Produce Delivery, Monday 1/30

Co-opsters & friends! We’ve brought in some fresh cilantro bunches, and are hoping to make fresh, plastic packaging-free herbs (e.g. bunched cilantro and parsley, bulk basil) a regular part of our inventory. We would appreciate if you could please give us feedback on what kinds of herbs you would like to see and if you would be willing to pay for them in bulk!

And without further adieu, the listing for tomorrow’s delivery:

Arugula–USA
Avocados, Hass–Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade–Ecuador/Peru
Blackberries–Mexico
Blueberries, Fair Trade–Chile
Broccoli–California
Brussels Sprouts–San Juan Bautista, CA
Cauliflower–USA
Cilantro
Clementines–California
Cucumbers–Mexico
Garlic
Kale, Lacinato–California
Kale, Green–California
Lettuce, Green Butter–California
Mangoes, Tommy Atkins–Ecuador
Oranges, Navel–California
Oranges, Blood–USA
Peppers, Red Bell–Mexico
Spinach–USA
Squash, Yellow
Strawberries–Florida
Watercress–USA

This order is expected to arrive in the morning from Four Seasons Produce. Please note that an item may be out of stock at the time of delivery.

Hope you’re enjoying this unseasonably gorgeous weather!!

Handmade reusable fabric bags now available at co-op

Co-op member Lucy P. fulfills her shift by making these cotton bags, which debut this week at the co-op. After soliciting feedback from members, she designed the bags which are made from organic cotton sourced from Texas. They have a drawstring, and the co-op logo and tare (weight) is hand stamped.

They are appropriate as substitutes for the classic bags that come on a roll in the produce and dry goods aisles. They can carry rice, flour, or a head of lettuce or kale, or some mushrooms. Veggies can be stored in the crisper in them as well. The bags cost $2.50 each and can be washed with regular laundry.

Produce Delivery, Saturday 1/28

Apples, Fuji–Pacific Northwest
Apples, Gold Rush–Milton, NY (LOCAL)
Apples, Honeycrisp–Pacific Northwest
Beets, Red–Johnson, VT
Carrots, Rainbow–Johnson, VT
Eggplant, Black Bell–Punta Gorda, FL
Grapefruit, Ruby–Vero Beach, FL
Kumquats–Fallbrook, CA
Leeks–Mt. Vernon, WA
Lemons, Eureka–Fallbrook, CA
Lettuce, Romaine–Punta Gorda, FL
Onions, Yellow–Pacific Northwest
Oranges, Cara Cara–Fallbrook, CA
Parsnips–Johnson, VT
Pears, Comice–Hood River, OR
Potatoes, Sweet (Japanese)–Livingston, CA
Radishes, Black–Johnson, VT
Shallots–San Juan Bautista, CA
Squash, Butternut–San Juan Bautista, CA
Tangelos, Orlando–Crescent City, FL
Tomatoes, Cherry Medley–Punta Gorda, FL

This order is expected to arrive in the morning from Angello’s. Please note that an item may be out of stock at the time of delivery.

Have a beautiful weekend!

Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior greeted with food by 4th Street Food Co-op and Time’s Up!

4sfc with Time's Up bikes Lady Moon lettuce to Rainbow Warrior

The 4th Street Food Co-op teamed up with Time’s Up! to deliver a special food order to the Rainbow Warrior, Greenpeace’s new ship that just docked at Chelsea piers. Their brand new ship is fresh off a European tour and will be in New York City all week.

Gathering at the co-op to pick up the goods

Greenpeace USA contacted the co-op to help with provisioning, as they were hoping to avoid large grocery chains and bad-reputation-corporations like Chiquita. We enlisted the help of Time’s Up! to bike the produce and other supplies to the west side. Brennan, Keegan, Kim, Nicholas, and Theresa from Time’s Up! joined Nick, Vanessa, Brianna, Arthur and myself from the co-op.

Bike posse from 4th street to Chelsea

After our jaunt across town in high winds, we approached the high seas–ok the Hudson River.

Arthur handing over supplies

Once the goods were loaded, Rainbow Warrior crew member Katie gave us a tour of the ship. Highlights included the galley (AKA kitchen) and the navigation instruments including new radar equipment, and the bike room!

Chef Wendy, left, in her sparkling new kitchen

Chef Wendy told us they were pretty down before we arrived, because US Customs incinerated a fair bit of their provisions that they arrived with. Fresh supplies delivered on bike apparently brightened moods. We hope they come back to the co-op this week to restock. Unfortunately we don’t carry marmite.

Perfect timing: no rain and lovely sunset over the Hudson River

After their week-long stint in NYC, the Rainbow Warrior will continue down the US eastern coast and to the Amazon, where they will campaign against deforestation, which may be on the rise again.

Brennan and Theresa enjoy the golden hour

The ship will be available for public tours this weekend and group tours during the week while docked at Chelsea piers.

Grow NYC Stop ‘N’ Swap free trade event this Saturday

Bring your giveaway items and a bag to take home free stuff in. Free! 12p-3pm at Saturday, January 28, 2012, 12pm-3pm
PS 126 Manhattan Academy of Technology
80 Catherine St at Cherry St. Organized by Grow NYC.

Produce Delivery, Friday 1/27

Apples, Pink Lady — USA
Avocados, Hass — Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru
Blueberries, Fair Trade — Chile
Broccoli — California
Cabbage, Red — Punta Gorda, FL
Celery —  USA
Collard Greens — California
Garlic
Ginger
Kale, Lacinato — USA
Lemons — USA
Lettuce, Romaine — Punta Gorda, FL
Mushrooms, White — USA
Onions, Red — California
Oranges, Blood — USA
Oranges, Navel — USA
Pears, Bosc — Pacific Northwest
Peppers, Yellow Bell
Tomatoes, Roma — Punta Gorda, FL
Zucchini — Mexico

This order is expected to arrive in the morning from Four Seasons Produce. Please note that an item may be out of stock at the time of delivery.

Best wishes to everyone for a happy Friday!

Produce Delivery, Wednesday 1/25

All locally grown or made in Lancaster County, PA:
Carrots, Orange
Carrots, Purple
Mushrooms, Cremini
Mushrooms, Maitake
Mushrooms, Portobello
Mushrooms, Shiitake
Potatoes, Sweet (Beauregard)
Potatoes, Yukon Gold
Radishes, Daikon
Spinach, Baby
Turnips, Purple Top
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Eggs, Pastured
Yogurt, Low-Fat Plain

This order is expected to arrive in the morning from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative. Please note that an item may be out of stock at the time of delivery.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Wednesday!

Produce Delivery, Monday 1/23

Avocados, Hass–Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade–Ecuador/Peru
Blackberries–Mexico

Produce Delivery, Saturday 1/21

Apples, Fuji–Milton, NY (LOCAL)
Apples, Gold Rush–Milton, NY (LOCAL)
Burdock Root–Johnson, VT

Produce Delivery, Friday 1/20

Arugula — USA
Avocados, Hass — Mexico
Bananas, Fair Trade — Ecuador/Peru