Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Monday at noon!!!
In your box this week:
- SWEET POTATOES - APPLES - SPAGHETTI SQUASH -
CARROTS - SAUERKRAUT - SPARKLING WATER -
MICROGREENS or LETTUCE -
- MUSHROOMS - EGGS - BREAD -
Item Profile: Sauerkraut
Another round of jars from the Urban Canopy processing kitchen. A fermented classic with a nice touch of caraway and mustard seed. We love making batches of kraut but it is a lot of chopping to break down 500#+ of cabbage. Largely popular throughout Eastern and Central Europe, sour cabbage is used in all sort of dishes including soups and casseroles and also used as a stuffing for pierogies and other dumplings. The Pennsylvania Dutch eat pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s Day for good luck for the year. Obviously it is amazing as a topping of a hot dog or brat too.
Using Sauerkraut:
Kapusniak (Polish Cabbage-and-Bacon Soup)
Turkey Reubens
Sauerkraut Pierogi
Sauerkraut Casserole
WEEKLY ADD-ONS FOR YOUR BOX
Locally-sourced food and home goods to round out your CSA box! Save trips to the grocery store and get what you need delivered inside your LUCSA share.
For returning LUCSA members, we’re doing Add-Ons a little differently these days… you will access the Shop through your very own member portal! Link below…
Add-On Order form must be submitted by noon on Monday!
New Add-On Items:
NEW FOCACCIA FLAVOR:
SWEET POTATO & THYME
Savory Fall Flavors packed in the batch this week.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, fresh thyme and grated cheese.
Focaccias are made with sourdough starter and are fully baked and then vacuum sealed and frozen. Just pop them in the oven or a toaster oven and they will be hot and fresh and ready in like 20 minutes.
Keep checking back for new flavors.
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
If you missed a week and want to see what was in a previous share, we archive a PDF of all our previous newsletters here.
You can also use it to look at previous seasons if you are interested to see what crops are coming!
Share Contents
Refer back to this page for updated share contents and photos to help you identify produce!
Please keep in mind that share contents may vary due to market availability so contents may vary slightly from this list. Farming is never 100% predictable. We appreciate your flexibility!!!
Pro-tip: When your share arrives, immediately unpack your produce and move into proper storage containers!
ALWAYS wash produce before eating!
Remember to return your wax box, egg cartons, and pint containers during your next delivery…we re-use all of these items!
Beverage:
Sparkling Water - Wisco Pop (Madison, WI)
Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Bread:
Wednesday: Honey Whole Wheat Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL)
Thursday: Cibatta Publican Quality Bread (Chicago, IL)
Friday: Challah FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL) Storage Tip - Storage Tip - Keep your bread cut side down in a bag on your counter for two to three days. At that point you will want to slice or rip/cut your bread into pieces and freeze for future toast, croutons, or panzanella! If it’s particularly hot, you may want to move it to the refrigerator after a day or two (the only time we will tell you to refrigerate bread).
Mushrooms:
Wednesday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Thursday: Oyster Windy City Mushrooms (Chicago, IL)
Friday: Oyster Windy City Mushrooms (Chicago, IL) Storage Tip - Open the paper bag to reduce moisture, and keep mushrooms out of plastic. Smoke, dehydrate, or par-cook and freeze for longer storage.
Eggs - Finn's Steak and Egg Ranch (Buchanan, MI)
Storage Tip - You can freeze your eggs to make them last longer. Crack and scramble in a container, or crack whole into oiled muffin tins, and keep frozen for up to 6 months.
Sauerkraut - The Urban Canopy (Garfield Park, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Jams, preserves and pickled items, should be stored away from the sunlight and in a cool space. For items that are shelf stable, the button on the lid should be compressed and pop when opened showing the jar has been properly processed and sealed. Once open, store in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. In general, pickled items are best used within 12 months for better flavor and texture but will be safe to eat for 2-3 years.
Microgreens or Lettuce - Enhanced Earth (Bolingbrook, IL) / Closed Loop Farms (Back of the Yards, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Your greens will come in a green compostable bag, remove your greens from the bag and store them in a plastic container or bag with a paper towel covering them for up to a week in the fridge.
Ambrosia Apples - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip -Keep at a consistent temperature on the counter for up to a week, or in the crisper for up to a month.
Sweet Potatoes - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Sweet potatoes should never be cold till cooked! Keep them dry at a stable temperature out of direct light, on your counter or in a cupboard, for up to 6 months.
Carrots - Family Farm Fresh (Rockville, IN)
Storage Tip - Carrots can be stored in the crisper in a plastic bag for a few weeks.
Spaghetti Squash - Family Farm Fresh (Rockville, IN)
Storage Tip - Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation at a temperature of 50–60°F (10–15°C).
Substitutions
cabbage, black beans, spinach, red onions
Items for those already opting out of beverage, bread, mushrooms, or eggs OR having a conflicting allergy; subject to change, even if specified. Please refer back to this newsletter throughout the week for updates!!!
Popcorn - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Avoid the refrigerator. Some say the cold storage makes the popcorn taste better, but many refrigerators contain little moisture and can dry out kernels.
Kohlrabi - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Remove greens, keep in a sealed plastic bag in the crisper for up to a week. Keep root or stem dry in a plastic bag in the crisper for up to three weeks.
Watermelon Radish - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep very dry stored in a perforated bag in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Parsnips - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep in a plastic bag in the crisper for up to a few weeks.
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
