Happy Spring!
FYI – If you’ve emailed me and I haven’t responded…my computer went kablooey last Thursday AM and I just got it back…to find my email address book empty. However, that too is back (though it’s arranged by first names and I don’t know how to change it yet) but I have no idea what happened in the past week as far as email goes. I have around 700 or so emails that came in (not including junk mail) so it will take a few days for me to sort that out plus I’m in the middle of a house move so things will be a bit wonky for the next week.
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 #4
May 14, 2009
1. Asparagus
2. Scallions
3. Rhubarb
4. Collard Greens
5. Chives, Garlic
6. Mustard Greens (greenhouse grown)
Total Items: 6
3. Fun, Cool & Interesting Stuff
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...
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/63273
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
631-744-3522
www.macariwines.com
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:
http://www.clearwater.org/festival/
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:
(631) 725-0054
www.sagharborliquorstore.com
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
http://www.nofasummerconference.org/
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:
http://www.greenlivingexpoli.com/
http://www.greenlivingexpoli.com/schedule.html
$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 #3
May 7, 2009
1. Scallions - 1 bunch - $2.25
2. Sorrel – 1 bunch - $2.00
3. Kale, Red Russian - 1 bunch - $3.00
4. Kale Raab * - 1 bunch - $2.50
5. Turnip Greens – ½ lb - $2.25
6. Cilantro - 1 bunch - $2.00
7. Mizuna (greenhouse grown) OR Tat Soi – 1 bunch - $2.50
Total Items: 7
Total Amount: $16.50 (+$1.75 total extra given to us by our farmer so far this season - over what we pay our farmer per week...$16.50...not much, but over 34 weeks, this all adds up)
* Kale Raab
What it is...
http://www.seedambassadors.org/Mainpages/still/napuskale/napuskale.htm
What to do with it...
http://www.portlandfood.org/index.php?showtopic=7180
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