Welcome to the 2017 Summer Season! We could not be more excited for fresh veggies!
The veggie pickup for Thursday, June 1st will be at Sunnyside Community Services from 5-8pm. Here’s what you’ll be getting:
Mustard Greens Salad Mix – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw in salad. When to use: Within 5 days.
Red Boston Lettuce – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw in a salad. When to use: Within a week.
Green Boston Lettuce – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw in a salad. When to use: Within a week.
Bunched Red Kale – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw, Baked (Chips) Cooked (Best in Soups), Steamed, Smoothies or Juiced. When to use: Within a week
Baby Arugula – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw When to use: Within 5 days.
Bok Choi – Storage: In an airtight (plastic) bag in the refrigerator. Uses: Raw or cooked. When to use: Within 5 days.
Please note that any boxes not picked up by 8pm will be donated to SCS and items are subject to change.
In general, greens should be stored in an airtight plastic bag or container. They “go bad” when they dehydrate, so never put them straight in your fridge. If you find that they have gone “limp”, a tell-tale sigh of dehydration, you can try soaking them in a bowl of cold water for a period of time. Often they will perk right back up again!
For more tips, recipe ideas, and more information on this week’s produce, check out the Golden Earthworm blog. http://goldenearthworm.com/farmblog