S U M M E R   S H A R E   2 0 1 5 :    W E E K  4

 


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The Summer Share is heating up with Week 4.    

We have had some really warm days and a lot of moisture continuing over the past week, and it's doing wonders for some of our veggies. Not as great for the more tender salad greens and berries, but we're up to our ears in squashes, bright green broccoli, rainbow chard, and more. 

We're really excited about the variety in this week's bag-- green onion brats, lots of beautiful greens like bok choy and kale, as well as a pint of cherries on top. 

Here are some reminders and details about the program that are good to highlight: 


Please write your email address on every check you write. 

If you want to buy a pie, pay off last week's extras, AND pay your monthly installment-- great! Cash, check or invoiced to your credit card all work. 

If you decide to use a check, please write your email address associated with your account on it every time. This is especially important when, as often is the case, your personal information printed on the check is different from your account information. 



Our berries are best eaten the day you get them. 

We know how much better an un-sprayed berry tastes and how much better it is for the environment, so we've made a commitment to dishing out berries that are pesticide-free. They are a perfect taste of Summer when eaten as soon as possible.

A lot of time, our berries don't even make it all the way back home (especially when the kiddos are asked to hold onto the pints in the back seat.) If you absolutely cannot eat your berries within 24 hours, then click here to read more about how to freeze your summer fruit to use later in a smoothie or a sauce. 

We will be making all the regular routes on Saturday, July 4th.  

Just wanted everyone who picks up on Saturday (looking at you, TREMONT, BRATENAHL, ROCKY RIVER, COPLEY-FAIRLAWN, MENTOR):

We will be making our regularly scheduled pick ups on Saturday, July 4th. 

If you know you're going to be out of town, then have a great time! You can schedule a vacation, or click this link to see where we will be earlier in the week. 

Trevor's Corner

 
Our Berries


Thank you guys for working with us through this really wet June. The rain last week made for very poor quality strawberries, and we decided to pull the berries out of most of the bags. Some stops still got strawberries, but not all. Some stops also got cherries as they came on by surprise on Thursday, because it ew had a dry spell. 

We keep close track of which stops get what items so that we can be fair to all customers. For those who did not receive berries last week, we'll try our hardest to get them for you this week. With as wet as today is, I have low expectations.

Over the next few weeks fruit will continue to ripen. We will see the end of strawberries give way to cherries, black raspberries, and blueberries. Please enjoy your fruit as quickly as you can. Ripe, chemical free fruit has a very short shelf life (especially in high humidity, which mold loves). Thanks and take care!

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Events
 
GRILLING TECHNIQUES CLASS
Monday, June 29th


Join Chef Bob Sferra and Fresh Fork Market as we explore the best marinades, sauces, and rubs for your next get together. We'll even share some side dishes that pair well with your grilled dishes.

Chef Bob Sferra of Culinary Occasions is a master of party planning and grilling, and we are going to try some excellent food:

- SMOKED BEEF BRISKET -

- SPATCHCOCK CHICKEN -

- GRILLED VEGGIES -

...& MUCH MORE!

So whether you plan to invite the whole gang over, or just cook for yourself, you will walk away from this class knowing how to cook with fire.

$30 per participant covers instruction, recipe and technique packet, and lots of food.

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What's in this Week's Bag
Summer Share 2015: Bag Contents Week 4 

BAG CONTENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE


Small Omnivore

Green Onion Brats - 1.25#
Beets - 1 bunch
Kale - 1 bunch
Bok Choy - 1 head
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Cucumbers - 2 ct
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Cherries - 1 pt
Garlic Scapes
Squash/Zucchini - 2 ct



Large Omnivore

Green Onion Brats - 1.25#

Beets - 1 bunch 

Kale - 1 bunch

Bok Choy - 1 head

Swiss Chard - 1 bunch

Cucumbers - 2 ct

Romaine Lettuce - 1 head

Cherries - 1 pt

Garlic Scapes

Squash/Zucchini - 4 ct
Broccoli - 1 head

Kohlrabi - 1 bulb

Breakfast Patties - 1 pkg

Eggs - 1 dz



Small Vegetarian

Green Beans - 1 #
Beets - 1 bunch 

Kale - 1 bunch
Bok Choy - 1 head
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Cucumbers - 2 ct
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Cherries - 1 pt
Garlic Scapes
Squash/Zucchini - 2 ct
Kohlrabi - 1 bulb
Broccoli- 1 head



Large Vegetarian

Green Beans - 1 #
Beets - 1 bunch 

Kale - 1 bunch
Bok Choy - 1 head
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Cucumbers - 2 ct
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Cherries - 1 pt
Garlic Scapes
Squash/Zucchini - 4 ct
Kohlrabi - 2 bulbs
Broccoli - 2 heads
Luna Burgers - 1 pkg
Eggs- 1 dz 

Vegan
 
Green Beans - 1 #
Beets - 1 bunch 

Kale - 1 bunch
Bok Choy - 1 head
Swiss Chard - 1 bunch
Cucumbers - 2 ct
Romaine Lettuce - 1 head
Cherries - 1 pt
Garlic Scapes
Squash/Zucchini - 2 ct
Kohlrabi - 1 bulb
Broccoli- 1 head



Need to get something extra? Place an order before Tuesday at Midnight!

 
 
What's Cooking? 
Recipes Featuring this Week's Share

Bag Contents in recipe: bok choy, chard, garlic scapes, broccoli, kale, cucumbers, zucchini, kohlrabi, green beans

Early-Summer Veggie Bowl

This Fresh Fork "Buddha Bowl" is the healthiest "kitchen-sink" recipe around: steamed and saut�ed vegetables on top of whole grains and beans, served alongside quick pickles and a nutty dipping sauce makes for a deliciously healthy and easy lunch. 




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Bag Contents in Recipe: Beets, Garlic Scapes, Eggs

Double Beet Pasta

The whole beet is used up-- leaves, stem and bulb-- and whipped into a pesto. Stirred into warm, whole wheat pasta and snuggled around a steamed whole egg, this is a great meatless meal. 






Fresh Fork Sausage Guide
Gingered Cherry Parfaits 
Lemon-Kale Sandwiches
Bag Contents in Recipe:   Green Onion Brats, Breakfast Patties

Bag Contents in Recipe: Cherries, Eggs

Bag Contents in Recipe: Kale




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