Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Monday at noon!!!
In your box this week:
- STRAWBERRIES - NAPA CABBAGE -
- YELLOW SQUASH - HEAD LETTUCE -
- RED BEETS -
- SHELLED PEAS-
- SPARKLING TONIC - MUSHROOMS - BREAD - EGGS -
WEEKLY ADD-ONS FOR YOUR BOX
Locally-sourced food and home goods to round out your CSA box! Save trips to the grocery store and get what you need delivered inside your LUCSA share.
For returning LUCSA members, we’re doing Add-Ons a little differently these days… you will access the Shop through your very own member portal! Link below…
Add-On Order form must be submitted by noon on Monday!
4th of July Schedule Updates
Any vacations, share changes and requests for the week must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Wednesday 6/25 at 12 PM
Requests made after cutoff cannot be guaranteed and skip and reschedule requests will be donated at your cost. Please make all requests and send any questions to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org
Usual Wednesday (2nd) deliveries will be moved to Tuesday 7/1
Usual Thursday (3rd) deliveries will be moved to Wednesday 7/2
Usual Friday (4th) deliveries will be moved to Thursday 7/3
Add-On Shop hours for orders to be delivered between 7/1-7/3 will be adjusted to Thursday 6/26 at 12 PM to Sunday 629 at 12 PM
apiacae family
NOTES FROM THE FARM:
Last week’s shares included parsley, cilantro and dill, which are all members of the apiacae family (which also includes carrots, celery, and fennel). Many of these plants have fragrant seeds— coriander, fennel, and cumin are commonly known, and gardeners will know the sweet smell of carrot seeds.
Plants in the apiacae family are also a favorite of the swallowtail caterpillar. Because swallowtail butterflies play an important role in the farm’s ecosystem, we grow enough of their favorite foods for is and the caterpillars to enjoy.
ADD-ON ITEM SPOTLIGHT:
FOCACCIA: ROASTED TOMATOES & CARAMELIZED ONIONS W/ CHEESE
Another new flavor combination for the focaccias from the processing kitchen!
Natural sourdough, hand-rolled and beautiful.
Fully cooked and amazing. Just toss it is the oven still frozen and will be crispy and ready in like 20-25 minutes.
ITEM HIGHLIGHT: STRAWBERRIES
strawberries
It’s Berry Season! Strawberries, botanically classified as Fragaria ananassa, are a type of aggregate fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family. There are more than 600 varieties of strawberries worldwide.
Strawberries can vary in color, appearing in shades of bright red, dark red, pink, peach, to white. The fruit's surface is delicate, easily damaged, and soft. Strawberries release a fragrant, fruity aroma and must be picked when mature, as they will not continue to ripen after being harvested. Depending on the variety, they can be syrupy-sweet, fruity, sweet-tart, candy-like, to sweet with balanced acidity.
Look out for strawberries from Mick Klug in your next share!
RECIPE LINKS: Strawberry Salad ~ Grilled Strawberries Romanoff ~ Strawberry Gazpacho
RIVER VALLEY RANCH SALE
CHECK OUT OUR ADD ON SHOP FOR MARKED DOWN PRICES ON RIVER VALLEY RANCH SALSA, MUSHROOMS, AND DIP!
Roasted pineapple salsa & key lime mango salsa
Sale - Now $8!
Roasted Pineapple Salsa
Key Lime Mango Salsa
Dill and Garlic Pickled Mushrooms
Garlic Pickled Mushrooms
Spinach Artichoke Dip
NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
If you missed a week and want to see what was in a previous share, we archive a PDF of all our previous newsletters here.
You can also use it to look at previous seasons if you are interested to see what crops are coming!
Share Contents
Refer back to this page for updated share contents and photos to help you identify produce!
Please keep in mind that share contents may vary due to market availability so contents may vary slightly from this list. Farming is never 100% predictable. We appreciate your flexibility!!!
Pro-tip: When your share arrives, immediately unpack your produce and move into proper storage containers!
ALWAYS wash produce before eating!
Remember to return your wax box, egg cartons, and pint containers during your next delivery…we re-use all of these items!
Beverage:
Fruitbelt Sparkling Tonic- Fruitbelt (Sawyer, MI)
Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Bread:
Wednesday: Honey Whole Wheat Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL) Ingredients:
Thursday: Pullman Sourdough Publican Quality Bread (Fulton Market, Chicago, IL) Ingredients:
Friday: Brioche Buns FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL )Ingredients: Storage Tip - Keep your bread cut side down in a bag on your counter for two to three days. At that point you will want to slice or rip/cut your bread into pieces and freeze for future toast, croutons, or panzanella! If it’s particularly hot, you may want to move it to the refrigerator after a day or two (the only time we will tell you to refrigerate bread).
Mushrooms:
Wednesday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Thursday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Friday: Oyster Windy City Mushrooms (Chicago, IL) Storage Tip - Open the paper bag to reduce moisture, and keep mushrooms out of plastic. Smoke, dehydrate, or par-cook and freeze for longer storage.
Eggs - Finn's Ranch (Buchanan, MI)
Storage Tip - You can freeze your eggs to make them last longer. Crack and scramble in a container, or crack whole into oiled muffin tins, and keep frozen for up to 6 months.
Strawberries - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Don't wash or remove stems until you are ready to eat your berries. Pick through your berries and remove any bad ones. Store in the fridge on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture. Berries should keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you are going to freeze berries, trim off stems and freeze on a sheet tray then transfer to a plastic bag once fully frozen.
Napa Cabbage - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Keep in a plastic bag in the crisper for two weeks.
Shelled Peas - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Peas tend to get mushy and moldy fast. They can be stored in the fridge for a few days whether you shell them or not. If you aren't going to have time to eat them in a day or two, shell them, blanch them and freeze them to keep them sweet and perfect.
Head Lettuce - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - The lettuce will come in a green compostable bag, remove your greens from the bag and store them in a plastic container or bag with a paper towel covering them for up to a week in the fridge.
Beets - Family Farm Fresh Co-op (Rockville, Indiana)
Storage Tip - Separate greens from the root for the root to last longer the fridge. Keep the roots dry and tightly sealed in a bag in the crisper for up to a month. Greens should be used within 2 days.
Yellow Squash - Family Farm Fresh Co-op (Rockville, Indiana)
Storage Tip - Summer squash can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days. Do not wash before putting in the fridge. Store in an open plastic bag so moisture doesn't accumulate.
Substitutions
Items for those already opting out of beverage, bread, mushrooms, or eggs OR having a conflicting allergy; subject to change, even if specified. Please refer back to this newsletter throughout the week for updates!!!
Spinach, sugar snap peas, yellow onions & cucumbers
Dill - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Wrap the stems loosely in damp paper towels, then place them in a sealable plastic bag or airtight container, and store in the refrigerator's crisper drawer
Komatsuna - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Wrap the komatsuna in a damp towel or place it in a plastic bag before refrigerating.
Kohlrabi - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Remove greens, keep in a sealed plastic bag in the crisper for up to a week. Keep root or stem dry in a plastic bag in the crisper for up to three weeks.
Bok Choy - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Store in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator - unwashed and in a perforated plastic bag - and use within a few days. When you do use it, remember that its cluster of stalks hides dirt, so wash it well.
Kale - Family Farm Fresh Co-op (Rockville, Indiana)
Storage Tip - Remove from compostable green bag. Make sure greens are good and dry. You can wrap the greens in a paper or cloth towel to cut down on extra moisture. Then store in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week. Or keep on counter in a glass of water like a bouquet!
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
