Box #21

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Box #21 How about this for pivoting in real time??  ... This morning (Tuesday...the day we go get all the food), we get a call from 2 people that we are counting on getting food from for every box.  Both crops failed because of how hot it is right now.  So we gather around the “water cooler” and have an impromptu, "what should replace this with because it’s too late to reach out to try and get more food??"   Even if we did get ahold of a grower, and even if they did happen to have something in the field that would work, it would take them a day to harvest it and we would have to go out and get it tomorrow...which isn’t possible because we have to make deliveries tomorrow and also pack boxes for the next day which we wouldn’t be able to do because we were out picking the food up that was supposed to be in those boxes, and round and round we go. In the end, as always, it ends up being fine... just another day in the life of our local food community.   Here are the random things that I want you to know about this week 1.We are including one of our brochures in every box this week so that you can pass it along to a friend or family member.  There is a coupon code that they can use at the bottom.  If they list you as a referral, you BOTH get $10 added to your account to use however you choose.  2.MEAT BUNDLES are up and can be added to your delivery NEXT WEEK! (Just Click the Pic and it will take you right there) It's time to put some meat in your freezer and hunker down. Many of you have asked about WINTER and how it will work this year. We are still finalizing the details but it will be ready to roll out to everyone in the next week. UNTIL THEN...just remember that we will continue to deliver each week as always, all the way through the week of Nov 18th (the week before Thanksgiving).  I just ordered some goodies today for that last box where we will give you everything you need to be the star at your “Friends-giving”, “Thanksgiving Day”, or even your “In-Laws who don’t know a turkey from a hole in the ground” dinners.    **Please check out our FAQ, policies, and missed pick up procedures! Disclaimer: These are the items we have planned for you to get this week! However, due to the nature of... well, nature, these items are subject to change. If we are unable to put a planned item in the box we will do our best to substitute it for a cost comparable item in this box, or in a box in the future. Different size boxes allow for different items, either by type or by quantity. Honey Crisp Apples - Glen Hill Orchard Delicata Squash - Reuben Hershberger/Hardin Creek Farm Candy Onions - Brush Hollow Farm Apple Cider  - Glen Hill Orchard Yummy Peppers - Ina's Produce Roma Tomatoes - Great River Organics   Cherry/Grape Tomatoes - Busy Bee Organics Honey Crisp Apples - Glen Hill Orchard Bok Choy - Great River Organics Jam Strawberry - Yellowbird Foodshed Salad Mix - Rock Dove Farm Italian Frying Peppers - Creekside Greenhouse Candy Onions - Brush Hollow Farm Brussels Sprouts - Happy Hill Farm Romanesco Broccoli - Great River Organics Honey Crisp Apples - Glen Hill Orchard Brussels Sprouts - Happy Hill Farm Bok Choy - Great River Organics Spaghetti Squash - Brush Hollow Farm Salad Mix - Rock Dove Farm Slicer Tomatoes - Hill Country Farm Roma Tomatoes - Great River Organics Garlic - TTL Garlic Farm Italian Frying Peppers - Creekside Greenhouse Candy Onions - Creekside Greenhouse & Produce Honey Crisp Apples Storage:  The ideal storage temperature is 30 to 35 degrees F. with 90 to 95 percent relative humidity. If you don't have a lot of apples, the refrigerator is a good option. Place them in the crisper drawer in a plastic bag with holes in it or cover the apples with a damp paper towel. Recipe: French Apple Cake Tomatoes Storage:   Keep at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Recipe: Fresh Tomato Salsa Romanesco Broccoli Storage: Consume fresh broccoli as soon as you can as it will not keep long. To store, mist the unwashed heads, wrap loosely in damp paper towels, and refrigerate. Use within 2 to 3 days. Do not store broccoli in a sealed container or plastic bag. Recipes: How to! Red Potatoes Storage:  Store in your pantry away from you onions. Recipe: Roasted New Potatoes Apple Cider Storage: Store in your refrigerator. Recipe: Apple Cider Muffins   Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes Storage:   Keep at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Recipe: Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta Onions Storage:  Store in your pantry away from your potatoes. Recipe: Fresh Tomato Salsa Garlic Storage:   Store whole bulbs in  your pantry.  Recipe: Soppressata Pasta with Delicata Squash and Thyme Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup Fresh Tomato Salsa Roasted New Potatoes Grilled Lamb Chops and Peppers Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta Yummy Peppers Storage:   Place peppers in a container and keep them in the refrigerator.  Recipe: Mama's Famous Raw Vegetable Dip Brussels Sprouts Storage:   Store in a reusable container in the crisper drawer. Recipe: Crispy Garlic Brussels Sprouts with Siracha Aioli Strawberry Jam Storage:  Store in your refrigerator after opening. Recipe: Vegan Berry Poptarts Delicata Squash Storage:   Store your fresh, uncut squash in a cool, dark place, such as a basement or closet, where sunlight won't hasten its ripening.  Recipes: Soppressata Pasta with Delicata Squash and Thyme Spaghetti Squash Storage:    Store your fresh, uncut squash in a cool, dark place, such as a basement or closet, where sunlight won't hasten its ripening. Recipes: How to! Bok Choy Storage:  To store this green, wrap it loosely in a plastic bag and keep it in the refrigerator for at least a week.  Recipe: Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup (I'm going to include this every time because it's THAT good) Bok Choy Shrimp Soup  Salad Mix Storage:  After washing your lettuce leaves, spin them dry and place the slightly damp greens in a container. A container is best, but you can use a plastic bag if you keep a corner open (to allow some airflow in). Add a few paper towels to absorb excess moisture and you'll be able to store these greens for seven to 10 days. Recipe: Everyday Greens Salad   Italian Frying Pepper Storage:   Place peppers in a container and keep them in the refrigerator.  Recipe: Grilled Lamb Chops and Peppers Sausage Goat Cheese and Arugula Stuffed Peppers Thyme Storage:  Wrap the herbs loosely in the dampened paper towels and place them in a resealable bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate. This method, which allows the herbs to retain plenty of moisture, will keep your thyme fresh and wilt-free for 3–5 days. Recipe: Soppressata Pasta with Delicata Squash and Thyme Roasted New Potatoes Copyright © 2019 The Yellowbird Foodshed, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list