Upcoming Delivery Schedule

Delivery Dates            Order by
May 23-24 (Thur/Fri)        May 21 (Noon on Tuesday)
June 6-7 (Thur/Fri)            June 3 (Monday Night)
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May 17 Veggie Box Update and Product List
  Order by Noon on Tuesday (May 21) for Thursday/Friday Delivery (May 23-24)

In this Update:
  A) i) Now Available
      ii) Available Soon
      iii) No Longer Available
      iv) Limited Supply (First to Order Receive Priority)
  B) This Week's Veggie Boxes contents
  C) Biweekly Delivery Reminders
  D) Certified Organic Produce Price List
  E) Other Items (coffee, honey, baked goods, hot sauce, seaweeds, etc.)
  F) Updated List of Other Organic Products (See http://www.organicveggiedelivery.com)
     (Eg. grains, beans, seeds, nuts, coffee, flour, pasta, soups, sauces, spreads, oils, vinegars, soaps, and non-scented, biodegradable cleaning supplies)
  G) Other Delivery Information

A) i) Now Available

(Note: Most of the newly available greens are from Aaron's garden.
They are grown organically, but are not certified organic.)

beets (very large - approx. 1 lb. and over)         $3-$6                                           
chives (bunch)                            $3
garlic greens (bunch)                        $3
dandelion greens (3½ oz)                    $3
lemon balm (bunch)                        $3
lovage (bunch)                            $3
rhubarb (bunch)                            $3
sorrel (3½ oz)                                $3
tulips (bunch)                                $8

PEI maple syrup (local, but not organic) 500ml    $17
mixed spring flowers (bunch)                    $8
potatoes, yukon gem (2 lbs. yellow flesh, small)    $3
potatoes, goldgush (2 lbs. white flesh, mashing)    $3

A) ii) Available Soon
peppermint

A) iii) No Longer Available
cabbage

A) iv) Limited Supply (First to Order Receive Priority)
carrots (2 lbs.)                                $4
beets (very large - approx. 1 lb. and over)         $3-$6                                           

B) This Week's Veggie Boxes
   This week's deliveries will happen on Thursday, May 23 (Charlottetown area) and Friday, May 24 (Montague, Belfast, etc.).
Please place your order by Noon on Tuesday, May 21.

We expect this week's Small Veggie Box ($20) will contain:
-1 bunch of rhubarb
-1 bunch of chives
-2 lbs. of yukon gem potatoes (small, yellow flesh)
-1 bag of spicy alfalfa sprouts
-1 large turnip (approx. 2-3 lbs.)
( We're happy to make substitutions or additions to your Veggie Box.)

We expect this week's Large Veggie Box ($30) will contain:
-1 bunch of rhubarb
-1 bunch of chives
-2 lbs. of yukon gem potatoes (small, yellow flesh)
-1 bag of spicy alfalfa sprouts
-1 jumbo turnip (approx. 3-4 lbs.)
-1 bag of crunchy bean sprouts
-2 lbs. of goldgush potatoes (white flesh, mashing)
-1 bunch of garlic greens
( We're happy to make substitutions or additions to your Veggie Box.)

We expect this week's Jumbo Veggie Box ($40) will contain:
-2 lbs. of yukon gem potatoes (small, yellow flesh)
-1 bunch of chives
-1 bunch of rhubarb
-1 bag of spicy alfalfa sprouts
-1 jumbo turnip (approx. 3-4 lbs.)
-1 bag of crunchy bean sprouts
-2 lbs. of goldgush potatoes (white flesh, mashing)
-1 bunch of garlic greens
-2 lbs. of carrots
-3½ oz. of dandelion greens
-1 bunch of lovage
( We're happy to make substitutions or additions to your Veggie Box.)

Substitutions, Additions and Custom Orders - No Problem!
Organic Veggie Delivery can make substitutions to your Veggie Box.
We can make additions to your Veggie Box.
We take custom orders.
We want you to get the veggies you want.
We want you to be happy.
 
If you want to order a $20, $30, or $40 veggie box and/or anything else (see Produce lists below, other email, and/or the website), please reply by email or phone by Monday night. You can sign up to receive a veggie box every two weeks and/or you can just order by Monday night for Thursday/Friday delivery.
(We will try to fill late orders when possible.)

I generally send out an email update on the Friday or Saturday before deliveries. You can mark your calendar if you could use a reminder to place your order on time. Or you can arrange a standing biweekly order.

If it is your first time ordering, please provide your location, address, street (or route #), civic #, apartment #, directions, phone #, cell phone #, email address, and what you'd like to order. Deliveries generally occur in the late afternoon and evening. I can't guarantee delivery at a certain time, so please let me know where to leave it if you're not home and how payment will be arranged. If I know in advance, I can try to deliver to you before, after, or near a certain time if you know when you'll be home.

C) Delivery Reminders

You can arrange a biweekly standing order for delivery of a Veggie Box or custom order.
Thank you for choosing seasonal, local organic produce year-round.

You can:
  place a standing biweekly order
  mark your calendar with delivery dates
  mark your calendar with dates to order by
  order other organic and natural food items (eg. grains, beans, canned goods, cleaning supplies, and much more)
  prepay for 2 or more deliveries
 
Delivery Dates            Order by
May 23-24 (Thur/Fri)        May 21 (Noon on Tuesday)
June 6-7 (Thur/Fri)            June 3 (Monday Night)

D) Certified Organic Produce
(Note: Most of the newly available greens are from Aaron's garden.
They are grown organically, but are not certified organic)

Item                                                                    Price
Jumbo Veggie Box                          $40 (including $5 base cost)
Large Organic Veggie Box                  $30 (including $5 base cost)
Small Organic Veggie Box                  $20 (including $5 base cost)
Custom Order Veggie Box                    $5 base cost
beets (very large - approx. 1 lb. and over)         $3-$6                                           
black currants, frozen (1 lb.)                    $6
carrots (2 lbs.)                                $4
cat grass (for cats)                             $3 (or 2 for $5)
cat grass seed (1 lb.)                        $8
chives (bunch)                            $3
daffodils (bunch - may or may not be available)    $8
dandelion greens (3½ oz)                    $3
eggs (1 dozen - cage free, fed organic feed, but not certified) $4
flowers, mixed spring (bunch)                $8
garlic greens (bunch)                        $3
gift certificates                           $20, $30, $40, $100 or other amount
lemon balm (bunch)                        $3
lovage (bunch)                            $3
Orchard Scorcher Hot Sauce (200 ml)             $12
  (with PEI apples, maple syrup, and peppers - not certified organic)
PEI maple syrup (local, but not organic) 500ml     $17
potatoes, goldgush (2 lbs. white flesh, mashing)    $3
potatoes, yukon gem (2 lbs. yellow flesh, small)    $3
rhubarb (bunch)                            $3
sorrel (3½ oz)                                $3
sprouted veggie harvest lentil burgers (3 burgers)    $7
sprouted summer garden lentil burgers (3 burgers)    $7
    (same ingredients except zucchini instead of beets, carrots
    and onions and basil instead of savory and sage)
sprouts, lentil                                $3
sprouts, alfalfa                            $3
sprouts, crunchy bean                        $3
sprouts, mung bean                        $3
sprouts, spicy (alfalfa / radish mix)                $3
tulip (bunch)                                $8
turnip, small (approx. 1 lb.)                    $1
turnip (approx. 1½-2 lbs.)                    $2
turnip, large (approx. 2-3 lbs.)                $3
turnip, jumbo (approx. 3-4 lbs.)                $4
vegetarian sausages (chorizo)                $6
vegetarian sausages (sweet garlic)            $6
wheat grass (for juicing)                        $3
catnip, dried (1 oz.)                            $3
oregano, dried (bunch)                        $3
sage, dried (bunch)                            $3

E) Other Items

Hand Dipped PEI Beeswax Candles (By Blue Bead Lilies)
(hand dipped, 100% beeswax from PEI, 100% cotton wicks and veggie wax dyes)

8 inch tapered candles (one pair)                 $10
birthday candles (pkg. of 25, multicolor)            $7

PEI maple syrup (local, but not organic) 500ml     $17
Orchard Scorcher Hot Sauce (200 ml - with PEI apples, maple syrup, and peppers - not certified organic) $12
cage free eggs (1 dozen - fed organic feed, but not certified)    $4
organic tofu (1 lb.)                                $5
cowboy cookies (made by Junellen, not organic)            3 for $4
granola (made by Junellen - some organic ingredients)    $5 for 1 lb.
honey, naturally creamed (raw, local, but not organic) 500g     $5
        (or 15 lbs. for $45 plus $3 deposit)
honey, liquid (local, but not organic) 500g                $5
apple cider (local, but not organic) 2L                    $5
PEI blueberry juice (100% blueberries - local, but not organic) 375 ml    $11
PEI blueberry juice (blueberries and tart cherry - local, but not organic) 375 ml $11
PEI blueberry juice (blueberries and rhubarb - local, but not organic) 375 ml    $11

Bay of Fundy Seaweeds, Imported from the Bay of Fundy by Oceanna
Seaplants (Dr. Irene Novaczek)
alaria: 1 oz flakes                            $5
dulse: 1 oz flakes                            $5
kelp: 1 oz flakes                            $5
nori: 1 oz whole                            $5

PEI Coffee (Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Roasted in PEI)
    Please Indicate Whole Bean or Ground
Bolivian Medium / Dark Roast    (1 lb.)            $12
Bolivian Black Roast            (1 lb.)            $12

Just Us Certified Organic Fair Trade tea, chocolate, instant and decaf coffee (roasted in Nova Scotia)
    Please Indicate Whole Bean or Ground
French Decaf - dark roast        340g            $13
Medium Decaf - medium roast    340g            $13
Instant Coffee                100g            $8
Black Ceylon loose leaf tea        100g                $6
Dark Chocolate Bar (70% cocao) 100g                     $4.25 (plus HST)
Almond Bar - dark chocolate with roasted almonds 35g    $3 (plus HST)
Midnight Mint - peppermint-spiked dark chocolate  42g   $3 (plus HST)

F) Updated List of Other Organic Products (Eg. herbs, spices, grains, beans, seeds, nuts, coffee, flour, pasta, soups, sauces, spreads, oils, vinegars, soaps, essential oils, and non-scented, biodegradable cleaning supplies)
   Visit http://www.organicveggiedelivery.com/product-list.php or ask and I can email a list to you. (Or from the main site http://www.organicveggiedelivery.com - click on "Coffee, grains, cleaning supplies, and other things")

G) Other Delivery Information

Base Cost for Veggie Boxes
There is a $5 base cost included in the price of the Veggie Boxes.
The price of the Veggie Box contents and this base cost add up to $20, $30, or $40 (small, large, or jumbo box).
There is a $5 base cost for custom orders.
If you are living on a low income and cost is an impediment, please let us know.

Delivery Areas and Times
Deliveries generally occur in the late afternoon and evening. On Thursdays we deliver to the Charlottetown area (including Stratford and Cornwall). On Fridays, we deliver east to Montague, Belfast, etc. If we begin deliveries in other areas, we will contact those who have expressed interest.

Allergies, Preferences, Substitutions
Please feel free to indicate any allergies, preferences, or your feelings about substitutions if you order a specific product that is not available.
We'll try to incorporate people's preferences where feasible.

Prices subject to change
Prices are subject to change, depending on supply, cost, and other factors.
Each week some of the items listed may not be available.

Waste Reduction
We try to reduce packaging for those who request it.
You can also return the mesh potato and onion bags.

Organic Meats
We're not carrying organic meats, but can help you track some down.
Ask for more information if you're interested in learning where to get organic meats.

Feedback & Other Products
Your feedback and comments are very welcome.
If something you ordered is missing, or we made a mistake, please let us know.
If you have any issue with quality or freshness, please let us know.
We will be adding other products over time.
Is there anything you'd like to suggest?

Check Out These Food Storage Tip Websites...

Homegrown Organic Foods Food Storage Tips
http://www.hgof.ns.ca/index2.php?function=stor_tips

Boston Organics Storage Tips
http://www.bostonorganics.com/fresh/tips.html