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Kids are back in school, the sun is hanging lower in the sky, “OUR PETS HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!” (The randomness of that Dumb and Dumber quote surprised even me)
Let’s get to it. The FOOD you eat is what is giving you fuel to operate. The better the fuel, the better the performance. We’ve all eaten wrong at lunch and then paid the price for it (or sometimes our employer has paid the price for it), by having a lackluster afternoon. Your choice to be a part of this community has been a step in the right direction for choosing your “fuel”. But it doesn’t stop there...let me throw a few “fuel” tips your way to help. (This might just be me, so don’t take it as gospel)
Eating Local Plants can get a little repetitive at times. Don’t be discouraged by not having tons of recipes or ways to fix something.
Don’t be afraid to eat stuff raw...lettuce doesn’t HAVE to have dressing. Eat more good lettuce out of the bag like chips.
Get a good blender to make smoothies.
Mixing and Matching Leftovers...sometimes to start a meal I will literally empty an entire shelf of the fridge onto the counter and see how much I can use in 1 dish.
Yankee Swap...food can be a high value commodity. Start using it as currency with your neighbors to borrow stuff of theirs you need. I did it this weekend when I needed their mower.
This week you have a pretty rare item. The Blackberry…get it? (Anyone old enough to remember Blackberry’s?)
Lastly, the boxes are very different this week from one size to the next, so check your item info below.
A few sales pitches.
1. We have added a TON of new product to the online store. Ketchup, Kraut, Pickles, more cheese, more meat!
   
2. Our “Merch” i.e. hats, shirts, mugs are discounted deep right now...start to think about your holiday shopping needs.
 
3. Our Farm Dinner’s have been so fun that we already scheduled our fall version. Get Tickets Here
4. Keep Referring friends and family. If you login to your account, you can find your own personal referral link that people can use to get signed up...YOU BOTH GET $10 CREDIT!
5. We have an event this week at the Convention Center in Columbus…”Flavored Nation”
We are just setting up a table to display our stuff but need a little help from an outgoing personality on Sunday August 25th from 11am-2pm to stand at our table and talk YB. If you are interested, we will comp one of your boxes in exchange for the time. I will take over the shift at 2pm and you can stay with me until 4pm if it’s busy, or hit the road. Reply if interested.
**Please check out our FAQ, policies, and missed pick up procedures!
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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.
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Tomatoes - Hill Country Farm
Sweet Crisp Hydro Lettuce - Bradwood Farm
Mozzarella - Miceli's Dairy Products
Blackberries - Burnham Orchards
Basil - Old Souls Farm
Cucumbers - Ina's Produce
Poblano Peppers (mild-medium heat) - Great River Organics
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Peaches - Quarry Hill Orchards Inc.
Blackberries - Burnham Orchards
Sweet Corn - Wayward Seed Farm
Sweet Crisp Hydro Lettuce - Bradwood Farm
Candy Onions - Brush Hollow Farm
Red Russian Kale - Happy Hill Farm
Green Bell Peppers - Happy Hill Farm
Cherry/Grape Tomatoes - Busy Bee Organics
Lemon Balm - Creekside Greenhouse
Thyme - Creekside Greenhouse
Ping Tung Eggplant - Creekside Greenhouse
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Peaches - Quarry Hill Orchards Inc.
Blackberries - Burnham Orchards
Red Russian Kale - Happy Hill Farm
Sweet Crisp Hydro Lettuce - Bradwood Farm
Blue Seedless Thomcord - Chef's Harvest
Red Seedless Vanessa Grapes - Chef's Harvest
Tomatoes - Hill Country Farm
Italian Frying Peppers - Creekside Greenhouse
Sweet Corn - Wayward Seed Farm
Yummy Peppers - Ina's Produce
Pole Beans - Creekside Greenhouse
Yellow Zucchini Squash - Creekside Greenhouse
Okra - Creekside Greenhouse
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Sweet Crisp Hydro Lettuce
Storage:
Put your lettuce into a nice big bowl, and drape a paper towel or two over the top so moisture doesn't settle on the leaves while your salad sits in the fridge. Cover the whole thing with a really tight seal of beeswax wrap, and store.
Recipe: Thai Salad Wraps
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Green Bell Pepper
Storage:
Place peppers in a container and keep them in the refrigerator.
Recipe: Classic Stuffed Peppers
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Lemon Balm
Storage:
Keep the leaves and stems in big pieces to retain as much flavor as possible. Store your herbs in paper bags or glass jars (avoid plastic bags as they may lead to condensation... and planet harm). Only when you're ready to use your herbs should you crumble them up to release their essence.
Recipe: Summer Squash and Basil Pasta
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Pole Beans
Storage:
Store fresh pole beans in the refrigerator crisper in a containers to retain moisture. Stored in this manner, beans will maintain quality for 7- 10 days.
Recipe: Kentucky Wonder Beans
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Red Seedless Vanessa Grapes
Storage:
To keep grapes at their freshest, store them unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
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Okra
Storage: To store okra in the fridge, wrap them in a paper towel and store in the vegetable drawer. Do not wash fresh okra until you are ready to use it. To freeze okra, blanch the whole pods in boiling water -- dunk them in a pot of boiling water for no more than one minute.
Recipe: Cajun Okra with Lemon Garlic Aioli
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Ping Tung Eggplant
Storage:
The best place to store eggplant is at room temperature, where it's likely to last longer. Keep eggplant in a cool spot, away from direct sunlight, and use it as soon as possible after harvesting.
Recipe: Chinese Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce
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Yellow Zucchini
Squash
Storage:
To store zucchini in the fridge, keep the squash whole, dry and unwashed. Store them in an open container to encourage air circulation, and pop them in the refrigerator crisper drawer.
Recipe: Summer Squash and Basil Pasta
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Poblano Peppers (Mild-Medium Heat)
Storage:
Place peppers in a container and keep them in the refrigerator.
Recipe: Adzhika, Hot Peper Relish
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Thyme
Storage:
To keep thyme tasting fresh for even longer, roll it in a damp paper towel and place it in a resealable plastic bag.
Recipe: 30 Fresh Thyme Recipes
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Blue Seedless Thomcord Grapes
Storage: To keep grapes at their freshest, store them unwashed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
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Sweet Corn
Storage:
Place ears of corn in your refrigerator as soon as possible. Leave the husk on, if possible, and let the corn sit in the fridge uncovered.
Recipe: Mexican Style Street Corn
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Cucumber
Storage:
Wrap the cucumber in beeswax wrap. Keeping the cucumber wrapped minimizes the amount of moisture on the cucumber, which slows the process of decay. After wrapping, put the cucumber in the refrigerator. This should keep it cold enough to stay fresh for one week to 10 days.
Recipe: Blackberry Cucumber Caprese Skewers
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