In Your Bag: Week of February 24th

Here’s what you can expect to find in Field Goods fruit and vegetable bags for this week. At-a-glance list is below, scroll for more details!

Fruit & Vegetable Bags

Family, Standard, & Small Bags Include:

• Magic Molly Potatoes
• Frozen Butternut Cubes
• Frozen Summer Squash & Zucchini
• Parsnips
• Rome Apples
• Red and Green Lettuce

Single Bags Include:

• Magic Molly Potatoes
• Frozen Butternut Cubes
• Frozen Summer Squash & Zucchini
• Parsnips
• Rome Apples

Carb-Conscious Bags Include:

• Frozen Summer Squash & Zucchini
• Parsnips
• Red and Green Lettuce
• Farmers Salad Mix

Mixed Fruit Bags

• Pink Lady Apples: Yonder Farms (Family Farm in Valatie, NY)
• Clementines: Product of California (Conventional)
• Star Fruit: Product of Chile (Conventional)
• Petite Bananas: Product of Ecuador (Conventional)

Additional Subscriptions

• Bread: [East NY / West CT / North NJ] Challah from Bread Alone (Kingston, NY);
  [Syracuse / North NY] Olive Loaf from Bread Alone (Kingston, NY)
• Salad Mix: Autumn Greens from Radicle Farm (Organically Grown in New York, NY)
• Yogurt: Plain Yogurt from North Country Creamery (Organically Grown in Keeseville, NY)
• Cheese: Dill Farmers Cheese from Chaseholm Farm Creamery (Nelliston, NY)
• Eggs: One Dozen from Latremore Farm (Certified Organic in Chazy, NY)
• Pasta: Semolina Trumpets from Sfoglini Pasta (Certified Organic in Coxsackie, NY)
• Fruit: Pink Lady Apples from Yonder Farms (Family Farm in Valatie, NY)
• Herb & Allium: Red Cipollini Onions from Dagele Brothers Farm (Integrated Pest Management in Florida, NY)

Magic Molly Potatoes

From: Skymeadow Farm (Certified Organic in Cherry Valley, NY)

Purple through and through. Magic Mollys are THE purple potato. Retaining their bright coloring even after being baked, roasted, and/or mashed. Known for their rich earthy flavor, they make for a great add on to any meal. Slice them, dice them, add some salt and roast them. Magic molly potatoes are delicious. More info

Recipe Ideas:
Roasted Purple Potatoes With Garlic and Cilantro
Roasted Garlic Mashed Purple Potatoes
Crisp Garlic Purple Oven Fries

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 3 lbs
Standard: 2.8 lbs
Small: 1.85 lbs
Single: 1.65 lbs
Carb-Conscious: Not Included

Frozen Butternut Cubes

From: Martin Farms (Integrated Pest Management in Brockport, NY)

Load up on vitamin A and C, folate, potassium and fiber. Local butternut is delightfully delicious! More info

Recipes Ideas:
Roasted Butternut and Carrots
Maple Diced Butternut Squash
25 of the Best Butternut Recipes

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 1 10-oz pack
Standard: 1 10-oz pack
Small: 1 10-oz pack
Single: 1 10-oz pack
Carb-Conscious: Not Included

Frozen Summer Squash & Zucchini

From: Hepworth Farms (Certified Organic in Milton, NY)

We like our summer squash soft and sweet. Melt butter in a pan, then add onions and cook until soft, about 4-5 minutes. Add squash, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir, then cover and cook for about 20 minutes, until squash is very soft. Remove the cover to let the excess liquid cook off. More info

Recipe Ideas:
Summer Squash Sauté
Herbed Summer Squash
Southern Baked Summer Squash

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 1 10-oz pack
Standard: 1 10-oz pack
Small: 1 10-oz pack
Single: 1 10-oz pack
Carb-Conscious: 1 10-oz pack

Parsnips

From: Schoharie Valley Farms (Organically grown in Schoharie, NY)

One of our customers told us that they just don’t know what to do with parsnips. Peel them like carrots, cut them up and roast them in the oven with just a bit of olive oil. TOO EASY. They are sweet and fabulous…promise. Their delicious nutty flavor is also ideal for roasts, stews and soups.

Recipe Ideas:
Creamy Parsnip Soup
Pureed Roasted Parsnips
Parsnip Fries

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 2.5 lbs
Standard: 2 lbs
Small: 1.3 lbs
Single: 1 lbs
Carb-Conscious: 1.75 lbs

Rome Apples

From: Yonder Farms (Family Farm in Valatie, NY)

Another apple specially grown for us by Yonder Farms. A cooking apple with very red, glossy, thick skin, and flesh. When cooked, the flavor intensifies and the apple holds its shape. More info

Recipes Ideas:
Old-fashioned Apple Crisp
Apple Pie
Apple Turnovers

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 6
Standard: 5
Small: 3
Single: 2
Carb-Conscious: Not Included

Red and Green Lettuce

From: SA Farms (Integrated Pest Management in Berlin, NY)

Put fresh salads on your table as often as you can. For a more filling and flavorful boost: add roasted nuts, dried cranberries, roasted sunflower seeds, shaved parmesan, or chick peas.

Recipe Ideas:
50 Salad Dressing Recipes
5 Ways to Use Lettuce Besides Salads and Sandwiches

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Family: 2
Standard: 1
Small: 1
Single: Not Included
Carb-Conscious: 1

Farmers Mix

From: Radicle Farm (Organically Grown in New York, NY)

Radicle Farm’s Farmers Mix is a 5-ounce, pesticide-free, unique salad that includes a mix of spinach, kale, beet greens and arugula.

How Much to Expect in Your Bag:
Only Included in Carb-Conscious: 1 5-oz pack

FARMING METHODS: 

All of our products are non-GMO! More info on Farming Methods and read about Our Farmers.

• Certified Organic: Farm uses organic methods and is certified.
• Organically Grown: Farm uses organic methods but does not have certification.
• Integrated Pest Management: Farm uses methods to reduce the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.
• Family Farm: Farm often uses organic and IPM methods but may also use chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Small farms use far fewer chemicals than large industrialized operations.
• Conventional: Farm uses conventional growing methods.

KITCHEN TIPS: 

• Tip 1: Any item you would cook, you can also freeze.
• Tip 2: A dull knife conspires against you and slows you down. A sharp knife makes your food taste better, and look better too! New York Times Article
• Tip 3: Any greens need to be as dry as possible and kept in the fridge crisper.

VEGGIE GUARANTEE:

• If you have an issue, let us know at info@field-goods.com! This is one way to reduce waste.
• Items are subject to change depending on weather and farm availability, and may not look exactly like the items pictured above.
• Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

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