Posted on July 12, 2011 by ryan la chica
MimoMex greens errupting from a member's backpack
It was a scorcher on Monday but with the a cool breeze kicking off the East River, the refreshing frozen margaritas, and the cranking A/C, the Woods was once again an oasis of chill relaxation, terrific tacos, and local goodies during our weekly distribution. It was our first distribution in weeks without Stella. Our little CSA mascot has grown up to be ” too goat-like” to make the trip into Brooklyn anymore. Her love of blueberries drives her mad and she insists on grazing (which involves her standing on top of the shares…) on our buckets of blueberries during the drive down. For those who are gonna miss our little gal, a quick visit to Red Hook is in order!
Blueberries by Norman Greig
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Posted on July 11, 2011 by ryan la chica
A few Just Food staff had the chance to go out to Orange County a couple of weeks ago and visited our fab farmers, Martin and Gaudencia. They have shared some of the pictures that they took that day. MimoMex is looking amazing! Alright people, who is ready to help organize a trip/workday out at the farm some Sunday in August….
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Posted on July 11, 2011 by ryan la chica
Beets from the July 4th pick-up
Three of us split a share at CSA and with all the beautiful beets we got this past week we were looking for a really nice recipe that was light enough for this hot summer weather and could be picnic friendly! In the colder months we’ve tried out some beets with pasta and other hearty dishes, but we thought that this recipe for beet hummus was delicious and perfect for July. It was fairly easy to make (make sure you have a food processor!) and required ingredients that we have from CSA and can also be picked up at the local market. Here’s what we did to make a perfect 4th of July Picnic-Ready beet treat.
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Posted on July 9, 2011 by ryan la chica
Join us on Sunday June 10th from 3pm until 8pm as we toast some tasty homebrew and celebrate the conclusion of our inaugural run of the Broken Stove Beer Tasting CLub. Friends can join in the fun. James has a keg on tap for serious tasting. We will have a potluck spread of pickles and jams going and will probably bust out the grill.
Come join us in the garden for a beer!
Broken Stove Beer Share
Sunday June 10th
3pm-8pm-ish
ryan’s loft
140 Metropolitan Ave. First Floor
Beer! Potluck! Garden Party!
Be sure to check out one of the best neighborhood traditions, the Giglio Lift, and then cruise over to Metropolitan Ave for an afternoon beer.
Giglio Feast. Williamsburg, Brookln. Pic by Adam Lerner @flickr.com
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Posted on July 9, 2011 by ryan la chica
Back on June 12th the farmers sent me these lovely photos from the field. Beautiful!
So, who is down to help plan a trip/workday out at the farm?
Red onions from the black dirt fields of MimoMex farm
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Posted on July 9, 2011 by ryan la chica
Stocked pantry!
As the harvest season continues to crescendo, we continue to cook up a storm with our ever growing supply of local produce. Addicted to delicious fresh food, we amplify our Southside CSA share with trips to farmers markets. Check out whats cooking in our kitchen…
chopping veg
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Posted on July 9, 2011 by ryan la chica
the mystery herb
New members have been a little confused with some of the herbs coming from MimoMex. Mexican specialty herbs like epazote, quelite, and papalo are key ingredients in some of the most delicious cuisine from Latin America and a bonus to Southside CSA shares. Not a typical part of most CSA shares, we are lucky to be partnered with MimoMex Farm and recieving these uncommon, gourmet herbs. Those familiar with papalo know it is easy to make impressive meals with the herb. It has a pungent, citrusy taste, often likened to arugula, cilantro, and rue. Continue reading →
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