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Week 6 (B week & Group II Chickens)
July 17th, 2014
Remember any biweekly deliveries have been divided into Groups A and B; make sure you know when your group starts
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LotFotL in the Quick! Below are the highlights that we would like to make sure our members know about on the farm.
Delivery Details: This weeks deliveries include:
- Weekly Gonzo and Staple
- "B week" Flipflop, Seesaw, Eggs and Chicken
- Group II Monthly Chicken
Cherries! Our first fruit availability will be Michigan Cherries. Delivery will take place on July 24th, but will need to be submitted by this Thursday the17th at noon. ORDER NOW
Are you always looking at the check sheet? Now that we are settling into a rhythm it is easy to skip an important step... Please, ALWAYS find your name on the sheet and take what was listed after it. We have seen a number of chickens left behind and folks taking the wrong size box at pick up points. If we all take that extra minute we can help things run smoothly and make sure that we get all of our food. |
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Just Beet It!
Beets are thought to originate in North Africa and grew wild along the Asian and European coastlines. During the early days of the beet, people mostly ate its greens and ignored the brightly colored roots; it wasn't until ancient Rome when the roots really began being eaten. In the 19th century, beets were being used to make sugar while the use of sugar cane was restricted in Europe. It was also during this time that the root was brought to the US for cultivation. Despite their hardy appearance, beets are actually quite delicate - a puncture or bruise will cause pigment (and vitamin/antioxidant) loss, especially when cooking. It is recommended that beets be steamed for no more than 15 minutes or roasted for no more than an hour. To store, remove leave and stems (which can be stored unwashed in a plastic bag in the fridge) being sure to leave about two inches of stem attached to the root, and store unwashed in tightly wrapped plastic in the fridge.
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CSA Member Best Practices
Open the Newsletter every week:
Each week we make important announcements and updates that help maintain healthy working relationships between farmer and member. We have the LotFotL in the Quick section for busy folks to glance at so they don't miss anything. We don't expect every member to read the whole newsletter every week, just like folks don't read the entire newspaper each week, but if you open it and take a look at the highlights then you are sure not to miss what you need to know.
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What's in the Box?
Blue = click for storage tips
Staple and Flipflop: SMALL BOX
Gonzo and Seesaw: LARGE BOX
Remember: Click the green veggies above to find a recipe link and click the photo ID link to find photos of all of your veggies!
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Friends of the Farm: Cafe Manna
Cafe Manna is one of the first completely vegetarian restaurants in Southeastern Wisconsin and the first certified Green Restaurant in the whole state. Most of the ingredients in their delicious dishes (we recommend the spanakopita!) are organically or sustainably grown and they use locally grown food whenever possible. Also on the menu are sustainable wines and local beers. Their take-out containers are even made of bio-materials like sugar cane, corn, or potatoes. But wait, there's more! Cafe Manna also uses a reverse osmosis water purification system, so the water on your table really is "pure as the driven snow." The Cafe's decor is eco-friendly as well, featuring bamboo, paper stone, and recycled metal and plastic. This Cafe is so awesome that they even offer cooking classes on Sundays from 2-4 pm. Thanks for being a friend of the farm, Cafe Manna!
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The Dirt on Another Farm: Exploring in Wyoming
Last Thursday, Tim and I left to squeeze in a power road trip to Wyoming and back. We left Thursday morning after the delivery trucks rolled out and returned home Monday afternoon in time to touch base with the staff and oversee this weeks activities. While we were away, we took a look at how some folks do it in Wyoming (or Wyobraska as they call their near border location) and learned more about food in our world, while we explored a little about family and ourselves along the way. Read More
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LotFotL Community Farm, W7036 Quinney Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121 2629510794
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