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Welcome to Fair Shares Season 16 Wk6

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

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.

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. You may update your cart as many times as you like. Your share will be packed for you regardless, selecting a 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.

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.

Tip: CSA Eating

There is a learning curve to eating locally and seasonally, so give yourself and your family the time to figure it out. It's worth learning because it can save you time and money, make you a more creative cook, and teach you to appreciate your food more as you savor the delicious quality of produce at it's peak of flavor when it's in season.

Join our Facebook group to get help from seasoned members, ask questions and share your food inspirations. https://www.facebook.com/groups/49485152740

As I look at recipes, I automatically adjust them according to what is in my refrigerator and cupboard. I've learned to cook according to what I have available. As you learn to assess what you need to eat first in your refrigerator, you cut down on waste, and as you learn how to substitute what you have on hand for the ingredients in the recipe, you cut down on trips to the grocery store. This allows you to be both frugal, and lazy, two of my best (or at least favorite) qualities.

I would never choose a recipe calling for asparagus in the fall or winter because I now know it isn't available locally, but perhaps the other ingredients in the recipe would go well with the produce that is in season. Then, when asparagus comes in season in the spring, we gobble up as much as we can, knowing we must get our fill before it's gone. The anticipation of revisiting those delicious recipes we tried the previous year, as each week brings different produce into season, makes eating--and life--so much more exciting.

If you are feeling challenged with all the fresh produce and how to make the CSA way of eating fit in your life, let us know. We are happy to share our knowledge, and we have members who have been in since our inception, and they have many years of experience to share with you. Join our Fair Shares Facebook group, or request a Member Mentor who can personally work with you and make suggestions to help you figure it all out.

We're THAT kind of CSA--the kind who puts the Community into Community Supported Agriculture. Read more

Chorizo and Black Bean Lettuce Cups

When we get gorgeous lettuce like this, I like to use the leaves as a cup for food. This was super easy to come together since I cook my black beans in large batches and freeze them in 1.5 cup bags. I also made an avocado crema that is so fresh on everything... Read more

Cinco De Mayo Nachos

Cinco de Mayo isn't just about drinking margaritas--it's about eating nachos AND drinking margaritas. So throw a quick plate of deliciousness together with your Fair Shares ingredients for a south of the border meal made with all local fare!

Kale Salad with Basil Vinaigrette and Mozzarella

This will be incredible when tomatoes are in season, but for now, it’s super fresh alongside oven roasted chicken. Read more

Don't make a trip to the grocery store; pick up your milk when you get your food from Fair Shares! Read more

Start Planning Your Garden!

Order now for FUTURE weeks (not this week) --all plants are pre-order and not available for same week pickups.

Notes on Trades and Orders

If you have questions or an issue to resolve, please email info@fairshares.org. We get nearly 400 order confirmation emails in the orders@fairshares.org account and WE DO NOT ALWAYS CHECK THEM, 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.

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.

FS16 Wk06 Shares, 5/3&4/2023

5/3&4

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Chicken - Ground ($8.50)
Yogurt - Yo Bul Plain ($4)
Multigrain Bread ($5.50)
Missouri Pecans - Choice ($7.50)
Wildcard ($3.50) choose item from store
Asparagus
Lettuce - Head
Turnips - Japanese
Fresh Herb - Basil
Radish Wildcard

5/3&4

2. FSB/FSE/ucb/kwb

Pork - Bratwurst ($8)
Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.5)
Pasta - Long Bi-Color ($6.50)
Marcoot Cheese Choice ($4.50)
Eggs ($5.25)
Asparagus
Lettuce - Head
Bok Choy
Green Garlic

Non-produce Choices or Wildcards in Your Share:

To make your choices, go to your cart and click on the Wildcard or Choice item to read the description. This will tell you a little more about your options.

Once you've found your preferred selection from the online store, simply add the item to your cart and delete the Choice item. If you don't like the options, you can choose anything you like.

If you don't delete the wildcard or choice, we will choose for you based on the items we have available.

Need pickup site & time info? Click here

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.