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Dear Organic Feasters,
FOSTERTON FARM BAKERY
Simon and Loo have managed to slot in a short holiday break so we have to wait for another week until the breads are once again available. Next bake will be Wednesday August 2.
THIS WEEK'S SPECIALS
Although PUMPKINS are around most of the year at is at it's best at winter. The delicious sweet golden flesh of the JAP (Kent) PUMPKIN lends itself to a wide range of recipes from savoury to sweet. This week our JAP PUMPKINS is $1.50 kilo - save $1.00 per kilo.
FRUIT.
Apologies for MANDARIN shortages for start of week orders last week. Supplies now back to normal so plenty on board. Keep in mind though that the IMPERIAL MANDARINS are almost at the end of their season. Other varieties will be around, just as delicious but if you are a fan of the imperials then now is the time to get your fill. Bulk buys available and please now keep the fruit in the fridge as the skin may be prone to form mould spots.
NAVEL ORANGES continue to amaze. The flavour is fantastic - sweet and juicy. Again bulk buys best value so get the juicer going and enjoy the one of the best Vit C boosts.
CARA CARA BLOOD ORANGES very nice with their pink flesh.
RUBY GRAPEFRUIT higly recommended. Sweeter version to the YELLOW GRAPEFRUIT.
LEMONS great value - Grade A for only $3.99 kilo. Small but very juicy.
LEMONADES from Kore Farm very good. These have a softer skin to lemons and the flesh is very juicy and not as tangy as lemons.
APPLES from Forest Orchard continue to be great. Small size fruit again so ideal for the little ones. Select from GALA. PINK LADY, RED FUJI, GRANNY SMITH and GOLD DELICIOUS.
JUICING APPLES need a bit of work - priced at $2.00 kilo - will have marks and bruising which will need to be cut out. Ideal for juicing and stewing.Apple Pie, Apple Crumble - yum.
HASS AVOCADOES creamy. Arriving firm so please allow few days to ripen.
KWIIFRUIT also grown at Comboyne by John Sothcott. Very good flavour.
BANANAS both CAVENDISH and LADY FINGERS.
STRAWBERRIES very sweet.
PAPAYA and PINEAPPLES nice flavour.
PEARS will be unavailable thus week. Unfortunately Greewood, one of our main suppliers has now run out of stock. Our next supply should be here on the next week or so, arriving from WA.
VEGETABLES
CELERY bunches magnificent. Arriving from Bauers in Queensland. .
EGGPLANTS both ROUND and LONG PURPLE, and ZUCCHINI
BEANS recommended. Crisp and delicious.
SNOW PEAS crisp and crunchy. SUGAR SNAP PEAS are very good this week. Young, tender and sweet.
BEETROOT bulbs firm and the bunches are very good. SWEDES, TURNIP bunches, PARSNIPS and the very sweet CARROTS.
Leafy greens include SILVERBEET, BABY SPINACH, CELERY, PAK CHOY and KALE.
GREEN & RED CABBAGES quite large this week. BRUSSEl SPROUTS lovely pieces.
RED and GREEN CAPSICUM, CHILLIES firm.
LETTUCE includes MESCLUN - nice punnets but price reduced as needs to be used quickly. Please only order if planning to use within 2-3 days. Head letuuce selection includes BUTTER, COS and ICEBERG.
POTATOES this week include - SEBAGO, NICOLA, DUTCH CREAM, PONTIAC & KIPFLER
BUTTERNUT & GREY PUMPKINS also very good.
SWEET POTATOES are very good. GOLD and PURPLE (white flesh).
BROWN ONIONS, SPANISH ONIONS with it's sharp flavour . LEEKS stems only - great size.
AROMATICS include - RUSSIAN GARLIC, ITALIAN GARLIC (now at season end so very small and may show signs of sprouting. Still great to use or try planting out), GINGER, GALANGAL and TURMERIC.
SPROUT selection includes ALFALFA, BROCCOLI, MUNG and SUNFLOWER.
| FRUIT |
VEGETABLES |
| Apples - Fuji |
Baby Spinach |
| Apples - Gala |
Beans |
| Apples - Granny |
Beetroot |
| Apples - Gold Dels |
Bok Choy |
| Apples - Pink Lady |
Broccoli |
| Avocado - Hass |
Button Squash |
| Bananas - Cavendish |
Cabbage - Green |
| Bananas - Lady Finger |
Cabbage - Red |
| Grapefruit - Yellow |
Capsicum - Green |
| Grapefruit - Red |
Capsicum - Red |
| Kiwifruit |
Carrots AAA Grade |
| Lemons |
Carrots Juicing |
| Lemonade |
Cauliflower |
| Limes |
Celery |
| Mandarins |
Corn |
| Oranges - Blood |
Eggplant |
| Oranges - Navel |
Leeks |
| Papaya |
Lettuce - Butter |
| Pineapple |
Lettuce - Cos |
| Sapote |
Lettuce - Iceberg |
| Strawberries |
Lettuce - Mesclun |
| . |
Onions - Brown |
| . |
Onions - Spanish |
| . |
Parsnip |
| HERBS |
Potatoes - Desiree |
| Coriander |
Potatoes - Dutch Cream |
| Parsley Curley |
Potatoes - Kipfler |
| Parsley Flat |
Potatoes - Nicola |
| . |
Pumpkin - Butternut |
| AROMATICS |
Pumpkin - Grey |
| Chillies |
Pumpkin - Jap |
| Garlic - Italian |
Radish |
| Garlic - Russian |
Silverbeet |
| Ginger |
Snow peas |
| Turmeric |
Sugar Snap Peas |
| . |
Swede |
| SPOUTS |
Sweet Potato - Gold |
| Alfalfa |
Sweet Potato - Purple |
| Mung |
Tomatoes - Cherry |
| Sunflower |
Tomatoes - Round |
| LIVE Broccoli Sprouts |
Tomatoes - Roma |
| LIVE Sunflower Sprouts |
Turnip |
| . |
Zucchini |
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THIS WEEK'S FEAST RECIPE
Brown rice and Pumpkin Flan
Base:
2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cooked and mashed pumpkin
40g feta cheese, crumbled
1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
salt and pepper to taste
Filling:
1 onion, finely diced
250g button mushrooms, sliced
3 lean rashers bacon (optional)
3 eggs
1 handful fresh basil, chopped
1 tomato, finely sliced
grated parmesan to sprinkle on top
Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a flan dish.
In a bowl, place rice, pumpkin, feta and garlic. Mix together until all ingredients are combined, then season to taste. Spoon mixture into base of flan dish. Press down with your hands, ensuring both the base and sides have an even consistency. Refrigerate until needed.
Pan-fry onion until golden. Add mushrooms and sauté until golden. Dry-fry bacon rashers (if using) and cut into small strips, then add to onion and mushroom mixture.
Lightly beat eggs in a bowl, then fold in onion, mushrooms (and bacon) and basil. Pour egg mixture on top of rice and pumpkin base, distributing filling evenly.
Arrange tomato slices on top of flan and sprinkle with parmesan if desired. Place in middle of oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting . Serve at room temperature with a green salad.
Enjoy your week
Julia
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IMPORTANT
The FRESH PRODUCE Report is updated every Monday to indicate the items available for the coming week. As fresh produce arrives several times a week there may be variations in supply.
HOME DELIVERIES:
Delivery to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and most suburbs on the Central Coast on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Delivery to Port Stephens from Anna Bay to Fingal Bay on Tuesdays.
Delivery to Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens, Port Macquarie, Fern Bay on Wednesdays.
Delivery to Pokolbin, Branxton, Greta, Muswellbrook, Singleton is on Wednesdays.
Please have your orders in by Midnight the night prior to your requested delivery day.
If your suburb is not listed on on selection, please contact us prior to making an order to confirm delivery days.
BOX RETURNS
Please leave your previous foam box out for the courier to return for re-use.
If your driver can't collect your old boxes please contact us for alternative arrangements.
TRADING HOURS:
EAST MAITLAND STORE.
Cnr Lawes & William Streets
Daily trading hours:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30
Saturday 9am to 2pm
NEWCASTLE FARMERS MARKET. Held at Broadmeadow Showground - use the Griffiths Rd entrance.
8AM - 1PM
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