CSA Box: 3/29/2014 – Fuji Apples & More

This week CSA members will enjoy:

Fuji Apples
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

GoldRush Apples
GoldRush
Appearance:  Yellow apple with orange blush.  Russets (textured spots) decorate the skin.
Flavor Profile:  Firm, juicy, and tart, some say it has a winey flavor.
Uses:  Excellent storage apple.  Best eaten fresh, but cooks nicely too.
Who’s Favorite:  Sidney

Asian Pears

Asian5

Potatoes

potatoes

Carrots
carrots

Jams (your choice of Strawberry Rhubarb, Blue Italian Plum, Red Plum, and Sweet Cherry)

jam

Spinach
spinach

We are sourcing the carrots and spinach from the grower coop who we purchased the beets from last time.  We hope you are enjoying the diversity of the CSA boxes!

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