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Waltham Fields Community Farm
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WINTER SHARE NEWSLETTER 2014
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Pick up #2 of #3  
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 Join Us at Tres Gatos on Tues., Dec. 2nd
10% of all proceeds from restaurant, book and record sales support WFCF! |
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WINTER CSA SHARE PICK UP DATES
Two Pick-Ups Remaining:
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND: 12 - 4pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH: 12 - 4pm
IMPORTANT LOGISTICS
1. Come to the CSA barn to gather your vegetables. Winter shares work just like summer shares, with one exception: instead of choosing your favorite items, you get to take home
all the items we harvest for you.
2. Important: bring bags and/or boxes to carry your bounty away!
We will not provide bags or boxes at share pickup.
3. It will probably take you 20-30 minutes to pack up your winter share, so be sure to arrive at the farm with enough time to weigh your veggies, talk to your farmers and fellow shareholders, and enjoy the beauty of the season.
4. Winter share root crops are unwashed so they'll keep better, so make sure you bring containers you don't mind getting dirty. Recycled plastic bags are great for weighing washed as well as unwashed vegetables.
5.Bring cash, credit card, or checkbook too - for pre-orders and
additional products for sale, including local cheese, bread, fruit (including frozen wild Maine blueberries --yum!).
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE PICK UP
We realize that some of you are not going to be able to pick up during the established time frame. While your share was purchased with the pick up dates and times provided and the stipulation that you (or a designated friend of family member) will make the pick up, we are willing to box up your share for you on Saturday if you can no longer meet this expectation.
If this is your choice, please note the following:
- No shares can be picked up in advance of Saturday at noon.
- We will pack up your share during the distribution on Saturday and put it outside the barn entrance with your name on it for you to pick up anytime after 4pm or on subsequent days.
- This first share has a lot of greens that will wilt the longer they sit outside, so it is best for you to come as soon as you can - either later on Saturday or on Sunday.
- Please do not email or call us between Saturday and Tuesday for help, as no one will be in the office. Just come for your share as soon as possible - there is a lot of great food coming your way...
- Lastly, please bring the wax boxes back to us when you come for your next pick up. We have a lot of food scheduled to be distributed for late fall/winter food assistance donations, and need as many good produce boxes as possible.
Contact Lauren if you want your share packed up and left for you on Saturday.
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WHAT'S IN THE SHARE
Carrots, Celeriac, Onions, Leeks, Cabbage, Winter Squash, Collard greens, Garlic, Brussels sprouts, Parsnips, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Purple Top Turnips, & Rutabaga.
BRING YOUR OWN BAGS AND/OR BOXES!
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PRODUCE INFO AND STORAGE TIPS
Click Here for Produce Info and Recipes from our website.
Click Here for Vegetable Storage Tips, a great resource from Wolf Pine Farm.
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Notes From the Field
Zannah Porter, Farm Manager
We are entering into quiet time on the farm. There is still a little bit of harvesting to do, the carrots this year are the gift that keeps on giving. For the most part the vegetables are harvested and stored away for distribution over the next few weeks. The farm staff has dwindled down to Miriam and I, with harvest help from Anna and Naomi. The pace is slower, more relaxed. There is time to savor that second cup of coffee and not feel so overwhelmed by all that needs to be done.
This time of year the diversity of animals that live in the hedges and tree lines on the farm let themselves be known. The rodents gnaw on any roots that are left in the ground and build nests in various pieces of farm equipment. We have spotted deer prints in the carrot planting at the back of the farm. On occasion we see evidence of coyotes. I love to take a walk around the farm after a snowfall and follow the tracks of the creatures that call the farm home.
Late fall is my favorite time of year. There is time for reflection and time to give thanks for the lessons and gifts of the past year.
Thank you all for another great season.
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INGREDIENTS
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Small Carrot, diced
1 Medium Onion, diced
2 Cloves of Garlic, minced
Approx 1lb Peeled and cubed celeriac
3-4 C Vegetable Broth
Salt and Pepper to taste
Parsley, Toasted Almonds and Almond Cream* to garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
* To make almond cream, blend together white almond butter OR blanched almonds with a little water and a splash of apple cider vinegar OR lemon juice.
In a large pot over medium heat sauté the onions and carrots in the oil for 5-10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring for another minute or two. Add the celeriac and vegetable broth. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook, covered for approx 15 minutes, or until the celeriac is soft.
Allow to cool for a couple of minutes then, for best results, transfer to a high-powered blender and blend until very smooth. Alternatively, use an immersion blender.
Return to pot, add salt and pepper to taste and warm through again before serving.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE RECIPES AND PRODUCE INFO |
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TRES GATOS DINNER AND RECORD SHOP FUNDRAISER
Tuesday, December 2nd
5:30 - 11pm
470 Center Street, Jamaica Plain
Make a reservation and come on out to Tres Gatos restaurant in JP on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd for their fabulous tapas menu -- featuring late fall produce from the farm -- and/or shop in their record/book shop attached to the restaurant.
Tres Gatos will donate 10% of all restaurant and store sales to Waltham Fields Farm from the night!
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Naomi Shea - Farm Assistant
240 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
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