Sang Lee Farms Newsletter Spring 2008 Volume 8 Issue 4

[ CSA Members only ] [ Organically Grown ] [ Cooking Class ] [ Spring Fling ] [ Celebrate Summer ] [ Tomato Fest ] [ New CSA ] CSA Members only event:

A new CSA member event coming in June 2008 Ann Marie Borghese of Castello di Borghese Vineyard will host Karen Lee of Sang Lee Farms and CSA members from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM Wednesday, June 4th and the following Wednesday, June 11th, for a recipe swap and cooking demo/conversation.  Ann Marie and Karen will guide the discussion and field questions on what wines to pair with recipes that can be made with the weekly CSA box contents.  This can be a fun and informal event that you can just pop in to leave a recipe, get a recipe, meet other CSA members, discover new wines to pair with your favorite food and brainstorm about our favorite things,  FOOD and WINE! For more information about this event visit the website for Castello di Borghese, www.borhesevineyard.com  or contact Ann Marie Borghese at the Vineyard & Winery, 631-734-5111 or email her at amborghese@castellodiborghese.com . "ORGANICALLY GROWN"

We are proud to tell you that we grow all of our vegetables, herbs and flowers here at Sang Lee Farms Organically.  It has been a gradual transition for us, having grown conventionally for the wholesale markets for over 50 years.  We are now certified for organic vegetable production by NOFA-NY Ceritified Organic, LLC. In our efforts to provide the highest quality product for our customers and neighbors, we made a commitment to the organic process.  We have found the quality and flavor of our produce to be superior as a result. It is this superior flavor, texture and quality which we will continue to strive for in all our products. Our hope is that our customers can enjoy this food we grow and celebrate its freshness when sharing meals with family and friends. With all this great taste you may find yourself reaching for a second helping, And in eating lots of veggies you may even feel renewed energy and a sense of well-being. So take advantage of all we have to offer. You may also like to sample our line of dressings, pestos, sauces and dips. We have developed them to compliment our fresh produce using our own products whenever possible. We make them with the same commitment to quality and excellence using only the freshest ingredients.  We'll be adding a few more delicious sauces this year, so watch for details! Summer Cooking Classes Some exciting cooking classes will be offered for the summer months of  2008  here "At The Farm". "Thursday Lunch Club" Starting in July of 2008 Check back here for details Class will be given by Karen Lee of Sang Lee Farms  Below is a list of classes that were offered in the past summer.  July 18th...Chinese Dumplings and appetizers, taught by Yang Gao July 25th...Field Harvest/tour and StirFry dinner class for the Southold Town Library Youth group, led by Fred Lee                   August 8th...Simply Salads August 15th..Simply Salads Class fee is $75.00 per person for the basic class.  The class fee includes all materials and the tastings/meal following each class. Seating will be limited to (10) per class, only prepaid reservations will hold class seats.  Class times will be 6:30 to 9:00 PM.  Additional menu details will follow.

TO HIGHLIGHT THE SEASONS This year we will feature the wonderful foods we grow based on the season of harvest. We are planning three exciting "food festivals" - one for spring, summer and fall. Each will offer: Fabulous Tastings Delicious Recipes Interesting Demonstrations Special Sales We hope to create a fun atmosphere, where you can enjoy delicious samples and learn new simple, healthy ways of preparing foods. We would like to introduce our customers to some of the more interesting and unusual products we grow, as well as the exceptional dips, sauces and dressings we have developed to accompany our fresh veggies. Watch for our announcements!!!!!

 

Spring Fling Featuring asparagus, sorrel, salads, scallions, herbs and more. Celebrate Summer Turning the bounty of the season - our Asian products, squashes, beans, carrots, lettuces, leeks and chard into festive celebrations. Tomato Fest Showing off our heirloom, cherry and roasted tomatoes, along with soups, salsas and salads to name a few.

 

U - Pick Tomatoes  !!

We expect availability in August 2008, please check back with us then for this great family fun activity Delicious, Fresh, Colorful Many Cherry Tomato Varieties We have Black, White, Orange, Yellow and Red Cherry Varieties in addition to different colored Grape tomatoes and New this Year! Tomato Berries!  These are sooo cute as well as Delicious!  Grape like small tomatoes the shape of Strawberries!  These are available at our Farm Stand and in our U - Pick field! Containers and information are available at the Farm Stand now, during the second week of  August through the rest of the Tomato season, so plan now for a 'Great Family Fun Activity' !!! CSA Community Supported Agriculture Information Click on the above link to go to  the information page.  Community Supported Agriculture  2008  Membership Application Form  for the Summer season HEAD LETTUCES NEW HEIRLOOM TOMATOES PERENNIAL FLOWERS SALSAS KIMCHEE

Dressings: Asian Vinaigrette Citrus Toasted Sesame Scallion Sweet Ginger Pestos: Basil Spinach Arugula Cilantro Dips: Ginger Scallion Dip Herb Garlic Spread Miscellaneous: Stir-fry Sauce Zhoug - an Asian based marinade using cilantro and hot peppers. Kimchee - pickled veggies with hot peppers. Hummus Soups - Beet, Carrot, Butternut Squash, Sorrel, Scallion Mustards - Red Wine, Tarragon, Raspberry Wine