Edition 200

October 8, 2010

• Local Box Contents
• News & Updates
• Recipe Corner
• Greenling Tidbits

• New - Winter Hard Squashes, from local and non-local farms
• Gone -Summer Fruits, we'll miss the melons and stone fruits. So sweet this year, see you next
• Back -GTs Kombucha, guess they worked out that little alcohol issue...hopefully not by just watering it down :)
• Lost Crops -Salad Greens, from Austin Organics. will sub for a few weeks until their next batch grows
• Back to Normal - Fresh Eggs, from Vital Farms, who also got 5-egg (highest) rating from watchdog group Cornucopia

A Tisket, a Tasket, a Recipe Basket

If you haven't tried them yet, these people think you are definitely missing out. So far people are raving about the 5-meal baskets that simplify their entire life. Here's what a few are saying -

"I am making day 4 of the veggie meal kit right now and all I have to say is it has been the best experience! It is SO nice to know that all the boring work that goes with cooking is already done. I don't have to think of what, how much, or when. I just enjoy the creative fun stuff. As a family with 3 kids it has been one of my best weeks ever. The portions are large enough that I just add something kid friendly, or use leftovers as a lunch the next day. It is perfect!"

-Jen K

"Here are the things I am really loving:

-not having to plan meals or shop; not having to clean and chop vegetables (amazing); not having to measure anything

-wonderful variety in our meals

-not wasting any food -- I often end up having to throw away unused groceries that go bad and when I cook normally, I end with so much that we get tired of it and end up tossing some"

-Kaylie R

And we're getting much more feedback just like this! Try a meal kit this week if you haven't yet.

Order them here

Pre-Order Juicy Turkeys

We have only 1/2 of our local, pastured turkeys left, so pre-order yours today. Jim Richardson is raising these 14lb-22lb birds and processing them right before Thanksgiving so they'll be fresh, never frozen when Greenling delivers them.

To order them, just create a new basket, name it what you like, click 'save for later' when you check out and schedule it for the week of Thanksgiving. Here's a short video tutorial

Fresh birds can be delivered as early as Nov 18th, but all will be delivered by Wednesday, Nov 24th. If your delivery day is Thursday or Friday you will receive your bird, and any order for that week, on Tuesday or Wednesday that week. So:

My delivery day is Thursday -

Week of TG I get my order on Tuesday

My delivery day is Friday -

Week of TG I get my order on Wednesday

We'll also have Certified Organic turkeys from Organic Prairie.

Know Your Farmers - Wayne Lundgren

Wayne Lundgren is a 5th generation farmer with a pioneering vision. He has restored the several hundred acres in eastern Travis County that have been in his family since 1903. During the globalization years the farm almost turned into an airport. Luckily for Central Texas the land was spared the concrete jungle and the family decided it was time to bring it back into production. They began revitalizing the soil and became certified Organic in 2007. Though his certification is recent, he has been farming organically since his teenage years (he's 40 now), before it was cool or there was any certification.

In addition to the monumental task of farming organically, he is forming a non-profit and education center on his property to show people the benefits of Organics and help other farmers improve their farming practices.

Wayne grows a delicious variety of crops throughout the year and we have bought everything from tomatoes to onions to peppers. Right now we are selling his squash and peppers. Wayne also grows some grain and will hopefully soon be supplying local bakers with locally grown, Organic flours. He'll also try to ease the incredible supply shortage of Organic animal feed, giving some local meat operations one of the missing pieces to their certification.

Wayne's a true visionary and an amazing asset to the Central Texas Organic community. Read on here

car2go and Greenling, a Perfect Fit

Also in case you missed our party, car2go has extended their generous registration promotion! Register for car2go for FREE through October 15 ($45 value)! You’ll also get a $10 Greenling gift card! Simply use the promo code GREENLING when you visit their website. Join the 10,000 people who have already joined.

This Week's Box Contents & Local Items

Here's what will be available from local farms on our website this week (the best selection of local produce in the state - guaranteed). Items with a (*) are only available in the Local Box:

In Local Boxes ($34.99) this week (Oct 11-15):

• Golden or Red Delicious Apples - Apple Country
  
• Hard Squash - Acadian
  
• Okra - Bradshaw Farms
  
• Herb - Pure Luck
• Assorted Peppers - Lundgren
  
• Arugula or Mixed Lettuce - Acadian
  
• Mixed Dark Greens - My Father's Farm
  
• Green Shallots - Acadian
• Cucumbers - Animal Farm

Remember that recipes for all items will be included with the Local Box

Last Week's (Oct 4-8) Local Box Video:

In Farmstead Boxes this week:

• Handmade Pizza Dough - Little Bluestem
  
• Fresh Sicilian Dressing - New from SASS
• Handmade Sweet Surprise

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Fresh, Prepared Meal Selection for this week will be posted by Saturday

Produce from Local Farms

• Gala and Cameo Apples – Apple Country
• Arugula- Bluebonnet
  
• Basil- Various
  
• Basil, Live- BellaVerdi
  
• Cucumbers- Acadian
  
• Herbs- Pure Luck
  
• Lettuce,Bibb- BellaVerdi
  
• Microgreens- BellaVerdi
  
• Mushroom, Crimini- Kitchen Pride
  
• Mushroom, Oyster- Kitchen Pride
  
• Mushroom, Port caps- Kitchen Pride
  
• Mushroom, White- Kitchen Pride
• Okra - Bradshaw, Acadian
  
• Pea Shoots- Bluebonnet
• Pepper, Jalapeno- Acadian

Produce from Local Farms

• Peas - Just Peachy Farms, Bradshaw
  
• Pepper, Bell Assorted - Acadian Family Farm
• Pepper, Sweet Italian - Lundgren
• Pepper, Banana - Acadian
• Pepper, Serrano - Acadian
• Pepper, Sweet Red - Tecolote
• Sprouts, All- Groovy Greens
  
• Summer Squash- Various
  
• Watercress - Bluebonnet
• Butternut Squash - Massey, Animal Farm
  
• Limes - G&S Grove

Events & Local Food Happenings Around Town

Sommelier Class

-Oct ober 5-December 21

-$$$

-ACC Continuing Education

The International Sommelier Guild brings together the resources of the top educators, industry leaders, premier restaurateurs, wine merchants, wineries, and writers. We are a community that learns from each other and strives to pool the knowledge of the best minds available to keep you on top of new trends, research, developments, and standards. We work closely with the hospitality and culinary industries to train professionals in wine and spirits. Whether you are looking to develop a basic understanding of food & wine marriage or to become an accredited Sommelier, the International Sommelier Guild can help you.

See more at ACC Continuing Education

Culinary Institute of America San Antonio Grand Opening

-October 9

-FREE

Join culinary experts on Saturday, October 9th for a Texas-sized, daylong celebration as The Culinary Institute of America, San Antonio opens their newly expanded campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, campus tours, live entertainment, competitions, culinary demos, tastings, and a marketplace lunch.

More details coming soon - so please check their website, ciaelsueno.com/events, often for updates for special guests, times, and further details!

Austin Yam Jam

-October 17

-$15 presale or $20 at the door

-Threadgills World Headquarters, Barton Springs & Riverside

Please help Greenling feed 4,000 homeless and less fortunate people at Thanksgiving. Join us at the Austin Yam Jam, the benefit concert that funds Operation Turkey. Operation Turkey is an amazing operation that happens every year where Austin volunteers cook and portion Thanksgiving dinners for all of Austin's homeless population. Not only are the meals prepared, but they are also delivered to the homeless all over town. Visit www.feed4000.com for more information.

Print out the first page of this newsletter and take to the concert for $5 off!

Sustainable San Marcos Presents - Canning Workshop

-Thursday, October 21, 6:30-8:30pm

-FREE

-Wake The Dead Coffeehouse, 1432 RR 12, San Marcos

Sheila Reynolds will be the guest speaker. She teaches classes at Whole Foods and has won many first prizes at the fair. Learn how to put up your prized veggies for the winter. This class will give you the basics on acid, non acid foods, jams and pickled foods. For more information contact ediblesanmarcos@gmail.com

Recipe Corner

Butternut Squash Pizza

Ingredients:

• 2 cups butternut squash (cut into 1/2 inch cubes)
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• 1 onion (sliced)
  
• 1 clove garlic (chopped)
  
• 1 tablespoon butter
  
• 1 handful sage leaves
  
• 1 pizza dough
  
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (grated)
  
• 1/4 cup blue cheese (crumbled)

Instructions:

Toss the butternut squash with the olive oil. Roast the squash in a preheated 350F oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside.

Heat the oil and melt the butter in a pan. Add the onion and cook on low until caramelized, about 40-60 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for a few minutes and set aside.

Melt the last tablespoon of butter in a pan. Add the sage leaves and saute until crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Spread the onions over the pizza dough followed by the butternut squash and the cheeses. Bake in a preheated 500F oven until golden brown on top, about 5-10 minutes. Place the sage leaves on top.

For More Recipes Check Out The Eating Out of the Local Box Blog. Also make sure to become a fan of Greenling on Facebook to get weekly recipes from Woman With A Whisk & The Austin Gastronomist food bloggers.

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