July 4th is fast approaching, and it falls on a Tuesday this year! We are rescheduling the July 4th pick ups as follows:

• Cambridge pick-up will take place on WEDNESDAY, July 5
• Jamaica Plain pick-up will take place on WEDNESDAY, July 5
• Lawrence pick-up will take place on THURSDAY, July 6
• Dracut pick-up will take place on THURSDAY, July 6
• Tuesday Home Delivery will take place on
  THURSDAY, July 6 (Monday Home Delivery will be delivered as usual)

As a reminder, if you cannot pick up your share, you can send a friend to pick up for you. You do not need to notify us in advance; just have your friend give your name at the pick up.

If you would like to reschedule your pick up for another location that week, please email the farm (reply to this email!) by Thursday, June 29 at 5pm. You can find a list of pick up locations here:  http://www.farmerdaves.net/csa/csa_locations

As usual, all unclaimed shares will be donated to a hunger relief organization.

If you have questions, or would like to pick up at a different location that week, reply to this email and let us know.

Thank you very much, 

The Farmer Dave's Crew

We are running dangerously low on our reusable plastic CSA bins. Please be sure to return any extra bins that you have around your house.

Additionally, please consider bringing reusable shopping bags with you to your pick up to transport your share home with you. We will also be sending plastic shopping bags to the pick ups this week if you'd like to leave your bin behind but have forgotten to bring reusable bags with you.

Thank you.  

The first few weeks of every New England CSA share will always have a great assortment of delicious, nutritious and tender greens. These greens grow well in the cool Spring weather.  As the weather warms into summer, you can expect the number of greens to decrease as the weather continues to warm and more variety begins to be able to be harvested from the fields.

Vegetable Share: 

• Lettuce (We have a bumper crop of delicious lettuce this week. This is the best time to enjoy crisp salads before the heat of the summer threatens to turn the delicate lettuce leaves bitter.)
• Broccoli Rabe
• Arugula or Purslane
• Swiss Chard or Kale
• Garlic Scapes
• Parsley, Chives, Oregano or Rosemary
• A 4" pot of Basil to grow at home for a constant supply of fresh basil!
• and more!

Fruit Share:

• Strawberries

This is what we are planning and hoping to harvest this week.  Ultimately Mother Nature has the last word so the actual contents of your share will vary.

 

Try some of these recipes from our blog!

	Broccoli Rabe

 

• Sauteed Garlic Scapes with Sesame Oil Sauteing the garlic scapes mellows out the garlic flavor. Equally great as a side dish, bread topping, inside a sandwich or on top of cooked fish.
• Fresh Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Broccoli Rabe 
• Easy Sauteed Broccoli Rabe This is a basic recipe that makes a great side dish. Try using chopped garlic scapes in place of the garlic. Add white beans, sausage and/or cooked pasta to make a complete meal. The anchovy paste is optional according to your taste. Ginger finds that the anchovy flavor counteracts the occasional bitterness found in broccoli rabe. Give your raw rabe a nibble. If it's not too bitter or you prefer bitter greens, you can skip the blanching step.
   
• Fusilli with Broccoli Rabe and Garlic Tomato Wine Sauce. Substitute garlic scapes in the sauce recipe!
• Arugula Orange and Ricotta Salad 
• Simple Prep for Swiss Chard, Kale and Other Leafy Greens 
• Cannellini Bean, Red Onion and Arugula Salad
• Here is a great Epicurious article with tons of recipes for purslane. The Purslane and Parsley Salad is a personal favorite.

In this Vegisode, Stacey and Denise will talk you through:

-How to pack a mason jar salad (or "power jar") - for great make-ahead meals that stay fresh and crunchy! A variety of ingredients are spread out, and we mix and match to make salads and power jars to get you through your day. 

Click here for the No Regret Vinaigrette Vegisode

Check out all our Vegisodes and subscribe to be notified when timely new videos are added. These videos are designed to help you make the most of your CSA share with tips on storing, preparing and preserving your veggies. 

Place your add-on orders today to pick up next week with your CSA share.

 

Currently Available: 

• Baer's Best Beans 
• Brox Farm Maple Syrup
• Celeste Oliva olive oils and balsamic vinegar
• Farmer Dave's Honey
• Farmer Dave's Pickles and Pickled Beets
• Farmer Dave's, Alex's Ugly Hot Sauce
• Stonewall Kitchen

As the summer progresses we'll be adding more local and seasonal products.  For the food preservers in the group, we will be offering bulk quantities of some of our vegetables and fruits, on weeks that we have extra available.