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Earthwize Farms - Fresh, local foods from people who care

Hi, there! If you're looking for locally grown, fresh from the farm herbs, vegetables, fruits and other products in the Aiken, SC - Augusta, GA area (also known as the CSRA) then Earthwize Farms CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is the way to go!

Our Winter season runs December 11, 2009- February 26 2010. Send in your application by December 10 to get the whole cycle! (Application updated 12/7/09)
 
Early Bird special: Full pay, regular delivery by
December 14, 2009 gets a
FREE Half Share Cooks' Gift
 for any regular delivery day January 1 - April 30, 2010

We've expanded to meet demand so shares are available on all delivery routes but they're filling up quickly.
Learn more then sign up now!

             

CSA
Join Earthwize Farms CSA today!
 · Why CSA?
 · Why Earthwize Farms CSA?
 · Our produce: Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts, Herbs and more!
 · Egg shares
 · Certification
 · Delivery areas
 · Schedule
 · Share/quantity selection
 · Costs
 · Shareholder terms

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Print Shop
What's for Dinner?
     Earthwize Farms' printed newsletter (aka the bag note) is included with every CSA delivery. Called  "What's for Dinner?", its recipes, stories and food lore make great reading. Check it out for yourself, and share it with your friends.

Farm Views
The Farm section is now Farm Views
Behind the scenes at Earthwize Farms

     Have you ever wondered what it's like getting your produce ready? Or, what the farm and its animals look like? Well, the new Farm Views section will let you in on all that and more. Every week we'll add more insights, photos and more. If there's anything you're particularly interested in just email us and we'll do our best to get your answer on the table.

Certification
     Earthwize Certified Naturally Grown Logo Farms is a Certified Naturally Grown enterprise.

 

 

Long, white, radishes with greens, variety "Icicle"December 4, 2009
Makin' up is so good!

Photo: White radishes with greens, variety "Icicle"; Aunt Martha's Garden Heirloom Seeds
     This final delivery in Summer cycle makes up for our November 13 foul weather skip that would have been the fifth of six in this cycle. The chickens are back on track so all egg shareholders got eggs. Weekly and odd-week shareholders got nuts and vegetables today, including:

· Cracked pecans Stuart · Broccoli · Spring onions · Collard greens

· Sweet potatoes Red Jewel · Fall salad mix · Sweet potatoes Regal

· French radish Icicle 

Gold cat peeking out the red chicken coop's doorOctober 9, 2009
This coop's not just for chickens!

Photo: Chicken coop and Lucy the cat at Earthwize Farms
     This week in the Farm Views section we've shared some photos of our colorful chicken coop and the animals who live there. Come see our cast of characters!

Three bright pinky-purple eggplants, variety "Neon"October 2, 2009
Goodies galore delivered today

Photo: Three bright pinky-purple eggplants, variety "Neon"; Seeds by Design
     Delivery five of six in the second Summer cycle was completed as scheduled today. The chickens have started to lay again but there weren't yet enough so no eggs this time. We promise to make it up to our egg shareholders! Our newsletter was delayed- many apologies! You'll find it and past newsletters in our Print Shop.

Weekly and odd-week produce shareholders got an exciting mix of nuts, herb plants and vegetables today, including:

· Basil plant (Thai, Christmas, Cinnamon, Big Leaf) · Boiled peanuts

· Zucchini · Yellow squash · Spring onions · Tomatoes, red slicing

· Eggplant, Baby neon (Italian) and/or Black Beauty (Globe)

Two large, leafy, green heads of cabbageSeptember 28, 2009
Shares delivered as scheduled

Photo: Two large, leafy, green heads of cabbage; USDA via Wikipedia
     Delivery four of six in Summer cycle two was completed as scheduled on Friday September 24. The chickens have started to lay again but there weren't yet enough so no eggs this time. We promise to make it up to our egg shareholders! Weekly and even-week produce shareholders got a mix of summer and fall favorites including:

· Watermelon · Muscadines · Scuppernongs · Green snap beans

· Green cabbage · Jalapeno peppers · Anaheim peppers 

· Rome apples · Sweet potatoes

     This week's links are for green cabbage. Cabbage may seem pretty ordinary but like many things in life there’re hidden depths to those crunchy green leaves. 

     Cabbage is a cruciferous veggie and like its cousins (broccoli, cauliflower, mustard, radish, etc.) it’s packed with serious nutrition. It keeps for a long time but it’s sweetest when it’s fresh and young. This time of year our favorite way to fix it is coleslaw but there’s so much more that can be done! Cooking in water for 30 minutes or so with a little oil or seasoning meat yields tender flesh and cuts down on the sulfur compounds that rile up some people’s guts.

     Here're some great recipe links . Share your favorites with us so we can spread the word!

Japanese Pizza, Jamaican Veggie Patties, Yin Yang Salad with Peanut-Sesame Dressing and more from the always scrumptious 101 Cookbooks blog.

Cabbage types and uses information, ideas, substitutions from A Cook's Thesaurus

Easy Cabbage with Apples A simple but excellent recipe and method, from About.com Southern Food

Grilled Fish Tacos A great grill option with a simple cabbage relish. It's getting a top rating over at the Epicurious site.

Cabbage (un)Rolls Do you like the flavor of cabbage rolls but not the time and effort? Here's a stovetop recipe from Fruits & Veggies- More Matters with all the yummy ingredients of cabbage rolls, and according to them only 30 minutes of prep time. You can't beat that!

Green onions, tomato & leafy greensSeptember 20, 2009
Delicious deliveries complete

Photo: Green onions, tomato & leafy greens; USDA Agricultural
     Delivery three of six in Summer cycle two finished as scheduled. Sadly the chickens are still on strike so no eggs this week. We promise to make it up to our egg shareholders! Weekly and odd-week produce shareholders got delicious delicacies and Summer favorites:

· Yellow squash mix (regular & gourmet baby) · Zucchini squash

· Okra · Kentucky pole beans · Pepper mix (Cubanelle & Jalapeno)

· Spring onions · Gala apples

     Our focus this week is on green onions. These can either be very young sprouts of regular bulb style onions (like the Vidalia green onions we sent you this Spring) or bunch-type onions that never make bulbs. To confuse things even more, as a group they're known a scallions, and there's also a type that's called scallion. Other types are spring onions (the young bulb onions), green onions (the bunchers) and young leeks. Young leeks have the mildest flavor, scallions and bunchers the mid-range, and spring onions the sharpest. Usually any of them can be swapped for any other so long as you adjust the quantity, but always check the recipe to be sure. And of course, your and your family's tastes are the best guide!

     Here're some great green onion recipes for you to try. Share your favorites with us so we can spread the word!

Chicken Potstickers- GF This recipe for a popular Chinese dish uses a home made wrapper that's gluten free. The instructions and method are especially useful.

Baked Crab Rangoon A popular Chinese appetizer reworked to be lighter on the waist and easier for the home cook. Nice for parties, too. This recipe uses wonton wrappers, so for gluten free use the Potsticker wrap

Char-Grilled Asparagus with Green Onions A simple but excellent recipe and method, from Coffee and Vanilla blog

Garden Biscuits From Recipezaar, here's a popular recipe for a revved-up classic. Here in the South you just can't go wrong with biscuits!

Spicy Grilled Chicken and Green Onions Lots of flavor but not too spicy, from Epicurious

Re-grow Little Green Onions Do you ever run out before Earthwize brings you more? From Frugal Foodie, here're directions for keeping your green onions making new tops for several weeks at a time. Won't help with the white's, but we'll bring you more really soon!

Log cabin in grassy area with treesSeptember 14, 2009
Charming guest cabin

Photo: Cabin at Earthwize Farms
     The Farm Views section is active now and our first photos are up. Check out the guest cabin that also houses the farm office. We'll add more pictures every week!

Dark purple muscadine grapes and green leavesSeptember 12, 2009
Southern delicacies delivered as scheduled

Photo: Muscadines on the vine; NC State Extension News
     Delivery two of six in Summer cycle two wrapped up on schedule last Friday. Sorry, but the chickens were on strike so no eggs this week. Weekly and even-week delivery shareholders got southern delicacies and Summer favorites:

· Yellow squash · Muscadines · Scuppernongs · Boiled peanuts

· Apple mix (Gala & Honeycrisp) · Butter beans

     Muscadines and scuppernongs are native heirloom grapes that thrive here in the south. Here're some great recipes and resources to help you enjoy them. If you have others that you like share them with us so we can share them with everyone else!

Tasty Muscadine: Grape of the South multiple recipes from Louisiana State University Extension Service

Scuppernong Cake story and recipe from Slashfood

Easy Muscadine Jelly instructions with pictures from Pick Your Own (Note: lots of product ads!)

Broiled Chicken Breast with Muscadine Puree using up what's left from making jelly or preserves, from Every Recipe

Purple hull crowder peas and shelled peasSeptember 4, 2009
Variety spices up shareholders' tables

Photo: Purple hull crowder peas, whole and shelled; Grains & More blog
     Delivery one of six in Summer cycle two is underway. Egg shareholders are getting eggs. Weekly and odd-week delivery shareholders will get:

· Tomato mix · Spring onions · Zucchini squash · Pattypan squash

· Green peppers · Peaches · Purple hull crowder peas

· Pickling cucumbers

     Refrigerator pickles are easy, quick and oh so yummy. These recipes will get you started if you haven't made them before. Share your favorites with us so we can share them with everyone!

Garlic Dill Pickles from the Food in Jars blog

Cucumber Apple Pickle from Epicurious

Quick Spicy Garden Mix Pickles from Recipezaar

               
 
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