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 22, 29

September 5, 12, 19, 26

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BIWEEKLY PICK-UP DATES

August 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.

Tomatoes (Big & Small)

Okra

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Butternut Squash

Bunching Onions

Dozen Corn (from McMaster’s)

Swiss Chard

Bonus Items - Choose One:
Blackberries

Tomatillos

Yellow Onions

Butternut Squash

Tomatoes

½ Dozen Corn

Our spaghetti sauce will make your next spaghetti dinner a special treat. But perhaps you'd like to think outside the (spaghetti) box and try a new use for that freshly canned sauce. Have you ever tried any of these ways to enjoy homemade sauce?

Baked Brie

Slice the top rind off a small wheel of Brie. Cover lightly with pasta sauce and seasoned breadcrumbs, and bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Stuffed Mushrooms

Mix breadcrumbs, chopped mushroom stems and grated Parmesan cheese with a bit of pasta sauce; stuff into mushroom caps, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.

Eggs in Purgatory

Simmer 1 cup pasta sauce in a small skillet. Crack in 2 eggs, cover and cook until the whites set; top with pepper and grated parmesan cheese.

Italian Meatloaf

Add 1 cup pasta sauce, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and some chopped rosemary to a basic meatloaf recipe (using 2 pounds ground beef). Bake; top with more sauce and cheese 15 minutes before it's done.

Poached Cod

Simmer pasta sauce in a skillet; add cod fillets, cover and cook until just firm; top with chopped herbs.

Spiced Okra

Simmer fresh or frozen okra and canned chickpeas in pasta sauce; season with cumin, mustard seeds and coriander.

Okra is certainly an interesting fruit. Its flowers, seeds, and leaves are all edible. The word “okra” has West African origins — likely derived from “okuru,” the name of the plant in the Igbo language of Nigeria, or “nkruma,” from the Akan languages of Ghana. Okra seeds — much like persimmon seeds and chicory root — are sometimes roasted to create a non-caffeinated coffee substitute. The practice is said to have taken off during the Civil War, when coffee became hard to come by due to the highly effective Union blockade. (I think I'll stick to coffee beans, but it is pretty cool to learn of this unusual drink!)

Summer and tomatoes are a perfect match. Who can say no to a delicious tomato sandwich, or pasta tossed with some tomato and basil, or even just being able to pop fresh tomatoes into your mouth like grapes??? Surely these are some of the tastiest parts of this season! But, maybe you'd like to experiment with some of your bounty of tomato goodness. Have you considered tomato pie? There are many unexpected ways to enjoy these juicy summer treats!

Did you know that the name squash comes from the Narragansett Indian term “askutasquash”, which means raw or uncooked. In fact, the settlers in New England and Virginia were not big fans of squash until they had to survive the winter, then butternut and pumpkin were adopted into their cuisine and became staples. The butternut squash was bred from crookneck squash (Yep, just like the bumpy yellow ones we've had!). The crookneck variety was the preferred squash until commercial distribution of foods became the norm. Since then, butternut is widely more popular due to it being more compact & easier to stack. Whole butternut squash can last as long as a month, being stored in a cool dry place. It is best to not refrigerate. If it’s peeled, it’ll last up to 5 days and must be refrigerated. Finally, go ahead and roast the seeds just like pumpkin seeds for a tasty snack. Yum!

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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