Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Cilantro - 1 bunch
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Red /Plum Tomatoes - 4 pounds! 
Colored Bell or Long Pepper 
Salad Mix* - 1/2 lb.
Garlic - 1-2 pieces
Shallots - 1/2 lb bag - Tuesday only
Green Peppers - Wednesday & Thursday only 

*We found a few little green worms in the salad mix, which is very unusual.  They can be easily removed when washed in a bowl of cold water, but we wanted you to keep an eye out for them.  

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag mixed Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Peaches & Gala Apples

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the Box...

FARM MATH
Another tomato-filled box! While the boxes might not *look* super full these weeks, they are worth a lot! Let's do some quick math so you can see for yourself...

Cilantro ($2) + Cherry Tomatoes ($4) + Red Tomatoes (4lb @ $2.75 = $11) + Colored Peppers ($5.50) + Salad Mix ($4.50) + Garlic ($2) + Shallots ($3) = $32

With a share priced at $550 for 26 weeks, you pay a little over $21 a week. So this week you're getting about $11 bonus!  :)  Now that's something to smile about! 

These are the prices we charge at our farmers markets - which is still below what you would even pay at a supermarket like Whole Foods.

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more!

WE'RE LOOKING FOR ARTISANS FOR OUR MARKET!  Do you make soap, jewelry, baskets, pottery, knitted items, paper crafts, jams, etc?  We have space left for a few more high-quality artisans at our Harvest Festival. Please e-mail us with a description (and better yet- a picture!) of your goods and we'll see if you're a good fit. Thanks!

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Halloumi with Lime & Caper Vinaigrette
Salsa Ranchera
Cilantro Pesto 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Parsley - 1 bunch
Cherry Tomatoes - 1 pint
Red /Plum Tomatoes - 4 pounds! 
Colored Bell Pepper - 4 pieces 
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch - Tuesday & Wednesday Only
Red Batavian Lettuce - 1 head - Tuesday Only
Red or Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch
Shallots - Wednesday & Thursday Only 
Salad Mix - Thursday Only (Note: Salad mix is still damp- we recommend drying it before storing in the fridge!)

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday

1 bag mixed Peaches & Apples**
1 bag Plums (different varieties for different sites-- see below)
Damson plums for Ridge, Pt. Jeff, Stony Brook #1 & #2, St. James & Smithtown sites only.
Sweet Plums for all other sites.

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Peaches & Apples**

**Some bags will have an apple variety called Akane.  It's round, red and a little tart.  And some of the bags will have Mollie's Delicious, sweeter and less color.

Damson Plums - These are tart plums and need to be cooked with sugar in order to fully enjoy their flavor.  I found a bunch of good looking recipes here: http://www.wasemfruitfarm.com/recipes/plum.html

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Apples can go directly in the fridge, or sit on the counter for a couple days.

Notes on the Box...

I would highly recommend making roasted red/yellow peppers with your pepper harvest this week.  I do it on the grill and it's super fast and easy! Wash peppers, coat with a little bit of olive oil and place over a medium flame on your grill with the cover on.  Roast about 5 minutes on each side until they're lightly charred and starting to blister.  Then remove, place in a bowl and cover with a tight fitting lid to steam.  Once cool enough to handle, the skins will slip right off, and you can easily remove the stem and seeds. They will store in the fridge for a few days, or you can freeze them.  I love their smoky flavor and enjoy them on sandwiches, in soups, salads, and pastas...

CSA Harvest Festival 

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Baked Cherry Tomatoes with Parmesan Topping
Romesco Sauce

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Arugula - 1 bag
Green Bell Peppers - 2 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes*  - 1/2 pint
Red Tomatoes* - 5 pounds! 
Colored Bell Pepper - 1 piece 
Cantaloupe Melon -OR- Cucumbers - 1 piece/3 pieces
Fennel - 2 pieces 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag Peaches - Just 1 bag this week!

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag Peaches 
1 container berries (blueberries -OR- raspberries) 

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

We're swimming in tomatoes now! What a difference from last year! I think this weather calls for some salsa, don't you? If you can't eat all your tomatoes right away, you can can them, or even easier- freeze them! I just chop them up and freeze them in ziplock bags.  No pre-cooking necessary! As long as you're cooking them (in a soup, sauce, etc.) when you take them out they keep perfectly like this.  Same goes for the peppers- just remove the stem and seeds, chop, and freeze in plastic ziplocks. 

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Fennel with Olive Oil & Parmesan
Fresh Tomato Sauce
Richard's (CSA Member) Summer Salsa

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Chioggia Beets - 1 bunch
Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head 
Green Bell Peppers - 4 pieces
Cherry Tomatoes*  - 1 pint
Red Tomatoes* - 3 pieces
Baby Arugula - 1/2 lb bag 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  - Wednesday
1 bag mixed Nectarines and White & Yellow Peaches
1 container Berries (Raspberries -OR- Blueberries) 

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag mixed Nectarines and White & Yellow Peaches- Just 1 bag this week!

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

The tomatoes are finally coming in, and they're looking beautiful - and tasting delicious! The baby arugula is super tender at this stage, so be sure to wash gently and toss with a light dressing. Anything heavy will kill its delicate flavor!

We were hoping to include basil in the shares this week, but we noticed a black fuzz on the bottom of the leaves when we started picking it this morning. We have later plantings that we hope will look better! And eggplant would usually start appearing in the shares around this time, except we lost the crop to the potato beetle earlier in the season. Farmer Matt promises to write a full farm report some time in the coming weeks, so stay tuned... 

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Beet, Arugula & Goat Cheese Salad

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE Check back daily for an updated list - it will change during the week!

Zucchini - 1 piece
Cucumber - 1 piece
Long Peppers - 2 pieces
Green Bell Peppers - 4 pieces
Purple / Mountain Rose (Red) Potatoes - 1 quart
Garlic - 2 heads 
Cherry Tomatoes* -OR- Blackberries - 1 pint/.5 pint
Green Beans - .4lb bag
Yellow Onions - 2 pieces 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm

If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  
1 bag UFO Peaches 
1 bag White or Yellow Peaches (These are picked very ripe, so they are delicate and bruise easily. Be sure to refrigerate and use immediately!)

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag UFO or Yellow Peaches 
1 bag White Peaches (These are picked very ripe, so they are delicate and bruise easily. Be sure to refrigerate and use immediately!)

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

The tomatoes are in! The plants are just starting to yield, so we can look forward to lots more tomatoes in the coming weeks. While it's been a pretty dry summer, it has been recommended that we spray for late blight as a precaution. Preventative spraying is the only option we have to deal with this devastating disease using organic methods. We applied our first copper spray last week, so be sure to wash the tomatoes well.  (See below for more info on our organic spraying methods.) 

The purple or red potatoes in the share are great in a potato salad-- they look so pretty with some chopped parsley in a bowl! And if the quantity of peppers are overwhelming your fridge, try throwing them on the grill, or pull out the seeds, chop up, and freeze in ziplock bags to use in stir-fries and chili when winter rolls around.  

*A Note on Tomatoes...
The tomatoes have been sprayed with copper as a preventative for late blight fungus.  This spray is certified for use in organic production, but must be washed off before eating.  Also be sure to ripen red tomatoes completely on the counter before eating!  They should be a deep red and slightly soft to the touch. Cherry tomatoes are picked ripe and ready to eat.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Multicolored Potatoes with Pesto & Parmesan

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE

Zucchini - 2 pieces
Red Onions - 2-3 pieces
Long Peppers - 2 pieces
Green Peppers - 1-2 pieces
Red Norland -OR- Yukon Gold Potatoes - 3 lb. bag
Parsley - 1 bunch
Cucumber - 1 piece
Red Batavian Lettuce -OR- Red Kale - 1 head 
Green Beans - .3 lbs. 
Green Kale -OR- Green Cabbage - 1 bunch 
Garlic - 2 heads 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm
If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  (Check back daily for the updated share.)
1 bag Yellow Peaches (regular round shape)
1 bag UFO Peaches (flat shape - you can see why they're called "UFO")
1 container Blueberries

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag Yellow Peaches
1 bag UFO Peaches
1 container Blueberries

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

What a great box we have for you this week! This last week of July is when we usually start to hit the peak of the harvest. The garlic and potatoes are ready, and we can start harvesting the hot weather crops like peppers & cukes. Our tomatoes are looking great - they're still green, but we it won't be long until they're red and ready to pick. Farmer Matt predicts that we will have cherry tomatoes ready for the shares some time in the next 2 weeks...

The potatoes in this week's share are either Red Norland or Yukon Gold, or a mix of the two. They're both waxy varieties that are great boiled, or steamed and enjoyed as a salad or mashed.

Save the Date!

We've set a date for our annual CSA Harvest Festival for Sunday, October 17th. Rain date will be the following Sunday. This year's activities will include hay rides, live music and entertainment, cooking demos, a local artisan market and more! Stay tuned for more info...

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Green Beans with Lemon & Pine Nuts
Zucchini with Garlic & Dried Crushed Red Pepper

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE

Zucchini - 3 pieces
Walla Walla Onions - 1 bunch
Red Beets - 1 bunch
Savoy Cabbage - 1 head
Red Norland Potatoes - 2 lb. bag
Basil - 1 bunch
Cucumber - 2 pieces 
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head 

FRUIT SHARE from Briermere Farm
If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island  (Check back daily for the updated share.)
1 bag Peaches 
1 container Blueberries

FRUIT SHARE for Queens 
1 bag Peaches 
1 container Blueberries 

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Notes on the Box...

We've got a great box for you this week- including the first dug potatoes of the season. This red-skinned, white flesh variety is called Red Norland. It's great for potato salads or just boiled and tossed with olive oil and salt and pepper. Red beets are in the share again this week, which I'm particularly excited about. I've been addicted to a new sandwich which a friend of mine introduced me to a few weeks back.  Boil the beets and slip off the skins, slice thinly and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and a little s&p. Let sit for a few minutes while you toast up some good bread. I've been using a dark Danish rye, but you could really use anything.  Then spread some good quality soft goat cheese on the bread, a super thin slice of red onion, and top with the marinated beets. I've also been adding some parsley or arugula to the top. Yum, yum, yum! 

Our Farm Community Blogs!

Follow some of your fellow CSA members on their blogs about food, veg, and their CSA experience...

Eat+Art+Word - http://eatartword.wordpress.com/
Sustainable Pantry - http://sustainablepantry.com/
Jencentric - http://www.jencentric.com/rj-kitchen/
More Than Carrots - http://www.morethancarrots.com/
Pretty Smart Raw Food Ideas - http://prettysmartrawfoodideas.wordpress.com
Vegetarian Hostess - http://vegetarianhostess.blogspot.com/
Late Night Jam - http://latenightjam.wordpress.com/

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Coleslaw with Yogurt Dressing
Red Potatoes with Feta, Olives & Mint 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE

Zucchini - 5-7 pieces
Scallions - 1 bunch
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Corn - 4 pieces 
Basil - 1 bunch
Cucumber - 1 piece 
Toscano Kale - 1 bunch
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Broccoli - 3 pieces

FRUIT SHARE 
The contents of the fruit share change on a daily basis. Remember that the fruit share is grown by Briermere Farms and works differently than our vegetable shares. The value of the fruit sent out each week is deducted from the $138 you paid up front at the beginning of the season. The fruit share will continue until a total of $138 is deducted from your account. This gives the fruit farm flexibility to send out the quantity and variety that is ready to harvest on any given day. If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island WEDNESDAY (Check back daily for the updated share.)
1 bag Peaches 
1 container Blueberries
1 container Blackberries

FRUIT SHARE for Queens THURSDAY
1 bag Peaches 
1 container Blueberries 

FRUIT STORAGE INFORMATION
Leave peaches at room temperature, or put them in a paper bag.  This does help - the ethylene gas given off by the ripening fruit is trapped in the bag and speeds up the process. Berries should be kept in the fridge. 

Update from the fields...

We're busy, hot and very tired these days. Lots is happening- garlic harvesting, irrigating, cultivating, planting, monitoring for pests, and trying to keep our plants alive! Farmer Matt will have an update for you one of these days...

Peaches on the truck at Briermere Farm

Our Farm Community

Do you Blog about your CSA veggies? We want to add you to our blogroll so other members can be inspired too! E-mail Us a link to your blog or website!  

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Fresh Pesto
Spicy Garlicky Broccoli Salad 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

VEGETABLE SHARE

Zucchini - 5-7 pieces
Yellow or White Carrots - 1 bunch
Cippolini Onions - 1 bunch 
Green Kale - 1 bunch
Red Batavian or Green Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Radicchio - 1 head
Cabbage - 1 head 
Broccoli - 2-3 pieces

FRUIT SHARE begins this week!
The contents of the fruit share change on a daily basis. Remember that the fruit share is grown by Briermere Farms and works differently than our vegetable shares. The value of the fruit sent out each week is deducted from the $138 you paid up front at the beginning of the season. The fruit share will continue until a total of $138 is deducted from your account. This gives the fruit farm flexibility to send out the quantity and variety that is ready to harvest on any given day. If you have any questions about the fruit, please contact Briermere Farm directly at briermere@aol.com

FRUIT SHARE for Long Island WEDNESDAY (Check back daily for the updated share.)
1 bag Peaches
1 container Blueberries
1 container Raspberries

FRUIT SHARE for Queens WEDNESDAY
1 bag Peaches 

Update from the Fields...

We don't need to tell you that it's been HOT HOT HOT!  One of our irrigation pumps broke last Thursday and we spent the good part of two days trying to find replacement parts and a rental unit before the long holiday weekend. Good news- we managed to repair it enough to water our parched plants before they died. Another crisis averted! Hope you all had a more relaxing 4th!

News from the CSA Community

Join CSA Members Christine & Frank Egan and the Long Island Food Challenge to eat local for 3 weeks during the month of July!  For more information, see their website: www.longislandfoodchallenge.org

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Kale & Sesame Salad
Zucchini & Cilantro Soup with Mint
Radicchio & Arugula Salad with Dates & Feta 

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.  

Click on a crop below for recipes and storage information.

Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Yellow Carrots - 1 bunch
Cippolini Onions - 1 bunch 
Beets & Greens - 1 bunch
Kohlrabi - 3 pieces
Toscano Kale - 1 bunch
Dill -OR- Parsley - 1 bunch 
Broccoli - WED & THURS only this week - TUES next week! 

Notes on the Box

We have a great box for you this week- full of roots and leafy greens! The kohlrabi can be stored in the hydrator of the fridge for at least a month, so don't be overwhelmed! Broccoli is ready to harvest for our Wednesday and Thursday sites this week- all members picking up on Tuesday will receive theirs next week. And finally, don't forget to eat the tops of the beets! I know I keep repeating this over and over, but most people still throw them out when they're the best greens in the world! 

Update from the Fields...

Thanks to some excellent cultivating c/o Farmer Matt, your sweet potatoes have been saved from an onslaught of weeds! June is one of the busiest times of the season for us, as we try to keep up with the weeds in the fields, as well as planting, harvesting, and irrigating. It's been great to have so much hot sunny weather this year (especially compared to last year's endless rain) but it means that we have to keep irrigating (watering) our crops on a constant basis. Despite the extra effort irrigation requires, we'll take this weather over the rain any day!

News from the CSA Community

Join CSA Members Christine & Frank Egan and the Long Island Food Challenge to eat local for 3 weeks during the month of July!  For more information, see their website: www.longislandfoodchallenge.org

Join our Facebook Group! Share pics, recipes, and join the discussion with other members!   

Explore our Website

We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our farm and the wonderful things you can do with your weekly share. You may find our PRODUCE STORAGE TIPS page useful in figuring out how to maximize the life of your veggies, and our RECIPE section to search for ways to cook up your box! And maybe you need help identifying a particular mystery vegetable? Try our CROP GUIDE.  

If you would like to place a special order, or if there is a problem with your box, please contact Holly at holly@goldenearthworm.com  All other inquiries should be directed to our general CSA mailbox at info@goldenearthworm.com.

THIS WEEK'S RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges & Beet Greens
Kohlrabi Salad

More recipes for all the week's produce can be found here on our RECIPES page.