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CSA Order – Star Hollow Farm

10 Wednesday Mar 2010

Posted by kimhodgson in CSA

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I just placed my second order for a CSA Harvest Box, eggs, and cheese at Star Hollow Farm’s Online Market. I’m really excited about eating locally produced foods again. With all my work related travel I have missed quite a few Saturday deliveries and the Sunday Dupont Circle Farmers Market. I felt so guilty last weekend buying zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, avocadoes and other summer vegetables at Whole Foods…in the middle of winter. Well, no more unseasonal veggies for me.

This Saturday I will be able to pick up the following at Star Hollow Farm’s Adams Morgan pick-up site: 

  • 2-week CSA Harvest Box (1 head of lolla rosa lettuce, 1 head of bibb lettuce, micro greens, claytonia, mixed beets, mixed carrots, onions, parsnips, white and La Ratte fingerling potatoes, red delicious and pink lady apples) – $23.10
  • 1 dozen free range, free-roaming, pasured hen brown eggs – $3.25
  • 1 (8 oz) package sharp cheddar cheese (Whispering Brook Farm, aged more than one year and made with raw milk) – $4.00
  • 5 heads hardneck garlic – $0.80 each
  • 1 (4 lb) butternut squash – $4.80
  • 2 lb onions – $3.40

 For more information about Star Hollow Farm, check out their blog: Star Hollow Farm CSA Blog.

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Licking Creek Bend Farm

30 Saturday Jan 2010

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Licking Creek Bend Farm is located at 28 Donahoe Lane, Needmore, PA 17238. Growers Michael and Esther Tabor grow a variety of fresh, certified naturally grown, produce for sale at area farmers’ market and their CSA. One share feeds a family of 4 or 2 people who eat a lot of vegetables. There are several CSA pick-up sites: Adams Morgan (Saturday between 10:30am and 1pm at 18th St & Columbia Rd); Gaithersburg at NIST (Tuesdays between 10:30am and 1pm); Bethesda at NIH (Tuesdays between 10:30am and 1pm); and Brookland Metro Station – under bridge (Tuesdays between 3pm and 7pm). Licking Creek Bend Farm offers the following seasonal shares:

  • June-July (9 weeks for $315 or $35/week)
  • August-September (9 weeks for $315 or $35/week)
  • October-November (9 weeks for $315 or $35/week)

We joined for the Oct-Nov share. Here’s what we received and did with our bounty of produce…

WEEK 1 | Saturday, October 3, 2009

PRODUCE | 1 quart of purple and green beans, 5-7 hot peppers, various colors, 3-5 sweet peppers, various colors, 1 medium head of bok choy, 1 medium bunch of collard greens, 1 large butternut squash, 3-4 potatoes, 1 bunch of radishes, 4 tiny bosc pears, 2 red delicious apples, 2 golden delicious apples, 1 bunch of green kolrahbi

RECIPES | Fall Vegetable Stew with Lemon Thyme Biscuits, Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas & Sauce, Spaghetti Squash with Moroccan Spices, Raisins, Swiss Chard & Okra

WEEK 2 | Saturday, October 10, 2009

PRODUCE | 3 ears of decorative (not-edible, but very pretty) multi-colored corn (purple, yellow, white, red-organge); 1 medium acorn squash; 2 apples (red delicious and golden delicious); 2 medium Bosc pears; 2 small Bartlett pears; mixture of hot peppers – including one habanero, several jalapeno, and some long red ones; 1 small kohlrabi; several red, green, and yellow green bell peppers; 1 small bunch of red/green swiss chard; 3 medium/large white potatoes; 1 quart fresh apple cider; 1 small red cabbage; 1 medium nappa cabbage

RECIPES | Carrot Ginger Soup, Roasted Autumn Vegetables, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri Sauce,Mexican Lentil Stew with Cornbread

WEEK 3 | Saturday, October 17, 2009

PRODUCE | 1 bunch kale, 1 bunch arugula, 1 head broccoli, 1 bunch turnips, 1 pint tomatillos, Assorted sweet peppers (red, yellow, purple), Assorted hot peppers, 5 medium potatoes, 4 apples, 1 pear (this turned out to be a quince), 1 small butternut squash, 1 decorative gourd

WEEK 4 | Saturday, October 24, 2009

RECIPES | Sweet Potato Quesadillas with Tomatillo & Cilantro Salsa, Apple Cake, Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie

WEEK 5 | Saturday, October 31, 2009

PRODUCE | 1 liter of apple cider, 1 acorn squash, 6 red apples, 2 green apples, 3 pears, 4 sweet potatoes, 1 butternut squash, 2 turnips, 1 bunch Tok Choy (similar to Bok Choy and to be used in the same way), 1 bunch spinach, 1 bunch arugula, 1 small green cabbage

RECIPES | Multigrain Pancakes with Apples, Raisins and Maple Syrup, Indian Chai Tea, Eastern European Beet Stew and Baba’s Pierogies, Moroccan Chickpea Curry with Couscous, Chive Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Arugula & Apples

WEEK 6 | Saturday, November 7, 2009

PRODUCE | 1 large head of cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, 2 bunches of bok choy, apples, Bosc pears, cabbage

RECIPES | Eastern European Beet Stew and Baba’s Pierogies, Cider Braised Chicken and Cabbage with Mashed Potatoes

WEEK 7 | Saturday, November 14, 2009

PRODUCE | 1 large head of cauliflower, potatoes, sweet potatoes, green beans, bok choy, tat soi, apples, Bosc pears

RECIPES | Pizza with Roasted Cauliflower, Potatoes, Pesto & Bok Choy, Indian Cauliflower Curry with Mint Cilantro Chutney

WEEK 8 | Saturday, November 21, 2009

PRODUCE | broccoli rabe, tatsoi, kale, brussel sprouts, apple cider, apples, bosc pears, potatoes, romaine lettuce

RECIPES | Roasted Tomato Bean Soup, Pasta with Chickpea Garlic Sauce, Broccoli Rabe & Tatsoi, Green Beans & Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Shallot Butter, Cranberry-Apple Streusel Crisp

WEEK 9 | Saturday, November 28, 2009

PRODUCE | 7 apples (2 Albemarle Pippin, 2 Gold Rush, and 3 Winesap Stayman), 4 Bosc pears, 1/2 gallon unpasteurized apple cider, 1 medium bunch collard greens, 1 medium bunch pak choi (also called bok choy), 1 medium bunch kale, 1 stalk of brussel sprouts, 1 head of romaine lettuce, 1 small head of frisee lettuce, 4 small turnips, 4 medium Russet potatoes

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Star Hollow Farm

16 Saturday Jan 2010

Posted by kimhodgson in CSA, Farmers' Market

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My husband and I just joined our first ever online CSA (community supported agriculture). Last December while picking up our last share of Licking Creek Bend Farm‘s CSA, I noticed an advertisement for Star Hollow Farm’s Online Farmer’s Market & CSA. Growers Randy and Chris, a husband and wife team in Three Springs, Pennsylvania, started this innovative business plan in 2003. During the winter, Star Hollow Farm partners with Tuscarora Organic Growers Co-Op, several local orchards and dairies, and other family farms to provide a variety of high quality organic and conventional, locally grown and raised, products for Washington DC residents. CSA members pay $300 up front in January, which opens up a “debit” account on the online system. Every other week, beginning at 7am on Wednesday morning through 7am on Thursday, CSA members can shop at Star Hollow Farm’s Online Store. Members have the option of choosing the traditional share (a box of preassigned produce) or purchasing things a la carte or both. After all orders are submitted, Star Hollow Farm delivers the produce on Saturday mornings between 10am and 1pm to the Adams Morgan Farmers’ Market at 18th St and Columbia Rd in front of SunTrust. This innovative CSA model provides financial support up front for the farmer and flexibility to the customer.

The online store is user-friendly, provides images and descriptions for each type of produce, and indicates if it is organic or not. This week was my first. Here’s a screen shot of my order and a list of the produce I purchased:

  • 1 lb celeriac ($4/lb) – about 1 medium to large celeriac
  • 2 lbs carrots ($2.20/lb) – about 5-7 medium carrots
  • 2 lbs parsnips ($2.50/lb) – about 4-6 medium parsnips
  • 2 lbs yellow onions ($1.65/lb) – about 5 small onions
  • 1 (5 lb) bag, rainbow potatoes ($5/bag) – about 10 small to medium sized potatoes of different varieties
  • 1 head, green bibb lettuce ($1.50/head)
  • 1 head, lollo biondo lettuce ($1.50/head)
  • 3 small heads, hardneck garlic ($0.60/head)
  • 1/2 lb shallots ($4/lb) – about 4 medium shallots

All this cost $30.50 – far less than what I would have paid at Whole Foods, the Dupont Circle Farmers’ Market, or any other store in the Washington DC area for the quality and quantity.

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CSA Share Week 10

13 Sunday Dec 2009

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This is the very last CSA share for the year and winter. How sad!

  • 2 bunches collard greens
  • 1 bunch bok choy
  • 1 small bunch tatsoi
  • 1 bunch green onions
  • 1 pint broccoli crowns
  • 1 pint brussel sprouts
  • 1 small head green cabbage
  • 1 head green leaf lettuce
  • 1 head red leaf lettuce
  • 1 head romaine lettuce
  • 4 apples of assorted varieties
  • 2 bosc pears

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CSA Share Week 9

28 Saturday Nov 2009

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It’s our last week of our CSA. How sad!!! I just spoke with Farmer Mike and he said there may be a possibility to extend our share for a few weeks. It pays to know your farmer! On our walk home from picking up our CSA share, Farmer Mike told us that they still have a lot of winter greens, lettuce, and other vegetables to pick – thanks to plastic tarps and extending the growing season. Don’t want to get too excited, but hopefully we’ll be able to get a couple more weeks of fabulous produce. I love not knowing what we’ll get; the challenge of finding inventive recipes; and getting to chat with our farmer every week.

Here’s what we got in our CSA this week:

  • 7 apples (2 Albemarle Pippin, 2 Gold Rush, and 3 Winesap Stayman)
  • 4 Bosc pears
  • 1/2 gallon unpasteurized apple cider
  • 1 medium bunch collard greens
  • 1 medium bunch pak choi (also called bok choy)
  • 1 medium bunch kale
  • 1 stalk of brussel sprouts
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce
  • 1 small head of frisee lettuce
  • 4 small turnips
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes

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CSA Share Week 8

22 Sunday Nov 2009

Posted by kimhodgson in CSA

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It’s the weekend before Thanksgiving and the second to last share of our autumn CSA. This is what we received in our weekly box of produce:

  • 1 medium bunch of broccoli rabe
  • 1 small bunch of tatsoi (an asian green similar to bok choy, but smaller, more delicate, with a slightly sweet and nutty aroma; usually eaten raw, but can be cooked like spinach to soften its flavor)
  • 1 small bunch of baby kale
  • 1 head of romaine lettuce
  • 1 large stalk of brussel sprouts (bulbs still on the vine)
  • 1/2 gallon of apple cider
  • 6 apples (different varieties)
  • 2 Bosc pears
  • 3 white potatoes

I think I’ll use the apples to make either an apple-cranberry pie with streusel topping or an apple crisp; and the brussel sprouts, kale, and potatoes for a roasted vegetable dish for Thanksgiving dinner. I’ll probably use the broccoli rabe and tat soi in a winter pasta dish for dinner tonight.

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Tomatillo & Cilantro Salsa

02 Monday Nov 2009

Posted by kimhodgson in Recipe, Sauce, Side, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Excellent served with Sweet Potato Quesadillas.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2-3 cups halved, tomatillos (husked removed and washed)
  • 1 green jalapeno, seeded and halved
  • 1 red jalapeno, seeded and halved
  • 2 garlic cloves, halved
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (high quality such as Santa Cruz Organic)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 medium shallots, chopped
  • Cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

  1. In the toaster oven (or oven) roast tomatillos, jalapeno peppers, and garlic: coat small baking sheet covered with foil with cooking spray, add halved vegetables, coat with a little more cooking spray. Broil in toaster oven for about 5-10 minutes until slightly brown and vegetables are cooked through.
  2. In a food processor, combine roasted vegetables, cilantro through salt. Blend. Stir in shallots and refrigerate until ready to use. Can be served warm or cold.

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Kim’s Meal Plan Week 5

01 Sunday Nov 2009

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Last week I didn’t exactly have a meal plan because I was traveling. Basically we just ate a bunch of leftovers (made a huge pot of Moroccan Chickpea Curry with Couscous) and gave some of our CSA veggies to friends who watched our dog.

However, this is what we’ll be eating this week:

Saturday

  • Breakfast | Multigrain Pancakes with Apples, Raisins and Maple Syrup | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Moroccan Chickpea Curry with Couscous (leftovers)
  • Dinner | Sweet Potato Quesadillas with Tomatillo Salsa and Arugula Spinach Salad | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream

Sunday

  • Breakfast | Oatmeal with Cherries, Walnuts, Bananas and Maple Syrup | Indian Chai Tea
  • Lunch | Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie (leftovers) | Apple Cider and Tea Biscuits
  • Dinner | Beet Soup and Pierogies | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream (leftovers)

Monday

  • Breakfast | Multigrain Pancakes with Apples, Raisins and Maple Syrup (leftovers) | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie with a slice of toasted bread | Vanilla Yogurt and sliced Apples
  • Dinner | Sweet Potato Quesadillas with Tomatillo Salsa and Arugula Spinach Salad (leftovers) | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream (leftovers)

Tuesday

  • Breakfast | Cereal with Muesli, Apples and Bananas | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Chive Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Arugula & Apples | Vanilla Yogurt with sliced Apples | Parmesan & Garlic Archer Farm’s Potato Chips
  • Dinner | Beet Soup and Pierogies (leftovers) | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream (leftovers)

Wednesday

  • Breakfast | Cereal with Muesli, Apples and Bananas | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Chive Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Arugula & Apples | Vanilla Yogurt with sliced Apples | Parmesan & Garlic Archer Farm’s Potato Chips
  • Dinner | Autumn Vegetable Pot Pie (leftovers) | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream (leftovers)

Thursday

  • Breakfast | Cereal with Muesli, Apples and Bananas | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Natural Peanut Butter & Apricot Jam Sandwiches | Vanilla Yogurt with sliced Apples | Parmesan & Garlic Archer Farm’s Potato Chips
  • Dinner | Beet Soup and Pierogies (leftovers) | Apple Cake and Vanilla Ice Cream (leftovers)

Friday

  • Breakfast | Cereal with Muesli, Apples and Bananas | Barry’s Irish Gold Tea
  • Lunch | Natural Peanut Butter & Apricot Jam Sandwiches | Vanilla Yogurt with sliced Apples | Parmesan & Garlic Archer Farm’s Potato Chips
  • Dinner | Eating Out at Birch & Barley

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CSA Share Week 5

31 Saturday Oct 2009

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Greg and I rode our bikes down to Adam’s Morgan to pick up the CSA share at the farmer’s market.  We had a great conversation with Michael about his farm operation, food systems, capitalism, obesity and the built environment, and a whole slew of other interesting things.  I mentioned this blog to him, and he was really excited about it.  It was very stimulating conversation.

We got another nice mix of items, and with some leftover items from last time it should be a week full of delicious meals.  We got:

  • 1 liter of apple cider
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 6 red apples
  • 2 green apples
  • 3 pears
  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 turnips
  • 1 bunch Tok Choy (similar to Bok Choy and to be used in the same way)
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1 bunch arugula
  • 1 small green cabbage

I also picked up 4 conventional beets, which I’m going to use to make borsch.

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CSA Fall Share – Week 1

03 Saturday Oct 2009

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Yippee! I am finally a CSA member again. I was so disppointed to find out that Potomac Vegetable Farms doesn’t deliver their fall share to DC residents. But, luckily Rex found out about another CSA – Licking Creek Bend Farm – from a work colleague. The Licking Creek Bend Farm CSA was able to squeeze us (and our friends John and Greg) into the fall share. So for the next 9 weeks we’ll each be getting a fabulous box of lovely fall produce.

CSA Fall Bounty - Week 1

Today was the first week. I met Greg at 18th St & Columbia Rd to pick up our boxes. We found Michael Tabor, one of the farmers’, gave him our checks, and walked away with a lovely mixture of colorful produce. Here’s what was in our box:

  • 1 quart of purple and green beans
  • 5-7 hot peppers, various colors
  • 3-5 sweet peppers, various colors
  • 1 medium head of bok choy
  • 1 medium bunch of collard greens
  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 3-4 potatoes
  • 1 bunch of radishes
  • 4 tiny bosc pears
  • 2 red delicious apples
  • 2 golden delicious apples
  • 1 bunch of green kolrahbi

CSA Fall Bounty - Week 1

Greg and I decided to do some additional shopping at the 3 vendor Adams Morgan Farmers’ Market. I was so shocked at the prices. Only $1.29/lb for local apples, sustainably grown (versus the $2.49/lb I paid last week at the Dupont Circle FRESHFarms Market) at Licking Creek Bend Farm’s produce stand. I spoke with Michael Tabor a bit to discover that a lot of his customers are WIC and SNAP food benefit recipients. He took me behind the cashier area and held up a box, full of WIC and SNAP vouchers. For fabulous produce at such low prices, you really can’t beat it.

So, to get Rex and I through the week – I picked up a few more apples (perhaps I’ll make an apple crisp or other dish) and some sweet snap peas (fabulous lunch snack).

More later on what I do with my CSA week 1 bounty…

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