If you realize you can't make it during pick up time, please let us know and we will gladly
arrange a Friday pick up. Call 330-549-9408 if you need to contact us about your share.

WEEKLY PICK-UP DATES

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

September 5, 12, 19, 26

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BIWEEKLY PICK-UP DATES

August 8, 22

September 5, 19

Number of crops ready and amount of harvest varies throughout the season.

We pledge to provide at least six items each week. If we have crop issues, we'll

supplement with produce from local farms. Some weeks will include

value added items like Jungle Jam, Salsa, and more.

Broccoli & Cauliflower Mix

Delicata Squash

Cherry Tomatoes

Beefsteak Tomato

Tomatillos

Watermelon

Turnips

Blackberries

Oregano

Thyme

Bonus Items: Choose 2 ~

Gherkins

Eggplant

Cherry Tomatoes

Pickles

Delicata Squash

This pretty winter squash is sometimes called a sweet potato squash or a peanut squash. It's an easy to use squash since there is no need to peel it. People say the thin skin on the delicata squash has a snappy texture, so just leave it on when cooking to save time, add nutrients, and reduce food waste! Delicatas do not store quite as well as heartier varieties like acorn and butternut, so don't wait too long before enjoying it.

If you're interested in saving the seeds, you can prepare them the same way you'd prepare pumpkin seeds. After cleaning them with water, the seeds are best when tossed with a little bit of oil and seasoning - salt, chili powder, or even wasabi powder if you like some heat. These seeds can be eaten after they’re cooked, but are also a clever garnish for winter squash recipes.

Of these two cruciferous veggies, which would you guess is more popular in America? If you said broccoli, you'd be correct. In 2022, a Green Giant survey of over 5,000 Americans found that broccoli was the favorite vegetable in 29 states.

Cauliflower is delicious as its own side dish, or even as a "steak." It can step in for rice, gnocchi and pizza crust, which makes it a good choice if you're looking to cut back on carbs. It also blends into oatmeal and smoothies for a barely noticeable boost of vitamins and minerals.

Broccoli is slightly less versatile, but is a great addition to egg dishes, casseroles and pasta salads. It makes for a delicious base to soup or salad, and, of course, is incredibly tasty on its own.

A tomatillo is a small, green, spherical fruit that looks like a small tomato. In fact, tomatillo means "little tomato" in Spanish. But - a tomatillo is not a little green tomato! Though the two plants are distantly related, they are not the same thing and substitution is not recommended. One of the main differences? Unlike tomatoes, tomatillos are covered in a papery husk that must be peeled away before use. They also have different flavors and textures. Tomatillos remain firm when ripe, while tomatoes soften a bit. Tomatillos can be eaten raw or cooked, but when raw, they're quite acidic. Cooked tomatillos are a bit milder in flavor.

This interesting fruit has many names, including: Aubergine (the UK), Brinjal (India), Berenjena (Spanish), Eggplant (US), Patlican (Turkish) and Melanzana (Italian). While it really is classified as a fruit, it is prepared as a vegetable...but don't add it to your salad. You should avoid eating eggplant raw, because it can cause stomach problems. So go ahead and get grilling, steaming, braising, stir-frying, deep-frying, or roasting those aubergines!

Let us know your thoughts. Feedback helps our program grow stronger. And, as always, thank you so much for your support of Goodness Grows!

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Website: https://www.goodnessgrows4all.org/
Location: 2310 W South Range Rd North Lima OH 44452
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