Basic Share Week 17: September 30th – October 4th
Raise your hand if you’re enjoying this warm weather! It’s been great for our crew to have some sunshine while they bring in the fall harvest. This week’s share is really filled to the brim with the some great crops. In addition to hearty kale, enjoy peppery arugula. Radishes are back, fall radishes are always really bright and large with nice greens. This week’s meal plan has a recipe from our first radish harvest in June, mix the radish greens with lettuce for a salad with great texture. The first acorn squash are making it to the boxing, along with delicata. These will store for a while on the counter if you want to tackle the rest of the box first. We have huge napa cabbages! We included a recipe that will use about half, then check our site for more inspiration. As fall gets under way, we’re offering early sign-up discounts and Winter Share sign-up is going strong! Get all the details below.
Download the shopping list Week 17 Basic Share Shopping List
Vegetable Tips
Prep Tips
Planning ahead can make meals easy during the week. If you have time grab kitchen partner and do a little chopping ahead of time. During the week pull out your prepped items and our recipes are even easier.
Delicata Squash Hash. Peel and cube the squash ahead of time.
Garlic Kale Pasta. Wash and chop the kale in advance.
Beet & Arugula Salad. Cook the beets in advance.
Peanut Noodles. Make the dressing in advance.
Squash. Prep the squash in advance.
Early Renewal Discounts! Renew your share or sign-up before November 30th for a 2015 CSA Share and receive 10% off with full payment. We are also offering a 5% discount on payment plans. Make one payment now, and the remaining four monthly payments in March, April, May, and June. The 10% discount is equal to over 2 free weeks of vegetables, and the 5% discount is equal to over 1 week of free vegetables. As the main season is winding down we’re planning our seed and other orders for the 2015 season. We receive early discounts from our suppliers, so we are able to pass these discounts on to our members for early renewal. Click here for details and to sign-up online!
Winter Share Sign-ups are starting! This is our third year offering Winter CSA Share boxes. Winter Share Boxes are packed in a full bushel box and filled to the brim with certified organic veggies. Boxes are delivered the week before Thanksgiving, and mid-December. 75+ servings of root vegetables, winter squash, hearty greens, and more. Click here to learn more and sign up!
