Wood Duck Farm February 24th, 2012 Well now we have these fantastic tasting sustainably grown strawberries, but it was not without a little effort. Some of you will recall reading that we started planting some of them back in late August, and the balance in October.  Nope that is not a blanket of snow above, it is row cover that we use to keep the ground warmth "in" and the frost off our berries. Basically the cloth provides between 4 & 6 degrees of protection to the blooms. If you loose the blooms, you loose the fruit. While we are not thinking that we are frost free just yet, it is time to start planting potatoes, green beans, sweet corn and more. Oh yes, transplanting our tomato seedlings is in our near future too. Squash, peppers and melons not too far away either as Spring fast approaches.
Shown above, our farm hands are cutting the last crowns from this fall planted broccoli crop. (First you cut the heads, and then the crown emerge as subsequent growth.) If you "squint" you can see the yellow flowers of the "bolting broccoli" which is "Mother Nature's" way of insuring future seed generations. The bees like it too. Broccoli over? No way! We've got several more crops in the "pipeline."  In our CSA Full shares this past week shown above, top row L-R: sugar snap peas, brussel's sprouts, micro arugula, two+ pints of strawberries, microgreen blend. Bottom row: L-R: 2 heads Romaine lettuce, 2 heads broccoli, head cauliflower, 2 bunches mustard greens.
Next week's share forecast? Pretty similar to this week's: broccoli, brussel's sprouts, strawberries, sugar snaps, kale and more. We have about six deliveries remaining in our Winter program. Interested in joining? (Goes to approx. 1st week of April) Prices are prorated accordingly each to reflect correct pricing. Visit Winter CSA Info & Registration to learn more. About now you might be asking ....So where do I pick up these veggies? Glad you asked. Visit CSA Delivery Locations for a detailed map and schedules. So you live in the Woodlands and too busy to pick up at our Thursday neighborhood location? Consider visiting this link Woodlands Home Delivery Program Nope, you don't need to be home. This Week's Farm Kitchen Menu Order now for delivery next week. Not a CSA member, not a problem. Read below for a glance at what we have to offer. Incidentally, some items change weekly, i.e. soups. Wish to skip this email, and/or learn more/proceed with ordering? Visit WDF Order Online Online items with an asterisk (*) are products that are 51% or greater local, organic, or sustainably produced. Short Pound Cakes w/ WDF Strawberries* Buttery individual pound cakes with shaved white chocolate. Strawberry compote topping, made with very our own sustainably grown strawberries. Cakes and compote packaged separately to preserve quality. Serves 4 (approx. 40 ozs ) @ $9 Ltd Quantities. Turkey Pot Pie* A rich and creamy mixture of East Texas turkey, our sustainably farm-raised onions & sugar snap peas; potatoes, carrots, mushrooms from Madisonville, Texas; cream, and flour. This simple classic is simply outstanding. Serves 4-6; 8" pie @ $10
Dustin's Eggs, Dozen* Farmers' Market regulars know that Dustin's free-range eggs from Weimar, Texas arrive super-fresh and super-delicious. Get your own dozen of local, pastured, drug-free, sustainably-raised eggs here. Limited quantities, so order early. $5 Sand Creek Gouda* Houston Dairymaids brings us this sustainable semi-firm cheese from Cameron, Texas: "New cheesemaker Ben Godfrey is already showing great promise with his raw-milk Gouda. Made from the Grade A Jersey milk of his small herd, the Sand Creek Gouda is buttery and mild with just enough tang to keep it interesting. It's the kind of cheese that calls you to the refrigerator late at night." Or in the morning, or in the afternoon . . .approx. 8 oz. @ $9.00 Honey from Reed Family Farms* Many of you know Wendy as the "Honey Lady" down at the Saturday Urban Harvest Farmer's Market. Wendy, her husband Kenny, and their bees produce 100% pure, local honey from the rural areas and sustainable farms of Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties. Their guarantee to you, our customer, is that they only deliver a product that is of the highest, most pure quality. It is never massed-produced commercially; it is instead sold in small micro-batches to ensure this honey is a fresh & locally-produced, nourishing food. Their local honey is always harvested within a 75 mile radius of Houston proper. 24 ozs @ $8.00 Soups This Week: Chicken with Wild Rice*
Moroccan Chickpea Soup* (vegan, gluten-free)
Pico De Gallo (Mild, Vegan) AKA "Texas Gazpacho" as some of our farmer market customers love it so much they eat our "chunky salsa" with a spoon. Our Wood Duck Farm-grown onions, garlic and cilantro are blended together with fresh tomatoes, jalapeņo peppers and lemon juice to create some of the best chip dipping combination that you have ever tasted. Not into chips? Consider blanketing over garlic sauteed shrimp/fish and adding some pineapple/ginger for a "Thai inspired twist"? Have a little left over? Add to a cheese omelet for breakfast. Shelf life about 7-9 days. 24 ozs @ $6.
Summary As To "How it Works?" - Visit our online shopping cart at WDF Order Online
- Select a desired pick up location,
- This will show you a map,
- Like the correct location? Select continue
- Select what you like
- Select date, it should turn the color green
- Pay with Credit Card or PayPal Acct
- Receive an email confirmation
- Receive an email reminder the day before your delivery.
More Details? A sample of what of our online shopping cart is offering this week, for delivery next, is provided above. Several more items are available, but not shown here. Please visit this link to learn more and proceed with ordering: WDF Order Online Once at our website, find an area of Houston you are likely apt to pick up (via a location) and select continue. More specific instructions can be found further below. Incidentally, online items with an asterisk (*) are products that are 51% or greater local, organic, or sustainably produced. Important! Orders need to be received by this Saturday midnight for delivery next week at one of our 13 Houston area delivery locations. Sue to the fact that we are local and not "picking off a shelf," many items are limited in quantity. So we suggest that you order early if interested. Hoping you will take a look. It's pretty good stuff!
Until Next Time, Van Cell 713 876 8645 www.woodduckfarm.com csa@woodduckfarm.com PS If you have moved or not interested in receiving our updates, please click the "unsubscribe" link above to "option out" of any future emails.
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