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Week 9 (A week)
Aug 7th, 2014
LotfotL is now certified organic!
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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
- "A week" Flip-flop, See-saw, Eggs and Chicken
- Non-organic Michigan Blueberries
Peaches? They are slow in coming this year and prices are high. The early varieties are just starting to come in from Michigan. We are waiting a week or two to shoot for the better flavored and better priced varieties that come later in the season. Watch for our e-mailed Fruit Menu coming soon.
Beef! We currently have grass fed beef steaks left in the freezer. I have put 10 lb steak boxes up for sale on the online farm store. Expect more options later this fall when the next animals are ready.
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Watermelon, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family (along with cantaloupe, squash, pumpkins, cucumbers, etc), originally grew in Africa, then arrived in the Middle East and Asia around 900-1000 AD, and traveled to Europe around 1300-1400 AD. From there, it was brought to the Americas during European  exploration. Between 600 to 1200 varieties of watermelon exist worldwide and they aren't just the red/pink we're used to. They can also range in color from white to yellow to orange. Size can range anywhere from a few pounds to over 90 pounds. And just how do we get the seedless watermelon we love so much (these account for over 85% of the watermelons produced in the US)? Varieties with two and four chromosome pairs are bred to produce a fruit with three chromosome pairs and no seeds. The white "seeds" are empty seed coats. To store an uncut melon, keep it in a place that's about 50-60 degrees and away from high ethylene-producing foods like apples, peaches, pears, etc. Once cut, store in a plastic or glass container with a lid and in the fridge.
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Friends of the Farm: Fair Trade for All
Fair Trade for All is a locally owned, specialty gift store owned and operated by Allen Christian and Gail Bennett. The shop specializes in fair trade and eco-friendly handicrafts from small-scale, independent producers and artisans from over 40 developing countries and locally. Products you can find there include jewelry from Mexico and Thailand, clothing from Peru and Nepal,  decorations from Kenya and Ecuador, and other neat crafts and gifts (including chocolate and coffee) from all over the world. But why is Fair Trade important? Producers are paid living wages for their labor which allow them to meet their basic needs like water, shelter, food, clothing, and education. It also helps fight social problems like human trafficking, forced child labor, slavery, and illegal immigration. Visit Fair Trade for All today in Wauwatosa at 8730 W. North Ave or online at www.fairtradeforall.net. Thanks for being a great friend of the farm, Fair Trade for All!
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Thanks to Pete's Tires of Elkhorn!
After getting 4 new tires on the back of our delivery cube van a few weeks ago, we hardly expected to have 2 of them fall off while driving down the highway, but that is what happened. Needless to say we brought the vehicle back to Pete's Tires and hoped for the great service they promise. And we got it! They sympathized with our situation, but also gently reminded us that lug nuts can loosen up in the first few hundred miles after tires are installed. But, they are really stand up folks there and so they didn't charge us for any of the labor and we agreed to pay for half the cost of the replacement parts. It means a lot when people give great service.
At LotFotL we strive to give this kind of service as well. If ever something isn't right, please make sure to reach out to us, so that we can make it right. |
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What's in the Box?
Blue = click for storage tips
Staple and Flip-flop: SMALL BOX
Gonzo and See-saw: LARGE BOX
Note: Asterisk (*) indicates vegetable is NOT from certified organic land, but is still grown using organic standards.
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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How to Make Pesto
Ingredients
About 2 cups basil leaves, or any other green
1/2 cup pine nuts, or any other nut
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, or any other hard cheese
1-2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Blend Half the Basil with Nuts, Cheese, and Garlic: Combine half of the basil with the nuts, cheese, cloves, and salt in a blender or food processor. Blend continuously until the ingredients are finely chopped.
2. Blend the Rest of the Basil: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the rest of the basil. Blend until a uniform paste has formed. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. Stream in the Olive Oil: With the blender running, stream in the olive oil. Less olive oil will make a paste good for spreading on sandwiches and pizzas; more will make a sauce better for pastas and stirring into soup. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue blending as needed until the olive oil is emulsified into the basil and the pesto looks uniform.
4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the pesto and add more salt, garlic, nuts or cheese as needed to taste.
5. Storing Pesto: Pesto will darken and brown very quickly, but will still be tasty and fresh for several days. For best appearance, use it right away. If storing, store it in the smallest container possible and thoroughly press the pesto to eliminate air pockets. Pour a little olive oil over the surface, cover, and refrigerate for up to a week. Pesto can also be frozen for several months.
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FAQ: Why did my sweet corn have worms in the tips?
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Corn Video!
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The first of the seasons corn is usually the nicest. Worms are less apt to have found it and moved into the ends. As the season continues, worms are just a fact of life that we have to deal with in organic sweet corn. It's how you know its organic, right? Here at the farm, we cut the end off and enjoy the rest of the cob steamed and slathered in butter or homemade pesto.
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The Dirt on the Farm: Tim's Update
Greetings eaters! I hope the spring and early summer crops have been to your delight. We've had great successes and a few flat-on-the-face fall downs thus far in terms of crops, but all things considered, I can't remember a more abundant, consistent spring and early summer in terms of crop health and success. The late summer and fall crops also have lots of promise. Read more...
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LotFotL Community Farm, W7036 Quinney Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121 2629510794
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