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August 27, 2013
Author: applecrest
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Another colossal share this week, as our summer bounty stretches on! This is the time to pickle, can, freeze and preserve. If you can’t find time to do that, share with your family, friends, co-workers and neighbors, they’ll love you for it. We love this time of the season, because you get to share in […]
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August 20, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Jersey Mac and Paula Red Apples Yellow and White Peaches Blueberries Raspberries Melon Veggies Garlic Corn Cherry Tomato mix-Sungolds, Black Cherry, Washington Cherry, Gold nugget Green beans Head Lettuce Lettuce Mix Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Raspberries Take care when handling your raspberries – they are very fragile and […]
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August 15, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Jersey Mac and Gravenstein Apples Yellow and White Peaches Blueberries Melon Veggies Summer Squash Green beans Head Lettuce Lettuce Mix Swiss chard and Kale bunch Last week one of your co-CSA members put together a beautifully photographed editorial on making Blueberry Soup, with our blueberries! Check it out here: http://issuu.com/dawnrabinowitznorris/docs/blueberry_soup […]
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August 13, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Jersey Mac and Gravenstein Apples Yellow and White Peaches Blueberries Honeydew Melon (full share only) Veggies Summer Squash Green beans Head Lettuce Lettuce Mix Swiss chard and Kale bunch Beets (half share only) These next couple weeks there is a little bit of trading back and forth for specialty items […]
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August 6, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit White Peaches Blueberries Veggies Butter and Sugar Corn Summer Squash Green and Italian beans Head Lettuce Red potatoes Swiss chard Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Potatoes Potatoes Potatoes were first grown and cultivated in South America, but were brought over to Europe in the 16th Century. Louis XVI wore potato […]
Date:
July 30, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit White Peaches Blueberries Veggies Butter and Sugar Corn Pickling and Slicer Cucumbers Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad Mix Head Lettuce Tomato Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Peaches Driving down rt. 88 past the Applecrest orchards one thing is for sure, the peach trees are chock full of these tasty gems, […]
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July 23, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Blueberries Musk melon aka Cantaloupe Veggies Pickling Cucumbers Purple and Yellow Beans Garlic Radishes Summer Squash and Zucchini Salad Mix Tomatoes Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Musk Melon or Cantaloupe This popular fruit is chock full of benefits. Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium make sure your eyes, immune function, and nervous […]
Date:
July 16, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Blueberries Veggies Green Beans Kale Summer Squash and Zucchini Lettuce Tomatoes Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Kale First off- Don’t be afraid of the mighty kale! This super versatile veggie is a powerhouse! An excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, fiber, cancer-fighting antioxidants, iron, potassium and a healthy does […]
Date:
July 9, 2013
Author: applecrest
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This week’s share: Fruit Strawberries Blueberries Cherries Veggies Lettuce Salad Greens Snow peas English Shell Peas Tomatoes Herbs Garlic Scape Scallion Storage, handling and general cooking tips: Blueberries This wonder fruit has finally made it! Blueberries are known to have the highest antioxidant content out of all fresh fruits. This powerhouse activates 2 brain protective […]
Date:
July 4, 2013
Author: applecrest
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What’s happening on the farm this week? Howdy All: Independence Day! It’s time to celebrate our great country and gather with family and friends to count our blessings. Our family loves tradition, in fact, we’re pretty darn stuck in our ways when it comes to holidays. So, like thousands of other New Englanders, our family […]