Good day edibles!
Lots of good cook-well-together produce for you this week, including spring's happily heralded gem, asparagus -- and an upcoming workshop to learn how to pickle it! We still have 4 extra fruit shares and 2 produce shares left - email us first and then put your order through the webstore!
*Produce Share*
1/3 lb Big green garlic from City Farm, Chicago, IL
1 bunch Sage from City Farm, Chicago, IL
1-2 Valencia Oranges from Arizona
A bunch of Arugula micro greens from Tiny Greens, Chicago, IL
1 lb multi-color Asparagus from Ellis Farms, Benton Harbor, MI
1 lb Leeks from Nichol's Farm, Marengo, IL
1 lb Kennebec potatoes from Nichol's Farm, Marengo, IL
1/2 lb Spinach from Nichol's Farm, Marengo, IL
1/2 lb Crimini mushrooms from River Valley Ranch, Burlington, WI
*Fruit Share*
2 Hass Avocados from Mexico
1 Star Ruby Grapefruit from California
A Handful of Gala Apples from Ellis Farm, Benton Harbor, MI
1 lb of Rhubarb from Ellis Farm, Benton Harbor, MI --
Rhubarb Bread recipe!And because we're soooo nice,
*Upcoming Playshops*
Monday 5/14 - Pickling Asparagus
Join Andrea Mattson at Eco to learn the art of preserving spring's first born veggie, asparagus!
Saturday 5/19 - Liqueur Elixers
So popular, Victor Kinzer, has returned to teach another round! Get into making your own liqueur brews at home.
Sundays 5/20 & 5/27 - Beer Brewing 101
The title says it all! Love beer? Come play with Michael Egon Schiele & Zak Auble
Sunday 5/27 - Organic Gardening 101
Come to Eco, learn to garden in the city. Yum yum!
Saturday 6/2 - Jam Session: Spring Strawberry
Mrs. Mattson is at it again. Get sticky with this sweet class!
Sunday 6/3 - Raw Foods Basics
Lia Allen brings you the nitty gritty on everything raw and delicious.
Thursday 6/14 - Organic Body Care
Learn how to care for your skin with natural handcrafted products.
Remember, there's no better way to enjoy the full Edible Alchemy experience than by volunteering. Share breakout starts at 10:00am on Saturday, continuing until noon. It's a great way to hang out with some pretty awesome folks ;) If you have a car we are always in need of volunteers to transport food to our many pick-up locations.
In love and food,
Coelti & Andrea
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Edible Alchemy Co-ordinator