Produce Delivery, Wednesday 9/08 + Thursday 9/09

Ace Natural + Farms2Tables
Broccoli — USA/Canada
Cucumbers, Slicing — Chester, NY (LOCAL)
Fennel — Poughkeepsie, NY (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Shiitake — Pennsylvania (LOCAL)
Peppers, Red Bell — Chester, NY (LOCAL)
Scallions — Hillsdale, NY (LOCAL)
Spigarello Greens — Hudson, NY (LOCAL)
Tomatoes, Beorange — Poughkeepsie, NY (LOCAL)
Turmeric Root, Fresh — Fiji
Watermelon, Crimson Sweet (Seeded)
*Baby arugula is limited and will be ordered for Friday if available.

Thursday 9/09 | Project EATS (New York, NY)
Bok Choy, Baby
Chard
Garlic
Tomatoes, Mixed Cherry (sold by weight)

Project EATS produce will be sold at slightly above wholesale cost — no additional discounts at the register. This allows us to support a small urban farm and offer their produce at a fair price to shoppers. If you receive a discount at the co-op, these items can be purchased with other groceries in the same order, and the POS system will apply your discount to everything except the Project EATS produce.

All orders are scheduled to arrive by early afternoon on their respective days. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Tuesday 9/07

Four Seasons Produce:
Apples, Gala — Washington State
Apples, SweeTango — Washington State
Avocados, Hass — Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Broccoli Rabe — California
Burdock Root (Gobo) — Wisconsin
Carrots — California
Cauliflower — California
Cucumbers, Mini Seedless — Canada
Dragon Fruit, Magenta — California
Ginger — Peru
Grapefruit — California
Grapes, Thomcord — California
Kale, Lacinato — California
Limes — Mexico
Limes, Key — California
Mangoes, Tommy Atkins — Mexico
Mushrooms, Cremini — Pennsylvania (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Portobello — Pennsylvania (LOCAL)
Oranges, Valencia — California
Parsley, Italian — California
Plums, Black — California/Washington State
Pomegranates — California
Raspberries — Mexico
Spinach, Baby — Arizona/California
Star Fruit (Carambola) — Florida
Tomatoes, Roma — Canada
Zucchini — Pennsylvania (LOCAL)

Baldor:
Broccoli — USA/Canada
Corn, Bi-Color — Chenango County, NY (LOCAL)
Mesclun Mix (Salad Greens) — Arizona/California
Sprouts, Alfalfa & Radish Blend — Massachusetts (LOCAL)
Tomatoes, Heirloom Cocktail — Milton, NY (LOCAL)

The Four Seasons order is scheduled to arrive in the morning, while the Baldor order will arrive in the afternoon. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Supply notes:
Lettuce and bunched spinach have been limited because of the heat; supplies are expected to improve over the next few weeks.
New York-grown apples will be in stock in mid-September.
Shiitake mushrooms have been limited because of production issues and will be ordered for Wednesday if available.

Wild blueberries from Maine

Well, the berries are in…the Maine wild blueberries from Continuous Harmony Farm came in Tuesday in all their just-picked glory. And make no mistake: wild blueberries are a bona-fide superfruit, packed with brain-healthy anthocyanins (antioxidants.) They are “lowbush” blueberries, and distinct from the commercially-cultivated “highbush” blueberries; wild blueberries have tiny, intense flavor-bombs—some call them berries!

So far I’ve made a few meals out of them—and added them to already-wonderful things. (To quote Mae West: “Too much of a good thing is wonderful!”) And—silly me—I sprang, as I did last year for a full flat of berries; life is too short to deny yourself amazing fruit such as this!

So that they last me throughout the year, I’m taking a half-cup or so of berries, portioning them out into Ziploc™ (or equivalent) bags, and putting most of the bags in the freezer. This is what I did this past year—and actually I have berries left from last year’s harvest! They’re still good; in fact, I was trying to finish them up before this year’s berries arrived.

It’s also worth it to get the freeze-dried berry powder: to add to a bowl of [vegan] yogurt, for instance. This is refreshing whirled as a smoothie, or I prefer it with a handful of the co-op’s MU MU Muesli—the world’s best cereal, in my not-so-humble opinion. Whatever your smoothie recipe, you can up your smoothie game by adding a few teaspoons of this magic powder!

I’m finding I like the frozen berries on top of a bowl of vegan ice cream, and dusted with a bit of cinnamon. (The blueberry pie recipe in The Joy of Cooking calls for seasoning their classic blueberry pie recipe with cinnamon.)

However you choose to enjoy them is up to you! Bon appétit!

—Beth, co-op member

Frozen wild blueberries are available from one of our vendors. If you’d like to place a special order, please email produce@4thstreetfoodcoop.org.

Produce Delivery, Friday 7/02

Baldor:
Avocados, Hass — Mexico
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cherries, Dark Sweet — California/Washington State
Cucumbers, Green Slicing — Berks County, PA (LOCAL)
Garlic — California
Nectarines, Yellow — California
Oranges, Valencia — California
Peaches, Yellow — California
Spinach, Baby — Arizona/California
Squash, Avocado — Berks County, PA (LOCAL)
Tomatoes, Roma — Canada

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Blueberries — New Jersey (LOCAL)
Cucumbers, Itachi (White) — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Green Curly — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Red Butter — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Cremini — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Shiitake — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Zucchini, Golden — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

Both orders will arrive by early afternoon. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Monday 6/28

Baldor:
Apricots — California
Arugula, Baby — Arizona/California
Lemons — USA/Mexico

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Basil, Genovese — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Blueberries — New Jersey (LOCAL)
Bok Choy, Baby — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cucumbers, Kirby — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Lacinato — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Green Romaine — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Rhubarb — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Tomatoes, Mixed Heirloom — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Watermelon, Red Seedless (Mini) — Georgia
Zucchini, Costata Romanesco (Italian Heirloom) — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

Four Seasons Produce:
Apples, Fuji — Washington State
Apples, Pink Lady — Washington State
Avocados, Hass — Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Celery — California
Cherries, Dark Sweet — Washington State
Cherries, Rainier — Washington State
Corn, Bi-Color — North Carolina
Grapes, Green Seedless — Mexico
Jicama — Mexico
Limes — Mexico
Mangoes, Ataulfo — Mexico
Mushrooms, Shiitake — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Nectarines, Yellow — California
Onions, Yellow — California/Nevada
Oranges, Valencia — California
Peaches, White Donut — California
Peaches, Yellow — California
Pears, Bartlett — Argentina
Peppers, Mini Sweet — Mexico
Plums, Black — California
Potatoes, Gold — California
Raspberries — Mexico
Sweet Potatoes, Garnet — California
Tomatoes, Beefsteak — Canada

All orders are scheduled to arrive by early afternoon. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Friday 6/25

Farms2Tables:
Scallions — Chester, NY (LOCAL)
Squash, Patty Pan — Copake, NY (LOCAL)

Four Seasons:
Blueberries — New Jersey (LOCAL)
Cherries, Rainier — Washington State
Figs, Black Mission — California
Grapefruit — California
Mushrooms, Portobello — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Onions, Red — California/Nevada
Onions, Yellow — California/Nevada
Papaya, Formosa — Mexico
Peaches, Yellow — California
Potatoes, Red — Arizona/California
Raspberries — Mexico
Strawberries — California
Tomatoes, Beefsteak — Canada
Tomatoes, Grape — Mexico

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Basil, Sweet — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Chard, Rainbow — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cucumbers, Kirby — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Garlic, Fresh — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Lacinato — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Red Butter — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Mangoes, Tommy Atkins — Mexico
Mushrooms, Cremini — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Shiitake — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Zucchini, Golden — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

All orders will arrive by early afternoon. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Monday 6/21

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Basil, Thai — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Blueberries — New Jersey (LOCAL)
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cabbage, Red — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Dandelion Greens, Young — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Lacinato — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Red Romaine — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Nectarines, Yellow — Georgia
Tatsoi Greens — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Zucchini, Costata Romanesco (Italian Heirloom) — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

Four Seasons Produce:
Apples, Pink Lady — Washington State
Avocados, Hass — Peru
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Cilantro — New Jersey (LOCAL)
Garlic — Argentina
Ginger — Peru
Grapes, Red Seedless — Mexico
Mangoes, Ataulfo — Mexico
Mangoes, Francique (Fair Trade) — Haiti
Mushrooms, Royal Trumpet (King Oyster) — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Oranges, Valencia — California
Peaches, White Donut — California
Peaches, Yellow — California
Plums, Red — California
Squash, Kabocha — Mexico
Tomatoes, Beefsteak — Canada
Tomatoes, Grape — Georgia

Cherries, raspberries, and strawberries will be ordered later this week if available.

Both orders are scheduled to arrive in the morning. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Monday 6/14

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cucumbers, Slicing — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Dill — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Fava Beans — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Lacinato — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Butter — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Mangoes, Tommy Atkins — Mexico
Mint, Chocolate — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Cremini — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Mustard Greens — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Scallions, Red — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Zucchini, Golden — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

Four Seasons Produce:
Avocados, Hass (Fair Trade) — Peru
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Cabbage, Red — California
Carrots — California
Cherries, Dark Sweet — California
Grapefruit — USA/Mexico
Limes — Mexico
Mangoes, Francique (Fair Trade) — Haiti
Nectarines, Yellow — California
Oranges, Navel — California
Peaches, Yellow — California
Plums, Red — California
Raspberries — Mexico
Tomatoes, Roma — Canada

Both orders are scheduled to arrive in the morning. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.

Produce Delivery, Friday 6/11

Baldor:
Peaches, White — California
Pears, Abate Fetel — Argentina

Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative:
Blueberries — South Carolina
Bok Choy, Baby — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Broccoli — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Cucumbers, Slicing — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Dandelion Greens, Young (Red Stemmed) — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Kale, Green Curly — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Lettuce, Red Romaine — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Cremini — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Mushrooms, Shiitake — Chester County, PA (LOCAL)
Peas, Sugar Snap — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Tomatoes, Mixed Cherry — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)
Zucchini — Lancaster County, PA (LOCAL)

The following items arrived yesterday and are in good supply: avocados, bananas, cherries, red seedless grapes, lemons, white nectarines, yellow onions, navel oranges, roma tomatoes.

The Lancaster order is scheduled to arrive in the morning, while the Baldor order will arrive in the afternoon. Please note that items may be out of stock at the time of delivery. All of our produce is grown to meet or exceed organic standards.