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Compiled News – Jan 7th, 2012 – Links, Info and Recipes

Written by Farmer Paige on 07 January 2012

Spring Subscriptions and Renewals

Find the 2012 Member Renewal and Commitment at:

http://www.urbanpatchwork.org/memberships/

You can renew your Subscription online or write a check. If you have questions about different membership options, feel free to ask us. You can subscribe as a weekly farm shareholder as a Full Subscriber, Partial Workshare, or Full Workshare.

Recipes!

We’ve posted the following recipes in the “Seasonal Notes” section of the Urban Patchwork website:

Delicious! Arugula, Texas Ruby Red and Homemade Vinegrette

One more recipe to go with this week’s fresh shares of farm veggies. This one comes from our resident black smith and member, Anne Woods who raves about how delicious and easy this recipe is…

http://www.urbanpatchwork.org/category/seasonal-notes/

Hiding Greens – a Sneak Peek Into a New Series

It’s true…sometimes vegetables are still vegetables, especially if you’re new to a CSA model where you’re ensured getting a bag of greens and other things week after week…

http://www.urbanpatchwork.org/category/seasonal-notes/

Recipes for Mustard Greens!

With the mild weather we’ve been blessed with this winter, you’ve no doubt noticed that the mustard has flourished like none other! Here are a few recipes to enjoy it in fresh new ways…

http://www.urbanpatchwork.org/category/seasonal-notes/

Upcoming Events

Spring Workshops! Gardening, preserving, composting, and more…
We’ve got Spring Workshops planned each month, starting with a Citizen Gardener class at the end of January. Join us! (Limited space, sign up early at the SFC website…)

http://www.sustainablefoodcenter.org/CustomContentRetrieve.aspx?ID=4620142

Symphony Awakening Concert and Fundraiser (Benefitting Safe Place, EcoNetwork and Urban Patchwork)
A dynamic and enchanting evening of music paired with an EcoExpo all at the amazing One World Theater! Seating is limited, so purchase tickets soon! You can’t miss the Eggmen, Djimbabes, and more!
2pm, Sunday January 15th.

http://www.symphonyawakening.org/index2.html