Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Monday at 11AM!!!
In your box this week:
- HAKUREI TURNIPS - PEACHES -
- GREEN BEANS - GARLIC -
- CABBAGE - ZUCCHINI - WHIRLWIND COLD BREW
- MUSHROOMS -
BREAD - EGGS -
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.
Access the Shop through your very own member portal! Link below…
Add-On Order form must be submitted by 11 AM on Monday!
NOTES FROM THE FARM:
HAKUREI TURNIPS UNDER SHADE CLOTH
On our farm, we grow in raised beds on top of pavement. The beds heat up quickly, which has benefits (we can start seeding a little earlier in the spring) and drawbacks (our soil gets very hot this time of year. Some crops, like peppers and eggplant, thrive in the warm soil, while other things bolt, shrivel, or die. In order to maintain some diversity in crop type this time of year, we use shadecloth to protect our more delicate crops from the heat.
The turnips in this week's shares have been hanging out under shadecloth for the past week, which has protected their delicate greens and allowed them to continue to grow. Because turnips grow close together, their greens also block the soil from direct sunlight, but for other crops that may leave portions of the soil exposed, mulching is a great strategy to help keep your plants cool.
ITEM HIGHLIGHT: PEACHES
Peaches, botanically classified as Prunus persica, are a category of stone fruits belonging to the Rosaceae family. The skin is taut and typically thin, showcasing variegated red, pink, yellow, and ivory hues and they are found in round, oval, or flat saucer shapes. Peaches are delicate and can be easily bruised or damaged on their surface if handled roughly.
Ripe Peaches are edible raw or cooked and range in flavor based on the individual variety, with many showcasing sweet, sugary, tart, tangy, fruity, and floral flavors.
Look out for peaches from Mick Klug in your next share!
RECIPE LINKS: Peach Calabrian Chili Jam ~ Mini Peach Galettes With Cardamom and Goat Cheese ~ Peach, Bacon, & Tahini Toasts
ADD-ON ITEM SPOTLIGHT:
FINN’S RANCH EGGS
Extra eggs are back in our add-on shop and available for purchase!
One dozen farm-fresh eggs with deep golden yolks
No GMOs, antibiotics or drugs ever
Hens forage on regenerative pastures
“We treat our animals, our staff, and our customers with kindness and respect. And we’ve learned the importance of caring for our land in the same way: partnering with nature by practicing regenerative agriculture which results in healthier products and a more sustainable future for all of us.” - We love what we do. And love doing it for you. — The Finns Alex, Sean, Matt, & Nico
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED SALES!
BEELER’S BACON
Sale - $7.00- Applewood smoked uncured bacon, from Madison, IA. No nitrates or nitrites added except for the naturally occurring nitrates in sea salt and celery powder.
No antibiotics ever. Casein & gluten free. Vegetarian fed. No gestation crates (12oz)
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:
Whirlwind Cold Brew - Whirlwind Coffee (Oak Park, IL)
Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Backup Beverage - Rishi Sparkling Botanical Teas - Rishi Tea & Botanicals (Milwaukee, WI) Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Bread:
Wednesday: Pullman Sourdough Publican Quality Bread (Fulton Market, Chicago, IL) Ingredients: rye flour, wheat flour, water, sourdough starter, malted barley flour, salt Thursday: Brioche Buns FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL ) Ingredients: flour, water, sugar, butter, milk powder, natural yeast, egg, salt
Friday: Honey Whole Wheat Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL) Ingredients: rye flour, wheat flour, water, sourdough starter, malted barley flour, salt 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: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
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 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.
Garlic - Happy Valley Farm (Black Earth, WI)
Storage Tip - Keep cool and dry on the counter for up to a month.
Cabbage - Happy Valley Farm (Black Earth, WI)
Storage Tip - Keep in a plastic bag in the crisper for two weeks.
Zucchini - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Store freshly picked, unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. The bag should be perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly. Do not cut the zucchini until you are ready to use it.
Hakurei Turnips - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Remove any greens and clean off any soil. Best stored in the refrigerator crisper or lowest shelf.
Peaches - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Keep your peaches on the counter until they reach desired ripeness. To ripen faster, store them in a brown paper bag. Once ripe, you can move them to the fridge to keep them for a couple days longer.
Green Beans- Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Store unwashed fresh beans in a reusable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Use or freeze within about 2 weeks.
Substitutions
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!!!
KALE, CUCUMBER, CHERRY TOMATOES, RED POTATOES
Red Potatoes- Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep cool, dry and out of direct light, on your counter, in a cupboard or in a perforated paper bag, for a few weeks.
Tomatillos - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Tomatillos can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Store them loose in an unsealed paper bag. To help keep them fresh and free of bruises, don't peel back the husks until you're ready to eat them.
Basil - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - To keep basil perky for more than a few meals, trim the stems as you would flowers to remove dried-up ends, then stick the bunch in a tall glass of water. Loosely cover the basil with a plastic bag and keep it on the counter. This method allows moisture to stay in while ethylene escapes, making for basil that remains vibrant for nearly a week.
Head Lettuce - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - The lettuce 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.
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
