Accepting Orders for June 16

Hello Everyone!

I know it seems soon (because it is) but it is already time to order your Good Food Box . Just post your replies letting me know what size box you want and how to contact you. While you are at it, just do up the arrangements for payment; be that dropping it in the mail or swinging it by my office.

The boxes will arrive June 27th, same place, same time. If you can't make it at those times, please make sure you arrange with someone else to pick it up.

This will be the last box until August, but essentially it will be September as that is when you will get your boxes. As Farmers markets are still going strong and hopefully everyone's gardens will be producing well by then, there is a good chance we will cancel this order as well. If there is only a small amount of orders it will be cancelled. If you know that you will want to order one, just help us drum up some orders and it won't be a problem.

As usual, if you have questions, concerns or comments, please leave them here or email me at jrschaufele@hotmail.com

Jocelyn

Accepting Orders for May 19th

We are accepting orders for Monday May 19th. Simply respond to this post and let us know what you want.

Please be aware that this is a holiday Monday so get your orders in now to avoid missing it.

Payments need to be send to me, Jocelyn as soon as possible and the easiest way is to drop it off at the Prairie Switchboard, in a clearly marked envelop stating who the order is for and how I can reach you. You can also mail it to me (but that will cost you a stamp) at Box 1388.

Pick up will be:
Friday May 30th between 7 - 7:30 P.M.

Please mark your calendars, set your cell phone alarms or do whatever it takes to remember these times as it makes a big difference for us organizers.

Thanks so much.

Growing, timing and housekeeping

Wow! We have successfully completed another Good Food Box run.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I was really happy with what I had in my box. I am finally getting used to having a whole head of cabbage so it is getting used up right away!

I hoping to start a new advertising campaign and will be putting up posters around town. If you know of anyone who could benefit for a service like this, please let them know. I would love to see this program grow and reach those who really need it. I think it would be good to see this program operating with about 20 consistent orders.

Just a quick reminder as well, it makes a big difference when people send in the payments as soon as they can and also to be ready for your pick ups on that Friday. In light of this, please make sure you include a way I can reach you with your payment.

As always, I love to hear your thoughts on anything and everything. Even if it is just complaining about the rising cost of food. I think dialogue is the first step to a solution.

Thanks so much everyone.
Jocelyn

Accepting Orders for April 21st

Sorry this has taken me so long to post!

Yes we are accepting orders for the May Good Food Box.

As I am out of the country until next week, please just post a comment to this message (remember if you post anonymously to leave your name so I know who gets what box). Also just make sure you have payment to me by April 29th! (I will be home by then)

If this doesn't work for you, please just send your order through to jrschaufele@hotmail.com

The pick up time will be May 2 (Friday) from 7:00 - 7:30. Please mark this on your calenders to remember. I know that things can get crazy, but it really helps alot when everyone picks up their orders on time.

Blessings,
Jocelyn

PS: If you are curious about pictures of our trip you can check some out at danieljocelyn.blogspot.com

Pick ups April 4!

For all those who are new and picking up a Good Food Box for the first time.

Here is a picture of the Lorentzen's garage.

You can see the Lorentzen's garage in the background on the left side. The building on the right is BCP and this picture was taken at the corner right by the Kal Tire place. I hope that helps you find what you are looking for.

Accepting orders for March 24th

We are accepting orders for the April GFB

Orders do need to be in by March 24th. Please note that this is Easter Monday, so I recommend getting orders in much sooner.

In light of this, please just make sure you have the payment to me no later than April 2nd at noon.

The pick up time will be Friday April 4th 7 - 7:30 pm at the Lorentzens

I will be flying out for Switzerland on that day so I will not be able to phone and remind people, so please mark you calenders, set your alarms on your cell phones or whatever works best. I will also be in Switzerland when the next order is due, but I will just email remind people from there.

As always, if there is anything please let me know and PLEASE post comments and thoughts, recipes or even trading of fruits and veggies.

Blessings
Jocelyn

Thanks!

We have completed the second successful Good Food Box run.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated. I can't speak for everyone but I am really happy with what I had in my box.

I want to say a BIG thank you to Becky and Mike for picking up the boxes. Thank you also to everyone for picking up your boxes so promptly, it really is helpful.

Cabbage
The question foremost in my mind is "what in the world do I do with all that cabbage?" I have a feeling I am not the only one who is wondering that either. So I thought I would include a coleslaw recipe that keeps for a long time (several weeks) in here. The only difference is that I usually add some celery seeds and I might or might not heat the oil and vinegar depending on how much time I have.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Angies-Dads-Best-Cabbage-Coleslaw/Detail.aspx

Becky says that using cabbage in stir fry is really good too. Just use it instead of Chinese cabbage or bok choi

Potatoes
Others have mentioned the over abundance of potatoes. I don't know why but I do not have this problem and usually end up buying more...

I have a great recipe for a Potatoe Leek Gratin (you don't have to use Leeks, but they are yummy) that will use up a fair amount of potatoes. If anyone is interested in that just let me know and I will post it.

There are a few other fun Swiss recipes with potatoes that I can include if people are interested.

Beets
I don't have anything great for this, but I know that Madeleine had a good recipe for a salad with beets. Maybe she can post it for us.

The other thing I have is a recipe for Beet bread (you puree the beets and use it right in the bread). Makes for very interesting looking bright pink bread, but kids usually love it and never notice that it is whole wheat.

Recipes Please
If anyone else has helpful ideas for using the GFB just let me know.

Anyone find that you have too many oranges?