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Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

Our Lady of Sorrows (OLS) is in need of volunteers for its weekly Food Pantry. Volunteers would assist with client intake, help stock shelves, and prepare and distribute food.

ADDRESS: 103 Pitt Street at Stanton
PANTRY HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10am to 3:30pm

To volunteer, please contact Nivea at chew.key  @  hotmail.com [remove extra spaces], or call the OLS rectory at 212.673.0900.

Note: The Grand Street CSA donates our leftover vegetables to the OLS Food Pantry every week.

Posted by Dorie on June 3, 2009

Help Scope Gulick/Sheriff Park!

You probably know Gulick/Sheriff Park as the treeless cobblestone expanse next to the handball courts, in the shadow of the Wiliamsburg bridge. That's because the once-verdant park lost all of its trees a number of years ago due to an Asian beetle infestation and they were never replanted. Well, the Parks Department is finally planning to remedy the situation, and your input is requested at a park meeting THIS THURSDAY. 

Posted by Dorie on June 1, 2009

Woodbridge Farm Wants YOU!

David and Julia are looking for volunteers to help mulch tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, and peppers during the weekend of June 6. If you'd like to get your hands dirty, email them for more details: woodbridgefarm at sbcglobal.net.

Posted by Dorie on May 27, 2009

And the Winner Is....

We are excited to reveal the winning design for our official Grand Street CSA market tote. Congratulations to Josh Wilson for creating this kneeling farmer:

Posted by Dorie on May 19, 2009

FRESH the Movie: Screening in NYC on May 27th

For the moviegoing members among our CSA ranks, we are spreading the word about a new film focused on local and sustainable agriculture that's on tour around the US and Canada, with a NYC screening on May 27.

Times: 6:30pm (screening and panel); 9:00pm (screening and panel)
Location: French Institute Alliance, Florence Gould Hall, 55 East 59th Street (btw Park and Madison)

From the press release:

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Among several main characters, FRESH features urban farmer and activist Will Allen, the recipient of MacArthur's 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer and entrepreneur Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollan's book, The Omnivore's Dliemma; and supermarket owner David Ball, challenging our Wal-Mrt dominated economy..
 
Watch the trailer here.

Posted by Dorie on May 18, 2009

Sold Out!

We are once again sold out for the 2009 season. If you would like to join a waitlist for the 2010 season, please click here.

Posted by Dorie on May 9, 2009

More Shares for 2009!

Great news! Farmer Dave has given us more shares to offer this season, and we still have a few available.

ABOUT THE SHARE

-   Full Shares are $590; this breaks down to $25.65/week.
-   Half Shares are $340; this breaks down to $14.75/week.

If you are interested, please fill in this Membership Agreement form and send payment asap.

Note: The form will be unavailable as soon as we've reached capacity.

Posted by Dorie on April 23, 2009

Secure Your Spot

Last week, CSA members from 2008 received am email to determine who will return for the 2009 season. If you haven't already, you MUST respond to the email by Tuesday, February 17, to secure your spot.

Prices for this year are $590 for a Full Share and $340 for a Half Share. These costs include an administration fee and also help pay for low income shares. We are very excited to offer low income shares to two families this year!

Once you secure your spot, membership agreements and payment information will follow.

Thank you for joining us for another delicious season!

Posted by Dorie on February 15, 2009

Almost-Perfect Summer Storm: Salsa and Pesto

This week's bounty was an almost-perfect storm of ingredients to create two of CSA member Jeff Schiller's favorite summer foods: pesto and salsa. Here are his recipes:

Basic Salsa
2 cups diced tomatoes
1/2 cup minced onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 medium hot pepper, chopped (more to taste; remove seeds for milder heat)
1 large clove of garlic, minced
2 tbsp lemon/lime juice or vinegar
chopped cilantro, basil, parsley to taste
salt, to taste

Mix all ingredients in bowl and enjoy right away, or let marinate overnight for a fuller flavor. Shelf life: 2 to 3 days, so enjoy quickly with chips, in burritos/wraps, or with avocado and eggs for huevos rancheros.

Basic Pesto
1 cup pine nuts
2-3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup basil leaves (can also add parsley, arugula, or a small amount of cilantro)
pinch of salt

Combine all in food processor until a creamy texture. Use on pasta, spread on slices of tomato, or drizzle over corn on the cob.

Posted by Dorie on August 26, 2008

Pickling Workshop

Sandra Dubrov invites you to join her pickling class and tasting on Saturday, August 9 at 7:30pm. Learn basic pickling techniques, taste a variety of pickles and chutneys, and make your own garlic pickles, ginger baby carrots, and dill green beans. Admission $15. Limited to 10 participants. Don't wind up in a pickle, email her at sandra.dubrov at gmail.com to reserve your spot today!

Read more about pickling on Sandra's blog.

Posted by Dorie on July 27, 2008