Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Happy Spring!
Ahh! The CSA mysteries begin...did anyone by chance happen to accidentally take home an extra bag of Burdock? The reason I'm asking is that we were short one bag at the end of the night. However, I don't think we counted those before the CSA started (though other things were) so it's certainly possible our farmer didn't give us the exact number we needed. That's the reason why it's so important to the CSA that we all know exactly who showed up at the CSA each week and why the CSA Sign-In person needs to have your name checked off each week. Of course you may be wondering...who'd want to take another bag of that??? I would...but I didn't :) .
Thanks to those who patiently waited at the start of the CSA this past week for the News 12 cameras to finish rolling. Apologies to any inconveniences it may have caused!! It's not an every week thing and one needs to take advantage of media opportunities where one can. Our CSA is far from being filled for 2009 and we need to get the word out to help support our farmer and keep him farming (and coming to Huntington) and this, hopefully, will help...in addition to all of us talking to our friends, neighbors, co-workers and anyone else we think who might be interested in CSA and Dines Farm. I've attached a CSA brochure for that purpose (and there should always be copies for you to take at the CSA Sign-In table).
Did you get any samples from Dines Farm BBQing this week? Yum! I'll see if it's possible for this to happen again before mid-May when their Nyack farmer's market kicks in and then Jay will be busy up there and not free to come to BBQ in Huntington.
Included in this email...
1. Your CSA doesn't need you this week! But you know that won't be for long :) !!!
2. This week's list (subject to change without notice...farming is like that)
3. Fun, Cool & Interesting Stuff (new stuff added weekly...really!)
4. Do you garden? Want organic seedings from your CSA farm???
5. What you actually got last week
1. Your CSA doesn't need you this week! But you know that won't be for long :) !!
You can always just show up a little before 3:30 or 5:30pm at the CSA and offer to work if there's still an empty slot on the CSA Work Sign-up Sheet. ALWAYS FILL THE CSA WORK SHEET OUT IN PENCIL!!! Life is too unpredictable for being written in pen!
2. This week's list (subject to change without notice...farming is like that)
Week #3
May 7, 2009
1. Mizuna OR Tat Soi
2. Scallions
3. Cilantro
4. Kale
5. Sorrel
6. Kale Raab *
7. Turnip Greens - last week...my guess is till next year
Total Items: 7 (?)
3. Fun, Cool & Interesting Stuff
Friday, May 8th
4pm to 7pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Pequa
5163 Merrick Road
Massapequa Park, NY
For more info:
(516) 795-3935
FREE
Visit Pequa & meet Macari Vineyards Rep, John Miniaci, as he guides you thru a tasting of their wines.
4pm to 7pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Wylde Liquors
1028D Route 25A
Mt. Sinai
For more info:
FREE

Visit Wylde Liquors & meet Macari Vineyards Rep, Stefanie Pesce, as he guides you thru a tasting of their wines.
4pm to 7pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Sunshine Liquors
3553A Merrick Rd
Seaford
For more info:
(516) 785-1150
FREE
Visit Sunshine Liquors & meet Macari Vineyards Rep, Don Brisson, as he guides you thru a tasting of their wines.
Saturday, May 9th
10am
Wildman Steve Brill Lecture
Wantagh Public Library
3285 Park Ave
Wantagh
For more info: 516-221-1200
FREE
Brill will bring wild edible and medicinal shoots, greens, flowers, herbs, roots & mushrooms to discuss, share and taste!
1pm to 4pm
Wildman Foraging Tour
Muttontown Preserve
East Norwich
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
May see spring mushrooms, St. John's Wort, Grape Leaves & Sheep Sorrel. If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Sunday, May 10th (Mother's Day)
11am to 5pm
Emapanadas & Rose
Macari Vineyards
150 Bergen Ave
Mattitiuck
$12, $10 for Macari Wine Club Members
For more info:
At the Macari Tasting Room, there'll be serving a glass of their Rose with Empanadas from La Nena, an Argentinean treat! www.lanenafoods.com . PLUS, for every bottle of Macari Wine bought in May, $1 will be dontated to the American Cancer Society.
Macari Vineyard is the original LI vineyard that dared to try sustainable vitacultural practices on Long Island. Why dare? On Long Island, it's the humidity that gets to fruit, not bugs. So, fungicides are the nasty category of "ides" used in this endeavor. Established in 1995 (the family has owned the land...a 500 acre waterfront tract...for the past 50 years), this vineyard has inspired others to do the right (though challenging) thing and use biodynamic vitaculture practices to their credit and to their success!
Wednesday, May 13th
4pm to 8pm
Brooklyn Uncorked
BAM Cafe
30 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn
$40/$20 for subscribers of "Edible" magazines
To order tickets, copy and paste the following link in your web browser:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/52229
For more info:
(631) 537-4637
Come join your food community at Edible Brooklyn's annual local-tasting soiree.

Stroll the halls of the Brooklyn Academy of Music while sipping on Long Island wines and nibbling on samples from your favorite Brooklyn restaurants.

There will be austere steel-fermented whites, robust reds and varietal roses--all.

And this year Brooklyn Uncorked will spill over into the lobby of BAM, making way for much more food, from barbecue to cheese, from oysters to carnitas.

Last year's event sold out, so reserve your spot now.
Friday, May 15th
3:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
The Liquor Corner
975 W Jericho Tpke, Unit 12
Smithtown, NY 11787
For more info:
(631) 863-6001
FREE

Visit The Liquor Corner and meet Macari Vineyards Representative, Stefanie Pesce, as she guides you through a tasting of their wines.
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Mar Kay's Liquor
4600 Nesconset Hwy, Unit 2
Port Jefferson Station, NY
For more info:
(631) 473-6588
www.macariwines.com
FREE

Visit Mar Kay's Liquor and meet Macari Vineyards Representative, Kenny O'Brien, as he guides you through a tasting of their wines.
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Vino 100 (Oceanside)
3179 Long Beach Road
Oceanside
(516) 825-8466
FREE

Visit Vino 100 and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines.
Thursday, May 21st
Wine Dinner at OSO with Macari Wines
OSO at Southampton Inn
91 Hill St.
Southampton
For more info:
(631) 283-1166
Friday, May 22nd
4pm to 7pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Stew Leonards
210 Airport Plaza Blvd
Farmingdale, NY
For more info:
(631) 249-3583

Visit Stew Leonards and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines.
Wednesday, May 27th
6:30pm
Fresh (the movie) screening & panel discussion
NYU Cantor Film Center
36 E 8th St
NYC
$10 - $15
To purchase tickets...
Watch the trailer:
Panel discussion features the director Ana Joanes, Joan Gussow (author/educator), Jacquie Berger (Just Food), Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Will Allen (Growing Power - Prez Obama likes this guy), Chef Dan Barber (Blue Hill)
Friday, May 29th
5:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
JP Wine & Liquor
1954 Middle Country Road
Centereach, NY
For more info:
(631) 981-6330
www.macariwines.com
FREE

Join our sales rep, John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of their wines. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 30th
7:00 pm- 9:30 pm
New Taste of the Upper West Side
Columbus Ave between West 76th & West 77th Sts (under an elegant tent)
NYC
Ticket information:
• $85 single; 2 for $150
• $100 at the door; space permitting
• $200 VIP ticket; includes Champagne Reception
• $1,000 Sponsor ticket; includes Champagne Reception and Tasting Dinner at a later date.
Send personal check to: Columbus Avenue BID
PO BOX 23-7193
New York, NY 10023
For credit card purchases, visit: www.newtasteuws.com
For additional ticket information:
212.721.5048
www.newtasteuws.com

A CELEBRATION OF FOOD & WINE

The Upper West Side’s most celebrated chefs share their signature dishes.
• Unlimited Tastings
• Meet the Chefs
• Long Island Wines

HONOREES:
Michael and Ariane Batterberry
Founders & Editors in Chief, Food Arts Magazine

The Columbus Avenue Business Improvement District is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Friday, June 12th
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Shoreham Wines & Spirits
Rte. 25A
Shoreham
FREE

Visit Shoreham Wines & Spirits and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines. Enjoy!

Friday, June 19th
4pm to 7pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Stew Leonards
210 Airport Plaza Blvd
Farmingdale, NY
For more info:
(631) 249-3583

Visit Stew Leonards and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines.
4:00 pm- 7:00 pm

West Islip Wines Hosts Macari Vineyards
486 Union Blvd.
West Islip
For more info:
631-661-4443
www.macariwines.com
FREE

Visit West Islip Wines and meet Macari Rep., Stefanie Pesce, as you enjoy tasting of Macari Wines,
Saturday, June 20th
Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival
For more info:
CSA member Jeff Tanenbaum will be volunteering again this year and HIGHLY recommends you check this event out for the day, or for the weekend! It's the year of Pete Seeger's 90th birthday (he, if his health and the fates allow, will be performing) and the 45th anniversary of the group's sloop, The Clearwater, the namesake of the festival. This year's performers also include Susan Tedeschi, The Persuasions, Arlo Guthrie, Jay & Molly Ungar, Alejandro Escovido and a plethora of others.
Sunday, June 21st
Clearwater Festival - Great Hudson River Revival
(see June 20th)
12:30pm
Wildman Foraging Tour
Sunken Meadow Park
Kings Park
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Friday, July 10th
3:00 pm- 6:00 pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Sag Harbor Liquor Store
52 Main Street
Sag Harbor, NY
For more info:
www.macariwines.com

Visit Sag Harbor Liquor Store and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines. Enjoy!!
Saturday, July 18th
1pm to 6pm
Macari Wine Tasting
Stew Leonards
210 Airport Plaza Blvd
Farmingdale, NY
For more info:
(631) 249-3583

Visit Stew Leonards and meet Macari Vineyards Sales Rep., John Miniaci, as he guides you through a tasting of Macari Wines.
Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9th
NOFA (Northeast Organic Farming Association) Summer Conference
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA
If you're interested in organic gardening, food, farming, holistic health, alternative energy, cleaning up the environment, food politics, good eating, partying, dancing, music, crafts, poetry, yoga, join between 1,500 and 2,000 like minded people in a weekend of fun and education with something for just about everyone from tots and teens to everyone else. There are many Long Islanders who go every year. If you try it once, I bet you'll try it again!
Saturday, August 15th
11:45am
Wildman Foraging Tour
Muttontown Preserve
East Norwich
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Saturday, September 5th
12:30pm
Wildman Foraging Tour
Sunken Meadow Park
Kings Park
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Sunday, October 25th
12:30pm
Wildman Foraging Tour
Sunken Meadow Park
Kings Park
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Sunday, November 1st
11:45pm
Wildman Foraging Tour
Muttown Preserve
East Norwich
For more info & reservations:
914-835-2153
$15 - Adults, $10 - younger than 12
If you've never been...you should treat yourself to go at least once. If you've gone...you know why you want to check this out!
Saturday, Nov 21st
11am to 6pm
Green Living Expo
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood Campus
Sports/Exhibition Complex
101 Crooked Hill Road
Brentwood, NY 11717
For more info:
$10.00 (under 12 years old free)
The Green Living Expo is a 2-day event designed to provide Long Island residents and business owners with the information they need to support a greener way of life here on Long Island. “Green Living” is a new concept for many Long Islanders, for others it has been a way of life for years. Regardless of which category you fall into, being “green” is a notion that has firmly taken root in our society.

The Green Living Expo will be the catalyst between businesses, organizations, and consumers looking for information, inspiration, and innovation. It will provide information to help move us in the direction of a lifestyle that is both economically viable and ecologically sound.

The Green Living Expo will have two full days of programming to make the event both educational and fun. Speakers have been selected for their passion, commitment, innovation, and authority on their “green” topic. There is no additional fee required to attend the programs/lectures/classes.

Sunday, Nov 22nd
11am to 5pm
Green Living Expo
(see Saturday, Nov 21st)
4. Do you garden? Want organic seedings from your CSA farm???
You can order certified organic seedlings for your garden from our CSA farm, Halsey's Green Thumb Farm, that will be delivered to you when you pick up your CSA share! AND, the prices are the same as last year! If you want something not on the list, call and ask...there's a decent chance they have, or will have, it. Fliers about this are on the CSA Sign-In Table.
How?
Call the farm (631-726-1900) from 9:30am to 4:30pm, order using a credit card (minimum order of $20) and coordinate when you'll be picking up your seedlings with your CSA pickup.
What?
All the pots are 4 1/2" and the cost of each pot is $5.00
Basil, Green
Marigold: Orange (8" to 10")
Mint, Cat
Oregano, Greek
Parsley, Italian Flat Leaf
Petunias: Blue OR Mixed OR Rose
Rosemary
Sorrel
Strawberries, Alpine (very small)
Swiss Chard: Gold OR Green OR Red
Tarragon, French
More varieties coming soon!
5. What you actually got last week
Week #2
April 30, 2009
1. Leeks - 1 bunch - $3.50
2. Burdock (Gobo) - 1/2 lb - $3.75
3. Kale, White Siberian - 1 bunch - $3.00
4. Kale Raab * - 1 bunch - $2.00
5. Turnip Greens - 1 lb - $3.75
6. Oregano - 1 bunch - $2.00
Total Items: 6
Total Amount: $18.00 (+$1.75 total - between this week and last - over what we pay our farmer per week...$16.50...not much, but over 34 weeks, this all adds up)
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