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Dear Co-op Members, Vitamins have been ordered. You should have them in a week or so. The local season is beginning now. Try to stay in the co-op even if you will be traveling this summer. Find a friend to take your spot if you will be away, or donate it or give it to someone to whom you owe a favor. Our small, regional farmers need our support to stay in business. Last year, we lost two who could not survive despite all their hard work. For environmental and economic reasons, we need to keep organic farming going in our area. Thanks for your help! This week, we're getting New York Ecologically Grown Empire apples and organically grown assorted greens: either mizuna, han tat sai, pak choi or kale; red and green leaf lettuces, Florida grape tomatoes, California broccoli, cantaloupe, carrots, Sumo eggplant, nectarines, russet potatoes (a bit soft but $40 less per case than the new crop!), large Thompson raisins (we got a great deal on these and weâre helping a supplier,) strawberries, zucchini, Hawaiian ginger (to take dampness out of your lungs,) cucumbers and green bell peppers from Mexico and Ecuadorian bananas. The onion price is still ridiculous. Please call immediately with any quality questions. Fruit shares are getting Casaba melons, strawberries, red plums and Perlette grapes. Fruit shares are $20, or three or more, $17. Please order by Monday morning, or call to cancel or confirm by then as well. A few new members are needed for the Kosher group in Passaic (does not get broccoli,) and regular groups in Teaneck, Waldwick and Staten Island. Please call with addresses and phone numbers of any interested friends in these (or any) areas; we will send a brochure. Dividing instructions are in the manila envelope sent with each delivery. Dividers, please be vigilant about quality and call us right away so we can get credit from suppliers. Please get an ok from the office if you think it best not to give out an entire case of something. Always get an ok from the office before you divide two of something if the dividing instructions don't say to divide two cases, bags, etc. What's coming in the order email (Tues. for Wed./Thurs. groups; Thurs. for Sat. groups): Send your name and your coordinator's name to janit@verizon.net to get on the list. How to make a Special Order: Call the office on Monday of your order week. Pay for your special orders by giving your coordinator a check before the delivery payable to Purple Dragon. Write the item and coordinator's name on the comment line. Or send it to us. June Specials (order by the 23rd) (Please
call by Monday of your delivery week to order; Monday a week before for
Wed. groups): Best, Purple Dragon Co-op: This was National HIV Testing Week. If you have never had a test, please do so. People can seem healthy for 10-20 years and their partners can remain uninfected. My boyfriend died last week of AIDS, and we had no idea he was HIV+ until April. He was extremely strong, energetic and robust into February. There are excellent medicines to fight this nowadays if you get an early diagnosis. You can get a free, anonymous test in East Orange and many other locations. (Thank you to everyone who has given me their ears and kind counsel during this time. xx-janit) June organic coffee specials (shade tree grown and fair-traded, kosher): Colombian, a mellow complexity with a smooth finish. This coffee comes from a small estate where the owner pays his workers 65% above normal salaries, provides health care, day care and a school for the children. 5 lbs., $40 (reg. $45.) OR Guatemalan decaf, a mild yet full flavored coffee with a slightly cinnamony finish. 5 lbs., $45, (reg. $50.) Both in either a Full City or French roast, available whole bean or ground, roasted when ordered. Smaller quantities: 12 oz. foil packages (last a year:) Catskill Mtn. blend, Zanzibar, or Cup o' Joe, 1/$8; 3/$21; Rip van Winkle Decaf.1/$9; $3/24; Go Nuts Hazelnut, with hazelnuts! 1 lb., $11 (not in foil.) Special Order Organic/Eco Produce Items (Prices this week): We can special order almost anything—call! almonds, $8/lb.
or 2/$14; New items by request: Evert-fresh bags. Co-op members say these help produce stay fresh longer. Wash and reuse. 10 bags, small, $4; medium, $5; large, $7. Also pantry pest grain moth traps, 2/$9. Members feel these are as good as the others. Let us know what you think. Non-produce items: baby
food grinders-$12; portable; puree regular food for baby; Natural Insect Solutions: Prevent
mosquito larva from hatching! Your town can use this instead
of pesticides! Bt mosquito dunks
for standing water, drainpipes, birdbaths, etc. $12/6; Moths in your
kitchen? Pheremone
traps for
meal moths, in-cabinet, 2/$9 ea., 6/$25; larger hanging traps, $12 each;
lures last 16 weeks. RECIPES! Check out http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PurpleDragonCo-op to trade recipes, ask for help with challenging veggies and chat. Like having a recipe Fairy Godmother! Thanks to Wendy Kelly, Bergenfield pod co-coordinator. Oriental Apple-Greens Slaw 1
bunch greens, midribs removed, washed, cut into strips (as thin as possible)
on the diagonal (collards, kale) Mix greens with salt. Put into colander over sink with a plate and a weight on top. Mix and reweight after 15 minutes. After another 15 minutes, rinse well and spin till dry. Mix liquid. Mix apple, ginger and onion with collards. Toss with dressing. Serve chilled.
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