Hellgate CSA Blog - Astoria, NY

A number of people have come forward asking whether the fruit from Hepworth Farms, source of our fruit share, is organic. I understand this concern, as pesticide and spray residue are a worry to a lot of us. And I would love to have locally grown, organic fruit all the time; I come [...]

Check out the flickr group for new pictures of this and last week’s shares, and pictures from the Farm Tour last Saturday.  And remember, you can post your own pictures there!  Just create a free account and go to town!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/hellgatecsa/pool/

Warm Potato and Green Bean Salad with Summer Savory
8 ounces green beans, rinsed and ends snapped off
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 T minced shallots
2 T white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 T summer savory leaves, chopped
Salt and fresh-ground pepper
In a 4- to 5-quart pan over high heat, bring [...]

I love sorrel’s lemony, tart taste. Here’s a little info about it from one of my favorite cookbooks, Chez Panisse Vegetables:
Sorrel should be pale to medium green and look very fresh. Keep sorrel in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, as you would other leafy greens, and use it within a day or [...]

On Saturday July 21st, come join our master composters from the Queens Botanical Garden and learn how to have fun and help the environment… with worms!
The New York City Compost Project can get you composting right away! At the seminar, you can purchase your very own bin for $10, and you also get a [...]