the complexity of the English aromatic apples.  The flesh is a buttery dense yellow, and there is a rich sharpness which is often characteristic of high quality dessert apples.  Eating a Spitzenberg is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. 

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

Bring on the brassicas! This family of vegetables is the star of the fall...turnips, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower.  All part of the same plant family!  Of course the winter squash is also coming in strong and these are the last of the cherry tomatoes.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #18 (B)
 

Baby French Breakfast Radishes in the fields…

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Arugula
Romaine Lettuces
Boston Lettuce - Thurs
Red Russian Kale - Wed
Cauliflower
Broccoli
Broccolini - Fri
French Breakfast Radishes
Baby Bok Choi - Wed
Sweet Dumpling Winter Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes - Wed/Thurs

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the winter squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Macoun Apples
The Macoun apple boasts a crunchy texture, a sweet-tart taste, and a creamy white flesh. Its firmness and juiciness make it ideal for eating fresh, while its flavor profile shines in various culinary applications, from salads and baking to sauces and cider.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

A frost is predicted for mid-week, so enjoy the tender greens and lettuces while you can! Frost makes most of our other greens, like kales, bok choi and broccoli sweeter, so that’s a plus!

Our final week of CSA delivery is the week before Thanksgiving, however, there is a make-up delivery for Wednesday and Thursday groups the following week, on December 4th and 5th. Stay tuned for more details on this and on our a la carte Winter CSA boxes that we will have available to order for select dates through the winter months.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #17 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Arugula - Wed & Thurs
Parsley
Cauliflower
Broccoli - Fri
Mustard Greens
Acorn Squash
Colored Peppers - Wed & Thurs
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Purple Radishes - Thurs & Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes and the acorn squash.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Hudson Golden Gem Apple
The apple that tastes like a pear! Great for fresh eating.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

Fall crops are starting to roll in here on the farm.  This week we have the most beautiful cauliflower and the first round of acorn winter squash. 

A few notes on the crops... (1) We are getting to the very end of our tomato season, so you may notice a few more imperfections on the fruit as the plants wane. If you find a small rot spot, please just cut it out and enjoy the rest.  We will not have many more to replace them with in the coming weeks.  It's been a wonderful long season of tomatoes, so we're sending out the very last we can find on the plants. (2) Please be sure to wash the arugula gently - submerge in a bowl of water, carefully agitate and spin dry right away.  (3) The acorn squash are not meant to be stored for long.  You can keep them on the counter in a cool spot, but cook within a few days.

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #16 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon (seedless)
Mini Broccoli - Wed
Basil - Wed
Cauliflower OR Batavian Lettuce
French Breakfast Radishes
Colored Peppers
Green Beans
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Arugula - Fri

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes!

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Potomac Pears
Sweet, juicy and buttery texture. Great for fresh eating.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

Oh boy, another great box this week.  This may be the last week of fruiting crops, as the evenings get cooler, but what an incredible run of tomatoes, peppers and even melons we've had. It's October!

Happy cooking, friends!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #15 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon (seedless)
Baby Bok Choi
Japanese Salad Turnips
Colored Peppers
Toscano Kale
Green Beans
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Kohlrabi

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store everything in an airtight container in the fridge…except the tomatoes!

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

FRUIT SHARE

Paula Red Apples
Soft, sweet-tart flesh. Good for fresh eating and sauces and pies. I particularly love this variety for a comforting pot of homemade applesauce this time of year.

How to store fruit - Store in the fridge.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

There was so much to harvest for the shares this week that we couldn’t even fit it in the box! What a bounty! This is September, the season that brings the best crops in from the fields and puts the pressure on those of us in the kitchen. Preserve the harvest while you can… I’m roasting my peppers and freezing them, making batches of homemade tomato sauce (or in a pinch, freezing tomatoes whole) and pickling the green beans.

Happy cooking, friends!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #14 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Green Cabbage - Wed/Thurs
Eggplant
Red Radishes
Yellow Potatoes
Romaine Lettuce - Wed
Baby Bok Choi - Thurs
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Colored Peppers
Red Kale - Wed
Green Beans - Fri
Fioretto Flowering Cauliflower - Fri

FRUIT SHARE

Plums
Very ripe and ready to eat! This is a petite, sweet variety excellent for fresh eating and baking.

How to store fruit

Store plums in the fridge immediately - they are coming to you soft and ripe!

VEGETABLE STORAGE

Store all greens in an airtight container in the fridge. Zucchini/Squash, Cabbage, Radishes, Eggplant should also be stored in the fridge. The potatoes can be stored in a cool, dry spot for up to a week. These are fresh-eating “new” potatoes, not storage potatoes.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

What beautiful warm weather for mid-September! Our crops are loving the heat! Cabbages and Potatoes are joining our fruiting crops to make up a gorgeous share this week.

A note on the plums for FRUIT SHARE MEMBERS ONLY….The orchard shipped them to us soft and ripe and ready to eat! Please be sure to put them in the fridge right away and enjoy them right away! The best plum torte recipe is here…

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #13 (A)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Fennel
Romaine Lettuce
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Basil
Fioretto Flowering Cauliflower - Wed
Colored Peppers
Toscano Kale
Scallions - Thurs

FRUIT SHARE

“Shinseiki” Asian Pear
A round fruit with yellow skin stippled with tan. It is a firm, crunchy variety with a sweet flavor and hints of spice.

How to store fruit

Pears are best stored in the fridge. You can leave them on the counter for a few days to ripen to darker yellow/light brown for best sweet flavor. Then refrigerate or enjoy right away.

STORAGE

Store all greens in an airtight container in the fridge. Zucchini/Squash, Peppers and Cauliflower should also be in the fridge.

The Tomatoes should remain on the counter and enjoyed when fully deep red (or yellow for the cherries). Don’t refrigerate tomatoes or they will lose all their flavor.

 

THIS IS WEEK “A” for bi-weekly members

The tomatoes are continuing to produce nicely! The upcoming forecast calls for warmer than normal temperatures, which these summer crops love!

We’re so excited for our colored peppers this week! You have to have a lot of patience as you watch the peppers grow larger and slowly turn from green to yellow, orange and red over the course of a month. The soils here are amazing and you can see that in the quality of our fruiting crops. Enjoy!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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2024 CSA Week #12 (B)
 

VEGETABLE SHARE

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Watermelon
Red Batavian Lettuce
Zucchini OR Summer Squash
Cabbage OR Eggplant
Cherry Tomatoes
Red Tomatoes
Parsley
Green Beans - .75 pounds - Wed/Thurs
Collards - Wed/Thurs
Spinach - Fri
Sweet Corn - Fri

FRUIT SHARE

“Zestar” Apple
An early sweet-tart variety with a hint of brown sugar.

How to store fruit

Apples are best stored in the fridge.

STORAGE

Store the eggplant in a plastic bag or other airtight container ON THE COUNTER. Use within 3 days. Storing in the fridge can cause cold damage to the eggplant.

Tomatoes should be stored on the counter.

Watermelon should be stored in the fridge along with all other items.

 

THIS IS WEEK “B” for bi-weekly members

A note on tomatoes… We are sending out tomatoes that are generally a bit under-ripe because they are less likely to damage in transit to you. They will continue to ripen once you get them home. Please leave them out on your counter on a plate or platter until they are a deep red color. At that point, eat them right away! Storing tomatoes in the fridge is a no-no as it takes away their flavor.

This is the final planting of the year for the zucchini and summer squash. This planting is not as prolific, so enjoy them while you can!

And the watermelons we’ve all been waiting for are finally here!

FRUIT SHARE REMINDERS… ONLY TAKE FRUIT IF IT SAYS “F” Next to your name on the check-in sheet! FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGULAR VEGETABLE SHARES.

Fruit Share Members may take ONE bag of fruit from the open boxes at the site.

Vegetable Share Only Members DO NOT TAKE FRUIT BAGS.


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