Support our Local CSA's

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I thought you might be interested in this, its a great way to support

our local farms. You can also go to morningstarfarms.com

Steph

 

basic info on our CSA

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what is a CSA??? <http://www.localharvest.org/csa/>

small basket (great for 2-3 people): 32.50/week

large basket (3-5 people, large families): 42.50/week

drop-offs are usually at 3:30 PM every Wednesday, we keep the store open

a little bit longer on those days. baskets are left in the back patio

of the store if we are closed. a trade in basket is also available for

members to trade in items that they do not like/use with ones that they

will.

Morning Song Farm <http://www.morningsongfarm.com/> , is the name of the

farm, they are based in San Clemente. they are a certified organic

farm.

to start your membership, email farmer Donna @

donna

what was in my basket last week (we have a large basket):

1 basket blackberries (gone in 2 minutes), 10 oranges, 3 limes, 3

lemons, 2 bunches of swiss chard, 2 baskets tomatillos, 1 awesome bunch

of red carrots, heirloom cherry tomatoes, bok choy, asian pears, mint,

rosemary, cilantro, parsley, red onions, 2 bags of lettuce, 1 bunch of

beets, 1 bag green beans….and i might be missing something

else….

 

 

 

 

 

another yummy basket

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got the CSA basket from Morning Song Farm yesterday; about 30lbs. of

local, fresh-picked organic produce. driving home, our car became

saturated with the scent of fresh basil, swiss chard, oranges, lettuce &

cucumbers…really a treat!

here are the goodies before the drive home.

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our house, with 3 grown adults cant finish the 1 large basket that we

receive every week….but i have been creative.

veggies (like beets-yuck!) have been making a good gift to my

neighbor's brother. and i am going to experiment with pesto tonight

and well, i have been having salads everyday (great timing with the

heat) with delicious heirloom cherry tomatoes, and i can't forget

the house favorite: margaritas! recipes to follow.

 

 

Following is a typical harvest ticket:

Pick-It ticket, July 18, 2007

Large Basket Small Basket

Avocados: 6 Small Avocados: 3 Small

Apricots: 20+ Apricots: 10

Ripe, Juicy, Small Peaches: 12 Ripe, Juicy, Small Peaches: 6

Valencia Juice Oranges: 16 Valencia Juice Oranges: 10

Bagged Baby Lettuce or small, young heads: 2 Bagged Baby Lettuce 1

Heirloom Young Beans, bagged, 2 if possible Beans: 1

Cilantro: 1 bunch Cilantro: 1 bunch

Swiss Chard 2 bunches Swiss Chard 1 bunch

Young Carrots: 2 bunches Young Carrots: 1 bunch

Tatsoi, by the bunch: 1 bunch Tatsoi, 1 bunch

Mint, by the bunch: 1 bunch Mint: 1 bunch

Rosemary: 1 bunch Rosemary: 1 bunch

Zuchini Mix: 4 Zuchini Mix: 2

Japanese or American Cukes 2 Cukes 1

Radishes: 1 bunch Radish 1 bunch

Sweet Onions, bunch: 1 Onions: 1

Dill: 1 bunch Dill: 1 bunch

Beets: 1 bunch Beets: 1 bunch

Limes: 4 Limes: 2

Lemons, juicy, ripe: 18 Lemons: 9

Blackberries: 3 pints Blackberries: 1 pint

 

Pick-It ticket, June 12, 2007

Large Basket Small Basket

Swiss Chard: 1 Bunch Swiss Chard: 1 bunch

Baby Lettuce: 2 bags Baby Lettuce: 1 bag

Zuchini Mix: 6 Zuchini Mix: 3

Radish: 1 bunch Radish: 1 bunch

Cilantro: 1 bunch Cilantro: 1 bunch

Valencia Oranges: 12 Valencia Oranges: 6

Brocoli: 2 bunch Brocoli: 1 bunch

Heirloom Green Beans: 1 bag Heirloom Green Beans: 0

Rosemary: 1 bunch Rosemary: 1 bunch

Avocados: 4 Avocados: 2

Basil: 1 bunch Basil: 1 bunch

Kumquats: 1 clamshell Kumquats: 1 clamshell

Dill: 1 bunch Dill: ½ bunch

Cukes: 2 Cukes: 1

Beets: 1 bunch Beets: 1 bunch

Heirloom Potatoes: 1 bag Heirloom Potatoes: 1 bag

Mint: 1 bunch Mint: 1 bunch

 

CSA Pick-It Ticket June 26, 2007

Item To Be Picked Large Baskets Small Baskets

Avocados:Hass 4 2

Apricots

Only pick the dead ripe ones. The harder ones ripen, but we can pick

them next week. 20 10

Blackberries, by the ½ pint 2 1

Eureka Lemons 12 6

Valencia Oranges, only the fabulous juicy ones, please! 16 10

Bagged Baby Lettuce Mix 2 1

Baby Carrots, by the bunch 1 1

Heirloom Beans: mix the colors up, in bags 1 (maybe 2?) 1

Cilantro: make sure the bunches are cut correctly this time 1 1

Heirloom Beets, by the bunch 1 1

Swiss Chard, by the bunch 1 1

Sweet, young radishes, by the bunch 2 1

Heirloom Potatoes, by the bag: mix varieties 1 1

Arugula: by the bunch 1 1

Mint: by the bunch 1 1

Rosemary: by the bunch 1 1

Basil 1 1

Dill ½ ½

Zuchini, mix 6 4

Cucumbers 1 1