CSA Week 3 June 30th eggs, yes

Please, take the share you signed up for only, thanks.
INSTRUCTIONS FULL SHARE:
1. take 2 bags, tied together from the bottom half of the first fridge(it is marked)
2. Take eggs from the door of the fridge
What’s in the bags:
Arugala
Melody Spinach
Chioggia Beets
Dill
Mars Red Spring Onions
Parmex Carrots
HALF SHARE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take a bag from the top shelf of the fridge
2.2. Take eggs from door of fridge
What’s in the bags:
Melody Spinach
Parmex Carrots
Galic
Dill
Thanks for your support and if you need help with recipe ideas, please email me. MM Graff Owner Operator

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Reminder: be careful to take the proper share :)

Greetings and thank you for picking up your shares today.

Someone picked up a fullshare instead of a half share today. USUALLY this means I have to repick for some poor individule but today the difference in shares was minimal. .
PLease read your instructions carefully and the half share is always on top in the frige and the full on the bottom. No harm done today but for future, be careful, please :) :) :) Thanks so much and stay cool.
If you have friends who would like a share, I still have some left and you could share the drive between you.
MM Graff Owner Operato

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Sorry this is so late.
Be aware of the ruts in the driveway. Just drive slowly. The rain washed it out.
1. take 2 bags, tied together from the bottom half of the first fridge(it is marked)
What’s in the bags:
Joi Choi(like pak choi)
Melody Spinach
French Breakfast Radish(you make cook the greens too)
King Richard leeks
Oregano
Garlic, baby
HALF SHARE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take a bag from the top shelf of the fridge
What’s in the bags:
Melody Spinach
Joi Choi(like pak choi) *
French Breakfast Radish(you make cook the greens too)
King Richard leeks
Oregano
Joi Choi has many uses.
You may use the greens only or greens and crunchy part in omlets, pastas, rice, stirfry , salad or soup.
I use whenever I want some texture
BELOW is a basic recipe for joi choi but again, I use raw in a lot of things.
Basic Stir-fry with Peanut Oil and Garlic

1 pound joi choi (or a mixture of different chois)
2 Tb peanut oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp minced garlic
salt or soy sauce to taste

Cut stems into 1-inch pieces and slice leaves coarsely.
Heat wok or heavy frying pan. Pour oil in. Add stems and toss over moderately high heat until somewhat softened, about 2 minutes.
Add sugar, garlic, salt and soy sauce. Add reserved leaves. Toss another 2 minutes. Serve. (Yield: 2 servings)

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CSA Woostock Week #1 June l7th Egg week

Thank you CSA’rs for gracing us with your reservation of a share at M’s Organic Sustainable Farm!
Below are instructions and a detail of “what’s in the bags”.
This year: the first fridge is shared by FULL&HALF SHARE CSA’rs.
Full Share: Bottom
Half Share : Top
Eggs: Side door of fridge.
Things to remember about greens:
They can be used as,
1. Topping for pizza 2. in salads or as salads 3. stirfried with onion 4. chopped up into eggs/omlets 5. in Soup 6. in pasta 7. with potatos or potato or pasta salads.
HANDLING GREENS: Greens may be kept several weeks especially if rinsed in cold water first and spun and placed in air tite containers.
LETTUCES: Keep less long but should be rinsed in cold water first and spun and placed in air tite containers.
I will take egg containers back when you are finished, if possible.
**PLEASE be careful when handling your containers as they have been recycled.
I apologize in advance for not having recipes this week, as I have leased & am working a new plot in Harvard in an attempt to make available winter squashes including pumpkins. Cross your fingers.
INSTRUCTIONS FULL SHARE:
1. take 2 bags, tied together from the bottom half of the first fridge(it is marked)
2. take eggs from the door of the fridge if you subscribed to egg share
What’s in the bags:
Organic granola
Melody Spinach (mostly bably)
French Breakfast Radish(you make cook the greens too)
Mars Red Spring onions(use the greens too)
Dukat Dill
HALF SHARE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Take a bag from the top shelf of the fridge
2. Take eggs from the door of the fridge if you subscribe to egg share
What’s in the bags:
Melody Spinach(mostly bably)
French Breakfast Radish(you make cook the greens too)
Mars Red Spring onions(use the greens too)
Dukat Dill
Small bag of Arugala
Thanks for your support and if you need help with recipe ideas, please email me.
MM Graff Owner Operator

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Woodstock CSA Program Starting June l7th Sign up now if you haven’t

Welcome those of you who have a share reserved. Pickup is Wednesday the l7th , noon to 7 p.m.
MORE info on the program under CSA Information Sheet 2009

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CSA Information Sheet 2009

Hello and thank you for your inquiry about Organic Produce Shares at M’s Organic Farm where we support a Cruelty Free Animal Environment

We specialize in Greens(Greens, Arugala, Spinach,& more ), expect them in every box
** Dozen organic eggs(free range, local , non-medicated feed) can be added to ANY box, Add $40.50 to your subscription. Eggs sold only as part of CSA program, not separately.
We also grow onion, jalapenos, Peppers, Basil,Oregano,Potatos, Dill, Thyme, Cilantro, Garlic, Pole or String Beans, Eggplant, Radish, Carrot, Beet, Specialty Squashes,Pumpkins, Cuks, Winter Squash and of course Tomatoes & more. You can expect to see any and all of these in your box(seasonal) Each week you will be emailed an explanation of items in the box and probably a recipe or two. You may occasional receive(unless you request otherwise) our famous Cinnamon Almond Raisin Granola or one of our Pestos.
Your Final CSA share usually includes some things for the winter such as dried herb packs, granola or pesto.
Many people don’t understand how farming works. Your weekly box will contain whatever skill and Mother Nature can provide at that time. $25.00 of Veggies will supplement a meat eaters dining or provide a lot for a Vegan. New Half Share Vegie $15.00 worth of veggies(plus the eggs)
By prepaying for the year you are assured a subscription of whatever is growing that week for 18 weeks. In other words, if you are looking for tomatoes in June, You won’t see them. No one has tomatoes in Illinois in June. But you will, perhaps, find: radish, beets, onion, garlic, spinach, always, a mix of greens, fresh herbs. The greens are always there and whatever else is growing. You will have many recipes and suggestions on cooking and eating Greens.
We try to make it as varying and interesting and healthy as Mother Nature allows. I hope this helps.
Share price: for 18 weeks. Beginning June (TBA) END- Oct.(TBA)
Vegie Share only= $450.00, Vegie plus Egg Share =$490.50 or New Half Share with Eggs $310.50
Know that we produce all plant based soaps as well as an, all natural Hebal Care Line called Mountain Moon here at the farm. See link http://www.localharvest.org/store/M6694
Shares are prepaid and picked up: Wednesdays @ the Farm, between noon and 7 If you go on vacation, why not arrange for a friend to enjoy your box? No hold overs of shares.
Hope to see you this summer at the farm! (No Please no dogs @ farm & respectful behavior including driving is required. Speed limit in the driveway: 5mph )
MM Graff
I get excited when some new friend asks about the CSA, All things Organic program!! It means folks are getting the idea that Organic & Locally grown food has so much more energy than “other” produce. It’s good to see people taking care of themselves, the environment and their families. We know that it may be easier to go to the local superstore. Just like we know it is easier to gas and spray our food but we choose not to
Our promise to you is that we will provide high quality produce, raised in Organic farming practices with the highest respect for all living things and to try to make you happy. Thank you for blessing us with your order!
————————————————Tear and Send with Check or Money Order made payable to MM Graff,14101 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Name:————————————– —–I will pick up: 1. at the farm on Wed.(noon to 7pm)
No. of Shares:————– (circle one)Vegie only box $450.00 or Vegie + Eggs. 2doz/month $490.50, or Half Share Vegie plus Eggs $310.50
Email: (PLEASE!! )________ ______ How you heard about M’s ____________
Note: I prefer emailing as I’m always outside, please and thanks.
Feel free to call me and leave a message 815-338-8148 or better yet, email: msorganicfarm@gmail.com
.

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CAry, Crystal Lake CSA’rs. Share your trips to the farm

I have a customer who wants to share the trips to the farm to pickup the CSA shares. This means you would come every other week to pickup your share and have it picked up for you on alternate weeks. Let me know if you are interested and I’ll pass along the email information. Thanks, M

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2009 Market: Logan Square Farmer’s Market

We have finally settled on a market this year. It’s the one we started at Logan Square in Chicago at Logan Square Bvd. and Milwaukee. www.logansquarefarmersmarket.org

While we will not be bringing CSA Shares to Logan Square, we will bring our seasonal vegies, herbs, pestos, granolas and more for you to purchase “al la carte”.

We would like to bring our ENTIRE line of Mountain Moon Herbal Care Products, however, the Chamber of Commerce feels we would compete with the soap store in place their. So.. feel free to ask/order our soaps and oils and take a look at the lotions, balms and personal scents while you are there.

We will be there the 3rd week of June thru September.

Thanks for your support.

MM Graff Owner Operator

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Sign up for the CSA full or Half Share & recieve 1 dozen free eggs

Welcome to M’s Organic Sustainable FArm.

We have full and half shares available and free-range organic eggs.

Sign up by Feburary 28th, 2009 and receive a dozen free eggs.

Details at www.msorganicfarm.com. Please read the full information sheet for 2009 before asking questions.

Questions to msorganicfarm@gmail.com

Thanks to those of you who supported our

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CSA Information Sheet 2009-Full & Half Shares available

Hello and thank you for your inquiry about Organic Produce Shares at M’s Organic Farm where we support a Cruelty Free Animal Environment

We specialize in Greens(Greens, Arugala, Spinach,& more ), expect them in every box
** Dozen organic eggs(free range, local , non-medicated feed) can be added to ANY box, Add $40.50 to your subscription. Eggs sold only as part of CSA program, not separately.
We also grow onion, jalapenos, Peppers, Basil,Oregano,Potatos, Dill, Thyme, Cilantro, Garlic, Pole or String Beans, Eggplant, Radish, Carrot, Beet, Specialty Squashes,Pumpkins, Cuks, Winter Squash and of course Tomatoes & more. You can expect to see any and all of these in your box(seasonal) Each week you will be emailed an explanation of items in the box and probably a recipe or two. You may occasional receive(unless you request otherwise) our famous Cinnamon Almond Raisin Granola or one of our Pestos.
Your Final CSA share usually includes some things for the winter such as dried herb packs, granola or pesto.
Many people don’t understand how farming works. Your weekly box will contain whatever skill and Mother Nature can provide at that time. $25.00 of Veggies will supplement a meat eaters dining or provide a lot for a Vegan. New Half Share Vegie $15.00 worth of veggies(plus the eggs)
By prepaying for the year you are assured a subscription of whatever is growing that week for 18 weeks. In other words, if you are looking for tomatoes in June, You won’t see them. No one has tomatoes in Illinois in June. But you will, perhaps, find: radish, beets, onion, garlic, spinach, always, a mix of greens, fresh herbs. The greens are always there and whatever else is growing. You will have many recipes and suggestions on cooking and eating Greens.
We try to make it as varying and interesting and healthy as Mother Nature allows. I hope this helps.
Share price: for 18 weeks. Beginning June (TBA) END- Oct.(TBA)
Vegie Share only= $450.00, Vegie plus Egg Share =$490.50 or New Half Share with Eggs $310.50
Know that we produce all plant based soaps as well as an, all natural Hebal Care Line called Mountain Moon here at the farm. See link http://www.localharvest.org/store/M6694
Shares are prepaid and picked up: Wednesdays @ the Farm, between noon and 7 If you go on vacation, why not arrange for a friend to enjoy your box? No hold overs of shares.
Hope to see you this summer at the farm! (No Please no dogs @ farm & respectful behavior including driving is required. Speed limit in the driveway: 5mph )
MM Graff
I get excited when some new friend asks about the CSA, All things Organic program!! It means folks are getting the idea that Organic & Locally grown food has so much more energy than “other” produce. It’s good to see people taking care of themselves, the environment and their families. We know that it may be easier to go to the local superstore. Just like we know it is easier to gas and spray our food but we choose not to
Our promise to you is that we will provide high quality produce, raised in Organic farming practices with the highest respect for all living things and to try to make you happy. Thank you for blessing us with your order!
————————————————Tear and Send with Check or Money Order made payable to MM Graff,14101 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098
Name:————————————– —–I will pick up: 1. at the farm on Wed.(noon to 7pm)
No. of Shares:————– (circle one)Vegie only box $450.00 or Vegie + Eggs. 2doz/month $490.50, or Half Share Vegie plus Eggs $310.50
Email: (PLEASE!! )________ ______ How you heard about M’s ____________
Note: I prefer emailing as I’m always outside, please and thanks.
Feel free to call me and leave a message 815-338-8148 or better yet, email: msorganicfarm@gmail.com
.
www.msorganicfarm.com Click on CSA Info Sheet

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