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Dear Co-op Members, Thank you to those members who have found subs for themselves or donated their share to the group when they go away. This helps our coordinators, who are not pressured to fill spots, the pod members, who get food instead of not getting it because a delivery has to be cancelled, and our small, regional farmers, who otherwise would not be selling as much. Delivery schedule: Aug. 9 & 23; skipping Sept. 6, so Sept. 13 & 27; Oct. 11 & 25; Nov. 8 & 22; Dec. 6, 20 & Jan. 3.
This week, we're getting New York ecologically grown peaches and organically grown red cabbage, red, green or yellow Swiss chard, cucumbers, green beans, romaine and Bibb lettuces, bunched onions and mixed summer squashes, Delaware blueberries (grown by a NJ farmer on his other farm; he explained that soft berries last time were sweetest variety, and we can always freeze if too soft. Weren’t yours incredible?) California cantaloupe, carrots, Yukon Gold potatoes, and black plums; hothouse plum tomatoes from Mexico and Ecuadorian bananas. Please call immediately with any quality questions.
Fruit shares are getting a supersweet pineapple, Superior grapes, and a double order of luxurious Ranier cherries (slightly bruised—use soon.) 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 groups in Annandale, Teaneck, Waldwick, Valley Cottage and Staten Island. Please call with addresses and phone numbers of any potentially interested friends in these (or any) areas and we will send a brochure. Thank you
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. July Specials (Please call by Monday of your delivery week to order; Monday a week before for Wed. groups):
Dried lavender flowers for potpourris, soaps, etc. 1 lb. $15; 2/$25; 3/$30. A great deal!
Potatoes, prior crop, 10 lbs., $5. great for potato salad. New crop, 5 lbs., $6. Watermelon, $10 each 18 lb. Peaches or nectarines, $33; local slightly higher. Cherries, $50+
Large Thompson raisins, 1 lb. tubs (sell elsewhere for $5 and up), 2/$5.
Stuffed grape leaves (vegan,) from Greece, 4.4 lbs. (about 50—perfect for parties!) $15.
Rapunzel 25 oz. organic oils, Spanish olive, 2/$24 or canola, 2/$10.
Org. maple syrup, dark, 12 oz. (glass) or 1 qt. (plastic,) $10.
Sweetened tart dried cherries, 1 lb., $10.
Rumford baking powder, aluminum-free, $3.
Dried apricots, organic Turkish, 1 lb., $4.
Figs, dried organic calmyrna, 1 lb., $6.
Organic dried cranberries with sugar, $8/lb.
Gin-gins hard or chewy ginger drops, 2/$5.
Evert-fresh bags, 10 bags, small, $4; medium, $5; large, $7.
Sunscreens, $8; 3/$25.
Pantry pest grain moth traps, 2/$9; 6/$25. Large moth traps, $12 each. Best, Purple Dragon Co-op:
Flowers! Peasant bouquest, mostly zinnias, with calendula, sunflowers and other flowers in season. $6 each, 2/$10, or sign up for 10 weeks, $100, and get the 11th week free. Your coordinator may have a bouquet you can see this weekend—she if she does.
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. Cat flea collars, 2/$10. Zero Bite insect repellent, $8/4 oz.; boric acid ant bait, 6 filled traps, $8 or bottle of liquid (economical,) $6. Poison-free ant & roach spray, $8. Pyrethrum (natural) insect powder—caution—kills all insects, 7 oz. $14.
Co-op Classifieds: Elder Law Specialist: Wills, estate planning, living wills. NY & NJ certified. Mary Wanderpolo (973) 744-5710.
Computer repairs (quick) and sales, pickup and delivery available, Ray (973) 746-1611
Kitty available. very sweet. I found her; & I have terrible allergies! (No symptoms, will likely live a long life, but diagnosed with feline leukemia.) She's 4-5 years old & loves to snuggle.
Used fridge wanted, up to $100. Liz (973) 538-0559.
Luxury studio on beach, Hilton Head. Aug. 24-31 sleeps 4. $200! Anna (201) 792-1210
We're looking for a used upright piano, up to $500 (+transportation) from the north NJ/Rockland area. 845-893-4778.
Used dryer in excellent condition for sale: Kenmore 90 series. Electric, large capacity, quiet, lots of cycles. $175 (excluding transportation). 845-893-4778.
Co-op Classifieds are free to members 3-4 times per year, or you can send flyers (packed in 15s) to the office for distribution. We are not able to advertise multi-level products.
July organic coffee specials (shade tree grown and fair-traded, kosher): Iced Coffee Blend, Java Java, Sumatran in a French and Full City Roast, aromatic and complex yet mild; OR Dragon decaf, the same coffee in a Swiss water process decaf. 5 lbs., $45, (reg. $50.) 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
We can special order almost anything--call! almonds, $8/lb. or 2/$14; avocadoes, 6, Hass, $10; carrots, 25 lbs., $20.; dates, Medjool, $7/lb.; coconut date rolls, $4/lb. or 2/$7; non-fertile eggs, 5 dz., jumbo, $15.; med., $12.50; garlic, 1 lb., $6; 2 lbs., $10; ginger (Hawaii), 1 lb., $8; grapes, $30/18 lbs.; mangoes, $15+/box (8-14); onions, 3# yellow, $5.; pecans, not org., 1 lb., $6, /$11; pine nuts, $12/lb., potatoes, 5 lbs., $6; short grain brown rice, 5 lbs. $6.25.; strawberries, 12 pints, $25-40; walnuts, 1 lb., $8; 2/$15; watermelon, 3/$27 or 1/$10+.
Non-produce items: baby food grinders-$12; portable; puree regular food for baby; Bac Out stain & odor eliminator, 2/16 oz. bottles, $10; chopsticks, bamboo, 10 prs., $2; purple & pink floral, lacquered, 12 prs.; $15; stainless steel food mill, 3 disks, applesauce, etc. $30 (no peeling!) organic cotton grocery bags, Purple Dragon logo, $15 each or 2/$25. 15 bags-$11 each; 30+, $10 each, (two pairs, one to drop off and one to carry veggies home;) cobalt blue glass mugs with etched PD logo, 12 oz., $15; Miracle pulp-ejecting juicers, 1. plastic, $100 (reg. $125,); 2. fancier model takes blender attachment, $150 (reg. $175;) 3. stainless, $300 (reg. $325.); coir bristle veggie brushes quickly clean carrots and potatoes instead of peeling, $5; Aqua Belle water filters, www.geocities.com/aqua bellemfg,) highest quality, $90; replacement cartridges last two years, $35 (compare this to other systems!) fluoride-removing, $125; cartridges, $60; shower filters, (for soft, chlorine-free water,) $50; wood care polish, natural scent, 8 oz., $7.50.
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, Teaneck pod.
Calalou Greens with Garlic (also try them in a creamed spinach recipe)
1 bunch calalou greens, well washed 5-6 or more cloves garlic olive oil
Peel and chop garlic and cook in olive oil over low heat until it becomes brown and gluey, about 15-20 minutes. Add chopped calalou greens and cook, stirring often, until greens are tender. Yummy and energizing.
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