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Added Value Farm And CSA Update

May 16, 2013 By in News, Red Hook CSA Members, Shares, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , , , Leave a comment

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Summer is nearly here, and we are ready to open the Red Hook CSA for the 2013 season, finally. We apologize for the delays, but as you may have heard there are many transformations underway over at the farm, which have impacted our schedule. But the exciting thing is that reconstruction started this week, and we are now excited to get all our members in the loop and connected to the food that will be coming out of this new and improved space.

The farm renovation is a result of Sandy’s impact, and is made possible through the support of various city agencies, like the Dept of Sanitation. Added Value’s compost system is expanding, a solar system being installed, and the farm beds are being raised two feet to help flood-proof for future storms. Construction just started, and is expected to take the next 4-6 weeks. Check out the photos of the farm totally bare! If you have time in the coming weeks, feel free to visit and walk around the perimeter and take a look. The farm cannot have folks on site, due to construction, but it is still worth a visit, as it is the only time you will see the site like this.

Because of this, Added Value will be getting into the ground a bit later than previous years. Our CSA will be provided with the fruit of the farm when the harvest season starts. Until then Added Value has generously arranged with Green Markets and local farmers to provide us with fruit and vegetables so that our season can still start on time. Thank you Added Value!

In other news, have you seen the farm going in on NYCHA property? This is the work of Added Value as well. Farm beds are being constructed on the land next to the senior citizen center, across from the public library, and some the beds are already planted. Feel to stop by and say hello.

We will be having a welcoming event the week before first pickup. More details to come in early June.

We are excited for our 2013 season, since it will be the kick off to an inspiring new Red Hook Farm.

All the best,
The CSA Core Group : Gita, Abby, Cristina, Erika, Tracy, Caleb

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2013 CSA Season

February 25, 2013 By in News, Red Hook CSA Members, Uncategorized Tags: , , , , 1 Comment

Spring

We hope this message finds all of you well and warm and as excited as we are about the 2013 CSA season. It may not feel like it, but spring will be here before we know it! You’ll be hearing from us soon with details about shares and sign-up. In the meantime, if you are unsure of where you stand with your volunteer hours from 2012, or have any unreported hours outstanding, please email us so we can get you squared away. We are particularly aware that during post-Sandy many of you came out to help and may not have reported (or even had the ability to report). So please let us know.

And if you haven’t taken our end-of-year survey yet, please do! It will only take a few minutes of your time, and your feedback can help us shape the coming season.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZH8QTTN

Looking forward to see you all soon!

Cristina and the Core Group

Pop-Up Market

December 7, 2012 By in Events, News, Red Hook CSA Members, Shares, Uncategorized Tags: , , , Leave a comment

Pop Up Market

We all know that in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, it’s become increasingly difficult to find fresh produce in Red Hook. Fortunately, Added Value is running a pop-up market in Coffey Park on Saturdays and Wednesdays, from 10am to 3:30pm, where CSA members can buy globally-sourced produce and redeem remaining fruit and cheese shares in the upcoming weeks. The market will run through the end of December. Happy shopping!

Fire at Home/Made: How to Help

March 20, 2012 By in Uncategorized 1 Comment

Yesterday afternoon, there was a fire at Home/Made, the wine bar and restaurant in Red Hook. Thankfully, the damage didn’t completely ravage the restaurant — but it was enough to require some serious repairs, including a new stove and kitchen windows and replacing the kitchen ceiling and front grate.

The owners, Monica Byrne and Leisah Swenson, are true Red Hookers, though. They plan to be open within two weeks — and they’re still helping to throw the benefit for Falconworks on Monday at Kid Studios. How’s that for indomitable spirit? (And btw, you should be at that benefit; it’s a great time.)

There is no official estimate on the repair costs, yet, but it’s likely to hit the five-figure mark. The cost of the new front grate alone could be $2,000+, other business owners tell me. So let’s help the ladies, who have always been so generous with their time and support of the neighborhood.

My goal: To see if we can raise enough to pay for their new grate. I’d like to cut them a check this weekend, so let’s get this fundraiser started.

Use the PayPal link below to give $5, $10, $50… whatever your heart and wallet can afford. Because the best part of Red Hook is this: When the chips are down, we come together to help our own. — Amy

P.S.: You don’t have to have a PayPal account to use the button; you can use your credit card. If you prefer cash or check, email amy.haimerl@gmail.com and we’ll arrange something.

*Note: This is not considered a charitable donation, nor is it tax deductible. This is just helping out a neighbor. 

(Red Hook CSAers: If you are wondering why this is on the CSA website, it’s because Home/Made has been a long-time supporter of Added Value and it’s mission. Plus we’re a small community and this site was the fastest way for me to get the news out to everyone in the neighborhood. If you don’t know Monica and Leisah, stop by Home/Made and introduce yourself. They may even put you to work in the rebuilding.)

15 Minutes With: Mark de la Vega

June 21, 2011 By in Red Hook CSA Members, Uncategorized Tags: , Leave a comment

Meet one of the CSA’s newest members, Mark de la Vega. He joined us for the 2011 season after moving to Red Hook about a year ago. He crossed the Ditch from Carroll Gardens into Red Hook so there would be more space for his family when Holly was born.

Now she’s here, and when Mark’s not hanging out with her at Fort Tilden (pictured left), he’s in his wood shop designing custom modern furniture for his company, dlV Designs. “I have my whole life situated here,” he says.

And guys… don’t miss the best piece of advice he’s ever been given. It has to do with women.

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Food Demo This Saturday: Fresh Corn Pancakes with Tomato Jam

August 19, 2010 By in Recipes, Uncategorized Leave a comment

Heirloom Tomatoes, photo by Shelley Bernstein

This Saturday CSA member Moriah Simmons will be doing a cooking demo of savory Fresh Corn Pancakes, and Tomato Jam, a sweet alternative to the usual red sauce. Stop by between 12 and 2pm for a quick pancake and jam lesson, and of course, to taste the final result. Recipes for Fresh Corn Pancakes and Tomato Jam are below, if you’d like to try them at home. Continue reading →

Why We Should All Love Okra

August 2, 2010 By in Uncategorized Tags: , , Leave a comment

The CSA has brought okra into my life. I have tried okra at restaurants. I know okra can be delicious. But it brings me out  of my texture comfort zone. So this week is my attempt to embrace okra.

Okra is part of the mallow family, which also includes plants such as cacao and cotton. It is believed that okra originated in the Sudan region of Africa. Okra was spread to Eygpt and the Middle East by the Moors and to was introduced to North America during slave trade.

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Food Demo: Gazpacho

July 22, 2010 By in Uncategorized Tags: , , 1 Comment

Marianne Thomas will be on the Farm this Saturday offering up a gazpacho lesson. The timing couldn’t be better, considering the heat and all the cucumbers coming in this week’s share.

The first demo will be around noon-12:15. She will offer a second lesson around 1:30. Plus, she plans to be on Farm most of the afternoon to answer questions.

Here’s her recipe, if you want to try it at home. Continue reading →

Cure for the common mosquito? Garlic

July 16, 2010 By in Uncategorized Tags: , Leave a comment

Fun fact: Garlic is considered both a vegetable and an herb. It is also part of the onion family.

And that’s a good thing for garlic lovers because the onion family helps promote body purification and blood circulation. It also helps make up for an unbalanced diet (not that any of us have that!) by controlling the growth of yeast and viruses caused by poor food choices.

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