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CSA Information Sheet 2009-Half & full share

14101 W. Washington Str, Woodstock, IL 60098815-338-8148 msorganicfarm@gmail.com PLEASE use email  “Harmony, Balance, Bliss.”
Organic Vegies, Herbs & Granola PLUS Vegie fed, free Range Eggs.
NOW AVAILABLE: HALF SHARES
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 )
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.
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www.msorganicfarm.com Click on CSA Info Sheet

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CSA Week # l8 LAST WEEK, thanks! Eggs yes. Please read directions carefully.

Hello:
It’s been a great year with a few challenges.
I noticed some of you have not been coming to get your vegies. Let me know if there is a problem with which I can help.
Please pay special attention to your directions so that you get all that is due you.
This is your last week. Thank you for your support.
NOTE: Those of you who ordered special produce: Wittmers, Karin and Mr. Glowacki, Cygan……..
Wittmers and Glowacki: you each have (in addition to your normal bags, follow instructions) a bag marked for you on the top shelf of your fridge. Karin: your special order is on the bottom shelf of your fridge. Cygan and Wittmer Mountain Moon orders are on the produce table clearly marked.
I will be watching for you guys tomorrow but honk if you need me.
Instructions for full share:
1. take a bag from the bottom shelf of your fridge
2. Take eggs fro the door of your fridge
3. Take a bag from the Full side of the table opposite the fridge
What’s in the bags:
Superior Potatos
Beaureguard Sweet potatos(don’t worry about the size or how they look, they are delicious)
Garlic with greens
Little Finger Eggplant
Parmex Carrots
Itialian Parsley
Jantar Cilantro
Mixed Greens: Kohlrabi, Southern Collard, Red Russian Kale and Swiss Chard.
Granola
Half share instructions:
1. take a bag from the top shelf of your fridge
2. take a bag from the table opposite your fridge: HALF SHARE SIDE IS MARKED.
3. Take eggs from the bottom shelf of your fridge
What’s in the bags:
superior Potatos
Green Peppers
onion
GArlic
Granola
Parsley

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CSA North Riverside LAST WEEK, Eggs yes. Thank you for your Support!!

We are wrapping things up here: harvesting, processing, re doing the greenhouse, making potting soil, bringing up weed barrier, trellisis etc and planting onions for overwintering(if it ever dried up)
Thank you for a great season and for supporting this organic/sustainable farmer.
Full share: what’s in the bags :
Doble Superior Potatos
Exotic or Cinnamon Granola(you may freeze if you need to and eat, or make cookies with or sweet rolls too)
Cilantro Pesto(remind me to give this to you)on chicken, fish, pasta, potatos, pizza as a dip or salad dressing)
Eggs
Mixed Greens(see last weeks blog for tons of suggestions)
Malibar Spinach(if you need to freez: rinse, drain, put back in baggy and toss as is into freezer)
Double Parmex Carrots(you can slice and freeze) make sure to use the tops with the parsley I gave you . Put in processor, freeze in chunks for soup later on )
Beaureguard Sweet Potatos(they make look funny, but they are the best. Slice and steam in the microwave and add salt only cuz they are so sweet, or make with mashed potatos or add to soup)
Thyme(will last in a baggy in the fridge a long time or you may dry)
Italian Parsley
Thanks again for supporting me and my work.
Blessings,
M

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CSA Woodstock Week #l7 No eggs next week last week

Again:
Please pay close attention to your instructions. (ESPECIALLY HALF SHARES)Last week some folks, it seems, did not take some bags that were due them . ??
**tHOSE of you who have Sweet potatos, dont worry if they are small or weird shaped. These are the best tasting sweet potatos ever! I have been slicing and steaming the small ones and adding salt only and they were great.
We are trying to wrap things up here, harvesting the last of things. We need to till in order to plant onions for overwintering but, it’s too wet and has been too wet to till:(
Full Share instructions:
1. please take a bag from the TOP SHELF of your fridge
2. Please take a bag from the table opposite your fridge from the FULL SHARE side. It is marked.
ANY QUESTIONS, COME AND GET ME, I MAY BE INSIDE DOING SALSA, GRANOLA, LOTION AND PESTO FOR MARKET.
What is in the bags:
Mixed Greens(see last week for tons of suggestions)
Tomatos
Superior Potatos
Green Peppers(may have a red , yellow or orange there too)
Parmex Carrots(slice and freeze for winter if you want)
Italian Parsley(you can dry and save for winter soups or process in food proccessor and freeze in chunks)
Half share instructions: nothing in the fridge, table only
l.. take a bag from the large table from the side marked HALF SHARE
What is in the bags:
Potatos
Beaureguard Sweet Potatos(look funky or small but taste AWESOME)
Green peppers
Parsley(you can dry and save for winter soups or process in food proccessor and freeze in chunks)

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CSA N. Riverside, Week #l6, (2weeks left) 10/4 Eggs yes

Hello:
I had to dig the potatos in the rain so they are xtra MUDDY, but, I put in separate sack for you.
We have the first and last of the Green Bell peppers and fortunately we still have tomatos.
The potatos from here on out will be Superior’s, they are very fluffy when baked.
**********I was surprised to learn that you are all still having trouble finding ideas for greens**I have some basic ideas at the very end after the recipes but email if you need help.**
My Basic Potato Salad recipe: substitute as you wish
1. Potatos, boiled until tender, then cooled(I boil with a few sprigs of Thyme and remove after cooked)
2. Onions or leeks , sliced and cooked with the Pots
3. Sauce: Veganaise(or Mayo), a dash of Red wine or balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, roasted garlice(or raw if you want), Paprika or Cayenne & your favourite mustard(optional)
4. GREENS: Rinse, chop finally and marinate in vinegar, and dried or freshe dill, drain and add to sauce.
Keep all chilled until potatos are cooled.
5. Combine cooled pots & onion(remove thyme sprig) with sauce.
6 slice any tomatoes(CHERRIES ARE BEST) and mix with all. CHIL AND ENJOY.
Full Share
In the bags:
Greens : Malibar Spinach, Arugala or Mix(collard, Kohlrabi & Swiss Chard) *
Genovese Basil
King RichardLeeks
Superior Potatos
Tomatos
Green Bell Peppers
HALF SHARES:
In the bags:
Dill
Superior Potatos
Tomatos
Green Bell Pepper
RECIPES:
GREEN BELL, ONION/LEEK, POTATO RECIPES:
1. http://southernfood.about.com/od/bakedroastedpotatoes/r/bl40312r.htm
2. http://www.bigoven.com/100884-Irish-Potato-Pie-recipe.html
EGG AND BASIL:
1. http://southernfood.about.com/od/eggrecipes/r/r70622a.htm
DILL & GREEN PEPPER RECIPE:
1. Soup: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Soup/BellPepperSoup.htm
GREENS ARE YOUR FRIENDS! A GREAT SOURCE OF ENERGY, PROTEIN AND THEY ARE GOOD:
1. In eggs
2. in pasta( raw or sauteed first)
3. Instead of rice, use greens
4. Instead of pasta, use greens
5. In soup, always
6. When making a Vegie soup base
7. Replace spinach with your greens
8. In potato salad , see above for my recipe.
9. Chopped and chilled on top of pizza after the pizza is cooked
l0. In potatoes: twice baked, mashed, potato pancakes or chopped ontop of baked potatoes(you may use raw or sautee first) I always sautee with garlic and onion/leek
ll. Particularly good in Cajun and Indian recipe
13. Greens in Marinara Sauce( Use your herbs and toms,leeks,onions, garlic and cook them all together)
14. Greens. lasagne
15.. Greens Quiche
16..Salads
17. Stirfrys
l8. In the slow cooker with, whatever
l9.. Soup, with ginger, garlic and sesame oil plus whatever els.
Okay, I’m exhausted. Let me know if you need help with greens
M

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CSA Woodstock Week 16 (2 weeks left) EGGS 10/4

~PLEASE , PLEASE, PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR INSTRUCTIONS SO YOU GET WHAT IS DUE YOU:)
Hello:
I had to dig the potatos in the rain so they are xtra MUDDY, but, I put in separate sack for you.
We have the first and last of the Green Bell peppers and fortunately we still have tomatos.
The potatos from here on out will be Superior’s, they are very fluffy when baked.
**********I was surprised to learn that you are all still having trouble finding ideas for greens**I have some basic ideas at the very end after the recipes but email if you need help.**
My Basic Potato Salad recipe: substitute as you wish
1. Potatos, boiled until tender, then cooled(I boil with a few sprigs of Thyme and remove after cooked)
2. Onions or leeks , sliced and cooked with the Pots
3. Sauce: Veganaise(or Mayo), a dash of Red wine or balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, roasted garlice(or raw if you want), Paprika or Cayenne & your favourite mustard(optional)
4. GREENS: Rinse, chop finally and marinate in vinegar, and dried or freshe dill, drain and add to sauce.
Keep all chilled until potatos are cooled.
5. Combine cooled pots & onion(remove thyme sprig) with sauce.
6 slice any tomatoes(CHERRIES ARE BEST) and mix with all. CHIL AND ENJOY.
Full Share Instructions:
l. take a bag from the bottom portion of your fridge
2. take eggs from the door
3. take a bag from the table opposite the fridge, FULL SHARE SIDE,
In the bags:
Greens : Malibar Spinach, Arugala or Mix(collard, Kohlrabi & Swiss Chard) *
Genovese Basil
King RichardLeeks
Superior Potatos
Tomatos
Green Bell Peppers
HALF SHARES:
l. Take a small bag of dill from the top portion of your fridge-that’s it.
2. take eggs
3. take one bag from the table opposite your fridge HALF SHARE SIDE
In the bags:
Dill
Superior Potatos
Tomatos
Green Bell Pepper
RECIPES:
GREEN BELL, ONION/LEEK, POTATO RECIPES:
1. http://southernfood.about.com/od/bakedroastedpotatoes/r/bl40312r.htm
2. http://www.bigoven.com/100884-Irish-Potato-Pie-recipe.html
EGG AND BASIL:
1. http://southernfood.about.com/od/eggrecipes/r/r70622a.htm
DILL & GREEN PEPPER RECIPE:
1. Soup: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Soup/BellPepperSoup.htm
GREENS ARE YOUR FRIENDS! A GREAT SOURCE OF ENERGY, PROTEIN AND THEY ARE GOOD:
1. In eggs
2. in pasta( raw or sauteed first)
3. Instead of rice, use greens
4. Instead of pasta, use greens
5. In soup, always
6. When making a Vegie soup base
7. Replace spinach with your greens
8. In potato salad , see above for my recipe.
9. Chopped and chilled on top of pizza after the pizza is cooked
l0. In potatoes: twice baked, mashed, potato pancakes or chopped ontop of baked potatoes(you may use raw or sautee first) I always sautee with garlic and onion/leek
ll. Particularly good in Cajun and Indian recipe
13. Greens in Marinara Sauce( Use your herbs and toms,leeks,onions, garlic and cook them all together)
14. Greens. lasagne
15.. Greens Quiche
16..Salads
17. Stirfrys
l8. In the slow cooker with, whatever
l9.. Soup, with ginger, garlic and sesame oil plus whatever els.
Okay, I’m exhausted. Let me know if you need help with greens
M

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CSA Week l5 9/27/08 N.Riverside NO Eggs

Full Share:What’s in the bag:
Beans Tomatos
Eggplant
Pepper
Onion
Dill
Mixed greens: kohlrabi,collard, chard

HALF SHARE:
What’s in the bag:
Greens(Vitimin Green, Arugala or Joi Choi)
Tomatos
Beans
Cilantro
Onion
Assorted Squashes

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CSA Week 15 9/27/08 Woodstock NO EGGS, careful with instructions

Hello:
Please make sure you follow your instructions, thanks.

Full share:
1. Take one bag from the BOTTOM portion of your fridge

What’s in the bag:
Beans Tomatos
Eggplant
Pepper
Onion
Dill
Mixed greens: kohlrabi,collard, chard

HALF SHARE:
1. Please take one bag from the TOP portion of your fridge
What’s in the bag:
Greens(Vitimin Green, Arugala or Joi Choi)
Tomatos
Beans
Cilantro
Onion
Assorted Squashes

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CSA North Riverside Week #l4 EGGS yes 9/20/08

What’s in the bags:Full share
Tomatoes
Chives
Mixed greens plus arugala
Radish
Beans
Summer Squash
Butternut Squash
Acorn Squash
HALF SHARE:
What’s in the bags:
Beans
Tomatos
Chives
Squash

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CSA Woodstock Week #l4 EGGS, YES 9/17/08

Well, the tomatoes are still hanging in there even with the cold cold nights.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FULL SHARE:
1. Take one bag from the bottom portion of your fridge
2. Take one bag from the table behind you, RIGHT SIDE, IT IS MARKED.
3. Take eggs from the door

What’s in the bags:
Tomatoes
Chives
Mixed greens plus arugala
Radish
Beans
Summer Squash
Butternut Squash
Acorn Squash
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HALF SHARE:
1. Take one bag from the top shelf of your fridge
2. Take eggs from the door
3. Take a bag from the table behind you, LEFT SIDE, IT IS MARKED FOR YOU, HALF SHARE
What’s in the bags:
Beans
Tomatos
Chives
Squash

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