Welcome to Fair Shares Season 16 Wk38
We'll see all Full Share, Mini Share, and EVEN-week Half Share members this week.
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Your assigned pickup day is [Delivery Day], but if you ever need to switch the day or location, reply to this email before 10a.m. Wednesday.
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LOGIN HERE to select your time and ADD it in your cart. Your share will be packed for you regardless, selecting a time just helps us organize and have your bags ready when you arrive.
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You may update your cart as many times as you like. We run a report at 10:30 am Wednesdays which includes the latest update,
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Pro Tip: You can browse the store when it's "closed" by logging out of your account, but keep in mind that we update the store inventory just before sending out the newsletter.
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This email is how we communicate with members. Please at least scan it so you know any important information. If you have questions, just reply to this email.
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Upcoming Holiday Schedule
Since so many members travel between Christmas and New Years, we take that week off, and may offer a shopping day to those who would like to come in. That will be Week 40, so ODD-week half shares won't have a break, but EVEN-week half shares, please note that this week will be your final pickup before the new year and we won't see you again until January 10/11, so stock up!
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π Happy Hanukkah! π
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Wk 38 Produce
RETURNING: Broccoli, Swiss Chard, Fennel, and Kohlrabi
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The end of December is our transition period away from our main farmers who provide us with produce starting in April/May. These farmers deserve some well-earned rest and relaxation before beginning another new season.
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African Peanut Stew
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This is traditionally made with sweet potatoes, but I love using butternut squash instead. Read more
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Root Veggie Roast
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Root Veggie Roast Some people are a little iffy about or uninspired by root veggies, and let them sit in the fridge until they are in a state that leaves no future but the compost heap. One way to sweeten up--and sometimes even disguise a root veggie you or your family is suspect of--is to throw it in the oven β¦
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π₯ Pop Quiz π₯
There are so many details to remember when you start at Fair Shares, and also, policies change over time, and it's not always easy to remember everything, so here's a reminder. Don't worry, we're providing the answers for new members and for those who may have forgotten!
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Pop Quiz - Picking up your Share:
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1) True - The Mothership pickup starts at 3:30 and ends at 7:00PM
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2) True - You can return egg cartons from Buttonwood Farms, Hilty, and Linnenbringer.
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3) False - You can bring egg cartons from other stores
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4) True - You can return paper bags from other stores if they are folded neatly like our mother made us do.
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5) True - You can return most of the glass jars from Fair Shares farmers and vendors.
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6) False - You can return Kreta Olive Oil bottles and East Wind nut butter jars.
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Any questions you have that we haven't answered
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Next Quiz in three weeks! π
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Cabbage Sausage Stew with Potatoes
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Hereβs what I did the other half of that giant head of cabbage. Read more
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FS16 Wk38 Shares, 12/13&14/2023
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- Chicken - Ground ($8.50)
- Yogurt - Wildcard ($4.5)
- Multigrain Bread ($5.75)
- Missouri Pecans - Pieces ($7.50)
- Cheese Choice ($6.50)
- Carrots
- Beets
- Fennel
- Greens Wildcard
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- Pork - Italian Bulk ($8)
- Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.5)
- Pasta - Long Bi-Color ($6.50)
- Marcoot Cheese Choice ($4.50)
- Eggs ($5.25)
- Wildcard ($3)
- Lettuce - Bibb
- Radish - Daikon
- Squash - Buttercup
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Everyone must order by 10:30a.m. Wednesday!
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If you need to come on the other day, you must let us know BY EMAIL before Wednesday so we can switch you for the week.
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- Bison - Ground ($14.75)
- Pasta - Short Bi-Color ($6.50)
- Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.5)
- Eggs ($5.25)
- Brussels Sprouts
- Potatoes - Sweet
- Greens Wildcard
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- Beef - Ground 80/20 ($7.25)
- Del Carmen Choice ($6)
- Eggs ($5.25)
- Wildcard ($7.00) choose item from store
- Mustard - Choice ($4.25)
- Kohlrabi - Bunch
- Carrots
- Apples - Jonathan
- Produce Wildcard
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- Pork - Breakfast Bulk ($8)
- Eggs ($5.25)
- Cranberry Chutney ($7)
- Gringo's Salsa Choice ($5)
- Shoots
- Radish - Watermelon
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