Wine of the week

This week we will be sampling a 2006 steel fermented Chardonnay from Peconic Bay Winery. Peconic Bay Winery is based in the mild climate of Cutchogue on the North Fork of Long Island, which brags the most days of sunshine and the longest growing season from any town in New York State. From the winery: “ThisContinue reading “Wine of the week”

Recipe Round-Up

Thanks to all our members who share their pics, tips, and recipes. Keep the good stuff flowing… Zuke tips from Marc: Great stuff this week. We made a big zucchini/potato mash with some of the stuff. We basically used this recipe for Zucchini Mash with the spices from this recipe for Cabbage Curry and addedContinue reading “Recipe Round-Up”

Just Food Newsletter

Hola – the JustFood newsletter has just been published – subscribe to the newsletter – more information on each topic is on the website. In this issue: Policy Action Alert!  Help Pass “FoodprintNYC”! A citywide initiative on food an agriculture systems in NYC – Resolution 2049-also known as FoodprintNYC resolution – has been introduced byContinue reading “Just Food Newsletter”

Verdolaga (Purslane), Pumpkin Seed and Pecorino Salad

Ingredients 1 bunch Verdolaga Half cup of Pumpkin seeds A little shaved pecorino 1 navel orange Dressing: 1 garlic clove ¼ squeezed fresh lemon juice Dash balsamic vinegar Few tbls Olive oil ¼ tsp grainy Dijon mustard pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper Make up the dressing in a salad bowl –Continue reading “Verdolaga (Purslane), Pumpkin Seed and Pecorino Salad”

Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Recipe and image generously provided by Pamela Castillo and Steve Krauss Ingredients Squash Blossoms- Male squash flowers, without the squash attached, are better than female flowers for this recipe but both will work. Makes about 12 – 15 flowers, depending on the size. 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/3 cup shredded parmesan red pepper flakes 1Continue reading “Stuffed Squash Blossoms”

Week 4 (B week) July 13th

This week we are very excited to announce that our delivery included some long awaited squash flowers – send us in your recipes and serving tips! We will also be serving up a taste of the Bridge Vineyards 2006 semi dry Riesling, with its natural sweetness and a hint of gravelly peach, a perfect accompanimentContinue reading “Week 4 (B week) July 13th”

Week 3 (A week) July 6th

FRUIT FRUIT!! For all you “A” week and full share fruits members – this is the first week for fruit pick up. Cherries and apples have just been delivered. VEGETABLES – listed below: Lechuga – romaine Fava beans Sweet peas Green zuccini Pink radishes Epazote Parsley OR Papalo (spicy lettuce – great in tacos or aContinue reading “Week 3 (A week) July 6th”

Recipe Round Up

Six years into CSA membership and our house still has trouble using all the lettuce in a typical week. While we can rock some seriously yummy salads–magic happens with roasted beets and garlic and a little vinegar–salads are just not our go to thang when meal time rolls around. Regardless, we get lettuce…so lettuce weContinue reading “Recipe Round Up”