Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Monday at 11AM!!!
In your box this week:
- GREEN BEANS - PEACHES -
- BASIL - BABY LETTUCE -
- GOLD BEETS - ZUCCHINI - FRUITBELT 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.
Access the Shop through your very own member portal! Link below…
Add-On Order form must be submitted by 11 AM on Monday!
NEW VENDOR HIGHLIGHT : HEADY CUP COFFEE ROASTERS
LEMON HEADY - COLD BREW SHANDY
We’re so excited to introduce our new vendor partner Heady Cup Coffee Roasters (McHenry, IL).
Heady Cup Coffee Roasters is a small batch specialty coffee roaster. No mids or gimmicks. Straight up dank coffee for the coffee connoisseur. Heady is all about the craft. Specialty coffee roasting without compromise.
Founders Michael Kivland and Kevin Foglesong have years of experience in specialty coffee roasting with a commitment to sustainability, traceability, and social responsibility through their custom blends and single-origin offerings.
Lemon Heady Coffee meets citrus. Spark meets chill.
They brewed their signature cold brew to a slightly lighter strength—still full of body, but less bark. We added a house lemonade base to provide balance and sweetness. Shake it lightly to bring the whole thing to life. The result? A cold brew shandy that walks this tightrope between zingy lemonade and smooth, cold-brewed coffee. It’s like your favorite iced tea and favorite coffee got together and decided to chill.
Enjoy the summertime vibes with a refreshing Lemon Heady available in the Add-On Shop!
ITEM HIGHLIGHT: PEACHES
Peaches, botanically classified as Prunus persica, are a category of stone fruits belonging to the Rosaceae family. The skin is taut and typically thin, showcasing variegated red, pink, yellow, and ivory hues and they are found in round, oval, or flat saucer shapes. Peaches are delicate and can be easily bruised or damaged on their surface if handled roughly.
Ripe Peaches are edible raw or cooked and range in flavor based on the individual variety, with many showcasing sweet, sugary, tart, tangy, fruity, and floral flavors.
Look out for peaches from Mick Klug in your next share!
RECIPE LINKS: Peach Calabrian Chili Jam ~ Mini Peach Galettes With Cardamom and Goat Cheese ~ Peach, Bacon, & Tahini Toasts
ADD-ON ITEM SPOTLIGHT:
FINN’S RANCH EGGS
Extra eggs are back in our add-on shop and available for purchase!
One dozen farm-fresh eggs with deep golden yolks
No GMOs, antibiotics or drugs ever
Hens forage on regenerative pastures
“We treat our animals, our staff, and our customers with kindness and respect. And we’ve learned the importance of caring for our land in the same way: partnering with nature by practicing regenerative agriculture which results in healthier products and a more sustainable future for all of us.” - We love what we do. And love doing it for you. — The Finns Alex, Sean, Matt, & Nico
THIS WEEK’S FEATURED SALES!
BEELER’S BACON
Sale - $7.00- Applewood smoked uncured bacon, from Madison, IA. No nitrates or nitrites added except for the naturally occurring nitrates in sea salt and celery powder.
No antibiotics ever. Casein & gluten free. Vegetarian fed. No gestation crates (12oz)
MIDDLE BROW BEER: BLOC PARTY
Last Chance! - $2.50- a sour beer with pomegranate, raspberry, and vanilla.
4.0% ABV (12oz can)
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) ALLERGENS: Apples, Tree Nuts
Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Backup Beverage - Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Bread:
Wednesday: Brioche Buns FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL ) Ingredients: flour, water, sugar, butter, milk powder, natural yeast, egg, salt
Thursday: Honey Whole Wheat Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL) Ingredients: rye flour, wheat flour, water, sourdough starter, malted barley flour, salt
Friday: Pullman Sourdough Publican Quality Bread (Fulton Market, Chicago, IL) Ingredients: rye flour, wheat flour, water, sourdough starter, malted barley flour, salt 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: Oyster Windy City Mushrooms (Chicago, IL)
Thursday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Friday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI) 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.
Basil - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - To keep basil perky for more than a few meals, trim the stems as you would flowers to remove dried-up ends, then stick the bunch in a tall glass of water. Loosely cover the basil with a plastic bag and keep it on the counter. This method allows moisture to stay in while ethylene escapes, making for basil that remains vibrant for nearly a week.
Baby Lettuce - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
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.
Zucchini - Wild Coyote Farm (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.
Gold Beets - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL) & Garden Gate Farm (Fairbury, IL)
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.
Peaches - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Keep your peaches on the counter until they reach desired ripeness. To ripen faster, store them in a brown paper bag. Once ripe, you can move them to the fridge to keep them for a couple days longer.
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.
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!!!
Green beans, cauliflower, potatoes, collard greens
Red 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.
Cucumbers - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Cucumbers store best around 50 degrees. Much colder and they will lose some of their sweetness and are more likely to bruise. You can store them in a cool spot in the pantry or the warmest spot of the fridge. Kept in the fridge they should be used within 3-4 days. Cucumbers are also very sensitive to mold, so make sure they are really dry.
Kale - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL) & Garden Gate Farm (Fairbury, IL)
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!
Cherry Tomatoes - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Tomatoes should be kept at room temperature on the counter away from sunlight. Consume within a few days.
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
