Our first ever deep winter share pickup yesterday went off pretty well for the most part--it's easier to keep things running smoothly when your brain and fingers aren't frozen, of course!  Coupled with the spring weather, we also got a waft of summer time in the box with Riverland's  tomato puree (canned in jars)--yum!  Unfortunately, … Continue reading First deep winter share pickup–spring weather and a bit of summer in the box

I always get a bulk supply of some evidently less popular or less-known veggie when it appears in quantity in the swap box.  This week, guess which vegetable dominated the swap box?   While you are guessing, I'll tell you that I'm going to peel it's uniquely dark-colored rind to reveal it's silky white flesh, which … Continue reading Swap Box inspiration; Recipe ideas for this week’s share

Please share your recipes and ideas using this month's share! Share contents for Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013: Use or process these within a week: Spinach bag, can be blanched and frozen for later use. Kale—2 bunches or 1 kale and 1 collard—great sauted, in soups, ribboned or chopped and marinated for a salad, or kale … Continue reading Share Pickup in Arlington tomorrow

Share contents for Saturday, November 16, 2013 Use these within a week or so (or blanche or make a dish for freezing): Lettuce Kale—1 bunch—great in soups, grated and marinated for a salad, or kale chips! Arugula – a bunch—use in salads or make arugula pesto and store in back of fridge or freezer Broccoli … Continue reading Share Contents for Canton, JP, and Bay End, Saturday, November 23

This was sent from shareholder Lisa Cohen after Saturday's Arlington share distribution: "When I saw all those amazing apples today, I immediately thought of my 'compost' jelly. :)..." https://sharedharvestcsa.com/applesauce-and…t-pepper-jelly/

The wonderful greens continue, thanks to careful covering during those really cold nights this week--it's been down into the teens F out there.  Freezing temperatures mean sweet kale!  This week we will get our share of the apple cornucopia--a season of plenty--from Cider Hill.  Also, don't forget to look for Jessica and her honey harvest--only … Continue reading Shares are packed and ready to go for this Saturday

A big thank you to Jackie Starr and her creative cooking! She designed a two week menu from her October CSA share. Leek & Kale quiche- sounds delicious! She has provided links to great blogs and recipes and a schedule of when her family ate the meals. Let us know how you are enjoying your … Continue reading Two week menu of meals from our share veggies

This Friday, November 8, 5:30-7:30  Shared Harvest and Picadilly Farm community harvest potluck with Picadilly farmers Bruce and Jenny Wooster.  All are welcome!  Bruce and Jenny will review the farm year at Picadilly.  There will be music from shareholders: singer-songwriter Paul Hatem, and father-son fiddle/guitar duo Chris and Quinn Eastburn. Bring a potluck dish and … Continue reading Harvest Celebration Community Potluck, this Friday!!

FDA Rules may endanger small farms--please comment by Nov 15!  The final Food Safety & Modernization Act rules must consider the small organic farmer, and the proposed rules in their current state could undermine or endanger small scale organic farms.  More information, a consumer letter template, and how to post your own comment online or … Continue reading Comments needed on FDA rules, Freezing fields at Picadilly, Shares tomorrow for Bay End, Canton, JP.

Share contents for Saturday, October 26:Use these within a week or so (or blanche or make a dish for freezing): Lettuce-1 head Bok Choy—1 head of large or 1 bag of baby 2 broccoli or cauliflower Spinach – a bunch or bag Peppers – mostly green Kale—1 bunch—great in soups, grated and marinated for a … Continue reading Saturday’s Share Contents, plus some sweet news from Riverland!