Box #13

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Box #13                        Well isn’t this fun? There is a lot happening here at YB that we want to prepare you for. We have seen a tremendous increase in sales in 2 places...store orders and home deliveries.  To try and keep up with demand, and stay ahead of all the quarantine and social distancing rules, we will be implementing some new processes.   In order to stay ahead of any more “surprises”, we are going to be switching our “public drop-offs” to “parking lot pickups”. **This will only affect Columbus Pickups What this will mean is that we will have 6-8 Spots around the city that we are driving to, parking, handing your orders out to you, and then moving on. This will: eliminate any unnecessary “touches”  eliminate surprise store closures or early closures  guarantee that your orders are all found guarantee the quality of all the food is perfect as it will never leave refrigeration   MANY of the pickup spots will be the same, we will just be moving to the parking lots outside of the facility. Each member will be informed of the times, locations, and any changes that might affect them. If you miss your assigned pickup spot, you will be able to head to the next spot to meet the driver at that location to pick up your order. If you miss all weekly pickup options, the final “catch-all” will be at Swainway Urban Farm every Saturday from 10am-1pm (4662 Indianola Ave.) After we have handed you your orders, please check everything at the location to make sure that you got what you ordered and that it is in good condition. **AFTER YOU LEAVE WITH YOUR FOOD ORDER, WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ISSUE REFUNDS OR ADD CREDITS FOR DISCREPANCIES All of this is in an effort to serve you, our customers, our members, our shareholders, with the ability to continue to order and receive the best in locally grown food.  We have always been quick to fix any issues with customers, as well as loyal to only the growers and producers that are doing things in what is our best estimation as sustainably viable through both good times and crisis.   Right now we find ourselves in the latter and we want to be able to expand our company to serve those new needs as they arise and right now we are pivoting on the fly to be able to do that for both our growers and our members. Stay patient with us and we navigate these new waters together.   Working round the clock is not always fun, but we do it for you and we do it now more than ever because of how important we believe healthy food is for both you and the future of our planet. Gratefully And In Health,  The Yellowbird Team Benji, John, Chris, Lindsy, Erik, Chris, Erin, Clayton, Michael, Mel, Haley, and the all the extended family...   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. Evercrisp Apples Bauman Orchards, Inc Orange Juice Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Watercress OR Spinach Bradwood // Hardin Creek  Radishes Hardin Creek Farm Beet Greens Bradwood Farm Artisan Hydro Lettuce Chef's Harvest LLC Curly Kale Hardin Creek Farm   Evercrisp Apples Bauman Orchards, Inc Orange Juice Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Watercress Bradwood Farm Carrots Wayward Seed Farm Spinach Hardin Creek Farm Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes 80 Acres Beet Greens Bradwood Farm Purple Top Turnips Hardin Creek Farm Evercrisp Apples Bauman Orchards, Inc Orange Juice Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Watercress Bradwood Farm Carrots Wayward Seed Farm Spinach Hardin Creek Farm Artisanal Cherry Tomatoes 80 Acres Butternut Squash Happy Hill Farm Microgreens Swainway Urban Farm Ruby Red Grapefruit Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Bonus Item:  Watercress : Hardin Creek Farm Radishes : Hardin Creek Farm Beet Greens: Hardin Creek Farm 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: Caramel Apple Breakfast Cobbler Orange Juice Storage:   Thaw, use within 7 days of thawing. Radishes Storage: Remove the leaves and store radishes in the crisper of the refrigerator. They will keep for up to a week. If storing the greens consumer within 3 days.  Recipe: Shrimp with Pickled Radishes Creamy Radish Soup Beet Greens Storage:  Store the leaves in a separate container and use within two days.  Recipe: Bean Soup with Beet Greens and Parmesan 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: Every Day Salad 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: Let's Fall in Love with Kale again (or Spring into our love for Kale) Butternut Squash Lasagna (add some greens!) Watercress Storage:   To keep watercress fresh for up to 5 days, store it in the refrigerator in a deep bowl, upside-down with the stems submerged in cold water and the leafy tops covered loosely with beeswax wrap. Drain well before using. Recipe: Watercress and Chicken Stir Fry Carrots Storage:   Carrots can be stored for up to a month by cutting off the greens and placing the carrots in a sealed container covered in water in the fridge. Change the water ever 4-5 days. Recipe: Wok Style Garlic Chicken and Carrots Recipe Chicken Pot Pie 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 Cheesy Spinach QuicheSkillet Spinach with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes 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: Skillet Spinach with Chickpeas and Cherry Tomatoes Turnips Storage:   Store turnips wrapped in a moist cloth or paper towel in placed in a container in the vegetable crisper drawer of the refrigerator. Turnips will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks. Store tops separately. Recipe: Parmesan Crusted Turnips Butternut 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. Under the right storage conditions, your butternut squash should last two to three months. Recipe: Butternut Squash Lasagna 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: Grapefruit Sangria Grapefruit Dessert Bars 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!

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