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Week #14 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member,

Farm Visit!
Saturday, September 1st here on the farm.
145 Garcia Lane, Leeds NY 12451.
11:30-3pm

Bring your family and friends for a day on the farm. It is a great day to come to the farm and see how your vegetables are grown, and meet your farmers. We have the grill hot with pork, Story’s Sweet Corn along with a Stoneledge Farm vegetable chili made by Kim and Mickael of Paradis to Go. There will be Stoneledge Farm Coffee, and water. Also attending that day is Heather Ridge Farm with grass fed meats, candles and more, and Lewis Waite Farm. There will be farm field walks, wagon rides, children activities, and you can even pick a bouquet a flowers to take home.

We ask that members bring a dish to share so that lunch is a giant potluck get together. If possible, please bring your place settings, utensils, and cup. No pets, please.

Marketplace:
%10 off the white cannellini beans when you use coupon code BEAN at checkout.

Butternut Squash: Should be used up quickly. Again, due to all the rain they will not hold as long as normal. There are many ways you can cook this squash, boiled, baked, sautéed. Anyway you choose it will be delicious! Try these great recipes.
Butternut Squash Stuffed with Quinoa and Mushrooms
Sautéed Butternut Squash with Garlic, Ginger & Spices

Tomatillos: Great is Mexican or Spanish cooking! Make them Spicy, Make them sweet. Either way you prefer!
Baked Shrimp With Tomatillos

Edamame Beans: Rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitimin K. Commonly found in Asian, Japanese cuisine’s.
How to prepare fresh Edamame
10-Minute Restaurant-Style Steamed Edamame

Cilantro: Easy One Skillet Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken
91 Bold and Savory Cilantro Recipes

Storage: Cabbage,Tomatillos, Onions, Soy Beans – In crisper

Eat Me UP!- Tomatillos, Cilantro, Onions, Soy Beans
Zero Waste! Freeze, or Can!- Butternut Squash, Cabbage, Eggplant
Have questions on how to preserve some these items?
Email the farm info@stoneledge.farm
Blanching Steps

Enjoy the Harvest,
Candice for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #14 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
1 head- Green Cabbage
1- Butternut Squash
1#- Tomatillos
1- bunch Cilantro
2- Tomatoes
1- Black Bell Eggplant
2- Red Onions
4- Jalapeño Peppers (VERY HOT)
1 #- Soy Beans
1- bunch Collard Greens

MUSHROOM
Crimini Grown by Bulich Mushroom Farm

FRUIT
1 basket Donut Peaches Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard
8 Bartlett Pears Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard

Special Notes about this weeks share:
Please do not let the winter squash sit for to long.  It should really be used up pretty quickly.  Due to all the rain it will not hold long.
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Week #13 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member,

Don’t forget about the farm visit!
Saturday, September 1st here on the farm.
145 Garcia Lane, Leeds NY 12451.
11:30-3pm

Bring your family and friends for a day on the farm. It is a great day to come to the farm and see how your vegetables are grown, and meet your farmers. We have the grill hot with pork, Story’s Sweet Corn along with a Stoneledge Farm vegetable chili made by Kim and Mickael of Paradis to Go. There will be Stoneledge Farm Coffee, and water. Also attending that day is Heather Ridge Farm with grass fed meats, candles and more, James Mikmaus with his observation bee hive, and Lewis Waite Farm. There will be farm field walks, wagon rides, children activities, and you can even pick a bouquet a flowers to take home.

We ask that members bring a dish to share so that lunch is a giant potluck get together. If possible, please bring your place settings, utensils, and cup. No pets, please.

Make a getaway out of it and enjoy the Catskills!
Use this link and plan your trip today.
See you in September!

LAST WEEK TO ORDER CORN
Story’s sweet corn is available on the Marketplace for one more week. Story’s sweet corn Non-GMO and conventionally grown. It is not organic. There is a limited amount available each week. The order deadline is Friday, August 31 by 1 pm for week #14 delivery. If you need help logging in the marketplace, please let me know.

MARKETPLACE SPECIAL

10% off the white cannellini beans when you use coupon code BEAN at checkout.
Login to your member account to place your order.
Order Deadlines: Mushroom’s and Sweet Corn the Friday before your CSA delivery by 12pm.
All other marketplace orders Monday by 1pm.

Potato Leek Soup Week! Click here for a great recipe!

Edamame Beans: Rich in fiber, antioxidants and vitimin K. Commonly found in Asian, Japanese cuisine’s.
10-Minute Restaurant-Style Steamed Edamame

Celery: The LAST week for this tasty celery. Do you still have last weeks? It is Very easy to freeze! And great for winter soups and stews. Click here for step by step freezing recipe.

Tomatoes: Due to all the rain it is best to use your tomatoes right up. Try some of these recipes below.
Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa
Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic
Quick Tomato Sauce

Fennel: Fennel is a highly aromatic vegetable mostly used in Mediterranean cooking. The bulb and stems are both edible.
What is Fennel, and How Do I use It?
53 Fresh Fennel Recipes That Make Us Fall for it All Over Again
Chickpea and Fennel Ratatouille
Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

STORAGE
 Leafy Greens- In damp paper towel in the refrigerator.
Tomatoes- Preserve or eat fresh right away.
Onions, Celery- Crisper draw

Eat Me UP!
Onions

Zero Waste!
Freeze, or Can!- Freeze- Greens, Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers

Have questions on how to preserve some these items?
Email the farm info@stoneledge.farm
Blanching Steps

Enjoy the Harvest,
Candice for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #13 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
1 bunch- Leeks
2 lbs.- White Potatoes
1 bunch-Italian Parsley
1 bunch-Edamame Beans
1 bunch- Red Curly Kale
1- Celery
1 bunch- Carrots
1- Sunkist Tomato
1- Red Slicing Tomato

OPTIONAL SHARES
MUSHROOM
Portobello Grown by Bulich Mushroom Farm

FRUIT
7 Nectarines Grown by Fix Klien Kill Orchard
7 Zestar Apples Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard

Special Note about this weeks share:
Due to all the rain the tomatoes will not last as long please use them up.
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Week #12 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member,

And, again more rain in the forecast. This rain doesn’t want to leave us! The vegetables are undoubtedly ready for the sunshine and some dry weather. This weeks share is called the “minestrone” week. Just about all your vegetables this week will make the perfect minestrone soup! Celery, Tomatoes, Onions, Swiss Chard and more! We also have dry bean available through the online marketplace to complete your soup. We will be running a “minestrone special” this week. Enjoy %10 off the white cannellini beans when you use coupon code BEAN at checkout. Login to your member account to order.

The Fall Farm Festival

Just 3 weeks away.
Saturday, September 1st here on the farm.
Time: 11:30-3
Location: 145 Garcia Lane, Leeds NY 12451.

Bring your family and friends for a day on the farm. It is a great day to come to the farm and see how your vegetables are grown, meet your farmers, and walk the fields. We have the grill hot and will have pork as well as grilled Sweet Corn along with a Stoneledge Farm vegetable chili made by Kim and Mickael of Paradis to Go. There will be Stoneledge Farm Coffee, and water. We ask that members bring a dish to share so that lunch is a giant potluck get together. If possible, please bring your place settings, utensils, and cup. No pets, please.

Make a getaway out of it and enjoy the Catskills! Use this link and plan your trip today.

CORN

We have a few orders of sweet corn available for this weeks delivery. (week 12, order soon if you are interested) Story’s sweet corn is available on the Marketplace for another 2 more weeks. Story’s sweet corn Non-GMO and conventionally grown. It is not organic. There is a limited amount available each week. The order deadline is the Friday before the next week’s delivery. If you need help logging in the marketplace, please let Stoneledge know.

MARKETPLACE SPECIALS

%10 off the white cannellini beans when you use coupon code BEAN at checkout.
Login to your member account to place your order.
Order Deadlines: Mushroom’s and Sweet Corn the Friday before your CSA delivery by 12pm.
All other marketplace orders Monday by 1pm.

Minestrone Week! Click here for a great Minestrone recipe!

Celery: Stoneledge Farm Celery! Not your average celery. This is a beautiful dark green and extremely flavorful celery. Very easy to freeze for winter soups and stews or enjoy raw with a nut butter or in a summer salad.

Tomatoes: So many varieties! Share your favorite tomato recipe! We love tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic!
Mozzarella and Tomato with Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Pie

Sweet Peppers: A universal vegetable. Check out some of these tasty stuffed pepper ideas!
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Millet-Stuffed Peppers with Ginger & Tofu
Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Storage: Leafy Greens- In a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Tomatoes- Preserve or eat fresh right away.
Onions, Celery, Peppers- Crisper draw

Eat Me UP!- Onions
Zero Waste! Freeze, or Can!- Freeze- Greens, Tomatoes, Sweet Peppers
Have questions on how to preserve some these items?
Email the farm info@stoneledge.farm
Blanching Steps

Enjoy the Harvest,
Candice for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #12 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
1 bunch- Swisschard
1- White Bell Eggplant
2- Red Bunching Onions
2- Cucumbers
1- Bunch Celery
1- Bunch Basil
4- Roma Plum Tomatoes
2- Red Slicing Tomatoes
2- Sunkist Tomatoes
3- Green Bell Peppers
1- Basket Cherry Tomatoes
1- Summer Squash

OPTIONAL SHARES
MUSHROOM
White Button Grown by Bulich Mushroom Farm

FRUIT
1 basket- Hello Donut Peaches Grown by Fix Klien Kill Orchard
1 basket- Yellow Peaches Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard

Special Notes about this weeks share:
1. Due to all the rain the tomatoes will not last as long please use them up.
2. Due to all the rain the cucumbers have a tough skin, they may taste better pealed.

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Week #11 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member,

There is more rain in the forecast. Due to the excessive rain, we are going to harvest a lot of tomatoes and peppers this week. Sweet peppers and tomatoes will fill most of your share this week. Please enjoy these tomatoes and peppers, we do not know how much longer they will last. You will also notice a little taste of fall in your share this week. Orange carrots and collard greens! We just posted an overview of the fall greens in the field. Check it out on Instagram.

We invite you to our annual Fall Farm Festival.

Only a few weeks away! Saturday, September 1st here on the farm. 11:30-3 145 Garcia Lane, Leeds NY 12451. Bring your family for a great day on the farm. It is a great day to come to the farm and see how your vegetables are grown, meet your farmers, and walk the fields. We have the grill hot and will have pork as well as grilled Sweet Corn along with a Stoneledge Farm vegetable chili made by Kim and Mickael of Paradis. There will be Stoneledge Farm Coffee, and water. We ask that members bring a dish to share so that lunch is a giant potluck get together. If possible, please bring your place settings, utensils, and cup. No pets, please.

Make a getaway out of it and enjoy the Catskills! Use this link and plan your trip today.

SWEET CORN

Sweet corn has been added to the marketplace today for week #11’s delivery. Story’s sweet corn is available on the Marketplace for 4 weeks only. Story’s sweet corn Non-GMO and conventionally grown. It is not organic. There is a limited amount available each week. The order deadline is Friday, August 10th by 1 pm for week #11 delivery. If you need help logging in the marketplace, please let me know.

MARKETPLACE

Fruit and vegetables available in bulk weekly. Check back often for updates. Local Mushrooms, Local Honey, Maple Syrup, Organic Dry Beans, Organic Sriracha Sauce and more.
Login to your member account to place your order.

Order Deadlines: Mushroom’s and Sweet Corn the Friday before your CSA delivery by 12pm.
All other marketplace orders Monday by 1pm.

Tag #stoneledge.farm in your Instagram or Facebook photos and receive 5% off coupon to the marketplace.  Send a screenshot of your post to info@stoneledge.farm to receive your coupon.  1 coupon per member per week!  (example- share photo, meal photo, picking up your CSA shares)

THIS WEEK’S RECIPES!
You can find more on our website!

Tomatoes: So many varieties!  Share your favorite tomato recipe!  We love tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic!
Mozzarella and Tomato with Balsamic Vinegar
Tomato Pie

Hot Peppers: Can be strung up, and hung to dry and use at a later time. Once they are dry you can crush them and use them as needed when cooking.

Sweet Peppers: A universal vegetable.  Check out some of these tasty stuffed pepper ideas!
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers 
Millet-Stuffed Peppers with Ginger & Tofu
Turkey Stuffed Peppers

Collard Greens: A staple vegetable in the Southern U.S cuisine.  You can prepare with or like other greens.
Southern Collard Greens  Sweet and Tangy Collard Greens
Sauteed Collard Greens

Storage: Leafy Greens-In a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Tomatoes- Preserve or eat fresh right away.
Onions, Carrots, Peppers-Crisper draw

Eat Me UP!– Onions
Zero Waste! Freeze, or Can! Freeze-Greens,Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Sweet Peppers, Carrots, Thyme

Have questions on how to preserve some these items?
Email the farm info@stoneledge.farm
Blanching Steps

Enjoy the Harvest,
Candice for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #11 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
1- bunch Thyme
1- bunch Collard Greens
1- bunch Onions
1- bunch Orange Carrots
1- basket Cherry Tomatoes
6- Roma Plum Tomatoes
2- Yellow Sunkist Tomatoes
7- Mixed Sweet Peppers
4- Serrano Peppers
1- Broccoli
2- Red Slicing Tomatoes

Optional Shares
MUSHROOM
Shiitake Grown by Bulich Mushroom Farm

FRUIT
1 basket- Donut Peaches Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard
1 bag- Red Clapp Pears Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard

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Week #10 — Note from the Farmer

Dear CSA Member,

The weather forecast has been very unsettling these past few weeks and again this coming week. We are always keeping our eye on the sky. We are indeed ready for some normal summer weather (aren’t we all!?) This week we will be picking tomatoes again for your CSA shares. We have plum tomatoes available through the online marketplace great for canning and making sauce. If you are interested, please order as soon as possible. With all the rain in the forecast, it is hard to tell how long these tomatoes will last. Login to your member account to place your order. (limited availability)

Sweet corn has been added to the marketplace today for week #11’s delivery. Story’s sweet corn is available on the Marketplace for 4 weeks only. Story’s sweet corn Non-GMO and conventionally grown. It is not organic. There is a limited amount available each week. The order deadline is Friday, August 10th by 1 pm for week #11 delivery. If you need help logging in the marketplace, please let me know.

Don’t forget; We invite you to our annual Fall Farm Festival. Saturday, September 1st here on the farm. 145 Garcia Lane, Leeds NY 12451. Bring your family for a great day on the farm. It is a great day to come to the farm and see how your vegetables are grown, meet your farmers, and walk the fields. We have the grill hot and will have pork as well as grilled Sweet Corn by Kim and Mickael of Paradis to Go https://paradistogo.com Kim will also make a batch of Stoneledge Farm Vegetable Chili. There will be fresh fruit, Stoneledge Farm Coffee, and water. We ask that members bring a dish to share so that lunch is a giant potluck get together. If possible, please bring your place settings, utensils, and cup. No pets, please.

Make a getaway out of it and enjoy the Catskills! Use this link and plan your trip today.

MARKETPLACE

Fruit and vegetables available in bulk weekly. Check back often for updates. Local Mushrooms, Local Honey, Maple Syrup, Organic Dry Beans, Organic Sriracha Sauce and more.
Login to your member account to place your order.
Order Deadlines: Mushroom’s and Sweet Corn the Friday before your CSA delivery by 12pm.
All other marketplace orders Monday by 1pm.

Tag #stoneledge.farm in your Instagram or Facebook photos and receive 5% off coupon to the marketplace. Send a screenshot of your post to info@stoneledge.farm to receive your coupon. 1 coupon per member per week! (example- share photo, meal photo, picking up your CSA shares)

This week’s recipes! You can find more on our website!

Celery: Stoneledge Farm Celery! Not your average store celery. This is a beautiful dark green and extremely flavorful celery. Easy to freeze for winter soups and stews or enjoy raw with not butter or in a summer salad.

Eggplant: It’s that time of year! How many ways can you make Eggplant? Our favorite is the Italian way! Yum!
BA’s Best Eggplant Parmesan Eggplant Jumbot Crunchy Broiled Eggplant
15 Easy Eggplant Recipes

Lacinato Kale: A long dark green leaf variety of kale. A staple in Italian cuisine. You can sauté, steam and it makes great Kale chips!
Kale Chips Sauteed Kale with Smoked Paprika
Kale Tabbouleh

Tomatoes: So many varieties! Share your favorite tomato recipe! We love tomatoe, mozzarella, basil and balsamic!
Mozzarella and Tomato with Balsamic Vinegar

Hot Peppers: Can be strung up, and hung to dry and use at a later time. Once they are dry you can crush them and use them as needed when cooking.

Mushroom Share – Portobello– Great on the grill this time of year! Or, have you ever tried making a pizza??! 10-minute portobello pizzas

Storage: Leafy Greens- In a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Tomatoes- Preserve or eat fresh right away.
Peppers- Crisper draw
Onions- Crisper draw
Eggplant- Crisper draw

Eat Me UP!- Onions,
Zero Waste! Freeze, or Can!- Tomatoes, Basil, Celery, Kale, Spinach, Eggplant, Peppers, Tomatoes
Have questions on how to preserve some these items?
Email the farm info@stoneledge.farm
Blanching Steps

Enjoy the Harvest,
Candice for everyone at Stoneledge Farm

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Week #10 — What’s in the Bag

FULL VEGETABLE SHARE
1- basket Cherrie Tomatoes
1- bunch Green Basil
1- Celery
1 bunch- Lacinato Kale
1- bunch Spinach
1- bunch Onions
2- Orient Express Eggplant
2- Green Bell Pepper
4-Serrano Peppers (VERY HOT use with caution)
3- Roma Plum Tomatoes
3- Red Slicing Tomatoes

OPTIONAL SHARES
MUSHROOM
Portobello Grown by Bulich Mushroom Farm

FRUIT
1- basket Shiro Plums Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard
1 basket White Peaches Grown by Fix Brothers Orchard