MCFC CSA 2012 forms

Join the Montclair Food Co-op CSA!

When you become a member of a CSA, you’re purchasing a “share” of vegetables from a regional farmer. Bi-weekly, from June until November, your farmer will deliver that share of produce to Montclair.

MCFC CSA Summer-Fall 2012 forms are ready for you to download. Click on the Box to the right or on Member Forms above.

There are two form options for your convenience:
an editable Adobe PDF form that you can type into and print
OR
an printable form to fill out manually

Fill out last page of form and mail in with payment.
Keep first two pages as reference.
The season begins Friday June 15 2012. See you then!

Cooking at home could save your life

Making your own meals could save your life!
A recent Cambridge study found that people who regularly cook at home may live longer than those who don’t.

Cooking is crafty, self-empowering, and the closest existing thing to old-world magic. By trading money for raw roots, a thatch of herbs, and a slab of protein, you can transform it into something not only edible, but delicious—that’s powerful alchemy. Join GOOD’s 30 day cooking at home challenge. Read more at GOOD

Genesis farm camp for kids

Genesis Farms is having a Farm Camp this summer, and it will be a fun-filled week of planting, harvesting, cooking and exploring. The camp will be led by one of our fabulous farmers, Smadar, and Dena Pheonix, an experienced and talented teacher at the Ridge and Valley Charter School.

The camp is from July 16 – 20, 9 am to noon. Cost is $140 per child. Flyer is attached. Open to non-members, so spread the word. Give your kids an experience they’ll never forget!

Children’s Farm Camp flyer

Montclair Farmers market opens June 2

Montclair Farmers’ Market, kicks off its twentieth season on Saturday, June 2, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Walnut Train Station parking lot.
The weekly market continues into November.

poster from Austin Buck

MCFC at The Montclair Historical Society Herb Sale

Gwen Charles and Jamie Busch did a beautiful  job representing the MCFC on Saturday May 5th 2012 at The Montclair Historical Society Herb Sale.

Gwen serving her delicious Strawberry Basil Jam

One-Pot meals: Tortilla Española

This Tortilla Española, the Spanish version of the omelet, is made with home-grown kale, red and purple potatoes, mushrooms and organic eggs by MCFC member ML Vargas. Served with homemade sourdough bread made from local spelt flour.

One-Pot meals

From backyard picnics to brunch and bridal showers, its the season of pot-lucks and parties. What are your favorite one pot meals? What are your favorite simple, satisfying, sustainable go-to recipes that are great for a quick dinner or easy to take along to a event? Post below in the comments area.

Five ingredients or less gets a gold star! ( pantry staples like salt, pepper, and oil don’t count towards our quota! )

Happy Earth Day!

Today is Earth Day, started today in 1970, is a day when our thoughts are focused on noticing the splendor of our living planet and acknowledging the delicate balance of our environment. In this spirit, each of our members can feel good that they are making beneficial choices towards building a positive and sustainable future. Thank you for supporting your local farmers! Thank you for celebrating Earth day today and every day!