Box #17

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Box #17     We had a MAJOR influx of product this week to meet the new demands that our community is ordering.  Every single time you place an order it’s like you are showing up at the polls and casting a vote for the way you want this state to handle it’s agricultural, local economies, and health care…(let food be thy medicine...someone smart said that once). We are hitting the time of year where there are a LOT of green things coming your way. We try and vary it as much as possible so that you aren’t just getting a bunch of “lettuce”.  You will almost always get a cooking green like kale, chard, or spinach.  You will almost always get a lettuce head or mix and sometimes a specialty green like arugula.  Finally, you will usually get an asian green.   Keep in mind that ALL of these greens can just be eaten raw and mixed and matched with each other.  You can also saute them, put them in soups, add them to smoothies etc.   As spring gives way to summer you will see some of these greens decrease and give way to other things like tom’s, berries, melons, cukes, and zukes. The ORANGES are from our new friends, the Thorpe’s, down in Florida.  A couple things.... -They look weird.  Trust us, we cut into about 50 different ones and they were ALL perfect on the inside.  This is a testament to organic agriculture.   -They are “old world” oranges….meaning, they have a crazy tropical flavor, not like the hybrid oranges you get in the grocery store.   -They are great for juicing -They will ward of scurvy Random Wanderings…  Keep checking back to the store, we are always adding new vendors If you added the CBD gummies this week and like them, you can order anything you want from https://ziolahealth.com/shop/ and it will direct ship to you.  Use the promo code “Yellowbird10” to get an ongoing 10% discount.  Again, this is my uncle’s company and all the ingredients are organic as well as 3rd party verified. Referrals who sign up to the Yellowbird, and place an order get BOTH you and them $10 added to each account.  Some of you have added enough people that you might be eating for FREE next month. The box sizes not only vary in varieties but also in quantities.  For instance, the mini might get 3 oranges, the base 4, and the full 5.  In other words, it's not just about the amount of items, it is also about the quantity of each item in any given box. I will continue to thank you for your patronage.  I will continue to apologize for when we mess up (last week wasn’t our best showing) (HOWEVER, we really focused on “process” this week and I think you will find that your orders are a lot better)(I can’t believe I would even write that and jinx us…)(who uses this many parentheses?)  Seriously, as you have heard me say for years...this is your company...you are the “shareholders.”  We literally exist to bring you the best food we can find in every category...produce, meat, dairy, even SNACKS!  If something ain't right, we better get it right...soooo, tell us what need, want, and require and we will make sure and get you two out of the three.   Peace and Blessings, “Yellow is the loneliest number”-The Beatles 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. Valencia Oranges Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Arugula Old Souls Farm Spinach Wayward Seed Farm Red Rosie Pac Choi Bradwood Farm Lettuce Mix Old Souls Farm White Daikon Radishes Great River Organics BONUS ITEM: 80 Acres Fireworks Tomatoes OR Micros/Shiitake Mushrooms OR Cucumbers/Shiitake Mushrooms Valencia Oranges Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Spinach Wayward Seed Farm Hydro Head Lettuce Bradwood Farm King Trumpet Mushrooms Swianway Urban Farm Fireworks Tomatoes 80 Acres Kimchi  Krazy Kraut Red Meat Radishes Creekside Greenhouse Sweet Yellow Onion Thorpe's Organic Family Farm   Valencia Oranges Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Arugula Old Souls Farm Spinach Wayward Seed Farm Wild Mix Mushrooms Broad Cap Farm Hydro Head Lettuce Bradwood Farm Red Meat Radishes Creekside Greenhouse Microgreens Swainway Urban Farm // 80 Acres Fireworks Tomatoes 80 Acres Ramps Thorpe's Organic Family Farm Kimchi  Krazy Kraut Oranges Storage: Whole oranges store best unwashed, because moisture on the skins can lead to mold and spoilage. Store the oranges at room temperature out of direct sunlight or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, depending on your preference. Keep them in a net bag or an open bowl so air can circulate freely around the oranges. Recipes: Orange Chicken Sauce Lettuce Tub 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: Carrot, Cucumber, and Balsamic Salad Radishes (daikon white pictured) 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.  Garlic Roasted Radishes 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: Spinach Artichoke Dip Mushrooms Storage:  Place whole, unwashed mushrooms in a brown paper bag and fold the top of the bag over. Then stick the bag in the main compartment of your refrigerator. Garlic Mushrooms Kimchi **Instructions on package Recipe: Kimchi Pancakes   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: Stir Fried Lettuce Fireworks Tomatoes Storage:   Keep 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: Tomato Galette Cucumber Storage:   Wrap the cucumber in beeswax wrap. Keeping the cucumber wrapped minimizes the amount of moisture on the cucumber. After wrapping, put the cucumber in the refrigerator. This should keep it cold enough to stay fresh for 7+ days. Recipe: Cucumber and Charred Onion Salad   Arugula Storage:   Place in a large reusable container with a half-sheet of paper towel to absorb moisture. Use within 2-3 days. Recipe: Lemony White Bean and Arugula Salad Microgreens Storage:   Keep microgreens between damp paper towels, and make sure they are cold and covered in a container. Wrapped this way, they'll last in the fridge for about a week. 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, soups, salads, pizzas, and more with these nutritional macro flavor micro greens! Super Greens Sandwich Sweet Yellow Onion  Storage:   Whole onions are best stored in a cool, dry, dark and well-ventilated room. Ideal places include the pantry, cellar, basement or garage. Peeled onions can be stored in the fridge for 10–14 days, while sliced or cut onions can be refrigerated for 7–10 days. Recipe: Marinated Slow Roasted Onions Red Rosie Pac Choi Storage:   Store in a container/beeswax wrap in the crisper section of your refrigerator for up to a week. Wash immediately before using. Recipe: 10 Minutes Choi Ramps Storage:   Roll them in a damp paper towel, place in an unsealed plastic bag, and keep them in the fridge. Make sure the delicate leaves are covered by the towel, and don't bend or crush the plant. Don't be surprised when your entire refrigerator smells like garlic. Recipe: Ramp Pasta

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