Produce As A Standing Order ? Yes You Can !

I know a lot of you have been wanting to add produce as a standing order. Due to our produce changing every week, it is difficult to commit to the same item as a standing order. We have now added certain 'weekly' produce that you can add as a standing order. We tried to choose staple item that we are guaranteed to have every week, though the variety and price may change. Bananas was one item always available as a standing order. There is now 'weekly' apples and orange citrus for a half dozen. The apples could be any type of apple we have in the current weekly bins, and the oranges could be anything from navel or valencia to tangerines. The Onions are sold by a 3lb bag, and potatoes by a 5lb bag. The lettuce could be anything from green or red leaf to romaine to spring mix, and the carrots, 2lb bulk, bunched or baby carrots(really whatever is in the bins that week and the prices will change accordingly). On top of the regular 5% discount for adding an item as a standing order, these items are further discounted for being bulk quantities. Please let us know if we've missed any of the staple produce items.

About Brick Street Breads

Brick Street Breads, an offset of Brick Street Bakery in the Historic Distillery District came about as word of the quality handcrafted breads (made from local organic flour) spread. Their Commitment to sustainable farming practices and use of predominantly local ingredients is paramount. Producing high quality ‘old world’ hearth style breads is a mandate they strictly adhere to. Brick Street Breads was voted 'Best Bakery 2008' by Now Magazine. All loaves come in a round shape (called boules) or oval (batard) which is usually up to the bakers discretion. All of the breads we are offering come par-baked so you can have them fresh out of your oven at home. A baguette takes 4-7 mins in the oven at 400 to fully bake, a loaf 7-10 minutes depending on the oven. The "home baker" must watch for a darkening of the crust and smell of fresh bread to know when to take it out. Brick Street Uses 100% organic flour that come from three suppliers: Grain Process (from the Prairies,) and our LOCAL suppliers are CIPM (from Madoc Ontario outside London) and Oak Manor Farms (from Tavistock Ontario outside Guelph).

Less Nutrition in Modern (Conventional) Veggies

"If you're still not buying the whole "organic-is-better" argument, this study might convince you otherwise. As Davis points out, more than three billion people around the world suffer from malnourishment and yet, ironically, efforts to increase food production have actually produced food that is less nourishing. Fruits seem to be less affected by genetic and environmental dilution, but one can't help but wonder how nutritionally bankrupt veggies can be avoided."FROM The Skimmer, Time magazine

Ontario Organic Turkeys

Green Earth Organics is proud to announce the sale of Ontario Organic Turkeys for this Thanksgiving. They come in sizes from 15lbs to 20lbs and are 4.57/lb. The Turkeys must be pre-ordered and are very limited. We will be confirming the order on a first come first serve basis; so please reserve your turkey as soon as you can. They will be delivered the week of October 6th through 9th. If you are not scheduled for a regular delivery that week, we are still happy to deliver your turkey and anything else you might need for your thanksgiving dinner. For the harvest bins that week we are planning for fresh cranberries, as well as the Dolway Gardens’ Bouquet Garnet(all the fresh herbs you need to season your turkey). Brick street breads also makes excellent crispy stuffing.
Please email orders to inquires@greenearthorganics.com or place it over the phone 705-689-5300
You should arrange to be home at the time of delivery to avoid any runaway birds, and we are happy to work with you on requested times.

BANANA-BANA FO FANA!

Ah yes, the smell of fall is in the air! And with the fall comes a return to routines and comfort... especially when it deals with food! Cooler temperatures, warmer clothes and falling leaves send us scurrying into the kitchen for some good ol' fashioned "comfort eating". But in this day and age of many dishes being deemed BAD for you—how do you get satisfaction AND stay healthy at the same time? Have no fear! ORGANIC BAKING is here!

For this week’s article, I am going to focus on one of the most treasured of all fruits: THE BANANA. Grown in sunny climates, the taste takes you back to warmer weather, sunshine on your face and the innoncence of childhood. (As a child I swear I LIVED off of bananas!)

As well as being tasty, bananas are one of the most versatile of all fruits. They can be found in breakfast offerings, main courses, deserts and of course drinks! Today we are going to incorporate them into a COMFORT food: LOAVES!

Banana loaf is one of the easiest and tastiest loaves to make. People of all ages LOVE them! A warm slice of banana bread topped with a dab of organic butter will satisfy the comfort food craving AND leave your house smelling GREAT! Let’s get right to it, shall we?

Here’s what you need:

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose organic flour


• 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar


• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)


• 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) organic butter, melted and cooled


• 3 large organic eggs


• 6 Tablespoons sour cream, heaping


• 4 overripe organic bananas


• 2 tsps. vanilla

Topping:

• 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar


• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


• Hot water

Topping Variation:

• 1/2 C. flour


• 1/2 C. packed brown sugar


• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon


• 1/4 C. butter, softened

Directions:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease and flour two 8X4 OR three 7X3 loaf pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper; set aside.
  
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and chopped nuts, if using; set aside.


• In medium bowl, mix together butter, eggs, sour cream, bananas, and vanilla with a wooden spoon. Using a rubber spatula, lightly fold banana mixture into flour mixture until just combined and batter looks thick and chunky. Pour batter into prepared pans.


• In small bowl, mix together 3 Tablespoons sugar and cinnamon for topping. Add JUST ENOUGH hot water to make of “drizzly” consistency. Drizzle over tops of batter. If making topping variation, mix all of the ingredients together with a fork until crumbly and sprinkle over tops of batter.


• Bake 1 hr. (about 45-50 mins. for smaller loaves) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans and carefully remove parchment paper from bottoms of the loaves. Place loaves on wire rack and cool completely.

NOTE: Loaves can be frozen—just ensure they thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating them!

(many thanx to BESTCOOKER for her recipe!)

Happy HEALTHY baking!

Until next time,
Karen xo

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