This is for everyone who bought cherries this week and wants to do fun and new things with them. They are SOOOO good and I can't wait to try some of these recipes out! Enjoy!
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Cherry_Homefries_906.aspx
http://www.chhttp://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Pork_Chops_with_Cherry_Sauce_675.aspxoosecherries.com/recipes/Sweet_Potatoes_with_Cherry_Glaze_702.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Cherry_Glazed_Chicken_674.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Turkey_Spiral_with_Onion-Dried_Cherry_Stuffing_676.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/NEW!_-_Honey-Tart_Cherry_Salmon_with_Cherry_Salsa_969.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/NEW!_-_Apple,_Pecan_and_Cherry_Winter_Salad_968.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/NEW!_-_Apple,_Pecan_and_Cherry_Winter_Salad_968.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Smoked_Turkey_and_Cherry_Salad_688.aspx
http://www.choosecherries.com/recipes/Cherry_Buttermilk_Scones_757.aspx
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1081389&title=Cherry_Balsamic_Sauce
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1080626&title=Cheese_Blintzes_With
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1080073&title=Easy_Cherry_Strudels
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1080434&title=Cherry_Cream_Cheese
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1081323&title=Cherry_Bruschetta
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/12/cherry-recipes_n_1587556.html#s1081511&title=Turkey_Tenderloin_With
http://www.cherryrecipes.com/cherry-apple-blondies.html
http://www.honeyandjam.com/2009/06/coffee-cake-and-lesson-in-perseverance.html
http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-cherry-c-26069
http://www.foodlibrarian.com/2009/06/fresh-cherry-upside-down-cake.html
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,191,158170-225207,00.html
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,184,143179-224206,00.html
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
ORGANIC CHERRIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, this is the 3rd year I have been lucky enough to get a delivery of fresh, organic (NO pesticide), dark, sweet, lapine cherries from a friend's family farm in Montana. They are THE best cherries I have ever eaten. I didn't think I liked cherries until I ate these! They actually TASTE like fruit. Not like the bland things they call cherries at the store :) I am hooked and I get 2-3 20lb boxes each year for my family. I pit them and freeze them so I can use them all year because I do NOT buy other cherries from the store anymore. It is a waste. I use them for making cherry/apple sauce for the kids, raw and non-raw cherry cobbler, black forest cake, marinades and glaze, jam, I ganna try fruit butter this year, pies, and the thing I use them most for is to blend up in my green smoothies.
Organic cherries are SO expensive at Whole foods and you can get these for only $3/lb this year in a 20 lb case. If you only wanna get a few lbs, you can do that for $3.50/lb. It's a great deal! I ordered a few extra cases this year so that I could offer them to more people. CALL OR TEXT ME TODAY (8-7-12) if you want some!!! 602.703.7154. Pick up is at my home off 67th and Thunderbird in Peoria.
Here are a few recipes for you people out there that got some of the cherries.
Recipe:
Raw Cherry Crisp with Chia and Dates
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Raw Cherry Crisp with Chia and Dates
Serves 8
Sweet cherries get a flavorful topping made from dates, almonds and nutritious chia seeds. This is a superb fresh dessert, yet is healthful enough to serve for snacks.
Ingredients
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided 1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Method
Toss cherries with vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the orange juice. Spoon into an 8-inch-square dish and smooth the top. In a food processor, combine dates, almonds, chia seeds and cinnamon and process until coarsely ground. Pour in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice and pulse until combined. Spoon chia mixture evenly over the top of the cherries and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Per serving: 220 calories (70 from fat), 7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 27g sugar), 5g protein
Recipe:
Brown Rice Salad with Cherries and Chicken
3/4 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cherries, pitted and quartered
1 pound prepared grilled or roasted chicken breast, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup finely sliced basil leaves
Serves 6
This salad is full of the great summer flavors of cherries, basil and grilled chicken. Buying prepared grilled or roasted chicken (frozen or fresh) will make it a snap to put together. You can even substitute thawed frozen brown rice instead of cooking the basmati rice — you'll need about 2 1/4 cups.
Ingredients
3/4 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cherries, pitted and quartered 1 pound prepared grilled or roasted chicken breast, diced (about 3 1/2 cups) 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup finely sliced basil leaves
Method
Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in rice and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring back to a boil, stir again, cover and simmer until the rice is just tender but not mushy, about 40 minutes (not all the water will be absorbed). Drain rice and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain again. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add cherries, chicken, cucumbers and onion and toss. Add rice and pecans and toss again. Serve at room temperature garnished with basil.
Nutrition
Per serving: 380 calories (130 from fat), 14g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 40g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 27g protein
Recipe:
Cherry Skillet Jam
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Cherry Skillet Jam
Makes about 1 cup
This quick jam is easy to make and uses much less sugar than traditional recipes. Keep in mind that in most jams, sugar acts as a preservative so this lower-sugar variation won't keep as long as most other jams, even in your fridge, but it's so tasty it won't last long anyway!
Ingredients
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Method
In a large skillet, bring cherries, lemon juice, zest and 2 tablespoons water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer about 8 minutes or until cherries are very soft. Add sugar and continue to cook, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened and most liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Stir cornstarch into 1 tablespoon water and stir into skillet. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Let mixture cool, then transfer to a container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 2 tablespoons): 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 1g protein
Recipe:
Scallops with Cherry-Tarragon Sauce
1 1/2 pounds wild-caught sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and quartered
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Scallops with Cherry-Tarragon Sauce
Serves 4 to 6
The combination of rich sea scallops with sweet and tangy cherries is exceptionally satisfying. Scallops are at their best and most tender with short cooking at very high heat; make sure to have the scallops as dry as possible and your pan so hot that the oil is shimmering--but not smoking--before you add the scallops.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds wild-caught sea scallops 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and quartered 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Method
Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and heat until very hot. Add half the scallops and sear, turning once, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a platter and cook remaining scallops; cover and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and add shallots to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and cherries. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until cherries are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tarragon, then pour cherry sauce over scallops.
Nutrition
Per serving: 200 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 24g protein
Recipe:
Cherry Ambrosia
1 angel food cake or small plain pound cake, cut into 1-inch slices
Canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds (about 6 cups) cherries, pitted and halved
2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons orange juice, more to taste
Cherry Ambrosia
Serves 10 to 12
This is an excellent dessert to serve to a crowd. For maximum efficiency, grill the cake over coals you used earlier to cook your dinner. Angel food cake is a classic for ambrosia salad; grilled pound cake is richer but just as heavenly.
Ingredients
1 angel food cake or small plain pound cake, cut into 1-inch slices Canola oil cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds (about 6 cups) cherries, pitted and halved 2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut 3 tablespoons orange juice, more to taste
Method
Preheat a grill for medium heat cooking. Very lightly oil the cake slices with cooking spray, then grill until browned and marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place on a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a very large bowl, combine cherries, bananas, coconut and orange juice and toss to coat. Add cake cubes and toss just until coated. Add a few more tablespoons orange juice to further moisten the cake if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving (will depend on cake used): 300 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 55g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 5g protein
Organic cherries are SO expensive at Whole foods and you can get these for only $3/lb this year in a 20 lb case. If you only wanna get a few lbs, you can do that for $3.50/lb. It's a great deal! I ordered a few extra cases this year so that I could offer them to more people. CALL OR TEXT ME TODAY (8-7-12) if you want some!!! 602.703.7154. Pick up is at my home off 67th and Thunderbird in Peoria.
Here are a few recipes for you people out there that got some of the cherries.
Recipe:
Raw Cherry Crisp with Chia and Dates
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons orange juice, divided
1 cup pitted dates
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Raw Cherry Crisp with Chia and Dates
Serves 8
Sweet cherries get a flavorful topping made from dates, almonds and nutritious chia seeds. This is a superb fresh dessert, yet is healthful enough to serve for snacks.
Ingredients
2 pounds (about 8 cups) cherries, pitted and quartered 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 tablespoons orange juice, divided 1 cup pitted dates 3/4 cup slivered almonds 1/3 cup chia seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Method
Toss cherries with vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the orange juice. Spoon into an 8-inch-square dish and smooth the top. In a food processor, combine dates, almonds, chia seeds and cinnamon and process until coarsely ground. Pour in remaining 1 tablespoon orange juice and pulse until combined. Spoon chia mixture evenly over the top of the cherries and serve, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Per serving: 220 calories (70 from fat), 7g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 38g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 27g sugar), 5g protein
Recipe:
Brown Rice Salad with Cherries and Chicken
3/4 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound cherries, pitted and quartered
1 pound prepared grilled or roasted chicken breast, diced (about 3 1/2 cups)
2 cucumbers, peeled and diced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup finely sliced basil leaves
Serves 6
This salad is full of the great summer flavors of cherries, basil and grilled chicken. Buying prepared grilled or roasted chicken (frozen or fresh) will make it a snap to put together. You can even substitute thawed frozen brown rice instead of cooking the basmati rice — you'll need about 2 1/4 cups.
Ingredients
3/4 cup brown basmati rice, rinsed 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, divided 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 shallot, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound cherries, pitted and quartered 1 pound prepared grilled or roasted chicken breast, diced (about 3 1/2 cups) 2 cucumbers, peeled and diced 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted and chopped 1/2 cup finely sliced basil leaves
Method
Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in rice and 3/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bring back to a boil, stir again, cover and simmer until the rice is just tender but not mushy, about 40 minutes (not all the water will be absorbed). Drain rice and rinse briefly under cold water. Drain again. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, shallot, pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt. Add cherries, chicken, cucumbers and onion and toss. Add rice and pecans and toss again. Serve at room temperature garnished with basil.
Nutrition
Per serving: 380 calories (130 from fat), 14g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 65mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 40g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 27g protein
Recipe:
Cherry Skillet Jam
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Cherry Skillet Jam
Makes about 1 cup
This quick jam is easy to make and uses much less sugar than traditional recipes. Keep in mind that in most jams, sugar acts as a preservative so this lower-sugar variation won't keep as long as most other jams, even in your fridge, but it's so tasty it won't last long anyway!
Ingredients
1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Method
In a large skillet, bring cherries, lemon juice, zest and 2 tablespoons water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer about 8 minutes or until cherries are very soft. Add sugar and continue to cook, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened and most liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes longer. Stir cornstarch into 1 tablespoon water and stir into skillet. Boil 1 minute, stirring. Let mixture cool, then transfer to a container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Per serving (about 2 tablespoons): 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 14g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 1g protein
Recipe:
Scallops with Cherry-Tarragon Sauce
1 1/2 pounds wild-caught sea scallops
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and quartered
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Scallops with Cherry-Tarragon Sauce
Serves 4 to 6
The combination of rich sea scallops with sweet and tangy cherries is exceptionally satisfying. Scallops are at their best and most tender with short cooking at very high heat; make sure to have the scallops as dry as possible and your pan so hot that the oil is shimmering--but not smoking--before you add the scallops.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds wild-caught sea scallops 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/2 pound cherries (about 2 cups), pitted and quartered 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
Method
Pat scallops dry with paper towels. Sprinkle on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Add oil and heat until very hot. Add half the scallops and sear, turning once, until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer scallops to a platter and cook remaining scallops; cover and keep warm. Lower heat to medium and add shallots to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar and cherries. Cover skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until cherries are softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tarragon, then pour cherry sauce over scallops.
Nutrition
Per serving: 200 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 0.5g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate (1g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 24g protein
Recipe:
Cherry Ambrosia
1 angel food cake or small plain pound cake, cut into 1-inch slices
Canola oil cooking spray
1 1/2 pounds (about 6 cups) cherries, pitted and halved
2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons orange juice, more to taste
Cherry Ambrosia
Serves 10 to 12
This is an excellent dessert to serve to a crowd. For maximum efficiency, grill the cake over coals you used earlier to cook your dinner. Angel food cake is a classic for ambrosia salad; grilled pound cake is richer but just as heavenly.
Ingredients
1 angel food cake or small plain pound cake, cut into 1-inch slices Canola oil cooking spray 1 1/2 pounds (about 6 cups) cherries, pitted and halved 2 bananas, peeled and thinly sliced 1 1/2 cups flaked unsweetened coconut 3 tablespoons orange juice, more to taste
Method
Preheat a grill for medium heat cooking. Very lightly oil the cake slices with cooking spray, then grill until browned and marked, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Place on a cutting board and cut into 1-inch cubes. In a very large bowl, combine cherries, bananas, coconut and orange juice and toss to coat. Add cake cubes and toss just until coated. Add a few more tablespoons orange juice to further moisten the cake if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving (will depend on cake used): 300 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 55g total carbohydrate (4g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 5g protein
Monday, July 16, 2012
CSA in July :)
Check out the bag from this weeks CSA pick up with Horny Toad Farms!!!
1*KALE
2*PLUMS
3*ANA APPLES
4*FRESH HERBS (our members got either basil or cilantro)
5*RADISHES
6*ZUCHINNI
7*BUTTERNUT SQUASH
8*FRESH BEANS
9*ORANGES
10*CHILIS
11*PEPPERS
12*POTATOES
13*GREY SQUASH
14*ONIONS
15*GARLIC
The Kale looks incredible!!! I will be using that in smoothies!!
Here is a recipe for a great green smoothie...
1 frozen (or fresh) banana
small handful of csa kale
Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 a Mango (or a whole if you feel like it!)
coconut water
(ice if you didn't use any frozen fruit)
Blend and enjoy!!!
Here is also a kale slaw recipe I found
http://www.ingredientsinc.net/2012/04/kale-slaw/
Make a small, fresh Apple cobbler or pie with your ana apples. They make the best apple desserts!!!
http://www.newtaste.com/applecobblerwgranola.html
Just to let you know!!!...we will be doing the CSA again in Aug/Sep. Fresh and local TJ farms will be back for a 6 week CSA in August and first 2 weeks of September. Those pick ups will still be Mondays. We will also add on a CSA with Horny Toad farms and will decide on pick up day. That will start 2nd week in August and go for 5 weeks. So let me know which CSA you would like to join and feel free to invite your friends to join too!
Our market starts back up the 3rd Saturday in September, but if you want to continue a CSA during the market season...I will be more than happy to keep it going. Just let me know!
Thank you for supporting our local farmers and buying local!!!
1*KALE
2*PLUMS
3*ANA APPLES
4*FRESH HERBS (our members got either basil or cilantro)
5*RADISHES
6*ZUCHINNI
7*BUTTERNUT SQUASH
8*FRESH BEANS
9*ORANGES
10*CHILIS
11*PEPPERS
12*POTATOES
13*GREY SQUASH
14*ONIONS
15*GARLIC
The Kale looks incredible!!! I will be using that in smoothies!!
Here is a recipe for a great green smoothie...
1 frozen (or fresh) banana
small handful of csa kale
Strawberries (fresh or frozen)
1/2 a Mango (or a whole if you feel like it!)
coconut water
(ice if you didn't use any frozen fruit)
Blend and enjoy!!!
Here is also a kale slaw recipe I found
http://www.ingredientsinc.net/2012/04/kale-slaw/
Make a small, fresh Apple cobbler or pie with your ana apples. They make the best apple desserts!!!
http://www.newtaste.com/applecobblerwgranola.html
Just to let you know!!!...we will be doing the CSA again in Aug/Sep. Fresh and local TJ farms will be back for a 6 week CSA in August and first 2 weeks of September. Those pick ups will still be Mondays. We will also add on a CSA with Horny Toad farms and will decide on pick up day. That will start 2nd week in August and go for 5 weeks. So let me know which CSA you would like to join and feel free to invite your friends to join too!
Our market starts back up the 3rd Saturday in September, but if you want to continue a CSA during the market season...I will be more than happy to keep it going. Just let me know!
Thank you for supporting our local farmers and buying local!!!
Sunday, July 1, 2012
JULY CSA with Horny Toad Farms!!!!!
Hey everyone! I am excited to start the CSA with Horny Toad Farms this month and hope you are too!!!
Here is the wonderful line up this week and pick up location and times are still the same! :) I am not doing Buffalo Orders this week, but will let you know specials when I hear from them for next week. I won't be able to get many eggs again tomorrow. Probly only a few dozen, but I will still try to get more if I can. Hens don't like to lay as much in the summer, so it is harder to get the quantity we want :)
ANYWAY...here is what you can expect for tomorrow and let me know if you have any questions.
1-Cantalope
2-chilis
3-eggplant
4-fresh basil
5-cucumbers
6-garlic
7-onions
8-sweet peppers
9-mixed greens
10-sweet potatoes
PLUS!!!!!!
11-APPLES
12-PLUMS
13-GRAPEFRUIT
14-HEIRLOOM tomatoes (at least 2 different kinds-about 2 lbs!!!)
This is a GREAT variety and she is very generous with her produce. It will be an amazing bag!!!! I think the zebra tomatoes will be in there. I LOVE those!!! If you know anyone who would want to join us last minute...please have them call or text me ASAP! This will be such a great CSA!!!
Here is the wonderful line up this week and pick up location and times are still the same! :) I am not doing Buffalo Orders this week, but will let you know specials when I hear from them for next week. I won't be able to get many eggs again tomorrow. Probly only a few dozen, but I will still try to get more if I can. Hens don't like to lay as much in the summer, so it is harder to get the quantity we want :)
ANYWAY...here is what you can expect for tomorrow and let me know if you have any questions.
1-Cantalope
2-chilis
3-eggplant
4-fresh basil
5-cucumbers
6-garlic
7-onions
8-sweet peppers
9-mixed greens
10-sweet potatoes
PLUS!!!!!!
11-APPLES
12-PLUMS
13-GRAPEFRUIT
14-HEIRLOOM tomatoes (at least 2 different kinds-about 2 lbs!!!)
This is a GREAT variety and she is very generous with her produce. It will be an amazing bag!!!! I think the zebra tomatoes will be in there. I LOVE those!!! If you know anyone who would want to join us last minute...please have them call or text me ASAP! This will be such a great CSA!!!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
CSA 6.25.12
HEY everyone!!!!! Hope you are having a wonderful week!
This is the last week of the pre paid CSA, but I am so excited for July! (you can drop your checks off at the coffee shop when you pick up your order tomorrow and feel free to let other people know that we are starting a new cycle! The more the merrier!) With Jesus and Tanya taking a well deserved break for July...our new farmer for this month will be Stella with Horny Toad Farm! She is a mom of 4 kids, hard working farmer and she has wonderful, pesticide free produce!!!! A lot of the AZ summer produce is the same since certain things grow in certain months here, but sometimes they plant different types of the same items. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us! She is happy to have the opportunity to deliver the CSA orders to us and I hope you will all be able to re-join for July and help me in supporting her wonderful farm. She just recently was able to get a lot more land as well and she has been doing a lot at her farm. She has had fun farm events going on that I will let you know about if any come up soon! Check out her new website at www.hornytoadfarm.com
With that said...here is the info for THIS week! (don't forget to let me know today if you wanted buffalo from the last emails I sent out! YUM!)
Our bag this week...drum roll please....
1.Tomatoes
2.Watermelon
3.Cantalope
4.Carrots
5.Green Beans
6.Fresh Basil
7.Roasted Chilis
8.Potatoes
9.Onions
10.Surprise item (it will be either....corn, eggplant or cucumbers)
Yes...you read it right...we don't get any squash this week!
On another note, one of our wonderful CSA'ers, Erin, makes great natural lip balms and lotions. If you want some of these great products...please let me know. We will probly have a few of her items there for purchase if you would like to support her work too! Here is the info on that!
Hand and Body Lotion ingredients – water, apricot kernel oil, emulsifying wax, essential oils (lavender or sweet orange)4oz. pump bottle - $5.00, 8oz. pump bottle - $9.00
Lip Balm ingredients – organic olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, organic cocoa butter, lemon essential oil, vitamin E$2.50 per tubeWe won't have very many eggs this week. Maybe 10 dozen. I am trying to round up more, so bear with me :) I am hoping to call the other contacts I have and get more. We have been going through like 25 to 30 dozen each week!
Again...THANK YOU so much for being part of this CSA. I hope it has been a good experiance for you and that I can continue to be able to get you the produce and other products that you like to have. I am working on getting more honey since that is a great item to have, but it is hard to coordinate it for some reason right now. Most of the honey people are on the east side of town.
Anyway...I really do appreciate you all supporting the local businesses and coming to get your fresh produce this week. I hope to hear from you all in July as well and if there are any issues on dates in July...let me know. There are people who would like to split the month since some will be out of town on some weeks. If you are able to get the bags later in the month...let me know and we can have you for the last 3 or 4 weeks if need be. Let me know!
Talk to you soon and have a great rest of your day!
This is the last week of the pre paid CSA, but I am so excited for July! (you can drop your checks off at the coffee shop when you pick up your order tomorrow and feel free to let other people know that we are starting a new cycle! The more the merrier!) With Jesus and Tanya taking a well deserved break for July...our new farmer for this month will be Stella with Horny Toad Farm! She is a mom of 4 kids, hard working farmer and she has wonderful, pesticide free produce!!!! A lot of the AZ summer produce is the same since certain things grow in certain months here, but sometimes they plant different types of the same items. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us! She is happy to have the opportunity to deliver the CSA orders to us and I hope you will all be able to re-join for July and help me in supporting her wonderful farm. She just recently was able to get a lot more land as well and she has been doing a lot at her farm. She has had fun farm events going on that I will let you know about if any come up soon! Check out her new website at www.hornytoadfarm.com
With that said...here is the info for THIS week! (don't forget to let me know today if you wanted buffalo from the last emails I sent out! YUM!)
Our bag this week...drum roll please....
1.Tomatoes
2.Watermelon
3.Cantalope
4.Carrots
5.Green Beans
6.Fresh Basil
7.Roasted Chilis
8.Potatoes
9.Onions
10.Surprise item (it will be either....corn, eggplant or cucumbers)
Yes...you read it right...we don't get any squash this week!
On another note, one of our wonderful CSA'ers, Erin, makes great natural lip balms and lotions. If you want some of these great products...please let me know. We will probly have a few of her items there for purchase if you would like to support her work too! Here is the info on that!
Hand and Body Lotion ingredients – water, apricot kernel oil, emulsifying wax, essential oils (lavender or sweet orange)4oz. pump bottle - $5.00, 8oz. pump bottle - $9.00
Lip Balm ingredients – organic olive oil, coconut oil, beeswax, organic cocoa butter, lemon essential oil, vitamin E$2.50 per tubeWe won't have very many eggs this week. Maybe 10 dozen. I am trying to round up more, so bear with me :) I am hoping to call the other contacts I have and get more. We have been going through like 25 to 30 dozen each week!
Again...THANK YOU so much for being part of this CSA. I hope it has been a good experiance for you and that I can continue to be able to get you the produce and other products that you like to have. I am working on getting more honey since that is a great item to have, but it is hard to coordinate it for some reason right now. Most of the honey people are on the east side of town.
Anyway...I really do appreciate you all supporting the local businesses and coming to get your fresh produce this week. I hope to hear from you all in July as well and if there are any issues on dates in July...let me know. There are people who would like to split the month since some will be out of town on some weeks. If you are able to get the bags later in the month...let me know and we can have you for the last 3 or 4 weeks if need be. Let me know!
Talk to you soon and have a great rest of your day!
Sunday, June 17, 2012
CSA 6.18.12
Hello there 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) :) 9744 W Northern AvePeoria, 85345THANK YOU (still) so much for joining me to support our wonderful farmers! 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.
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.
This week we will have a special item for purchase too! Home made, all natural Laundry detergent. It will come in 20 load for $3 or 40 load jars for $5. If you like it and save your jars for a refill...you get a $1 off. Let me know if that is something that you would like. :) 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-Watermelon2-Summer Baby Squash mix3-Large Grey squash4-Cantalope5-Tomatoes 6- Sweet potatoes7-ROASTED Green Chilis!! :)8-fresh Basil!9- SURPRISE ITEM (most likely Cucumbers!! mix of armanian and pickling)10- SURPRISE ITEM (MAY be corn...eggplant...green beans...we'll see) :)Again, If you have anything that you are growing in your backyard garden…feel free to bring some to share.
I will have information for you next week on the 5 week July CSA. It will still be $25/wk (so $125 for the 5 weeks), so I would LOVE to see you all join if you can. It is still the same day and time for pick up, but it will be a different local farmer for this month only. I will give you her info next week :). You will be getting great stuff. You can send in your checks between now and the Saturday before (June 30th).
Watermelon and Cantalope - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/watermelon-and-cantaloupe-salad-with-mint-and-basil-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html
Sweet Potatoes - http://www.grouprecipes.com/82254/ruths-chris-sweet-potato-casserole.html
Tomato and Basil - http://picky-palate.com/2008/04/29/grilled-balsamic-chicken-bruschetta-2/
Eggplant or large squash - http://www.mazamag.com/2012/05/the-grilled-eggplant-recipe-that-got-1000-repins/
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.
This week we will have a special item for purchase too! Home made, all natural Laundry detergent. It will come in 20 load for $3 or 40 load jars for $5. If you like it and save your jars for a refill...you get a $1 off. Let me know if that is something that you would like. :) 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-Watermelon2-Summer Baby Squash mix3-Large Grey squash4-Cantalope5-Tomatoes 6- Sweet potatoes7-ROASTED Green Chilis!! :)8-fresh Basil!9- SURPRISE ITEM (most likely Cucumbers!! mix of armanian and pickling)10- SURPRISE ITEM (MAY be corn...eggplant...green beans...we'll see) :)Again, If you have anything that you are growing in your backyard garden…feel free to bring some to share.
I will have information for you next week on the 5 week July CSA. It will still be $25/wk (so $125 for the 5 weeks), so I would LOVE to see you all join if you can. It is still the same day and time for pick up, but it will be a different local farmer for this month only. I will give you her info next week :). You will be getting great stuff. You can send in your checks between now and the Saturday before (June 30th).
Watermelon and Cantalope - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/watermelon-and-cantaloupe-salad-with-mint-and-basil-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html
Sweet Potatoes - http://www.grouprecipes.com/82254/ruths-chris-sweet-potato-casserole.html
Tomato and Basil - http://picky-palate.com/2008/04/29/grilled-balsamic-chicken-bruschetta-2/
Eggplant or large squash - http://www.mazamag.com/2012/05/the-grilled-eggplant-recipe-that-got-1000-repins/
Sunday, June 10, 2012
CSA 6.11.12
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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