Any share changes must be submitted to lucsa@theurbancanopy.org by Monday at noon!!!
In your box this week:
- STRAWBERRIES - CHERRIES -
- ZUCCHINI - HEAD LETTUCE -
- BROCCOLI -
- SWISS CHARD-
- OFF COLOR BEER - 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 Sunday 6/29 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 6/29 at 12 PM
Yarrow
NOTES FROM THE FARM:
Summer is in full swing out on the farm and we are excited about some new offerings this season. In the past weeks y'all have been able to enjoy some of the classic herbs: mint, cilantro, dill. This week we will start harvesting our Thai basil and shiso! Thai basil is a great one for stir fry and an all around wonderful aromatic. While shiso, technically a member of the mint family, boasts a more broad flavor profile. giving hints of anise, citrus, and basil. being so diverse it can be used in salads, teas, or for pickling items.
A perennial that we planted last year and is making a huge comeback this season is our yarrow. You can expect to see some lovely pastel variations ranging from pink, yellow, and orange throughout your bunches. These blooms have a longer vase life and look beautiful when dried. As things keep warming up there will be more blooms to expect from us very soon.
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!
Sale - Now $8!
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) - Contains: Black Walnut, Bee Pollen
Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Backup Beverage- Rishi Tea & Botanicals (Milwaukee, WI) Storage Tip - Store in the refrigerator.
Bread:
Tuesday: Brioche Buns FranHer Bakery (Pilsen, Chicago, IL ) Ingredients: flour, water, sugar, butter, milk powder, natural yeast, egg, salt
Wednesday: Honey Whole Wheat Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (Chicago, IL) Ingredients: honey, whole wheat, hi gluten flour, water, salt, starter
Thursday: 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:
Tuesday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Wednesday: Crimini River Valley Ranch (Burlington, WI)
Thursday: 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.
Broccoli - Nichols Farm and Orchard (Marengo, IL)
Storage Tip - Broccoli should be stored in the fridge. It is best not stored in an air-tight container since it needs air flow to avoid accumulating moisture. You can wrap it a damp paper towel or stored like a bouquet with the stem in a glass of water.
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.
Cherries - Mick Klug Farm (St. Joseph, MI)
Storage Tip - Get your cherries in the fridge as soon as possible, preferably wrapped in a plastic bag. Wash them with cold water just before eating. Avoid washing prior to storage, as moisture can be absorbed where the stem meets the fruit and lead to splits or spoilage. Cherries can also be frozen. Pit them, spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until firm, and then place in a bag or container.
Swiss Chard - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI) & The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
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.
Zucchini - Family Farm Fresh Co-op (Rockville, Indiana)
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.
Head Lettuce - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Store them in a plastic container or bag with a paper towel covering them for up to a week in the fridge.
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!!!
Komatsuna, bok choy, kohlrabi, kale & Dill
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.
Parsley - The Urban Canopy (Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL)
Storage Tip - Keep in an open plastic bag in the crisper for up to two weeks.
Napa Cabbage - Wild Coyote Farm (Berrien Springs, MI)
Storage Tip - Keep in a plastic bag in the crisper for two weeks.
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.
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.
For more recipe ideas, follow us on Instagram! Our recipe reels provide additional information on how to use produce and processing items each week!
