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Summer/Fall CSA: What’s in the box?

What is included in your CSA box will change over the season. One hesitation that a lot of people have about participating in a CSA is regarding the quantity of food.  For instance, we’ve heard lots of folks say, “I have a friend who participated in another CSA and they got a ton of [insert […]

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CSA Box: 4/20/2013 – Apple Cider & More

This week CSA members will enjoy: Fuji Apples Appearance:  Red with a yellow background color, slightly lopsided (because of its York parentage) with small russets (textured spots). Flavor Profile:  Extremely sweet and firm. Uses:  Our best storage apple of our sweet varieties.  A favorite apple for eating fresh. Who’s Favorite:  Mary MargaretGoldRush Apples Appearance:  Yellow […]

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York

CSA Box: 4/6/2013 – York Apples & More

This week CSA members will enjoy…. York Apples   Appearance:  Red skinned with lopsided/ “parallelogram” shape Flavor Profile:  Tart and firm, with a good old fashioned flavor. Uses:  Excellent for baking as it will keep its shape.  Stores well.   Pink Lady Apples   Appearance:  Vibrant pink skin with white flesh. Flavor Profile:  Tart and […]

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GoldRush

CSA Box: 3/23/2013 – Fuji Apples & More

This week CSA members will enjoy: Fuji Apples   Appearance:  Red with a yellow background color, slightly lopsided (because of its York parentage) with small russets (textured spots). Flavor Profile:  Extremely sweet and firm.  Uses:  Our best storage apple of our sweet varieties.  A favorite apple for eating fresh.  Who’s Favorite:  Mary Margaret GoldRush Apples   Appearance:  Yellow apple with […]

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PinkLady

CSA Box: 3/9/2013 – Pink Lady

This week Winter CSA members will enjoy….   Pink Lady apples Appearance:  Vibrant pink skin with white flesh. Flavor Profile:  Tart and sweet flavor with a champagne fizz.  Very crisp. Uses:  An excellent storage apple.  Enjoy eating Pink Lady fresh out of hand.  When baked, Pink Lady will soften, but will keep its shape. Who’s […]

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CSA Box: 2/23/2013 – Fuji apples

This week, CSA members will enjoy: Fuji apples Appearance:  Red with a yellow background color, slightly lopsided (because of its York parentage) with small russets (textured spots). Flavor Profile:  Extremely sweet and firm.  Uses:  Our best storage apple of our sweet varieties.  A favorite apple for eating fresh.  Who’s Favorite:  Mary Margaret   GoldRush apples […]

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CSA Box: 2/9/2013 – Braeburn Apples & More

This week CSA members will receive: Braeburn apples Appearance:  Yellow skinned apple with a pinkish-red blush and russeted (textured spots).Flavor Profile:  Mildly tart, juicy, crisp, and very firm.  Uses:  Good all-purpose apple:  eaten fresh, pies, sauce, baked.  Stores well. Who’s Favorite:  Dave Pink Lady apples Appearance:  Vibrant pink skin with white flesh. Flavor Profile:  Tart and […]

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Honeycrisp

CSA Box: 1/26/2013 – Honeycrisp Apples & More

This week CSA members will enjoy: Honeycrisp Apples Appearance:  Red blushed, with a creamy yellow background colorFlavor Profile:  Blended sweet-tart flavor.  Exceptionally juicy and crunchy.  Our most popular apple. Uses:  Honeycrisp is best eaten fresh out of hand, or chopped for salads.  Some of our customers enjoy adding a Honeycrisp apple to a pie for […]

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CSA Box: 1/12/2013 – Gala Apples & More!

This week Winter CSA members will enjoy: Gala apples Appearance:  Yellow background color with a light red stripped blush. Flavor Profile:  Very sweet and flavorful. Uses:  Best eaten fresh out of hand or in salads. Who’s Favorite:  Kids!  Gala tend to be on the small side and they are perfect for the lunch box.  You’ll be sure […]

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Braeburn

Apple Varieties available for Winter CSA & Monthly Apple Delivery

Available apple varieties as of 2/25/2013 Fuji Appearance:  Red with a yellow background color, slightly lopsided (because of its York parentage) with small russets (textured spots). Flavor Profile:  Extremely sweet and firm.  Uses:  Our best storage apple of our sweet varieties.  A favorite apple for eating fresh.  Who’s Favorite:  Mary Margaret   Pink Lady Appearance:  […]

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