FarmShare Blog
FarmShare subscribers have inquired about how to use the endless varieties of Ohio apples in season this time of year. Below we've provided a few links to help you differentiate the eaters from the bakers and more.
We ran across this interesting interview with Besty Donald, a professor at Canada's Queens Unviversity who is studying local food systems. Listen and read the entire interview at earthandsky.org.
It was a cauliflower extravaganza this week. FarmShare subscribers are enjoying three different types: traditional white, green and beautiful Romanesco. If you're pondering what to do with the alien-like Romanesco, here's a recipe we thought you might like. Of course, you can substitute any cauliflower if you didn't receive Romanesco. We discovered the recipe for Maccheroncini With Romanesco on a quick Google search. Click here for the recipe and article in New York Magazine.
We just ran across this article on the Mother Nature Network. It provides a nice snapshot of the new American Farmer. Young or old, we need them all. More farmers mean a strong, locally-based food system for all.
http://www.mnn.com/food/farms-gardens/stories/40-farmers-under-40
The article You Say Tomato, I Say Agricultural Disaster by Dan Barber was published in the Sunday, Aug. 9 edition of The New York Times and it's worth a read. It does a great job of explaining what's happening with our tomatoes and potatoes this season and it sheds some light on the agricultural big picture as well.
This week, FarmShare is celebrating its first birthday!
One year ago on August 7th, we made our very first delivery to Tower City.
Our first year has been a busy and bountiful one. We’ve delivered nearly 1500 tote bags of locally grown fruits and vegetables to FarmShare subscribers in the past year. We continue to provide a dependable, weekly sales opportunity for a growing number of Northeast Ohio farmers. And we’re making local and seasonal eating more convenient and fun for hundreds of local families.
We couldn’t do it without our amazing team of local farmers who grow the freshest and finest produce in the land. And we certainly couldn't do it without YOU, our dedicated subscribers. THANK YOU to all of you for making the commitment to local food and farms with your FarmShare subscription this season!
We're looking forward to much more local deliciousness as our 2009 season progresses.
Thanks for making our first year a success!
Just a reminder, there will be no FarmShare delivery this Thursday, July 23.
We look forward to seeing you all next Thursday, July 30 when we'll kick off our mid-summer season!
There's no FarmShare this week. But that doesn't mean there's no local food. We invite you to get out and explore your local food community at the following events this week...
See Food, Inc. at the Cedar Lee Theater
By popular demand, Whole Foods Market is offering a free encore “Food, Inc.” documentary-inspired panel discussion event at the Cedar Lee Theatre, Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 – 8:45 p.m. Cedar Lee Theatre, Cedar & Lee Roads, Cleveland Heights. For Food, Inc. showtimes, visit Cleveland Cinemas.
Visit a local farmers' market.
See a list of local markets at Local Food Cleveland.org.
Dine local at a locally owned restaurant.
Visit Cleveland Independents for ideas about where you can eat and drink locally.
Rock out with local food and local chefs at Cleveland Food Rocks.
The Beachland Ballroom hosts the first ever rock and roll bbq throwdown on Sunday, July 26. For more info visit http://www.clevelandfoodrocks.com/.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!
WE'LL SEE YOU NEXT THURSDAY, JULY 30.
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Locally Raised Grass-Fed Beef Burgers with Chimichurri Sauce
Green & Yellow Bean Salad
Chilled Cucumber with Greek Yogurt and Fresh Parsley
Fresh Ohio Blueberries
FRESH THIS WEEK:
FLAT ITALIAN GREEN BEANS and YELLOW WAX BEANS
ASSORTED SUMMER SQUASH
POTATOES or BEETS (your choice)
CUCUMBERS
GREEN ONIONS
ITALIAN PARSLEY
BLUEBERRIES
FRESH OREGANO & SAGE
ARTISAN BREAD: FRENCH BAGUETTE & ITALIAN PAVE
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