Spring CSA Week 3: Bok Choy, Oyster Mushrooms, & Trout

Tea, Herb & Spice Order Requests

We will order from Adventures in Spice and Traveling Tea within the next week or two. Please let us know if there are any particular dried herbs & spices or teas you would like us to carry from these two local companies or if there are any other products you would like us to order.

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What’s New

Ozark Forest Mushroom Products

• Oyster Mushrooms – $17.50 / lbs
• Pesto - Arugula & Spinach, Purple Basil, & Regular Basil – $7.35 / tub
• Mushroom Rice & Noodle Meals – $7.30 / box

Produce

• Bok Choy, Seven Cedar Farm, $2 each
• Kale, Seven Cedar Farm, $2 / 1/2 lbs bag
• Large & Pickling Cucumbers, Double Star – $3.85 / lbs
• Basil, Double Star – $3 / 2 oz bag
• Radishes, Double Star – Retail $3.50 / bunch

Meats

Boneless Trout Fillets, Troutdale Farm – $12.35 / lbs

Todd Geisert Pork

Bacon, 1 lbs package

• Hickory Smoked – $8.15
• Jowl - $6.15
• Bacon Ends - $6.15

Bratwursts & Large Sausages 4 packs

• Mushroom Swiss & Tomato Basil with Mozzarella  – $7.05
• Apple Cinnamon – $6.65
• Andouille, Beer & Onion, Chorizo (ground & in casing), Italian, Jalapeno, Potato - $6.35

Snacks

• Ham Sausage Party Chub – $40
• Braunschweiger, 16 oz – $8.50
• Braunschweiger, Ham & Summer Sausage – $4.75 / 8 oz
• Snack Sticks, Regular, BBQ & Jalapeno with Cheese – $5 / 5 pack
• Jerky - $4 / 2 oz

Elixir Farm Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

• Ribeye Steak – $20 / lbs
• T-bone Steak – 19.45 / lbs
• Sirloin Steak – $12.30 / lbs
• Stew Meat – $9.20 / lbs
• Ground Beef – $8.30 / lbs

Dairy

Marcoot Cheese

• Gouda, Havarti, Plain Jack, Pepper Jack, Tomato Basil Jack - $5.40 / wedge
• Smoked Gouda - $5.90 / wedge
• Curds, Taco – $5 / bag
• Heritage (similar to Parmesan) – $4.10 / wedge

Windcrest Dairy Yogurt

• Greek, Vanilla - $6 / 24 oz tub
• Greek, Plain – $5.40 / 24 oz tub
• Homestyle, Vanilla – $5 / 24 oz tub
• Homestyle, Plain - $4.45 / 24 oz tub

Bakery

Queens Cuisine Scones – $2.50 / each OR 3 for $6

• Blueberry Lemon
• Lavender Coconut
• Strawberry with White Chocolate

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Vegetable Seedlings, Carondelet Garden Urban Farm, Arugula, Broccoli OR Lettuce – $1.50 each OR 3 for $3

Dried Lavender, Artful Home Decor – $8 / bundle
Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

 

Snack Food

Kakao Chocolate

• Chocolate Grilling Rub – $4.60 / bag
• Bacon Chocolate Bark – $4.60 / each
• All other Chocolate Bark  – $3.10 / each

Caramel House Caramels – Almond, Bacon, Beer & Pretzel, Cookie & Caramel, Lavender, Naked Turtle, Vanilla

• $1.25 / each
• 6 for $6.50 (Save $1)
• 12 for $11.50 (Save $3.00)

Billy Goat Chips

• Original or Kicker 3 oz Bag – $3.50 / bag OR 2 for $6
• Original or Kicker 1 oz Bag – $1.50 / bag OR 2 for $2.50

Cosmetics

Hanley Fold Farm Goats Milk Products

• Lotion Bars, Perfect for soothing rough skin after a hard day of gardening, Lavender, Orange, Eucalyptus, Unscented – $8.60 / tin
• Soap, Lavender, Lemongrass, Gloria’s Oatmeal & Honey (Unscented), Orange with Lavender, and Eucalyptus – $6.15 / bar
• Lip Balm, Coconut, Coffee, Mint, Huckleberry, Unscented – $3.35 / tube

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Sales & Deals

Bakery

Queens Cuisine Scones – $2.50 / each OR 3 for $6

• Blueberry Lemon
• Lavender Coconut
• Strawberry with White Chocolate

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Vegetable Seedlings, Carondelet Garden Urban Farm, Arugula, Broccoli OR Lettuce – $1.50 each OR Three for $3

Baker Creek Seeds – $2.50 / packet OR 5 packets – $8.75 (select seeds only). We have a variety of heirloom Baker Creek Seeds available. Please let us know if there are any specific seeds you want us to carry this year.

Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

Snack Food

Caramel House Caramels – Almond, Bacon, Beer & Pretzel, Cookie & Caramel, Lavender, Naked Turtle, Vanilla

• $1.25 / each
• 6 for $6.50 (Save $1)
• 12 for $11.50 (Save $3.00)

Billy Goat Chips

• Original or Kicker 3 oz Bag – $3.50 / bag OR 2 for $6
• Original or Kicker 1 oz Bag – $1.50 / bag OR 2 for $2.50

Cosmetics

Harmony Hill Goats Milk Products

• Soap – $4.15 (regularly $5)
• Moisturizing Cream, 2 oz – $2 (regularly $3)
• Moisturizing Cream, 4 oz – $3.25 (regularly $5)

Paper Products

Sister’s Gra Notecards – $2 / each

• 3 for $5
• 6 for $9

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Spring CSA Menu – April 26 & 27

Produce

• Kale, Seven Cedars Farm, 1/2 lbs
• Bok Choy, Seven Cedars Farm, 1 (Veggies & Large = 2)
• Oyster Mushrooms, Ozark Forest, 1/2 lbs
• Choice of 1: Double Star Farms Cucumber, 1 lbs OR Buttonwood Farm Tomato, 1 (limited) (Veggies = Double)
• Choice of 1: Double Start Farm Basil 2 oz OR Radish Bunch OR Veggie Boy Green Garlic OR Onion Bunch
• Paleo = Extra Kale, Basil, Garlic, Radish OR Onion (Large Paleo = Choice of 2)

Meat

• Toutdale Farm Boneless Trout Fillet (Large = 2)

Staple

• Northern Missouri Pecan Growers Association, Pecan Pieces, 1/2 lbs (Large = 1 lbs)

Treat

• Kakao Chocolate Bark (variety) (Vegan & Gluten Free = Dark Chocolate, Large = 2)

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Recipe Ideas

Pecan Crusted Trout with Kale Chips

Adapted from Food.Com by Food Snob St. Louis & Maude’s Market

Ingredients for Trout

• 1 trout filet
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 6 tablespoons cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 & 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

Preparation for Trout

Preheat oven to 450 degrees, and combine all ingredients except butter and trout to make breading.

Bush one side of the trout with softened butter. Sprinkle with pecan breading and press into fish to make sure it is fully and evenly coated on that side.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and brush with remaining butter.  Place fish, non-breaded side down on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until fish is flaky.

Ingredients for Kale Chips

• 1 bunch of kale, washed, stems removed, leaves chopped into large pieces
• Olea Olive oil
• Sea Salt, to taste

Preparation for Kale Chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place kale in a large bowl and drizzle with oil and sprinkle with salt.  Toss until evenly coated.

Spread kale out evenly on baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until crisp, stirring halfway through cooking time.

Enjoy!

 

Spring CSA Week 2: Nettles, Sunchokes & Cucumbers

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What’s New

Produce

• Spring has sprung, Asparagus is here! Double Star -  $6 / 1/2# bundle
• Season’s First Tomatoes! Buttonwood Farm – $4 / lbs. They are hot house tomatoes, but they are vine ripened and delicious.
• Green Baby Garlic Scapes and Green Onions Veggie Boy – $3.50 / bunch
• Basil, Double Star – $3 / 2 oz bag

Eggs

• Chicken Eggs – $4.10 / dozen
• Arriving Saturday, Duck Eggs, Harr Family Farm – $4.20 / 1/2 dozen OR $7.80 / full dozen. Perfect for baking, casseroles and more.

Meats

Todd Geisert Pork

Bacon, 1 lbs package

• Hickory Smoked – $8.15
• Jowl - $6.15
• Bacon Ends - $6.15

Bratwursts & Large Sausages 4 packs

• Mushroom Swiss & Tomato Basil with Mozzarella  – $7.05
• Apple Cinnamon – $6.65
• Andouille, Beer & Onion, Chorizo (ground & in casing), Italian, Jalapeno, Potato - $6.35

Snacks

• Ham Sausage Party Chub – $40
• Braunschweiger, 16 oz – $8.50
• Braunschweiger, Ham & Summer Sausage – $4.75 / 8 oz
• Snack Sticks, Regular, BBQ & Jalapeno with Cheese – $5 / 5 pack
• Jerky - $4 / 2 oz

Elixir Farm Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

• Ribeye Steak – $20 / lbs
• T-bone Steak – 19.45 / lbs
• Sirloin Steak – $12.30 / lbs
• Stew Meat – $9.20 / lbs
• Ground Beef – $8.30 / lbs

Dairy

Marcoot Cheese

• Gouda, Havarti, Plain Jack, Pepper Jack, Tomato Basil Jack - $5.40 / wedge
• Smoked Gouda - $5.90 / wedge
• Curds, Taco – $5 / bag
• Heritage (similar to Parmesan) – $4.10 / wedge

Windcrest Dairy Yogurt

• Greek, Vanilla - $6 / 24 oz tub
• Greek, Plain – $5.40 / 24 oz tub
• Homestyle, Vanilla – $5 / 24 oz tub
• Homestyle, Plain - $4.45 / 24 oz tub

Bakery

Companion Bavarian Pretzels – $5.45 / 4 pack

Queens Cuisine Scones – $2.50 / each OR 3 for $6

• Blueberry Lemon
• Lavender Coconut
• Strawberry with White Chocolate

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Vegetable Seedlings, Carondelet Garden Urban Farm, Arugula, Broccoli OR Lettuce – $1.50 each OR 3 for $3

Dried Lavender, Artful Home Decor – $8 / bundle
Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

 

Snack Food

Caramel House Caramels – Almond, Bacon, Beer & Pretzel, Cookie & Caramel, Lavender, Naked Turtle, Vanilla

• $1.25 / each
• 6 for $6.50 (Save $1)
• 12 for $11.50 (Save $3.00)

Billy Goat Chips

• Original or Kicker 3 oz Bag – $3.50 / bag OR 2 for $6
• Original or Kicker 1 oz Bag – $1.50 / bag OR 2 for $2.50

Cosmetics

Hanley Fold Farm Goats Milk Products

• Lotion Bars, Perfect for soothing rough skin after a hard day of gardening, Lavender, Orange, Eucalyptus, Unscented – $8.60 / tin
• Soap, Lavender, Lemongrass, Gloria’s Oatmeal & Honey (Unscented), Orange with Lavender, and Eucalyptus – $6.15 / bar
• Lip Balm, Coconut, Coffee, Mint, Huckleberry, Unscented – $3.35 / tube

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Sales & Deals

Eggs

• Arriving Saturday, Duck Eggs, Harr Family Farm – $4.20 / 1/2 dozen OR $7.80 / full dozen. Perfect for baking, casseroles and more

Meats

Bottom shelf meat is always 25% off

Bakery

Queens Cuisine Scones – $2.50 / each OR 3 for $6

• Blueberry Lemon
• Lavender Coconut
• Strawberry with White Chocolate

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Vegetable Seedlings, Carondelet Garden Urban Farm, Arugula, Broccoli OR Lettuce – $1.50 each OR Three for $3

Baker Creek Seeds – $2.50 / packet OR 5 packets – $8.75 (select seeds only). We have a variety of heirloom Baker Creek Seeds available. Please let us know if there are any specific seeds you want us to carry this year.

Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

Snack Food

Caramel House Caramels – Almond, Bacon, Beer & Pretzel, Cookie & Caramel, Lavender, Naked Turtle, Vanilla

• $1.25 / each
• 6 for $6.50 (Save $1)
• 12 for $11.50 (Save $3.00)

Billy Goat Chips

• Original or Kicker 3 oz Bag – $3.50 / bag OR 2 for $6
• Original or Kicker 1 oz Bag – $1.50 / bag OR 2 for $2.50

Cosmetics

Harmony Hill Goats Milk Products

• Soap – $4.15 (regularly $5)
• Moisturizing Cream, 2 oz – $2 (regularly $3)
• Moisturizing Cream, 4 oz – $3.25 (regularly $5)

Paper Products

Sister’s Gra Notecards – $2 / each

• 3 for $5
• 6 for $9

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Spring CSA Menu – April 19 & 20

Produce

• Nettles, Missouri Wild Edibles, 1/3 lbs (Large Shares = 1/2 lbs, Veggies = 0.75 lbs) IMPORTANT: Read the instructions below for information on how to handel and prepare your wild nettles
• Organic Sunchokes, Sandhill Farm, 1/2 lbs
• Pickling or Large Cucumbers, Double Star Farm, about 1 lbs (Gluten Free, Paleo & Vegan = 2 lbs)
• Choice of 1: Canned Item - Hilty (Beets, Butternut, Green Beans, Pickles,Tomatoes), Relish, Sorghum (16oz only) OR Frozen Fruit (Blueberry, Cherry, Gooseberry)
• Vegetarian & Large Choice of 1: Basil, 2 oz, Green Garlic Bunch, Green Onion Bunch, Radish Bunch OR Swiss Chard, 1/2 lbs
• Vegans & Large Paleo = Napa Cabbage, Double Star
  

  

• Large Shares = Tomatoes, Buttonwood Farm, 2

Meat

• Bratwurst OR Large Sausage, Todd Geisert, Pack of 4: Andouille, Apple Cinnamon, Beer & Onion, Chorizo (ground or in casing), Italian, Jalapeno, Mushroom Swiss, Potato, OR Tomato Basil with Mozzarella (Large Shares = 2)

Staple

• Companion Bavarian Pretzel, Pack of 4 (Large Share = 2, Gluten Free & Paleo = None)

Treat

• Vegetable Seedling, Carondelet Garden Urban Farm, Arugula, Broccoli OR Lettuce

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Menu Notes & Recipe Ideas

How to Handle Nettles

Use the plastic bag, a paper towel or tongs to handle your nettles, rather than your hands, otherwise you may receive a bit of a sting. After cooking, nettles produce an entirely sting-free and delicious eating experience, reminiscent of spinach but more floral and earthy.

This wild native has a lot of iron, potassium, manganese, calcium, vitamin A and C, and are also a decent source of protein. Many cultures use nettles as a medicinal herb to treat arthritis, anemia, hay fever and kidney problems, among other ailments. Dried leaves may be used to make a tea that is useful in alleviating allergy symptoms.

Drying

Remove the leaves from the stem (to ensure even drying) and rinse them in a colander. Place the leaves on a baking dish on the lowest shelf, at the lowest temperature (about 200 degrees). Check every 5 minutes until dry. Store in a plastic ziplock bag and use in tea to add strong ‘green’ flavor.

Cooking

Rinse the plant in a colander. Plunge the leaves into a pot of boiling water for 1-2 minutes and you’ll be left with a sleek, slick pile of vivid green leaves.

Nettle Pesto

Ingredients

• 6-8 tablespoons cooked, chopped nettles
• 2-3 garlic cloves or 2-3 green garlic plants
• 2 tablespoons pecan pieces, toasted
• 2 tablespoons grated Marcoot Heritage cheese
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Olive oil, as needed

Preparation

In a food processor or blender add the nettles, garlic, pecans, cheese, a bit of olive oil (start with 2 tablespoons), salt and pepper to taste. Blend. Add more olive oil to obtain the desired consistency.

Can be stored in the fridge for a week or frozen. Excellent as a spread or dressing to add punch to dishes with simple flavors think trout (which we will get in the CSA next week), bread & pasta, and sunchokes.

What to do with Sunchokes

No need to peel the thin skin of a sunchoke. Related to the sunflower, these tubers are an excellent source of iron and have a fresh, nutty flavor. To prepare, just slice to desired size, eat raw in a salad, steam, saute or roast in the oven with olive oil and your favorite herbs, salt & pepper.

Enjoy!

 

Spring CSA Week 1: OMG! Season’s First Tomatoes

CSA Customer Survey

Welcome to the 2013 Maude’s Market Spring CSA! Your friends can still sign up for the CSA and you will get a benefit for the customer referral. Click here to sign up and click here for a list of the referral benefits.

Whether or not you participated in the 2013 Maude’s Market Winter CSA, please take a moment to fill out our customer survey. Your input about what you would like to receive in the CSA this spring, will help us develop our CSA menu.

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Food Snob St. Louis & Maude’s Market

Laura Beaver started the blog, Food Snob St. Louis, nearly three years ago to share her passion about cooking healthy, from-scratch meals for her family.  Most of the recipes on her blog focus on whole, unprocessed foods. Laura and Maude’s Market have partnered this spring for the series “Love Where You Live.”  As part of this weekly series, Laura will share recipes using the CSA ingredients from Maude’s Market to demonstrate how to create simple meals from a CSA box, as well as highlight the local produce, meat and other farm fresh products available to St. Louis residents. You can follow Laura’s CSA journey at foodsnobstl.com.
 

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What’s New

Produce

OMG Season’s First Tomatoes! Buttonwood Farm – $4 / lbs. They are hot house tomatoes, but they are vine ripened and delicious.

Arugula, Double Star Farm – $3.50 / 1/4 lbs bag

Basil, Double Star Farm – $3 / 2 oz bag

Green Baby Garlic Scapes , Veggie Boy – $3.50 / bunch
Radishes, Veggie Boy – $3.50 / bunch

Veggie Boy Greens – $6.95 / lbs

• Kale, Tuscan
• Spinach
• Swiss Chard

Farm Fresh Eggs – $4.10 / dozen

Meats

Elixir Farm Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

• Ribeye Steak – $20 / lbs
• T-bone Steak – 19.45 / lbs
• Sirloin Steak – $12.30 / lbs
• Stew Meat – $9.20 / lbs
• Ground Beef – $8.30 / lbs

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Small, Sweet-Scented Daffodils, Veggie Boy – $0.50 / stem OR 6 stems for $2.50

Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

 

Sweets & Treats

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

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Sales & Deals

Meats

Bottom shelf meat is always 25% off

Flowers, Plants & Seeds

Baker Creek Seeds – $2.50 / packet OR 5 packets – $8.75 (select seeds only). We have a variety of heirloom Baker Creek Seeds available. Please let us know if there are any specific seeds you want us to carry this year.

Small, Sweet-Scented Daffodils, Veggie Boy – $0.50 / stem OR 6 stems for $2.50

Seven Cedar Farm Native Plants & Perennials

• Switchgrass, Various – $12 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $30
• Hostas, Black Eyed Susan, Purple Cone Flowers, Phlox – $8 / 2 gallon container OR 3 for $20

Sweets & Treats

Caramel House Caramels - $1.25 / each OR 6 for $6.50 (Save $1) OR 12 for $11.50 (Save $3.00)Angel Baked Cookies – $1.20 / each OR 3 for $3

• Chocolate Chip
• Sugar
• Oatmeal Raisin

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Spring CSA Menu – April 12 & 13

Produce

• Large Red Tomatoes, Buttonwood Farm, 1 (Veggie = 2, Large = 3, Vegan = 4)
• Arugula, Double Star Farm, 1/4 lbs (Veggie = 1/2 lbs)
• Basil, Double Star Farm, 2oz
• Radish Bunch OR Green Baby Garlic Bunch, Veggie Boy (Veggie = Both)
• Choice of 1: Ozark Forest Shiitake Mushrooms (limited) OR Veggie Boy Greens; Tuscan Kale, Spinach, OR Swiss Chard, 1/2# (Veggie = Choice of 2)

Meat

• Elixir Farm Organic Beef, Kabob, about 1 lbs (Large = about 2 lbs)

Staple

• Eggs, 1 dz (Vegan = None)

Treat

• Angel Baked Cookies, 2, Chocolate Chip, Sugar OR Oatmeal Raisin (Vegan, Gluten Free & Paleo = Cut Daffodils Stems, Veggie Boy, Small = 6, Large = 10)

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Recipe Ideas

Arugula Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

By Food Snob St. Louis, with input from Maude’s Market and adapted from Simply Recipes.

Ingredients for Dressing

2 oz. basil, chopped
1 teaspoon Sandhill Farm mustard
1 garlic scape, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup Olea olive oil

Ingredients for Salad

1/4 lbs shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 large tomato, sliced
4 cups arugula
2-3 radishes, sliced

Preparation

To make the dressing, place all dressing ingredients except olive oil in a blender and blend on high until well blended (about 2 minutes). Remove lid and scrape down the sides.

Return the lid to the blender, turn on low speed and slowly drizzle in olive oil through hole in the lid.  Continue blending until all ingredients are pureed and well incorporated.

Saute the mushrooms in some of the dressing on medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Allow to cool.

To make the salad, put all ingredients in a large bowl, drizzle with dressing and toss. Serve alongside a grilled beef kabob or grilled tofu (you could marinate the tofu in some of the dressing prior to grilling).

Enjoy!

 

Winter CSA, Week 7: Pea Shoots, Drumsticks & Pecans

Window Designer Wanted

Maude’s Market is looking for an individual with a strong visual aesthetic and an interest in gardening or cooking create a great window display that:

• Entices new and infrequent customers to visit and shop in the Market;
• Highlights seasonal items available in the Market and;
• Is fun and attractive.

This is an excellent opportunity to display your creativity along a major road and intersection in St. Louis. Benefits include store credit and budget to Upcycle Exchange.

To Apply: Send a brief email to Info@MaudesMarket.Com explaining your interest and include an example of past visual projects.

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What’s New

Produce

Claverach Farm Pea Shoots – $5.85 / 4 oz bag
Packed with vitamins A, C and folic acid, Pea Shoots are delicious in salads, pureed into soups and more. Check out the pea shoot & pecan pesto recipe at the bottom of this email.

Acorn Squash from Three Girls and a Tractor – $2 / each
The USDA states that winter squash, like Acorn and Butternut, are an excellent source of Vitamin A, B6 and C. As well a omega-3 fatty acids and many minerals.

Double Star Farm Sweet Potatoes – $2 / lbs

Meat

Free Range Chicken from Cock & Bull Farm
5 Pack Drumsticks – $3.95 / lbs

Lucas Farms Black Angus Pastured Veal
Sirloin Tip & London Broil – $15.35 / lbs
Stew Meat – $7.65 / lbs
Soup Meat – $6.90 / lbs

Dairy

John Miller’s Free Range Eggs – $4 / dz

Marcoot Jersey Creamery Cheese

• Gouda, Havarti, Jack  – $5.25 / wedge
• Smoked Gouda – $5.40 / wedge
• Cheese Curds (Plain, Garlic & Herb, Taco) – $5 / package

Windcrest Dairy Greek Yogurt

• Plain – $5.75 / each
• Vanilla – $6.35 / each

Snack Food

Angel Baked Cookies – $1.15 / each

• Chocolate Chip
• Oatmeal Raisin
• Sugar

The Caramel House Caramels – $1.25 / each

• Almond
• Bacon
• Beer & Pretzel
• Cookie & Caramel (not vegetarian)
• Lavender
• Naked Turtles
• Vanilla

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On Sale

Cosmetics

Harmony Hill Goat Farm Moisturizing Creams

• 8 oz – $6.50 (regularly $8.50)
• 4 oz – $3.25 (regularly $5)
• 2 oz – $2 (regularly $3)

General Store

Baker Creek Seeds – Buy 5 for $10 or $2.50 each

Maude’s Market 2013 Calendar - Photos by customers, staff and friends of events, seasonal meals and the beautiful and delicious products at the Market – $6.00 (regularly $8.05)

Maude’s Market Canvas Shopping Bags – $9 each (regularly $11)

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Winter Weekly CSA Menu – February 22 & 23

Produce

• Claverach Farm Pea Shoots (2 bags for large shares)
• Frozen Blueberries from Missouri Highland Farm (2 bags for large shares)
• Akins Orchard Arkansas Black Apples, 1 lbs (2 lbs for large shares)
• Choice of 1: Acorn Squash from Three Girls and a Tractor OR Double Star Farm Sweet Potatoes, 1 lbs (Both for large shares)
• Choice of 1: Carrot bunch or 2 lbs of Turnips from Deep Mud Farm, 3 Lemons, OR 2 Radish Bunches from Pete’s Produce

Meat

5 Pack Chicken Drumsticks from Cock & Bull Farm (2 packages for large shares)

Staple

Pecan Pieces from Northern Missouri Pecan Growers, ½ lbs (1 lbs for veggies and large shares)

Treat

The Caramel House Caramels, 2 (4 for large shares)

Winter Monthly CSA Menu – February 22 & 23

Produce

• Claverach Farm Pea Shoots
• Frozen Blueberries from Missouri Highland Farm (2 bags for veggie shares)
• Akins Orchard Arkansas Black Apples, 1 lbs (2 lbs for veggie shares)
• Choice of 1: Acorn Squash from Three Girls and a Tractor OR Double Star Farm Sweet Potatoes, 1 lbs (Both for veggie shares)
• Choice of 1: Carrot bunch or 2lbs of Turnips from Deep Mud Farm, 3 Lemons, 2 Radish Bunches from Pete’s Produce
• Choice of canned produce

Meat

• Troutdale Farm Trout Fillet
• 5 Pack Chicken Drumsticks from Cock & Bull Farm
• Todd Geisert Pork Chops OR Lucas Farms Black Angus Pastured Veal Stew or Soup meet

Staple

• Pecan Pieces from Northern Missouri Pecan Growers, ½ lbs (1 lbs for veggies and large shares)
• Choice of a del Carmen product: Cuban Black Beans, Black Beans & Rice, Black Bean Soup, OR Veggie Broth

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Recipe Ideas

Pea Shoot & Pecan Pesto

Ingredients

• 3 oz Northern Missouri Pecan Growers pecan pieces (over  ⅓ of a ½ lbs bag)
• 1 garlic glove
• 1 oz Cave Aged Heritage Marcoot Jersey Cheese (about ¼ of the wedge), finely grated
• 1 bag of Claverach Farm pea shoots
• .Olea olive oil (as needed)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place the pecans in a pan and toast gently until slightly colored. Do not leave unattended as the nuts brown quickly. Place the garlic and pea shoots in a blender and process until smooth. Add the toasted pecans and blend briefly. Turn the pea shoot mixture into a bowl then add the cheese. Gradually add the olive oil until you have reached your preferred  consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Blueberry Cajun Chicken

Ingredients

• Adventures in Spice Cajun Seasoning, to taste
• 5 Pack of chicken drumsticks from Cock & Bull Farm
• Garlic cloves, to taste, finely chopped
• ½ medium onion, finely chopped
• Olea olive oil, as needed
• ⅓ cup red wine
• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon rind
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Preparation

Rub the drum sticks with the Cajun Seasoning and saute the drumsticks in olive oil, over medium heat, until brown and almost cooked through, remove from pan and keep warm in the oven (the chicken will continue to cook while preparing the sauce, but won’t become dry).

In the same pan used to cook the chicken, saute the garlic and onion until transparent. Add the red wine and cook down until most of the liquid is evaporated. Add the blueberries, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Simmer until berries are heated through. Let the mixture sit for five minutes with the heat off so the for flavors will blend together.

Spoon over the drumsticks and serve.

Enjoy!

 

Winter CSA, Week 5: Mardi Gras & Valentine Treats

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What’s New

Mardi Gras Whoppie Pies

by Just Sweets Desserts – $4.50 each

For Valentines Day, Kakao Chocolates

Valentine Chocolate Pops – $1.10 / each
Baies Rose Bars – $2.30 each
Sea Salt Caramels – $6.50 / Pack of 4
Chocolate Barks – $3.10 / each

• Strawberry & Black Pepper (Dark)
• Raspberry Star Anise (Milk)
• Stringbean Coffee (Dark & Milk)
• Toasted Missouri Pecans (Dark & Milk)
• Mexican with Cinnamon & Chile Peppers (Dark)

del Carmen Black Beans & Rice

Beans & Rice for Mardi Gras!

• Black Beans & Rice, Cuban Black Beans & Black Beans Soup – $6.25 / 12 oz
• Vegetable Broth (naturally gluten free)  – $6.60 / 64 oz

Ozark Forest Mushroom Products

Pesto - Green Basil, Purple Basil and Arugula Spinach – $7.35 each

Dried Mushrooms

• Shiitake & Woodland Medley -  $6.80 / 1 oz
• Oriental Mushrooms Mix – $6.15 / 1 oz

Mushroom Meals – $6.80 / 5 oz

• Buddha’s Delight
• Jungle Curry
• Monsoon Mushroom

Elderflower Cordial – $9.25 / 6 oz
Tomato Marmalade – $7.15 / 8 oz
Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce – $6.15 / 55 ml
Hot Red Pepper Sauce – $6.15 / 55 ml
Mushroom Rub – $4.65 / 1 oz

Produce

Carrots, Deep Mud Farm – $4 / bunch
According to the USDA, carrots have high levels of Vitamin A and, when cooked, the beneficial levels of Vitamins B6, E and K increase dramatically.

Tatsoi, Double Star Farm – $3.50 / head
Tatsoi is a member of the Bok Choy family It’s dark green leaves are high in beta-carotene and Vitamins A, C, and K; they also have good amounts of calcium, potassium, phosphorous and iron. (Source: Tufts University)

Scarlet Queen Turnip, Deep Mud Farm – $1.80 / lbs
These sweet turnips are another good source of Vitamin C and according to the USDA when cooked, contains helpful levels of Vitamin B6, Potassium and Phosphorus.

Acorn & Butternut Squash, Double Star Farm – $1.50 / Pound
The USDA states that winter squash, like Acorn and Butternut, are an excellent source of Vitamin A, B6 and C. As well a omega-3 fatty acids and many minerals.

Yellow Onions, Mast Produce Farm – $1.80 / lbs

Meat

Todd Geisert Pork

See this video about Geisert’s farming practices.

• Ham Sausage (5-6 oz), Summer Sausage (6 oz)  & Braunschweiger (8 oz) – $4.15 / each
• Bacon – $7.75 / lbs
• Chops – $7.75 / lbs
• Sausage including: Andouille, Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Links & Patties, Chorizo, Italian, and Potato & Green Bean – $6.15 to $6.50 / lbs
• Snack Sticks, Regular and Jalapeno Cheese – $3.90 / 5 oz package

Troutdale Farm Boneless Trout Fillets, $12.35 / lbs

See this video about the history of Troudale Farm.

The USDA say trout is an excellent source Phosphorus, Vitamin Bs, Vitamin D and Niacin.

Canned Goods

Olea Extra Virgin Olive Oil – USDA Certified Organic

• $20 / 500 ml bottle
• $15 / 250 ml bottle

General Store

Handmade Notecards by Sisters Gra – $2 each – Thank You Cards & Blank Cards with Flowers, Fruits and Veggie Prints.

BuzzBros Lipbalm – $3.35
Blueberry Acai, Scent Free, Mango & Tangerine, Spearmint (New Formula!), Vanilla

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On Sale

Cosmetics

Harmony Hill Goat Farm Moisturizing Creams

• 8 oz – $6.50 (regularly $8.50)
• 4 oz – $3.25 (regularly $5)
• 2 oz – $2 (regularly $3)

General Store

Maude’s Market 2013 Calendar - Photos by customers, staff and friends of events, seasonal meals and the beautiful and delicious products at the Market – $6.00 (regularly $8.05)

Baker Creek Seeds – Buy 5 for $10 or $2.50 each

Maude’s Market Canvas Shopping Bags – $9 each (regularly $11)

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Winter CSA Menu – February 8 & 9

Produce

Carrot Bunch, Deep Mud Farm (2 bunches for Large Shares)

Frozen Cherries, Missouri Highland Farm – To thaw, store in the refrigerator. Excellent on top of yogurt and in smoothies.

Tatsoi, Double Star Farm OR Butterhead Lettuce, B&H Produce – Tatsoi is excellent raw or lightly steamed or sauteed. Season with rice vinegar and serve on the side of the Tasty, But Fake, Andouille Sausage Gumbo recipe at the bottom of this email. (Both for Veggies & Large Shares)

Akin’s Apples about ½ lbs – Apple fatigue? Check out this recipe idea from CSA member Hilary Hitchcock (1 lbs for Veggies & Large Shares)

Choice for Regular Shares: Squash, Turnip 1 lbs, 1 Blood Orange, 2 Mandarins OR 3 Lemons

Choice for Veggie Shares: Mushrooms 1/3# OR Choice of 2: Squash, Turnip 1.5 lbs, 1 Grapefruit, 2 Oranges, 3 Mandarin, OR 4 Lemons

Choice for Large Shares: Mushrooms 1/4# AND Choice of 1: Squash, Turnip 1.5 lbs, 1 Grapefruit, 2 Oranges, 3 Mandarin, OR 4 Lemons

 

Meat

Choice of Todd Geisert Sausage including: Andouille, Apple Cinnamon, Chorizo, Italian, and Potato & Green Bean (Choice of 2 for Large Shares)

Staple

Del Carmen Black Beans & Rice (Green Label is Gluten Free) – They are not Red Beans & Rice, but I figured they were close enough for a St. Louis Mardi Gras celebration

Treat

Mardi Gras Moon Pie, Just Sweets Desserts (Gluten Free Receives 2 Kakao Chocolate Pops, Dark, Milk OR White)

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Recipe Ideas

Tasty, But Fake, Sausage Gumbo

Ingredients

• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup Maude’s Market whole wheat flour
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced carrot
• 1 cups thinly sliced sausage (about 3-4 sausages)
• 4 Hilty canned tomatoes, chopped
• 1 container of del Carmen vegetable stock (about 64 oz)
• 4 bay leaves
• 4 garlic cloves finely chopped garlic
• 2 teaspoons Adventures in Spice Cajun Seasoning
• salt, to taste
• 2 cups of cooked rice

Preparation

Combine oil and flour in a large stock pot. Cook over medium-high to high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture turns the color of milk chocolate, about 20 minutes. Watch carefully, preventing the mixture from burning. Add onion and carrot, and cook over medium-high heat until tender. Stir in sausage and tomatoes. Combine well. Pour in vegetable stock. Add bay leaves and garlic. Bring to boil, then add Cajun Seasoning. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.

Sever on top of cooked rice.

Enjoy!

 

Shiitake, Scarlet Queen, Trout & Chips

What’s New

del Carmen Black Beans &
Vegetable Broth

Just in time for the Superbowl! Perfect for homemade chili’s and black bean dips.

• Vegetable Broth (naturally gluten free)  – $6.60 / 64 oz
• Black Beans Soup (gluten free available) – $6.55 / 12 oz

Ozark Forest Mushroom Products

Fresh Organic Shiitake Mushrooms – $19 / lbs

According to The World’s Healthiest Foods, shiitake mushrooms have long been recognized as a very good, non-animal food source of iron, are an excellent source of several B vitamins and several minerals including: manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, copper and zinc.

Dried Mushrooms

• Shiitake & Woodland Medley -  $6.80 / 1 oz
• Oriental Mushrooms Mix – $6.15 / 1 oz

Mushroom Meals – $6.80 / 5 oz

• Buddha’s Delight
• Jungle Curry
• Monsoon Mushroom

Elderflower Cordial – $9.25 / 6 oz
Tomato Marmalade – $7.15 / 8 oz
Shiitake Mushroom Soy Sauce – $6.15 / 55 ml
Hot Red Pepper Sauce – $6.15 / 55 ml
Mushroom Rub – $4.65 / 1 oz

In Season Citrus from California

We all know citrus is high in Vitamin C, but they are also high in fiber which helps to reduce high cholesterol, controls blood sugar levels and may serve as a guard against colon cancer.

• Blood Oranges – $2.10 / lbs
• Organic Navel Oranges – $2.10 / lbs
• Mandarin Oranges – $2.70 / lbs
• Pink Grapefruit – $1.90 / lbs
• Lemons – $1.90 / lbs

More Produce

Scarlet Queen Turnip, Deep Mud Farm – $1.80 / lbs

These sweet turnips are another good source of Vitamin C and according to the USDA, when cooked, contains helpful levels of Vitamin B6, Potassium and Phosphorus.

Green & Red Butterhead Lettuce, B&H Produce – $3.35 / head

According to LiveStrong.Com, butterhead lettuce provides 15 to 35% of daily Vitamin A needs and is an excellent source of Vitamin K. the lettuce also contains mild anti-inflammatory properties.

Yellow Onions, Mast Produce Farm – $1.80 / lbs

Meat

Troutdale Farm Boneless Trout Fillets, $12.35 / lbs

See this video about the history of Troudale Farm.

The USDA say trout is an excellent source Phosphorus, Vitamin Bs, Vitamin D and Niacin.

Todd Geisert Pork

See this video about Geisert’s farming practices.

• Ham Sausage (5-6 oz), Summer Sausage (6 oz)  & Braunschweiger (8 oz) – $4.15 / each
• Bacon – $7.75 / lbs
• Chops – $7.75 / lbs
• Sausage including: Andouille, Apple Cinnamon, Breakfast Links & Patties, Chorizo, Italian, and Potato & Green Bean – $6.15 to $6.50 / lbs
• Snack Sticks, Regular and Jalapeno Cheese – $3.90 / 5 oz package

Elixir Farm Beef – USDA Certified Organic

• Sirloin Tip Steaks – $10 / lbs
• Brisket – $10 / lbs

Snack Foods

Billy Goat Chips, Kicker or Original – $3 / 3 oz

Canned Goods

Olea Extra Virgin Olive Oil – USDA Certified Organic

• $20 / 500 ml bottle
• $15 / 250 ml bottle

General Store

Handmade Notecards by Sisters Gra – $2 each – Thank You Cards & Blank Cards with Flowers, Fruits and Veggie Prints.

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On Sale

Meat

The bottom shelf meats are priced to move – always 25% off

Bakery

Companion Multigrain and Sourdough Sandwich Bread – $3 (regularly $3.75)

Cosmetics

Harmony Hill Goat Farm Moisturizing Creams

• 8 oz – $6.50 (regularly $8.50)
• 4 oz – $3.25 (regularly $5)
• 2 oz – $2 (regularly $3)

General Store

Maude’s Market 2013 Calendar - Photos by customers, staff and friends of events, seasonal meals and the beautiful and delicious products at the Market – $6.00 (regularly $8.05)

Baker Creek Seeds – Buy 5 for $10 or $2.50 each

Maude’s Market Canvas Shopping Bags – $9 each (regularly $11)

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Winter CSA Menu – February 1 & 2

Produce

Ozark Forest Shiitake Mushrooms, ½ lbs#

Red or Green Butterhead Lettuce, B&H Produce

Scarlet Queen Turnip, Deep Mud Farm, 1 lbs (2 lbs for large shares)

Choice: 1 Grapefruit, 2 Blood Oranges, 3 Navel Oranges, 4 Mandarin, OR 4 Lemons (Choice of 2 for large shares)

Choice: Squash 2 lbs, Sweet Potato 1 lbs, OR Apples 1 lbs (Choice of Sweet Potatoes OR Squash for large shares, all large shares receive Apples)

Meat

Troutdale Farm Boneless Trout Fillet (2 Fillets for large shares)

Staple

Choice: Vegetable Broth (naturally gluten free) or Black Beans Soup (gluten free available) – Just in time for the Superbowl! Perfect for homemade chili’s and black bean dips. (Choice of 2 for veggie and large shares)

Treat

Billy Goat Chips, Kicker or Original

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Recipe Ideas

Poached Trout on Butterhead Lettuce
with Steamed Shiitakes

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced thin
• 6-12 fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced medium thick, stems removed
• Water, as needed
• 1 trout fillet, cut in half
• del Carmen defrosted vegetable broth, as needed
• ½ butterhead lettuce leaves, ripped to desired size

Dressing Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 tablespoon Ozark Forest shiitake mushroom soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olea Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Mix together lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl, set aside

Bring about 1 to 2″ of water to a boil in a steamer pot or saucepan with a lid and steam mushrooms and onions together for about 5 minutes.

To poach the trout, use a shallow pan with a cover and placing enough vegetable broth to just cover the fish. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a fast simmer. Add the trout to the simmering pan of vegetable broth and cook for about 5 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, lift the trout from the broth, and place on a plate lined with butterhead lettuce. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the steamer and toss with the dressing. Place on top of the trout.

Enjoy!

 

Last CSA of 2012

Holiday Goose
from Sassafras Valley Farm

Orders Due Tuesday, December 18

Sassafras Valley Farm Embden geese are raised from hatching to maturity on free range and natural pasture on our farm in the valley of the Gasconade River. Their geese are significantly lower in fat than other commercially raised domesticated waterfowl, this results in a distinctively rich flavor and texture. Revisit the tradition of a goose for your holiday gatherings this season!

• Large Goose (7-11 lbs) $11.45/lbs – $75 deposit
• Small Goose (6-7 lbs) $10/lbs – $50 deposit

Click here for all the details and to reserve your goose today.

Note: We will have Rouen Ducks in time for Christmas. They weigh between 3 and 4 lbs and will cost $10/lbs. If you are interested in a duck contact: Maude@MaudesMarket.com.

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2013 Winter CSA

This weekend is the last CSA of 2012. The winter CSA starts January 11 and goes through March 30. Visit our website to sign up for the Winter CSA. As always, please let us know if we can do anything to improve our service.

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Holiday Deals & Gift Ideas…

We are offering customized gift baskets again this holiday season. We can help you mix and match various items that complement each other. For every $50* you spend through Saturday, December 29, you will receive a $5 gift card.

Sweet Additions: Ozark Forest Elderflower Cordial, River Hills Harvest Elderberry Juice & Jackson-Mills Local Honey ($28.17)

Coffee, Tea & Chocolate: Stringbean Coffee, Traveling Tea, and Askinosie Sipping Chocolate ($28.12 – $35.10)

Gardening & Nature – Isabee’s Native Bee Habitat, Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds and a handmade Bluebird House ($31.05)

*Not including your CSA

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What’s New

Queen’s Cuisine Ginger Bread Men, Packet of Four – $2.50

Frozen Blueberries, Cherries and Gooseberries from Missouri Highland Farm – $5.85 to $7.10/lbs

Ringhausen Apple Butter, with or without sugar – $5/pint

Marcoot Jersey Creamery Cheeses

• Cheese Curds – Plain, Garlic & Herb, Taco – $5.00/package
• Gouga, Plain & Smoked – $5.25 & $5.50
• Heritage (similar to Parmesan) – $3.50/wedge
• Jack – Plain & Tomato Basil – $5.25/wedge

Little Pleasures Soup Mixes – $5.95/each

• Beans, Beer & Brats
• Dutch Pea
• French Market
• Italian Bean & Pasta
• Southwest

Askinosie Chocolate Products

• 70% Dark Chocolate Bar ($8/bar)
• Dark-Milk & Sea Salt Bar ($8.50/bar)
• Dark Chocolate, Crunchy Sugar Crystals & Vanilla Bean Bar ($10/bar)
• Dark Chocolate & Coffee Bar ($10/bar)
• White Chocolate Bar  ($10.50/bar)
• Cocoa Powder & Nibbs ($10.50/6oz tube)

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On Sale

• Organic Herbs – $1.50/oz (regular $2.10/oz)
• Askinosie Sipping Chocolate – $10.25 (regular $15.50)
• Askinosie White Chocolate with Pistachios – $7.00 (regular $10.50)
• Askinosie Malted Chocolate – $6.75 (regular $10.00)

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Autumn CSA Menu

December 14 & 15

Produce

• Frozen Cherries, Missouri High Land Farm, 1 lbs
• Baby Beets, Deep Mud Farm, 1 lbs
• Apples, Akins Orchard, 4 (Double for GFree & Staple Free)
• Lettuce OR Spring Onion, Seven Cedars Farm (Both for Staple Free, Veggies)
• Choice: Acorn, Butternut, Decorative Gourds / Indian Corn (5), Large Banana or Hubbard Squash, Pumpkin, Spaghetti (Choice of 2 for Veggies & Large Shares)
• Choice for Veggies (Large Shares): Sunchoke 0.5 lbs (1 lbs), Watermelon Radish ½ lbs (1 lbs) OR Daikon Radish ¾ lbs (1.5 lbs)

Meat

• Ground Turkey, Country Neighbors Specialty Meats, 1 lbs (2 lbs for Large Shares)

Staple

• Little Pleasures Soup – Beans, Beer & Brats (Gluten Free), Dutch Pea (Gluten Free Available), French Market, Italian Bean & Pasta, Southwest

Treat

•  Gingerbread Men, Queen’s Cuisine (2 Packages for Large Shares, None for Gluten Free)

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Garlicky Squash Stuffed with Turkey*
Topped with Beets & Gouda

*Vegetarian ideas listed under ingredients

Ingredients

• Peeled garlic cloves (whole), to taste
• Olive oil, as needed
• Squash
• ½ pound beets, thin & long julienne cut
• 1 large yellow onion, diced small
• 1 pound ground turkey (veggie substitute, beans & rice, beans & quinoa, or pressed tofu flavored to your preference)
• 1 teaspoon chopped sage
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Pinch of cayenne
• Salt & Pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup finely grated Marcoot Heritage cheese
• ¾ cup grated Marcoot Gouda cheese

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Combine the garlic cloves and the oil in a small ramekin or oven-safe dish. Place in oven and bake 30 to 45 minutes or until the cloves are starting to turn golden brown in spots. Remove from oven and set aside.

Wash the squash and cut it lengthwise, through the middle. Place the squash halves cut side down onto an oiled baking sheet and place in oven, 25 to 30 minutes or until the squash gives a little when squeezed. Remove from oven, flip the squash so they’re cut side up, and set aside until cool enough to handle.

Steam the julienne beets for 5-10 minutes until soft, and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add diced onion and sauté about 3 minutes or until onion has softened a bit. Add ground turkey, herbs and seasonings. Stir and cook until browned. Remove from heat and stir in Heritage cheese. Remove roasted garlic from oil with a slotted spoon and add to mixture. The filling should be a little bit wet to help keep the squash moist when baking.

Brush the squash cavity with a light coating of the roasted garlic oil. Divide the filling evenly among the halves. Top with the steamed beets and the grated Gouda.

Cover and return to oven for 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.

Enjoy!

 

This Saturday!

 

 

First Autumn CSA – Mixed Greens & Meatballs

Autumn CSA Details

• First pick up: October 5 and 6
• No pick up: November 23 and  24 (Thanksgiving)
• Last pick up: December 14 and 15

Cost

Small Share = $30+tax / week
Large Share = $50+tax / week

Small Prepay = $290.00+tax / 10 weeks
Large Prepay = $480.00+ tax / 10 weeks

 

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Call for Vendors, Performers, Demonstrators & Volunteers!

Dutchtown Harvest Festival

A Food Day Event

Marquette Park, St. Louis, MO
Sunday, October 14
11am – 4pm
Contact Dana@DT2STL.org for all the details

 

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Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Dutchtown Harvest Festival: A Food Day Event
https://sites.google.com/site/dtownharvestfest/
www.foodday.org/

Marquette Park
Sun, Oct 14
11am – 4pm
Vendors, Performers, Demonstrators & Volunteers
Contact Dana@DT2STL.org for all the details.

What’s New

Produce
Mixed salad greens, Yellow Dog Farm
Kale & Swiss Chard, Double Star Farm
Bell Peppers, Cucumbers & Tomatoes, Buttonwood Farm

Meats
Circle B Ranch Heritage Pork Meatballs

Staple Item’s & Treats
Askinosie Coco Nibs – $10.50/ 6oz tube (www.askinosie.com/) – Roasted Cocoa Nibs are cocoa beans bits that are dry roasted. They have almost 65 times more antioxidants than broccoli, according to the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) rating. These crunchy snacks can make almost any meal nutritious. Roasted cocoa nibs can be eaten on their own or combined with yogurt, cereal, salad, peanut butter toast, cookies, and more.

On Sale

Plain Greek Yogurt, Windcrest Dairy – $5.50 (regular $6.75)
Vanilla Geek Yogurt, Windcrest Dairy – $4.85 (regular $5.85)
Fruit Yogurt, Windcrest Dairy - $1 (regular $1.90)
Duck Eggs, Harr Family Farm ½ Dz – $3.50 (regular $4.20) Full Dz – $6 (regular $7.15)
Bavarian Pretzels, 4 pack, Companion – $3.75 / pack (regular $5)
Veal Ossobuco, Lucas Farms – $9.90 / lbs (regular $12 / lbs)
Stringbean’s decaf coffee, $10.75/lbs (Regular $12/lbs)
Cheese spreads, River City Savories, flavors include blue cheese, Greek, horseradish & bacon, morel mushroom, and peppercorn. $6.75 each (Regular $8)

Autumn CSA Menu – October 5 & 6

Produce
Mixed salad greens 8oz, Yellow Dog
Choice of Kale, Swiss Chard, Double Star or Collard Greens, Maude’s Market ½ lbs
Apples, Akins Orchard, 2lbs (Veggies 3lbs, Large 4lbs)
Tomatoes, Buttonwood Farm, 1lbs (Veggies 2lbs)
Buttonwood Bell Peppers, 2 or Cucumbers, 1.5lbs (Both for small gluten free, veggies & large share receive choice of 4 peppers or 2.5lbs cucumbers, both for large gluten free)

Meat
Circle B Ranch Heritage Pork Meatballs (2 packages for large shares)
Todd Geisert Bratwurst for gluten free (2 packages for large glutenfree share)

Staple
Dry Black Beans, Bellews Creek Farm, 1lbs (Veggies 2lbs)

Treat
Angel Baked Cookies, 2 (None for gluten free, 4 for large regular shares)

October CSA Menu – October 5 & 6
Produce
Mixed salad greens 8oz, Yellow Dog
Choice of Kale, Swiss Chard, Double Star or Collard Greens, Maude’s Market ½ lbs
Apples, Akins Orchard, 4lbs
Tomatoes, Buttonwood Farm, 2lbs
Buttonwood Bell Peppers, 4 or Cucumbers, 2.5lbs (Both for small gluten free, veggies & large share receive choice of 4 peppers or 2.5lbs cucumbers, both for large gluten free)
Ringhausen Apple Cider, Half Gallon     (Full gallon for veggies & large shares)
Canary Melon, Thies Farm and Greenhouse
Veggies & Large Shares Only: Choice of canned veggie

Meat
Circle B Ranch Heritage Pork Meatballs (Todd Geisert Bratwurst for gluten free)
Chicken Grill Pack, Cock and Bull Farm (Whole, cut chicken for large shares)
Todd Geisert Braunschweiger or Ham Sausage

Staple
Dry Black Beans, Bellews Creek Farm, 1lbs (Veggies 2lbs)
Mofu Tofu (2 packages for veggies)

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Recipe Idea

Black Bean and Bell Pepper Soup

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onions, peeled and chopped
1 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 (10 ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes & chilies, undrained
1 (29 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup whole wheat elbow macaroni
4 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon cumin ( or to taste)
sour cream ( garnish)
extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded ( garnish)
tortilla chips ( garnish)

Directions
Saute the green and red bell peppers, onion, and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened, about 6-8 minutes. In a separate sauce pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the elbow macaroni according to the package directions. Drain, return to pot, and mix with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. Add broth, beans, and Rotel diced tomatoes and chiles to the onion/bell pepper mixture. Season with cumin and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Just before serving, add cooked elbow macaroni to the soup. Garnish individual bowls of soup with shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream.

 

Pawpaws! Enough Said.

Whats New – Pawpaws!

Pawpaws from Elixir Farm – $6.50/lbs
Mofu Tofu is back! Firm only – $5 each

Just Sweets organic and fairtrade cookies – chocolate chip and raspberry  – $3.50 for a 2 pack

Belle Journee Shea Body Butter, 2oz – $5 for unscented, $5.80 for scented

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On Sale

Watermelon, $5 each (regular $6.50)

Leeks, $1 each (regular $1.50)

Stringbean’s decaf coffee, $10.75/lbs (regular $12/lbs)

Cheese spreads, River City Savories, flavors include blue cheese, Greek, horseradish & bacon, morel mushroom, and peppercorn. $6.75 each (regular $8)

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Summer CSA Menu – August 17 & 18

 

Produce

PawPaws, Elixir Farm, ½ lbs
Apples, Akins Orchard, 1 lbs
Potatoes, Carters Produce, 2 lbs
Choice of Tomatoes (Double for veggies gluten free and large shares):

• Roma, 3 lbs
• Cherry, 1 pint
• Garden Peach or Green Zebra, 1½ lbs
• Small Heirloom
• Large Red and/or Yellow Tomatoes, 2

Choice of Pepper Garlic or Onion (Double for veggies gluten free and large shares):

• Bell Pepper, 1
• Cubanelle Peppers, 7
• Banana Peppers 3,
• Habanero Peppers, 4
• Jalapeno, 6
• Sweet Onion, 1
• Large Garlic, 1

 

Meat

Beef Kabob, Elixir Farm, 1 Package (2 packages for large shares)

Staple

Tofu, Mofu, 1 packages (2 packages for veggies)

Treat

Raspberry & Chocolate Chip Cookies, Just Sweets, 1 package (2 packages for large shares, none for gluten free)

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Recipe Ideas

Missouri’s Banana – The Pawpaw

This discussion on Chow.Com has a good summary of pawpaw recipe ideas. And this NPR article also explains the fruit’s history and allure.

Scrambled Tofu

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Peppers, deseeded & diced (I suggest using our bell or banana peppers and adding jalapeno or habanero peppers for additional flavor)
• 1 package, firm Mofu tofu, drained (not pressed) and crumbled into chunks
• Tomatoes, diced
• Salt & pepper

Directions

Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan. Add peppers and cook for a  few  minutes until soft. Add tofu, breaking it up as you stir. Cook for a few minutes until warm, add tomatoes salt and pepper. Continue and stir for a few more minutes until everything is hot and the tofu is well scrambled.\