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August 24, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Beets Cherry Tomatoes Heirloom Tomatoes Corn Fruit: Peaches Cantaloupes Raspberries Storage, handling and general cooking tips… Beets Storage – If your beets still have greens attached, cut them off, leaving an inch of stem. Keep these greens unwashed and refrigerated in a closed plastic bag. Store the beet […]
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August 17, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Eggplant Cherry Tomatoes Corn Scallions Broccoli Kale Fruit: Peaches Storage, handling and general cooking tips… Eggplant Storage- Eggplant prefers to be kept at about 50 degrees F, which is warmer than most refrigerators and cooler than most kitchen counters. Wrap unwashed eggplant in a towel (not in plastic) […]
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August 17, 2015
Author: applecrest
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Sunday, August 30th, 2015 11:00am to 4:00pm A celebration of all things peachy! Our Peach Festival features: Pick-Your-Own Blueberries, Apples & tree-ripened Peaches (of course). FREE live music with the acoustic bluegrass grooves of The Taylor River Band. FREE tractor rides to the peach orchard. Children’s Face Painting. Our famous hot cider donuts. Corn roast […]
Date:
August 10, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Cherry Tomatoes Beets Corn Scallions String Beans Slicing Cucumbers Pickling Cucumbers Head Lettuce–Red Romaine Greenhouse Tomatoes Fruit: Yellow Peaches Storage, handling and general cooking tips… Peaches & Nectarines Driving down rt. 88 past the Applecrest orchards one thing is for sure, the peach trees are chock full […]
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August 3, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Broccoli Onions Tomatoes Slicing Cucumbers Pickling Cucumbers Head Lettuce Zucchini & Summer Squash Fruit: White and Yellow Peaches Blueberries Storage, handling and general cooking tips… Peaches & Nectarines Driving down rt. 88 past the Applecrest orchards one thing is for sure, the peach trees are chock full […]
Date:
July 30, 2015
Author: applecrest
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Peaches are in! The first of our own Yellow and White Peaches now available in our Farm Market. Blueberries are still going strong, and our Pick-Your-Own patch is chock full of scrumptious berries. Be sure to keep your eye out for our own eggplant, peppers and onions, available within the next week. Our own Veggies you’ll […]
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July 27, 2015
Author: applecrest
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This week’s Farm News: We are swimming in Zucchini, Summer Squash, Pickling Cucumbers, and Beans! It’s time to preserve this harvest! Pickling, fermentation and freezing are all well underway here at the farm, and we’re stocking the larder for winter. Make sure you preserve some of your share this week for the upcoming cold months, […]
Date:
July 20, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s in this week’s box? Veggies: Pickling Cucumbers Carrots Scallions Red Russian Kale Bright Lights Swiss Chard Green Beans Head Lettuce Greenhouse Tomatoes Zucchini & Summer Squash Fruit: Blueberries Storage, handling and general cooking tips… Carrots Storage- Remove the leafy green tops, leaving about an inch of stems (greens can be saved for use in […]
Date:
July 15, 2015
Author: applecrest
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Blueberry Season! This Week’s Harvest: Blueberries are available in our Farm Market PYO Blueberries is open every day 8am-6pm, check-in in the Farm Market before heading to the patch First of the season’s Cucumbers include: Pickling Cukes, Slicers, and new this year: Salt & Pepper Cukes Cauliflower, Broccoli, Zucchini and Summer Squash, Cabbage, all […]
Date:
July 13, 2015
Author: applecrest
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What’s Happening on the Farm: Our Flowers have popped! This week we begin Cut-Your-Own Flowers for Locavores and Flower and Herb Share members. If you are either of these, be sure to bring a little extra time with you when you come to pick-up you share, in order to go and cut your bouquet and […]