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Winter Share 2011/12 – Week 5

This week we have a very special package. I was able to get my hands on all kinds of produce (still unbelievable for mid-December) so I took it. This week’s package is going to be extra hearty. I really missed my budget on this one so the next couple packages might be slightly smaller or…

Getting Goosed

The tradition of eating goose on Christmas goes back to the middle ages. Those who were wealthy, lords and the like, would feast on goose and swan for their Christmas dinner. That would be combined with venison and whatever root vegetables could be had. The peasants would typically have whatever could be found and a…

Winter Share 2011 – Week 4

Beef Roasts, Leaf Lettuce, Onions, Cauliflower, and More I can’t believe it is already December. Where has this year gone! This week we continue to be blessed with unusually mild weather. There, I said it. Now we are doomed. Anyhow, as it stands we continue to have outdoor produce, including cauliflower, broccoli, and bok…

New Home for Fresh Fork

At the end of November, Fresh Fork Market moved its operations to the Food Terminal District. While we loved being in Ohio City, we simply outgrew our location. We can now be found at 38th and Woodland in the ISP building. The Food Terminal District has a long history of food distribution for Cleveland and…

Happy Thanksgiving!

CSA Package Contents: – 1 half gallon apple cider – 1 quarter peck Mutsu apples – 1 lb nitrate free bacon – 1 dozen eggs – 1.5 lbs white spelt flour – 1 large bok choy – 1 bunch leeks – 1 bag mustard greens – 2 lbs butter, salted or unsalted – 1 pumpkin…

Cheese Making Class – Mayfield Road Creamery

Have you ever wanted to make your own cheese? Well, even if you haven’t why wouldn’t you want to come and work hands-on at Mayfield Road Creamery to make cheese and drink local beer? Please join us on Saturday, April 21st 2011 at 11:00 AM to make cheese with Susan and Kevin at Mayfield Road…

Winter Share 2011-12 – Week 3

Next week our delivery schedule is not as usual due to Thanksgiving. Please double check your pickup times at the links below. West Side Pickup Locations: http://wp.freshforkmarket.com/thanksgiving-pick-up-locations-west/ East Side Pickup Locations: http://wp.freshforkmarket.com/thanksgiving-pick-up-locations-east/ Also, if you are out of town this week, we do have two options for you: 1) We will have pickups available between 10…

Financials of Pasture-Raised Meats

I forgot to write about this last week. I like to start the winter by bringing to light the financials behind pasture raised, artisan meats. Eating a healthy, all natural diet isn’t easy nor cheap. It is my goal to work intelligently with my producers to get you the most bang for your buck. Over…

Winter Share 2011/12 – Week 2

Whole chicken, Chorizo, Sweet Potatoes, Lettuce and more It’s time for our second winter CSA package. It IS this week. The schedule is a little goofy at first to get us on schedule for the holidays. We have a pickup this week, then off next week, then special delivery times the week of Thanksgiving (we’ll…

Winter Share 2011/12 – Week 1

For the first week of the winter CSA package we have have truly a showcase product – a beautiful, well marbled Berkshire Boston Butt Roast (bone-in, shoulder roast). This tasty roast is between 5 and 6 lbs and great for shredded pork, a crock pot meal, to use in the smoker, or even to make…