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Hours: Saturday, 11 a.m – 5 p.m
(Other Days by Appointment.)During the season Mike is available at the farm every Saturday to answer questions about growing organically and give tours of the farm, and the geo-thermal greenhouses. You can also buy produce directly from us at the farm.
If you are looking for something specific, call ahead or send an e-mail with your request. We will try to reserve your order so you won’t be disappointed if you visit the farm. Children are welcome! On most visits, you will find tea, coffee and tea buns waiting for you in the kitchen!
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Packing Slip, Week 16, Larger Bag, October 15, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 16, Larger Bag, October 15, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Cabbage – 3 small (red and 2 green) $4.00 Celery – one stalk $3.50 Cilantro – bunch $3.00 Corn – 3 ears … Continue reading
Organic Farm Gets Mention in “Island Kitchen”
The farm was delighted to see it got a mention (although perhaps mention is a tad unfair! we get a double-page spread!) in notable St John’s chef Mark McCrowe’s (whose restaurants are Aqua and The Club) book “Island Kitchen: An … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 16, Smaller Bag, October 13, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 16, Smaller Bag, October 13, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Celery – one stalk $3.50 Cilantro – bunch $3.00 Corn – 2 ears $2.50 Garlic – small Newfoundland Heritage —- Hot pepper … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 15, Larger Bag, October 8, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Corn (3 ears) $3.50 Cucumber – English (either 1 large or 2 medium) $2.50 Garlic – 4 bulbs (2 small and 2 … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 15, Smaller Bag, October 6, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 15, Smaller Bag, October 6, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Beet – either two medium or one large (Bull’s Blood) $3.00 Garlic – 3 bulbs (small to medium) $3.00 Leeks (bunch of … Continue reading
Bumper Year for Potatoes and Onions
2014’s summer was certainly memorable; in June we froze, July we boiled and in August we rotted (September has been mercifully average)! Some crops either liked it or coped with it better while some were stunted, affected by the radical shifts … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 14, Larger Bag, October 1, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 14, Larger Bag, October 1, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Beet – Lutz Green (700g average, good greens) $4.00 *Corn – 2 ears $2.50 English Cucumber – medium to large or two … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 14, Smaller Bag, September 29, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 14, Smaller Bag, September 29, 2014 Basil – 25g $3.00 Garlic – 3 bulbs (small to medium) $3.00 Green Onion – 1 large for salad $1.00 Lettuce Head – green romaine $2.50 Micro-mix (50g) $5.00 Onions (one … Continue reading
Johnny’s Pictures
Johnny is an employee on the farm and works mostly in the greenhouses during Summer. He took these photos last year during his time working on the farm.
Packing Slip, Week 13, Larger Bag, September 24, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 13, Larger Bag, September 24, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Cabbage – Green (1.3kg average) $4.50 English Cucumber – medium to large $2.50 Garlic – 3 bulbs (small and medium) $3.00 Green … Continue reading
Kitchen Notes: Onions
By Catherine Mah, 21st September 2014 This is Catherine’s first “note” in what we hope becomes a regular column. If you are interested in contributing to the Organic Farm’s website, feel free to contact us with ideas. This week, … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 13, Smaller Bag, September 22, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 13, Smaller Bag, September 22, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Corn Nubbins – 2 or 3 ears $1.50* Cucumber – either one large English or a small English and a Socrates $2.50 … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 12, Larger Bag, September 17, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 12, Larger Bag, September 17, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 English Cucumber – medium to large $2.50 Fennel bulb – large $4.00 Garlic – 2 bulbs (small and medium) $3.00 Kale or … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 15, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 15, 2014 Basil – 25g $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Fennel bulb – large $4.00 Garlic – 2 bulbs (small and medium) $3.00 Kale or Chard – 250g … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 11, Larger Bag, September 10, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 11, Larger Bag, September 10, 2014 Basil – 25g $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Brassicas Potpourri (either broccoli; cabbage – either two small reds, two small greens, slightly damaged red with Brussels … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 11, Smaller Bag, September 8, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 11, Smaller Bag, September 8, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Broccoli or kohlrabi $4.00 Brussels Sprout Tops (2) for greens $2.50 Bulghur (1 cup for Tabouli) $1.00 English Cucumber – medium to … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 10, Larger Bag, September 3, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 10, Larger Bag, September 3, 2014 Basil -25g $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Brussels Sprout Tops (2) for greens $2.50 Cauliflower $5.00 English Cucumber – medium to large $2.50 Garlic – 2 … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 10, Smaller Bag, September 1, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 10, Smaller Bag, September 1, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 English Cucumber – medium to large $2.50 Garlic – 2 bulbs (small and medium) $3.00 Green Onions – bunch of 4 … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 09, Larger Bag, August 27, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 9, Larger Bag, August 27, 2014 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Bulghur – 1 cup for Tabouli $1.00 Cabbage – green $4.00 English Cucumbers (2) $4.00 Garlic – 2 bulbs (small to … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 09, Smaller Bag, August 25, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 9, Smaller Bag, August 25, 2014 Basil – mixed (25g) $3.00 English Cucumber – medium $2.00 Gooseberries – pint $5.00 Garlic – 2 bulbs (small to medium) $3.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce Mix (350g) $9.50 … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: WEEK 9: August 24 – 30, 2014
ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 9: August 24 – 30, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Call before 5:15. Leave a message. During Pick-Up from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Cell Phone: 749-2884 (not answered at other times.) … Continue reading
CAPE ST. MARY AND BELL ISLAND: PICTURES OF KELSEY’S ADVENTURES!
The Organic Farm offers food and accommodations to people who want to volunteer on the farm. The Farm Stay or WOOFER program involves working 25 hours a week, usually 5 hours a day/ 5 days a week, thus, giving time … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 08, Larger Bag, August 20, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 8, Larger Bag, August 20, 2014 Brassica potpourri (either broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower) $4.00 English Cucumber – small to large $2.00 Fava beans (500g) $5.00 Gooseberries – quart $9.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Garlic Scapes … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: WEEK 8: August 18 – 23, 2014
ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 8: August 18 – 23, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Call before 5:15. Leave a message. During Pick-Up from 6 – 6:30 p.m. Cell Phone: 749-2884 (not answered at other times.) … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 08, Smaller Bag, August 18, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 8, Smaller Bag, August 18, 2014 Basil – sweet (25g) $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 English Cucumber – medium or large $2.50 Gooseberries – quart $9.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 … Continue reading
Boreal Breaths and Steps
More information: “Join Marlene Creates (poetry), Nicola Hawkins (dance), Don McKay (poetry), and Louise Moyes (dance) as they lead a walk in The Boreal Poetry Garden — six acres of boreal forest in Portugal Cove, Newfoundland. The events this summer … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: WEEK 7: August 10-16, 2014
CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell phone at pick-up only. It is usually not answered at other times. … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 07, Larger Bag, August 13, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 7, Larger Bag, August 13, 2014 Basil Potpourri (either lemon, lime red, or thai) (25g) $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Brassica or Beet Potpourri (either beet, broccoli, cabbage, or cauliflower) $4.50 English … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 07, Smaller Bag, August 11, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 7, Smaller Bag, August 11, 2014 Basil – sweet (25g) $3.00 Brassica Potpourri (either broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or kohlrabi) $4.50 English Cucumber – medium or large $2.50 Fennel bulb(s) – 1 large or 2 small $4.00 Green … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 06, Larger Bag, August 6, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 6, Larger Bag, August 6, 2014 Basil – sweet (25g) $3.00 Beans – 250g (either string or runner beans) $3.50 Brassica Potpourri (either broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or kohlrabi) $4.50 Fava Beans (500g) $5.00 Fennel bulb(s) – 1 … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 06, Smaller Bag, August 4, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 6, Smaller Bag, August 4, 2014 Basil – sweet (25g) $3.00 Brassica Potpourri (either broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or kohlrabi) $4.50 Fennel bulb $3.50 Green Onions – bunch (last of the first batch) $2.00 *Garlic Scapes – bunch … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: Week 6: August 3 – 9, 2014
ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 6: August 3 – 9, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell phone at … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 05, Larger Bag, July 30, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 5, Larger Bag, July 30, 2014 Basil Potpourri – either lemon, red, sweet, or thai (25g) $3.00 Broccoli (300g average) $3.00 Cabbage* $4.00 Fennel bulb $3.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Garlic Scapes – bunch $3.00 Lettuce … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: Week 5, July 27-August 2 2014
ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 5: July 27 – August 2 , 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Farm/House Phone. ( 895-2884) Before 5:30 Leave a message. Cell Phone at Pick-Up. 749-2884. 6 -6:30 p.m. Please note: Mike has this cell … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 05, Smaller Bag, July 28, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 5, Smaller Bag, July 28, 2014 Basil – sweet (25g) $3.00 Broccoli (350g average) $3.50 Cabbage (half spring green cabbage)* $2.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Garlic Scapes – bunch $3.00 Kale (400g) $5.00 Lettuce Mix … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 04, Larger Bag, July 23, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 4, Larger Bag, July 23, 2014 Basil – sweet or red (25g) $3.00 Garlic Scapes – bunch of six $3.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Kale (400g) $4.00 Lettuce head – one large or two small … Continue reading
31 Things To Do With Confusing CSA Vegetables
This was brought to our attention by present CSA member Kjellrun Hestekin. This was sent to her from her former Veggie bag partner, who is now in a veggie co-op in Windsor, Ontario. It is light hearted and has lots of good … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: Week 4: July 20-26, 2014
ORGANIC FARM NOTES: WEEK 4: July 20 – 26, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Cell: 5:30 – 6:30. 759-2884 Pick ups Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Overview! Good Job! Getting there on time and … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 03, Larger Bag, July 16, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 3, Larger Bag, July 16, 2014 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce head – large $4.00 Lettuce Mix (300g) $8.50 Pea Potpourri – either snow, sugarsnap or shelling peas $3.00 Swiss Chard … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: WEEK 3: July 13- 19, 2014
FARM NOTES: WEEK 3: July 13- 19, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Cell: 5:30 – 6:30. 759-2884 Pick up Time: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Things are going well. Messages seem to be coming in … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 03, Smaller Bag, July 14, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 3, Smaller Bag, July 14, 2014 Chives – bunch $3.00 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Kale (400g) $4.00 Lettuce – large head $4.00 Oregano – bunch $3.00 Pea Shoots (40g) $3.00 Salad Mix (150g) $5.50 Sugar Snap … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 02, Larger Bag, July 9, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 2, Larger Bag, July 9, 2014 Chinese Cabbage bag (500g) $3.00 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce head $3.50 Oregano – bunch $3.00 Pea Shoots (50g) $4.00 Rhubarb (500g) $3.50 Salad Mix … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2014
FARM NOTES: Week 2: July 6 – 12, 2014 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Mike’s Cell: 6 – 6:30. 749-0561. Please note: The Cell Phone is on loan from our daughter. Number will not be … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 02, Smaller Bag, July 7, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 7, 2014 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Micro Mix (50g) $5.00 Swiss Chard (250g) or Kale (400g) $4.00 Rhubarb (500g) $3.50 Salad Mix – 250g bag $9.00 Snow … Continue reading
Packing Slip, Week 01, Larger Bag, July 2, 2014
Packing Slip, Week 1, Larger Bag, July 2, 2014 Chives (flowers are edible) $3.00 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Lettuce heads (2) – Bibb and Oakleaf $6.00 Braising Mix – 400g $8.00 Pea Sprouts – 50g $4.00 Rhubarb (500g) … Continue reading
Week 01, Smaller Bag (June 30, 2104)
Chives (flowers are edible) $3.00 Green Garlic – bunch $3.50 Lettuce head – Bibb $3.00 Mustard Mix – baby (400g) $10.00 Rhubarb (500g) $3.50 Snow Peas (130g) $3.00 Total $26.00 Notes 1. Use the green garlic as you would either … Continue reading
FARM NOTES: Week 1, June 30 – July 2 2014
WEEK 1: FARM NOTES: June 30 – July 2, 2014 Veggie Coop coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Pick-up is 6 p.m. at the MUN Science Building parking Lot. Drive through the underpass and look ahead. You will see people congregating around the … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 17, Larger Bag, October 16, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 17, Larger Bag, October 16, 2013 Brussels Sprouts Top (great for stir fry or steaming green) — Carrots – bunch $3.50 Hot Pepper – Large yellow/red (either Golden Dagger or Highlander) $1.50 Leeks – bunch (3 large) … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 17, Smaller Bag, October 14, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 17, Smaller Bag, October 14, 2013 Hot Pepper – Bulldog Hungarian (red or green) $1.50 Leeks – bunch (2 large) $4.00 Onions – 2 large (white and yellow) $3.50 Parsnip – 750g $4.50 Potatoes – Caribe (1 … Continue reading
Potato Latkes
Potato Latkes When I married into Mike’s family in the mid-sixties, I learned that potato latkes is one of the traditions of the Hanukah season. Of course, I liked them from the start, being a Tennessee gal, where potatoes, not … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 16, Larger Bag, October 9, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 16, Larger Bag, October 9, 2013 Hot Pepper – Golden Dagger (yellow, mild hot) $1.50 Leeks – bunch ($4 mix) $4.00 Onions – (1 large red, yellow and white) $5.00 Potatoes – Provento (2 kg, yellow flesh, … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 16, Smaller Bag, October 7, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 16, Smaller Bag, October 7, 2013 Hot Pepper – red paprika $1.00 Leeks – bunch (2 medium and 2 small) $4.00 Onions – 2 large (white and yellow) $3.50 Potatoes – Purple Viking (1.5 kg, white flesh, … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 15, Larger Bag, October 2, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 15, Larger Bag, October 2, 2013 Garlic (3 small bulbs) $2.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Hot Pepper (either a large yellow, not too hot; or 1 red paprika, sneaky hot) $1.50 Leeks – bunch (2 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 15, Smaller Bag, September 30, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 15, Smaller Bag, September 30, 2013 Cucumber (ranging from two larger small english cukes to 1 very large english cuke – average medium) $2.00 Leeks – bunch (2 medium and 2 small) $5.00 (see leek … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 14, Larger Bag, September 25, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 14, Larger Bag, September 25, 2013 Corn – 4 ears or 3 ears and two nubbins $5.00 Leeks – bunch (2 medium and 2 small) $5.00 (see leek and potato soup recipe on the website) Lettuce … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 14, Smaller Bag, September 23, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 14, Smaller Bag, September 23, 2013 Braising Mix – 400g bag $8.00 Onions (red and yellow) – 700g $5.00 Peas – (either snow peas or sugar snaps, 115g) $2.50 Peppers – Hot (1 large, 1 medium, and … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 13, Larger Bag, September 18, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 13, Larger Bag, September 18, 2013 Garlic – 3 small bulbs $2.00 Herb Bouquet (cilantro and rosemary for Tromboncino soup) $3.00 Onions (red and yellow) – 1 kg $7.00 Peppers – Hot (1 large, 1 medium, and … Continue reading
Tromboncino Squash Recipes
(sourced from Adam’s Heirlooms and strangeandyummy.com) Tromboncini have very pale green skin, sometimes almost pale yellow or tan, sometimes so light they look almost white. They tend to have varied faint white stripes like some zucchini varieties as well. When green … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 13, Smaller Bag, September 16, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 13, Smaller Bag, September 16, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Bulghur – 1 cup for Tabouli $1.00 Cucumber – small or half large for Tabouli $1.00 Garlic – three small bulbs $2.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 … Continue reading
Spaghetti Squash Recipes
Spaghetti Squash with Fontina 3.5 lb of spaghetti squash 2 Tbls unsalted butter 1 large clove of garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/4 lb (1 cup) shredded fontina cheese 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 12, Larger Bag, September 11, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 12, Larger Bag, September 11, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Cucumbers – either one large or two smaller $2.00 Garlic – 3 small bulbs $2.00 Gooseberries – pint $4.00 Kale 250g $4.00 Lettuce Mix (250g) -large leaf … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 9, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 12, Smaller Bag, September 9, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Hot Pepper (1 large or two medium) The red peppers are paprikas (the seeds are hot but the peppers are mild. $1.50 Lettuce Mix (large … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 11, Larger Bag, September 4, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 11, Larger Bag, September 4, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Bulghur – 1 cup for Tabouli $1.00 Carrots – bunch $3.50 Cucumber – small for Tabouli, small to large $1.50 Garlic – medium bulb $1.50 Green Onions … Continue reading
Tabouli Recipe
TABOULI KIT. In addition to the ingredients in your Veggie Co-op Bag today, you will need fresh lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. (September, 20013) Ingredients. 1 cup cracked wheat (bulghur) 1 cup very hot water … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 11, Smaller Bag, September 2, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 11, Smaller Bag, September 2, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Carrots – bunch $3.50 Lettuce – head $3.00 Pepper(s) – 1 large sweet $2.00 String or Runner Beans (250g) $3.50 Sugar Snap Peas (115g) or Heritage Cabbage … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 10, August 26, 2013
Farm Notes – Week 10, August 26, 2013 CONTACT IONFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: Before 5:30. 895-2884. Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884. (Please note number change for farm cell.) TAIL GATE SALES. Most members know that Tail … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 10, Larger Bag, August 28, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 10, Larger Bag, August 28, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Carrots – bunch $3.50 Cucumber(s) – 1 or 2 $1.50 Fennel – small bulb $2.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Pepper – large sweet $2.00 Potpourri Broccoli, … Continue reading
Soup recipes
This recipe is from Genia Sussex, a local Yoga teacher and friend. She E-mailed the recipe a few years ago after she purchased a potted rosemary plant. It has become one of our favorites, even in the “warm” winter climate … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 10, Smaller Bag, August 26, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 10, Smaller Bag, August 26, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Cucumber(s) – 1 large or 2 or more smaller $2.00 Herb Bouquet for soup (sage and rosemary) $3.00 Gooseberries – pint $4.00 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 … Continue reading
Fennel
MEETING THE FENNEL CHALLENGE! Sharing Fennel Recipes. This section has recipes from members and friends. We are delighted with the response to the fennel challenge. Canadian Living Website. As explained last week, I found a good website to start our … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 9, August 18, 2013
Farm Notes – Week 9, August 18, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884 (Please note number change for farm cell.) What if it is raining? We … Continue reading
Week 09, Larger Bag, August 21, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 9, Larger Bag, August 21, 2013 Basil – 25g sweet and 25g (either cinnamon, lime, red, or Thai) $5.00 Cucumber(s) – 1 large or 2 or more smaller $2.00 Fava Beans – 500g $5.00 Fennel Bulb (1 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 09, Smaller Bag, August 19, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 9, Smaller Bag, August 19, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Fava Beans – 500g $5.00 Fennel Bulb (2 small to medium) $4.00 Garlic – 275g $5.00 (hopefully a three week supply) Lettuce – head and 125g salad … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 08, Larger Bag, August 14, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 8, Larger Bag, August 14, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Fennel Bulb (2 medium) $5.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 10 to12) $2.50 Last of the scapes, garlic next week Gooseberries – quart … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 8, August 11, 2013
Farm Notes – Week 8, August 11, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m. 749-2884 (Please note number change for farm cell.) Monday Pick-up went like clockwork. One of the … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 08, Smaller Bag, August 12, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 8, Smaller Bag, August 12, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Cabbage – spring green (800g average) $2.75 Cucumber (small English type, new variety) $1.00 Fennel Bulb (large) $4.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Gooseberries – quart … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 07, Larger Bag, August 7, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 7, Larger Bag, August 7, 2013 Basil – 50g $5.00 Cabbage – spring green (800g average) $2.75 Chives – bunch $3.00 Fava Beans (500 g) $5.00 Fennel Bulb (2 medium) $5.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 07, Smaller Bag, August 5, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 7, Smaller Bag, August 5, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Chives $3.00 Diakon Radish (250g) $1.50 Fava Beans (500 g) $5.00 Fennel Bulb $3.50 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Gooseberries – pint $4.00 Herb surprise (either … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 7, August 4 2013
FARM NOTES – Week 7, August 4, 2013 CONTACT INFORMATION: Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz: House Phone: Before 5:30. 895-2884 Farm Cell: 6 – 6:30 p.m.. 749-2884 From my perspective, pick ups are going well. The messages are coming in on time. … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 06, Larger Bag, July 31, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 6, Larger Bag, July 31, 2013 Basil – 75g $7.50 Fava Beans (500 g) $3.00 Fennel Bulb $3.50 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Mint – apple or spearmint $3.00 Potpourri (either broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, snow … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 06, Smaller Bag, July 29, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 6, Smaller Bag, July 29, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Braising Mix – 300g $6.00 Broccoli – bunch $3.50 Cilantro – bunch $3.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lavender – bunch … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 6, July 29 2013
Farm Notes – Week 6, July 29 2013 TELLING IT LIKE IT IS!! Having a struggle making it to Pick Up? Phone Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabionowitz, at the house phone 895-2884 before 5 or the Farm Cell: 689-7693. We … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 05, Larger Bag, July 24, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 5, Larger Bag, July 24, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Braising Mix – 500g $9.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Herb Bouquet (Italian and curly parsley, sage, and lovage) $4.00 Hot … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 05, Smaller Bag, July 22, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 5, Smaller Bag, July 22, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Braising Mix – 500g $9.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Herb Bouquet (Italian and curly parsley, sage, and lovage) $4.00 Lettuce … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 5, July 22 2013
Farm Notes – July 22, 2013 Week 5, 2013 Veggie Coop Coordinator: Mike Rabinowitz. Drop-off is at 6 pm./ Science Building Parking Lot. MUN. If you are not able to pick-up on time, please phone Mike by 5 pm. On … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 04, Larger Bag, July 17, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 4, Larger Bag, July 17, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Braising Mix – 500g $9.00 Cilantro – bunch $3.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Lettuce – Romaine leaves (350g) $7.00 Onions – red (small bag) $2.50 … Continue reading
Greens Recipes
I grew up in Tennessee, where greens, both wild and farm grown was considered a staple, much like Newfoundland; our greens were always boiled and seasoned with meat, usually ham or bacon. Turnip greens were served on a shallow platter, … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 4, July 15 2013
Farm Notes – Week 4, July 15, 2013 Veggie Coop Farm Notes COORDINATOR: MIKE RABINOWITZ If you can’t pick up on time at MUN before 6:30, let us know by calling the house phone (895-2884) in Portugal Cove by 5 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 04, Smaller Bag, July 15, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 4, Smaller Bag, July 15, 2013 Basil – 25g $3.00 Braising Mix – 500g $9.00 (steam, stir fry, or cut into your lettuce mix) Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 (consider the garlic scape pesto recipe) Green … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 03, Larger Bag, July 10, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 3, Larger Bag, July 10, 2013 Basil (25g) $3.00 Chinese Cabbage (average weight 1.7kg) $10.20 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 5) $2.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Italian Parsley – bunch $3.00 Lettuce head $3.00 Radish – small … Continue reading
Garlic Recipes
Seascape Garlic Scape Pesto This is a recipe from a long time friend, Ian Emerson. who is retired from Memorial. Ian moved back to his family farm in Ontario where he does some hobby farming. This includes growing garlic. His … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 3, July 8 2013
Farm Notes – Week 3, July 8, 2013 Veggie Coop Farm Notes COORDINATOR: MIKE RABINOWITZ If you can’t make it to pick up at MUN, let us know as early as possible by calling the house phone at: 895-2884 or … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 03, Smaller Bag, July 8, 2013
Packing Slip, Week 3, Smaller Bag, July 8, 2013 Chinese Cabbage (average weight 2kg) $12.00 Garlic Scapes (bunch of 3) $1.50 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Rhubarb (500g) $3.00 Salad Mix (125 g) $4.50 Spinach (500 g) $10.00 Total $33.50 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 02, Larger Bag (July 3, 2013)
Packing Slip, Week 2, Larger Bag, July 3, 2013 Chinese Cabbage (average weight 1200g) $7.20 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce (big green leafy or a green and read head) $4.00 Loveage – bunch $3.00 Rhubarb (500g) $3.00 Spinach (500 … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 02, Smaller Bag (July 1, 2013)
Packing Slip, Week 2, Smaller Bag, July 1, 2013 Chard – bunch $4.00 Chinese Cabbage (average weight 1800g) $10.80 Green Onions – bunch $2.50 Lettuce (head, a variety of types) $3.00 Onions (small bag of winter onions harvested today) $3.00 … Continue reading
Farm Notes – Week 2, July 1 2013
Veggie Coop Farm Notes WEEK 2: July 1, 2013 WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN’T MAKE PICK UP! Please e-mail Mike ahead of time or call the house (895-2884) or Farm Cell: 689-7693 before 5 pm. We will leave … Continue reading
Chive Recipes
Title: Cheddar Chive Drop Biscuits * Categories: Breads Yield: 18 servings 2 c Flour 3 ts Baking powder 1 ts Salt 1/2 c Shortening 1 1/4 c Plain yogurt 4 oz Cheddar cheese; shredded 1/4 c Fresh chives; chopped Recipe by: Pillsbury … Continue reading
Packing Slip: Week 01, Larger Bag (June 26, 2013)
Packing Slip, Week 1, Larger Bag, June 26, 2013 Chinese Cabbage (average weight 1600g) $9.60 Chives (flowers are edible) $3.00 Lettuce (head, a variety of types) $3.00 Onions (bunch small winter, tops edible) $2.00 Oregano $3.00 Rhubarb (500g) $3.00 ——————————————————————————————— … Continue reading