Hello CSA-ers…
(Pick ups are at the “Coffee, Tea and Me” shop in the Park West mall off the 101 and Northern-just west of the 101 on Northern Ave. The shop is next to the Sees Candy shop on the main spine road of the mall next to the water fountains, fire pits and seating area.You can pick up any time between NOON and 8pm.The produce will not be ready for pick up until noon. (they drop off around 1130 and we get them all brought in and in the walk in cooler. We can’t get you your box until after we have gotten everything unloaded and ready) :)
(Pick ups are at the “Coffee, Tea and Me” shop in the Park West mall off the 101 and Northern-just west of the 101 on Northern Ave. The shop is next to the Sees Candy shop on the main spine road of the mall next to the water fountains, fire pits and seating area.You can pick up any time between NOON and 8pm.The produce will not be ready for pick up until noon. (they drop off around 1130 and we get them all brought in and in the walk in cooler. We can’t get you your box until after we have gotten everything unloaded and ready) :)
9744 W Northern Ave
Peoria, 85345
Peoria, 85345
THANK YOU so much for joining me to support our wonderful farmers Jesus and his wife Tanya.
We hope that you are all finding the produce to be a wonderful addition to your grocery list each week and that you are pleased with the fresh items and the clean way it is farmed.
I will strive to keep it going as long as you all would like to have it. Some of you have asked about continuing the CSA pick up even when the markets start back up in the fall and I would LOVE to set that up and see it happen. That is a very helpful thing for the farmer! KNOWING they will make a certain sale each week/cycle is a cushion that helps them through the weather changes and sale differences at any of their markets. I would be keeping it on Mondays at the same location and time. The benefits to this is still the convenient weekday pick up with large time opening for pick ups and also the fact that the produce is discounted since it is pre paid. You can pick your own things at the markets, but if you can’t make it to markets on the weekends…this is a great option. Let me know if this is something you would like to do. IT will also be VERY easy for me to get a lot of other products on any given week! I would need a minimum of 25 pple in the CSA on each cycle (and I don’t think that would be any issue), but I wanna put the idea out there for response even though it is not for a few months. If you do not want pre arranged bags when fall comes around, you may want to think about signing up for "Tonopah Rob's" CSA and pick up at the markets. He does his CSAs very different and they are closing down for summer, but you can get in on some great deals for the fall season. He is scheduled to be at my weekend markets and has a wonderful program. With him, you pay a certain amount up front and it is like a "tab". You go to the markets and pick up what you want and it comes off your pre paid amount. You can skip weeks, so to any of the markets to pick up, etc. here is his website (make sure to tell him that "Momma's Organic Market" sent you!) http://www.tonopahrob.com/
I will strive to keep it going as long as you all would like to have it. Some of you have asked about continuing the CSA pick up even when the markets start back up in the fall and I would LOVE to set that up and see it happen. That is a very helpful thing for the farmer! KNOWING they will make a certain sale each week/cycle is a cushion that helps them through the weather changes and sale differences at any of their markets. I would be keeping it on Mondays at the same location and time. The benefits to this is still the convenient weekday pick up with large time opening for pick ups and also the fact that the produce is discounted since it is pre paid. You can pick your own things at the markets, but if you can’t make it to markets on the weekends…this is a great option. Let me know if this is something you would like to do. IT will also be VERY easy for me to get a lot of other products on any given week! I would need a minimum of 25 pple in the CSA on each cycle (and I don’t think that would be any issue), but I wanna put the idea out there for response even though it is not for a few months. If you do not want pre arranged bags when fall comes around, you may want to think about signing up for "Tonopah Rob's" CSA and pick up at the markets. He does his CSAs very different and they are closing down for summer, but you can get in on some great deals for the fall season. He is scheduled to be at my weekend markets and has a wonderful program. With him, you pay a certain amount up front and it is like a "tab". You go to the markets and pick up what you want and it comes off your pre paid amount. You can skip weeks, so to any of the markets to pick up, etc. here is his website (make sure to tell him that "Momma's Organic Market" sent you!) http://www.tonopahrob.com/
We will have fresh eggs again for pick up ($3.50/doz). You can reserve eggs by letting me know and we will set aside for you. Otherwise, it is first come, first serve.
I do not have honey or other items this week, but am always trying to get ahold of them. I will let you know next week if I am able to offer anything extra.
I do not have honey or other items this week, but am always trying to get ahold of them. I will let you know next week if I am able to offer anything extra.
Here is what you can expect in your box tomorrow!
****Jesus has also offered to sell MORE bags of the roasted chilis for $3/bag if you want more of those. Just let me know ASAP so that I can tell him how much to roast in the morning.**** 1-Potatoes (a red and yukon mix)
2-Summer Squash mix
3-Butternut OR Acorn squash
4-Carrots
5-Tomatoes
2-Summer Squash mix
3-Butternut OR Acorn squash
4-Carrots
5-Tomatoes
6- Green Beans
7-ROASTED Green Chilis!! :)
8-Watermelon
7-ROASTED Green Chilis!! :)
8-Watermelon
9- SURPRISE ITEM
10- SURPRISE ITEM
(surprise item MAY be corn...eggplant...green onions...not sure yet. The anticipation!) :)
Again, If you have anything that you are growing in your backyard garden…feel free to bring some to share. I LOVED the fresh herbs that were brought! I used a lot of basil this week :)
10- SURPRISE ITEM
(surprise item MAY be corn...eggplant...green onions...not sure yet. The anticipation!) :)
Again, If you have anything that you are growing in your backyard garden…feel free to bring some to share. I LOVED the fresh herbs that were brought! I used a lot of basil this week :)
Check out what Crystal made this week with her CSA items! (look at the great pic) YUM!!!CSA Dinner:
Green Chili Braised Pork Loin
Grilled Squash, Corn and Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Nopalitos Salad w Cotija
-kids loved the cactus....raw and grilled. FUN!
Green Chili Braised Pork Loin
Grilled Squash, Corn and Sweet Potatoes
Grilled Nopalitos Salad w Cotija
-kids loved the cactus....raw and grilled. FUN!
Recipe suggestions/ideas:
Southern Green Beans with red potatoes and onion- http://allrecipes.com/recipe/southern-green-beans/
Sauteed Carrots- http://foodlets.com/2012/03/08/sauteed-carrots-with-citrus-butter/
Watermelon drink- http://www.marthastewart.com/332432/watermelon-punch-and-bowl
Watermelon Salsa- http://www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com/2011/07/watermelon-salsa.html
Summer Squash Pizza- http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/summer-squash-pizza-10000001816309/
Don’t forget that when you pick up your produce…all CSA’ers get 10% off their order at “Coffee, Tea and Me”. Grab an ice cold peach tea, an iced coffee or a smoothie (a cupcake :). She does a lot for this CSA and we are proud to support her small business as well!!!
Also...feel free to "follow" my farmer’s market blog: www.mommasorganicmarketaz.blogspot.com , as I will be posting the emails every week about the CSA boxes.
If you haven't “liked” our Market page on facebook...please do :) www.facebook.com/mommasorganicmarket We just got over 1000 likes and want to continue to grow!
We appreciate your support and the desire to buy local and fresh. Without people like you...farmers and local businesses wouldn't make it. It is because of community support that we can push this green movement of awesome foods and local businesses! Thank you again for your support and I look forward to helping you all get the products you need and the great produce you can expect each week!
Also...feel free to "follow" my farmer’s market blog: www.mommasorganicmarketaz.
If you haven't “liked” our Market page on facebook...please do :) www.facebook.com/
We appreciate your support and the desire to buy local and fresh. Without people like you...farmers and local businesses wouldn't make it. It is because of community support that we can push this green movement of awesome foods and local businesses! Thank you again for your support and I look forward to helping you all get the products you need and the great produce you can expect each week!
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