Great to see everyone — old members and new — back at Abrons today for CSA pick-up. The afternoon went off without a hitch, except we were a little short of dill there at the end. The farm usually sends us a little bit extra of everything, but please also make sure that you count and measure everything carefully so no one gets shorted.
The syrup tasting was a real treat, and for anyone who hasn't yet signed up you can still order syrup online. All syrup orders will be fulfilled next week at distribution.
And next week our other extras will be in as well — fruit, eggs, and pasta. See you then!
May 31, 2011
Vegetables for May 31
Heather is on the road ... here's what she's bringing us today:
Half Share Full Share
Dill 4 sprigs 8 large sprigs
Lettuce heads 1 head 2 heads
Mustard greens 3.5 oz 7 oz
Kale 14 oz 28 oz
Radishes 1 bunch 2 bunches
Half Share Full Share
Dill 4 sprigs 8 large sprigs
Lettuce heads 1 head 2 heads
Mustard greens 3.5 oz 7 oz
Kale 14 oz 28 oz
Radishes 1 bunch 2 bunches
May 30, 2011
First Distribution Tuesday
Our Woodbridge farmers write on Facebook that this first week should include the following: lettuce heads, salad greens, radishes, kale, swiss chard, and dill. But they also pass along the following two caveats:
... we sometimes make in-the-moment decisions on harvest days based on quality and health of the plants. So if a last minute change arises, forgive us! We'll also list crops we're harvesting, but some might be a choice between crops for your share.Reminder: fruit, eggs, and pasta start next week, June 7.
See you at CSA!
May 19, 2011
New for 2011: Natural, Organic New York Maple Syrup
We're glad to announce the availability of New York State Maple Syrup this year from Circle C Maple Farm.
Circle C is nestled in the Shawangunks Mountains — "The Gunks." Joseph and Cathy Cicero are the owners and maple producers. Joe has been a member of the NY State Maple Producers Association since 1993.
For 18 years, Joe and Cathy produced syrup exclusively for their family. In 2010, they offered their syrup for the first time to CSAs, including Southside CSA, just across the Williamsburg Bridge. This year, the Ciceros expanded their production, and are offering syrup to restaurants and more CSAs in Brooklyn. (Grand Street CSA would be their first offering in Manhattan!)
This Maple syrup is all natural, organically processed from a family-owned farm in NY State.
Circle C offers both Grades A and B syrup (Grade A has a lighter color and milder flavor) in half-gallon ($30), quart ($20), and pint ($12) containers.
CSA Members can order online here: goo.gl/hPNmj
We'll be accepting payments at our first vegetable distribution on May 31 (and will hopefully have some samples to taste). Syrup will be available only once, at our second distribution on June 7.
Sign up now! Inventory is limited!
Circle C is nestled in the Shawangunks Mountains — "The Gunks." Joseph and Cathy Cicero are the owners and maple producers. Joe has been a member of the NY State Maple Producers Association since 1993.
For 18 years, Joe and Cathy produced syrup exclusively for their family. In 2010, they offered their syrup for the first time to CSAs, including Southside CSA, just across the Williamsburg Bridge. This year, the Ciceros expanded their production, and are offering syrup to restaurants and more CSAs in Brooklyn. (Grand Street CSA would be their first offering in Manhattan!)
This Maple syrup is all natural, organically processed from a family-owned farm in NY State.
Circle C offers both Grades A and B syrup (Grade A has a lighter color and milder flavor) in half-gallon ($30), quart ($20), and pint ($12) containers.
CSA Members can order online here: goo.gl/hPNmj
We'll be accepting payments at our first vegetable distribution on May 31 (and will hopefully have some samples to taste). Syrup will be available only once, at our second distribution on June 7.
Sign up now! Inventory is limited!
May 7, 2011
Before this Month Is Over, There Will Be CSA!
The weather is warm, the trees are green, and fresh vegetables are on the way.
First distribution for vegetables will be May 31, the day after Memorial Day. We were shooting for May 24, but, as Heather writes on Facebook, a cold spring and frequent rain have pushed their schedule back one week. (Don't worry, we'll still get a full 23 weeks.)
In the meantime, please pay the remainder of your membership fee (that's a message for only a few of you — most of our members are all paid up ... thank you!) and remember to sign up for your CSA work requirement. (Anyone who hasn't received an email from us this week.)
If you're interested in helping to plan a Second Tuesday event, send a note to info@grandstreetcsa.org. We try to put some sort of special event together once a month, but we could really use your input and your help.
We are looking to organize a few more extras, like grass-fed beef and maple syrup. Both of these would be one-shot deals, not part of the weekly distribution. We'll have more details soon.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone again on May 31!
First distribution for vegetables will be May 31, the day after Memorial Day. We were shooting for May 24, but, as Heather writes on Facebook, a cold spring and frequent rain have pushed their schedule back one week. (Don't worry, we'll still get a full 23 weeks.)
In the meantime, please pay the remainder of your membership fee (that's a message for only a few of you — most of our members are all paid up ... thank you!) and remember to sign up for your CSA work requirement. (Anyone who hasn't received an email from us this week.)
If you're interested in helping to plan a Second Tuesday event, send a note to info@grandstreetcsa.org. We try to put some sort of special event together once a month, but we could really use your input and your help.
We are looking to organize a few more extras, like grass-fed beef and maple syrup. Both of these would be one-shot deals, not part of the weekly distribution. We'll have more details soon.
We're looking forward to seeing everyone again on May 31!
