Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Sunday at 11AM!!!
In your box this week:
- ZUCCHINI- CORN -
- SWEET PEPPERS - TOMATOES -
- WATERMELON - COLLARD GREENS - CHELSEA B. DRUGSTORE CBD BEVERAGES -
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.
Access the Shop through your very own member portal! Link below…
Add-On Order form must be submitted by 11 AM on Monday!
ITEM HIGHLIGHT : CORN
The botanical name for Yellow corn is Zea mays convar and it belongs to the Poaceae family. It has an earthy and grassy scent. When harvested at its peak ripeness, yellow corn tastes sweet with notes of almond and sugar. The kernels have a succulent texture that pops when bitten into. As the corn matures, the kernels lose their milky consistency, giving way to a starchy and doughy consistency. Yellow corn is a source of vitamins A and B, specifically B5, B9, B6, and B3. These vitamins are important for vision, immunity, skin health, brain function, nervous system, and energy production.
RECIPE LINKS: Halibut with Corn and Coconut ~ Creamed Corn Cornbread Muffins ~ Cheesy Corn Casserole
NEW VENDOR HIGHLIGHT : BIG STAR CANNED COCKTAILS
VARIETIES: SPICY MARGARITA AND PALOMA
Big Star Canned Cocktails (Chicago, IL)
From Chicago’s own honky-tonk hangout with new takes on Mexican street food, we welcome Big Star and their canned cocktails!
In last week’s shares we featured Big Star’s canned Spicy Margarita made with Tequila, Triple Sec Liqueur, Jalapeno - 12% ABV - 12 oz which is now available in our Add-on Shop! Each can contains 2 ready to drink cocktails!
In the coming weeks, we will feature Big Star’s Paloma in the shares! “Easy drinking at its finest, Big Star Paloma's ruby red effervescence will quench your thirst and dazzle your taste buds.” Made with Tequila, grapefruit and lime - 6% ABV.
As summer’s end is fast-approaching, why not celebrate the last few weeks of this beautiful weather with Big Star’s canned cocktails on a patio or with some friends!
cowboy candy focaccia with parmesan
ADD-ON ITEM SPOTLIGHT : FOCACCIA - Cowboy Candy Focaccia with Parmesan
Urban Canopy's own focaccia bread fully cooked and frozen for you to enjoy at your convenience!
Cooking instructions: Thaw overnight or cook in 400F oven for 25 mins.
Ingredients: Candied Jalapenos (jalapenos, sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, chili flake) & parmesan , Ap flour, water, sourdough starter, olive oil, salt, sugar. Bread: AP flour, water, sourdough starter, olive oil, salt. *CONTAINS DAIRY & GLUTEN*
ADD-ON ITEM SALE: Enhanced Earth: Microgreens and Basil now $6 per clamshell!
Microgreens: Packed with nutrients and bursting with fresh flavor, our microgreens are the perfect way to brighten up any meal. Toss them on salads, layer into sandwiches, or use as a garnish to instantly elevate your cooking. Grown locally and harvested at peak freshness, these little greens add a big boost of health and taste to your weekly share!
Varieties: Spicy Mix, Broccoli, Sweet Mix & Sunflower
Basil: Brighten any dish with premium indoor-grown basil. Grown fresh in Bolingbrook, these aromatic, pesticide-free leaves are cultivated hydroponically for superior cleanliness, flavor, and shelf life.
Perfect for pasta, pizza, salads, or homemade pesto - our basil is harvested at peak freshness for you to enjoy. (1.25 oz)
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:
CBD Beverages- Chelsea B. Drugstore (Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep in the refridgerator.
Backup Beverage - Storage Tip - Keep in the refridgerator.
Bread:
Wednesday: Challah Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL)
Thursday: Multigrain FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL
Friday: Baguettes Publican Quality Bread (Fulton Market, Chicago, IL) 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: Shiitake River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Friday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI) 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).
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.
Watermelon - Wild Coyote (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Ripen at room temperature on your counter. Melon will give off a noticeable aroma of melon when it is ripe and the flower end of the melon will have some give. Cut up into slices or squares and you can keep refrigerated for a week. If you do not want to cut the entire melon, leave the seeds in the uncut half and cover with plastic wrap.
Zucchini - Wild Coyote (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Store freshly picked, unwashed zucchini in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. The bag should be perforated or loosely tied, not sealed tightly. Do not cut the zucchini until you are ready to use it.
Tomatoes - Wild Coyote (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Tomatoes should be kept at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Consume within a few days.
Sweet Peppers - Frillman Farms (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Store dry in an open plastic bag in the crisper for up to two weeks.
Corn - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Corn should be stored in the refrigerator and eaten quickly. The sugars that are found in corn kernels turn into starches quickly once they are picked and it happens even faster if they are kept at room temperature. You can keep it in the husk or in a plastic bag in the fridge in order for it to not dry out. Corn should be eaten in 2-3 days.
Collard Greens - Wild Coyote (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - 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!
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!!!
basil, tomatillos, swiss chard
Potatoes - Garden Gate Farm (Fairbury, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep cool, dry and out of direct light, on your counter, in a cupboard or in a perforated paper bag, for a few weeks.
Green Beans - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Store unwashed fresh beans in a reusable container or plastic bag in the refrigerator crisper. Use or freeze within about 2 weeks.
Onions - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep cool, dry and out of direct light, on your counter, in a cupboard or in a perforated paper bag, for a few weeks.
Shishito Peppers - Frillman Farms (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Store dry in an open plastic bag in the crisper for up to two weeks.
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
