What is in the Co-Op bins this week 12/8/2011

Reminder!!
There will be no pick-up next Thursday December 15, 2011.
We will resume regular pick up on December 22.
I will send out the suggestion email on December 14th, since this is a no electronic vacation I will reply as soon as we get back on the 20th!!

Extras:
1. I am not sure if we will have eggs or not?!  --I will try my best to get them this week!--
2. Really Raw Honey $6.00 or 2/$11.00
3. Franny's Organic Green Raisins $4.00 --fresh batch!
4. Local Filtered Honey $9/quart
5. Sweeney's Certified Organic Soaps --check out their website here-- these would make great Christmas presents!
6. Organic, whole pecans (In the shell) $5.00/lb --ON SALE!!--
7. Local, Grass Fed Beef 1.5 lb for $5 or 3 pounds for $10
8. Organic Blueberries $4.50

I have my last final to administer on Thursday, so I will email when everything is ready. Please do not come before 2:00 unless your get an email from me!!

Now for what will be in your co-op bins this week!
Lettuce, Green Leaf,OR Mixed Baby Greens, Organic --in cooler--
Choice: Florida Cucumbers, OR Fennel, both Organic -- in bins--
Onions, Green (Scallions), Organic
Covington Sweet Potatoes, Organic
Banana , Organic
Lemons, Fancy,Organic
Pomegranates,  Organic  --recipe below--
Choice: Honeycrisp Apples OR Haas Avocados both Organic --in bins--

$25 only...
Beans, Green,  Organic
Blueberries,  Organic

Since we were shorted persimmons last week there will be either:
       Grapefruit, Ruby (pink), Florida, OR Pineapples, both Organic, to choose from

Brenda's Apple and Pomegranate Crisp

Ingredients

• 4 medium apples - peeled, cored and sliced
• 1/2 pomegranate, skin and light-colored membrane removed
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, toss together the apples, pomegranate seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. In the same bowl, stir together the oats, flour and sugar. Rub in the butter between your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the top of the fruit.
3. Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, until the apples are soft. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Pomegranate Feta Salad with Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette

Ingredients

• 1 (10 ounce) package mixed baby greens
• 1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place the lettuce, pomegranate seeds, and feta cheese into a large mixing bowl; set aside. Whisk together the lemon juice and zest, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.