Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Local Produce Has Begun

The apples, spinach, lettuce, and cilantro are from NY state, peaches from SC, Blueberries are NJ, and peas are MD. As the weeks progress we will be getting more from even more local sources. We have four reputable certified organic sources and are working on a fifth that is in Andover, NJ.
The local farms are sending the produce to us in cases, not prepackaged. Items like the blueberries, we have to package ourselves, so I would appreciate it if you bring back your berry boxes. This week we are using paper cups, but I have purchased the green paper cartons for future use. Please do not throw them out! They are relatively expensive so please return especially them for reuse, unless of course they are soiled. 
Rolls, Rolls, Rolls - Food Preparations Class 
Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM 
There are many ways to make a roll using some of your favorite ingredients. Spring time is the season to begin to lighten up the menu and making rolls stuffed with fresh raw and cooked vegetables and grains is a perfect way to lighten your load.
Montclair Environmental Movie Night: The Farmer and The Horse 
Thursday, June 16, 2011 at 6:30 PM 
Montclair Public Library - 50 South Fullerton Montclair, NJ 
A story about a landless farmer, a non-conformist, and an escaped office worker...The Montclair Environmental Affairs office and Community Green present another eye-opening environmental movie from their Green Film Series.
Enjoy! Marnie