Welcome to Fair Shares Season 16 Wk34

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. Your share will be packed for you regardless, selecting a time just helps us organize and have your bags ready when you arrive.

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,

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Week Schedule

Note that next week's pickups are on Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Wednesday shares pick up on Monday the 20th, Thursday shares pick up Tuesday the 21st. Pickup locations and times are the same as on regular weeks. If you would like to choose the other day, email info@fairshares.org by 10:30 on that Monday.
Note that the Farmigo system will not reflect the Monday and Tuesday dates, but will refer to them as Wednesday and Thursday pickups in correspondence that generates through it.
Marina's Cranberry Chutney
If you've never been a fan of the tin-can-shaped cranberry jelly, you should try this locally made cranberry chutney. Not only is it fabulous with your Thanksgiving meal, it's also delicious on oatmeal or in yogurt.

Cranberry Salad

Cranberry Salad
This sweet, tart, crunchy and nutty cranberry Jello salad may well become a standard on your Thanksgiving table. It's so easy and so good as leftovers. Read more

Wk 34 Produce Highlights

Last two shares (11/15&16 and 11/20&21) before Thanksgiving! Our farmers are warning us that this is the last of the peppers so get them while we have them. We will be loading up our shares with potatoes and carrots before the holiday!

New: Leeks, Spinach, Bulgarian Roasting Peppers, and Sweet Oxhorn Peppers
Returning: Celeriac, Heirloom & Slicing Tomatoes, and Marconi Peppers

Mushroom Stuffing

Adapted from Ozark Forest Mushroom's newsletter. A great spin on a classic holiday dish!

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Mushroom Stuffing

Jamie's Thanksgiving Dressing

Jamie's Thanksgiving Dressing
Our mother made this recipe with gizzards and livers, which may be why I didn't like it as a child, but Jamie adapted it to perfection with happy, local food (and sans the dodgy bits). This makes awesome cold leftovers, so be sure to make extra… Read more

Quick Pickled Peppers

Quick Pickled Sweet Peppers
Well, pickle my sweet pepper! When it's high pepper season, I start thinking of how many different ways I can get them in my belly. I've always enjoyed pickled peppers--both hot and sweet--but I never actually made them myself...until now… Read more

Greens and Grits Casserole

Greens and Grits Casserole
Bacon, grits and cheese will make anything taste good, so if you aren't a big fan of cooking greens, just work this little bit of magic on them. This dish is good enough to serve as a side at Thanksgiving, since green beans aren't in season (sniff sniff--eating locally does have its drawbacks sometimes...). You may consider blanching and freezing your greens this week in case they're no longer available Thanksgiving week …Read more

FS16 Wk34 Shares, 11/15&16/2023

FS16 Wk34 Shares, 11/15&16/2023
11/15&16

5. FSC
  • Beef - Stew Meat ($9)
  • Pasta - Short Bi-Color ($6.50)
  • Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.5)
  • Eggs ($5.25)
  • Missouri Pecans - Pieces ($7.50)
  • Arugula
  • Kale - Green Curly
  • Carrots
  • Sweet Peppers Wildcard
11/15&16

3. FSB/FSE/ucb/kwb
  • Pork - Breakfast Bulk ($8)
  • Eggs ($5.25)
  • Wildcard ($9.50) choose item from store
  • Missouri Pecans - Pieces ($7.50)
  • Peppers - Poblanos
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes - Sweet
  • Shoots
  • Squash - Acorn
11/15&16

4. MINI
  • Chicken - Ground ($8.50)
  • Yogurt - Wildcard ($4.5)
  • Multigrain Bread ($5.75)
  • Eggs ($5.25)
  • Hot Peppers Wildcard
  • Radish - Bunch
  • Squash - Acorn
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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.

11/15&16

1. FSA/FSD
  • Beef - Ground 80/20 ($7.25)
  • Del Carmen Choice ($6)
  • Eggs ($5.25)
  • Applesauce - Choice ($7) - qt
  • Bok Choy
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes - Sweet
  • Radish - Watermelon
  • Apples - Organic Winesap
11/15&16

2. UCA/KWA
  • Pork - Italian Bulk ($8)
  • Mushrooms - Ozark Forest ($7.5)
  • Pasta - Long Bi-Color ($6.50)
  • Grains Choice ($4.50) - Corn
  • Popped Corn - Organic ($3)
  • Arugula
  • Turnips - Japanese
  • Radish - Purple Heart
  • Sweet Peppers Wildcard
  • Apples - Organic Winesap
Don't forget to brine your turkey! A wet brine is a great way to make a super tender, juicy turkey, and as a bonus, the most amazing gravy.

You can find endless recipes on the internet, but essentially you have water and salt, and aromatics to help boost the flavor. Here's a recipe from AllRecipes.com to get you started.
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