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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 17 Wk20

We'll see all Full Share, Mini Share, and EVEN-week Half Share members this week.

(Note the ODD and EVEN half shares correspond to the odd- or even-numbered weeks of our season.)

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, and then look for a thumbs up or confirmation reply from us.

LOGIN HERE to select your time and ADD it in your cart. Make sure that the time you want is in your order confirmation email. If you don't receive an automated confirmation email, your order didn't go through. You may update your cart as many times as you like until we run our report at 10:30 Wednesday. Your share will be packed for you regardless of whether you make changes or select a time. The time just helps us organize and have your bags ready when you arrive.

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 on Tuesdays just before sending out the newsletter.

We don't want to order produce that we will have to donate. With no-shows and extras already ordered for the store, there can be a glut of leftover produce.

In the wintertime, this isn't as big a problem, but in high-produce season we have to charge you for the produce if you put your share on hold late. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Share Holds need to be placed by 8am Monday, before we order your produce for the week.

No YoBul or Windcrest Yogurt

Sorry, but Windcrest's machine is still down, so there will be no yogurt this week.

Kreta Reserve Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar will be unavailable until 2025. 😢

Week 20

No new figs this week but we have a lot of watermelon and cantaloupe coming in. UCA/KWA will have watermelon and Half shares will have a mix of cantaloupe and watermelon (mainly cantaloupe). Okra and Tomatillos are being offered in greater numbers so they are in more shares this week. We are starting to get offered apples... we should have some next week.

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. You can find past newsletters on the website here.

Fig and Cantaloupe Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Fig and Cantaloupe Salad with Homemade Balsamic Glaze

You'll have to save this recipe for when figs are back! Read more

Almost Homemade Pizza

Sometimes you just want a homemade pizza and Fair Shares makes it so easy! Frozen dough, jarred sauce, and fresh mozzarella are all you need! ...Read more

Tomatillo Salsa Recipe

Fresh tomatillos have a slight citrusy flavor which makes a wonderful salsa that goes well with chicken, pork, fish, eggs, and grilled veggies. Or eat as is with chips...

Chilled soup sounds pretty appealing on a hot summer day. This is a sweet and savory combination that you can use to cool your jets, or use a hot pepper and spice up your life... Read more

Please Share Your Shares!

Thanks to those of you who have generously offered your shares to friends and family while on vacation. Our produce farmers especially appreciate it, and introducing your friends to Fair Shares is a great way to keep us sustainable.

People love to try new experiences. It's a great way to thank your house sitters while you're away!

Tomato Pie Pot

I just came across this old recipe that made me nostalgic. I would use the plethora of tomatillos and onions that are available to make it particularly seasonal this week …Read more

Join our Facebook group to get help from seasoned members, ask questions about unknown produce you may have received, and share your food inspirations! https://www.facebook.com/groups/49485152740

Notes on Trades and Orders

If you have questions or an issue to resolve, please email info@fairshares.org. Do not reply to the order confirmation emails that send to orders@fairshares.org account--WE DO NOT CHECK THAT MAILBOX BEFORE PICKUPS, so if you want a reply, use info@fairshares.org, which goes to both Jamie and Sara, and one of us will see it.

The share clipboards below will include the fresh produce on your list, but the cart in your Farmigo account lists only the tradable items in your share. You must spend the total credit value in your cart but you are welcome to buy extra. Any amount over the tradeable value will show as Extra Credit and you will be charged additional plus tax on that amount.

Here's a video demo on how to make trades. Note that Farmigo has updated their system to allow you to click the items in your cart that have variations for you to select. Here's the link to LOGIN.

Please check the descriptions of items! Some things are sold by the pound (indicated by /lb. in the item name) so the actual price will be different from what's listed in the store. If what's in your bag is not what you were expecting, give it back. If you're at the Mothership, you may be able to choose something else. This is particularly important on items like bulk chicken breasts, where the item price shows the price per pound, but the package weight may be five pounds.

Pro Tip: You can browse the store when it's "closed" by logging out of your account.

FS17 Wk20 Shares, 8/14&15/2024

8/14&15

4. FSC

Chicken - Wings ($8)
Tahini ($10.75)
Frozen Bread Choice ($6) Choose from store
Potatoes - Fingerling
Eggplant - Mix
Fresh Herb - Basil
Pepper Wildcard (Colored Bell OR Sweet Habanada)
Tomatillos

8/14&15

2. FSB/FSE/ucb/kwb

Chicken - Link ($9.75)
Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.75)
Pasta - Short Bi-Color ($6.50)
Eggs ($5.75)
Tomatoes - Cherry
Okra
Peppers - Sweet Oxhorn
Fruit Wildcard (Cantaloupe OR Yellow Seeded Watermelon)

8/14&15

3. MINI

Pork Choice ($8)
Bagels - Plain ($6.75)
Eggs ($5.75)
Produce Wildcard (Asian Eggplant OR Red Bell Pepper)
Tomatoes - Slicing
Peaches

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Everyone must order by 10:30a.m. Wednesday!

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.

Wildcard items are shown in parentheses. This is to help you with planning and ordering. It is not a choice, so PLEASE do NOT contact us about wanting a specific item. They are called "wildcard" so you can enjoy a little surprise.