Box #12

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Box #12                         Let’s all take a collective breath together...in…out… There are many things that I could talk about but let me just say this...this group of people has been preparing for this moment long before the crisis arrived.   We’ve known a long time that the food system as it existed was not sustainable.  All this has done is affirm what we already saw...that our growers right here need to know that we will buy their food 365 days a year, with or without a crisis.   For now we will continue to do what we have always done and build a system that can endure for the “long haul”.   I was in the freezer last night at 9pm packing orders that were literally 10X bigger than any week of orders we have ever had and this thought crossed my mind.  “This is literally what I pictured 8 years ago when were dreaming of how we could build a resilient, sustainable, fair, and healthy food system in Ohio.” Those that know me well, know that this is not a brag...this is ALL ABOUT   The Earth The Food  The Human If we do the earth right, she will do the food right, in turn making a healthy human and maybe, just maybe, the circle will be allowed to continue for a little while longer. The food this week is pretty standard winter stuff...we did try and work a cabbage or kraut in to keep rolling the Feast of the Saint Patrick.  MANY OF YOU HAVE A LOT BIGGER STORE ORDER THAN NORMAL... You can create a “recurring” order so that you don’t have to remember each week to add it to your cart. Thanks as always for your business and keep us posted on what you are needing throughout the coming weeks. Yellowbirdy    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. Gold Rush Apples Glen Hill Orchard Spinach Hardin Creek Farm Local Whole Wheat Flour Stutzman Farm Hydro Head Lettuce Bradwood Farm Loose Beets Wayward Seed Farm Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes 80 Acres Broccoli Leaf Bradwood Farm   Gold Rush Apples Glen Hill Orchard Local Whole Wheat Flour Stutzman Farm Curly Kale Veggies and Eggs by Dan Artisan Hydro Head  The Chef's Garden Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes Stutzman Farm Broccoli Leaf Bradwood Farm Asian Greens Great River Organics  Ruby Red Grapefruit Thorpe's Organic Farm Microgreens OR Swiss Chard Swainway Urban Farm // Bradwood Farm Gold Rush Apples Glen Hill Orchard Curly Kale Veggies and Eggs by Dan Local Whole Wheat Flour Stutzman Farm Artisan Hydro Head  The Chef's Garden Loose Beets Buckeye Fresh Inc. Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes Stutzman Farm Broccoli Leaf Bradwood Farm Applesauce Yellowbird Foodshed Acorn Squash Mile Creek Dandelion Tenders Bradwood Farm Bonus Item:  Fennel Dandelion Greens Baby Bok Choy Kale and Lettuce Mix Kale and Arugula Mix Endive Apples Storage  If you don't have a lot of apples, the refrigerator is a good option. Place them in the crisper drawer in an opened container with holes in it or cover the apples with a damp paper towel. Recipe: Healthy Apple Muffins Kale  Storage:  For a bunch of whole leaves, it's all about avoiding excess moisture. Wrap the bunch of kale in a layer of paper towels, and store in a container in the refrigerator crisper drawer. The kale should be in great shape for 3-5 days. Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash Spinach Storage:  Store fresh spinach in a clean container wrapped with paper towels. Place it in the refrigerator in the crisp drawer to save the greens for up to ten days. Containers will protect the greens from being moved around or crushed like they would in bags. Paper towels absorb the moisture, and keep your spinach fresh. Recipe: 40 Spinach Recipes Applesauce Storage:   Refrigerate after opening. Recipe: Healthy Apple Muffins Local Whole Wheat Flour Storage instructions on package. Recipe: Healthy Apple Muffins Hydro Lettuce  Storage:   Cover the top of the greens with damp paper towels and store in your refrigerator. Hydro lettuce with the root attached will last about a week if treated kindly. Remove leaves right before consumption. Recipe: Fresh Spring Rolls  Beets Storage:  The root bulbs should be stored in the refrigerator's crisper for seven to 10 days. Cooked beets may be refrigerated up to one week. Fresh cooked beets may also be frozen up to 10 months, either whole or cut. Recipe: Beet Bruschetta Cherry Tomatoes Storage:   Keep cherry tomatoes at room temperature for the best flavor. You can keep them in a bowl on the counter for super easy, healthful snacking. At room temperature, they will keep for up to three days. Recipe: Cherry Tomato Pasta Broccoli Leaf Storage:   Store greens in a container with a paper towel to absorb moisture. If they wilt a little, trim the stems and stick them in a glass of water in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the stems and rinse the leaves just before eating. Recipe: What to make with Broccoli Leaves! Acorn Squash Storage:   Winter squash will last up to a month in a cool dark cellar or storage area. Ideally, only cut or cooked acorn squash should be refrigerated. Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Acorn Squash Dandelion Tenders/Greens Storage:   Leaves should be rinsed in cool water, dried thoroughly, and stored in an open container. Wrap them loosely in damp paper towels. Recipe: Sauteed Dandelion Greens with Eggs Baby Bok Choy Storage:   Store bok choy in a container/beeswax wrap in the crisper section of your refrigerator for up to a week. Wash immediately before using. Recipes: Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup Kale/Arugula Lettuce Mix Storage:  Store in the crisper. A popular Japanese leaf usually used for hot pots and sukiyaki, it can also be eaten raw in a salad. With a mild taste and a hint of Chrysanthemum scent, it is a winter delicacy Recipe: Green Goddess Dressing Cilantro Lime Dressing Endive Storage:   Wrap it in paper towels and store it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for only 2 or 3 days. Store raw unwashed curly and escarole endive in a perforated plastic bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. Cooked endive will hold for 2 days in the refrigerator. Recipe: Roasted Endive with Walnut Vinaigrette Fennel Storage:   To store fennel, trim the fronds to two or three inches above the bulb (if not already done). Wrap loosely in a plastic bag and store in the fridge for 5-7 days since you're getting fennel direct from the garden or farmer. Recipe: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and GRAPEFRUIT Citrus Braised Chicken Grapefruit Store it at room temperature if you plan to eat the fruit soon, because citrus fruits are always juicier when slightly warm. If planning to store grapefruit for a longer period, place the fruit in a plastic bag and store in your fridge crisper. Stored this way, grapefruits will last up to 6 weeks. Recipe: Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Grapefruit Citrus Braised Chicken Microgreens Storage:  Keep microgreens between damp paper towels, covered in a container in the fridge. Keep greens covered right up until they hit the plate—this will ensure that they don't wilt or dry out during service. Top your favorite wraps, salads, or soups with some added freshness! Swiss Chard Storage:  Place chard in a container with a paper towel where it will keep fresh for up to 5 days. If you have large batches of chard, you can blanch the leaves and then freeze them. Recipe: 13 Creative Chard Recipes

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