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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 17 Wk22

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.

With no-shows and extras already ordered for the store, there can be a glut of leftover produce if share holds are placed after we order.

In the wintertime, this isn't a big 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.

Please help us by confirming that the bag we give you has your name on it (sometimes we know your name, sometimes we think we know your name, sometimes we grab the wrong bag). Also please scan the outside of the bag near your name for notes that might require we grab something from the freezer, or for you to make a choice. We can be easily distracted and miss something when handing out so many shares. Thanks!

No YoBul or Windcrest Yogurt

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

Week 22

NEW: Apples (Organic Empire and Golden Supreme), Celery, Fairytale Eggplant

Returning: Bok Choy, Large Red Bell Peppers, Habanada Peppers, Potatoes - Mix

No more peaches from our main supplier , but we will have four varieties of apples this week. Bok choy is back, which is a sign that fall greens will be coming soon. Celery is here!

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.

Paw Paws

The pawpaw is the largest edible fruit native to America. When ripe, it is soft and yields easily to a gentle squeeze, and has a pronounced perfumed fragrance. The skin of the green fruit usually lightens in color as it ripens and often develops blackish splotches which do not affect the flavor or edibility. The yellow flesh is custard like and highly nutritious. The ripe fruit is very perishable with a shelf life of 2 or 3 days, but will keep up to 3 weeks if it is refrigerated... Read more

Paw Paw Custard

The inside of the paw paw should be soft and mushy if ripe... Read more

Cucumber Salad

by Beth Sorrell

Simple, fast and delicious!

My first watermelon of the season deserves some special treatment! This is summer in a bowl for me. So easy and delicious. 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!

Simply Delicious Salsa

A basic salsa recipe that's delicious as is, and is easily adaptable if you want to add some cumin or peach, or substitute green tomatoes or tomatillos. 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 Wk22 Shares, 8/28&29/2024

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.