Organic Veggie Delivery
Contact Aaron at 902.659.2575
aaron@organicveggiedelivery.com
Veggie Update - Deliveries On Hold While Healing from Hernia Surgery
Hello everyone,
I'm sorry to have to tell you this and I'm sorry I wasn't able to give you more notice, but I won't be making my regular vegetable deliveries this week or for a while.
Last week there was an opening for me to have hernia repair surgery. Even though I didn't have much notice, I took the opportunity, since I've been managing with a hernia since January and it had been getting worse.
I have been mostly confined to bed since the operation last Wednesday and today is the first time I've felt up to sitting up at the computer. I am pleased with my recovery to date, but I know I need to take it slow and not overdo it.
They say that recovery time is 4-6 weeks. I will update you further later in my recovery..
Thank you all for your support and understanding.
Aaron Koleszar
Note: In my absence, The Charlottetown Farmers' Market has a number of booths with organic produce.
It is open on Saturdays from 9am-2pm.
(you may want to get there before or close to 9 am if you want access to things in short supply).
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May 22 - Veggie Box Update and Product List (see below)
* Order by Monday Evening (May 25) for Thursday/Friday Delivery (May 28-29)
In this Update:
A) Now Available
B) Limited Supply (May Be Last Week Available - First to Order Receive Priority)
C) No Longer Available
D) This Week's Veggie Boxes contents
E) Deliveries Every 2 Weeks Through Spring
F) Certified Organic Produce Price List
G) Other Items (coffee, tofu, soy milk, honey, baked goods, hot sauce, seaweeds, etc.)
H) 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)
I) Other Delivery Information
A) Now Available (Full Organic Produce Price List Below in Section F)
Note: Some items (eg. dandelion greens, garlic greens, lovage, lambsquarters, dried catnip, peppermint seedlings, daffodils, mixed flowers, and some other greens) come from Aaron's garden and greenhouse and though not yet certified organic, are grown using organic methods.
* tempeh (240g) $5
* head of lettuce $3
* rhubarb (bunch) $3
* chives (bunch) $2
* fresh peppermint $2
* oregano (dried) $2
* kale (5 oz.) $3
* swiss chard (5 oz.) $3
* cress (3½ oz.) $3
* stir-fry mix (5 oz. - kale, swiss chard, and other greens) $3
* rosemary (fresh) $2
* dandelion greens (3½ oz.) $3
* garlic greens (bunch) $3
* lovage (celery flavoured herb, not recommended during pregnancy) $2
* lambsquarters (3½ oz. use like spinach - commonly viewed as a weed) $3
* daffodils (bunch of 6) $4
* mixed flowers (depends on what's in bloom) $6
* dried catnip $2
* peppermint seedlings $2 (or 3 for $5)
* parsnips, spring dug (1 lb.) $3
* raspberry leaves (use fresh for tea, and/or dry them) $2
B) Limited Supply (May Be Last Week Available - First to Order Receive Priority)
* parsnips, spring dug (1 lb.) $3
* head of lettuce $3
* spinach (5 oz.) $3
* kale (5 oz.) $3
* swiss chard (5 oz.) $3
* cress (3½ oz.) $3
* stir-fry mix (5 oz.) $3
* arugula (3½ oz.) $3
* lambsquarters (3½ oz. use like spinach - commonly viewed as a weed) $3
* elephant garlic (large garlic-like bulb, 1 to 4 very large cloves) $2 (or 3 for $5)
C) No Longer Available
* carrots
* onions
D) * This Week's Veggie Boxes *
This week's deliveries will happen on Thursday, May 28 (Charlottetown and area) and Friday, May 29 (Montague, Belfast, Wood Islands, etc.). Please place your order by Monday evening (May 25).
I expect this week's small veggie box ($20) will contain
-5 oz. salad mix (greenhouse spinach, lettuce and other mixed greens)
-1 head of lettuce
-1 lb. parsnips
-4 lbs. fabula potatoes
-1 turnip (approx. 2 lbs.)
I expect this week's large veggie box ($30) will contain
-5 oz. salad mix (greenhouse spinach, lettuce and other mixed greens)
-1 head of lettuce
-1 lb. parsnips
-4 lbs. fabula potatoes
-spicy sprouts (alfalfa / radish mix)
-5 oz. spinach
-1 bunch of rhubarb
-1 bunch of garlic greens
I expect this week's jumbo veggie box ($40) will contain
-5 oz. salad mix (greenhouse spinach, lettuce and other mixed greens)
-1 head of lettuce
-1 lb. parsnips
-4 lbs. fabula potatoes
-spicy sprouts (alfalfa / radish mix)
-5 oz. spinach
-1 bunch of rhubarb
-1 bunch of garlic greens
-1 bunch of chives
-1 turnip (approx. 2 lbs.)
-5 oz. stir-fry mix (kale, swiss chard, and other greens)
-3½ oz. of dandelion greens
Please let me know if you'd like any substitutions.
I can usually accommodate substitutions or additions.
If you'd rather place a custom order for particular items you want, that's fine too.
If you want to order a $20, $30, or $40 veggie box and/or anything else (see list below and other email), 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.
(Late orders may or may not be filled.)
I generally send out an email update on Friday or Saturday of the week before deliveries.
You can mark your calendar if you could use a reminder to place your order on time.
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 occur in the 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.
E) Deliveries Every 2 Weeks Through Spring
Deliveries are now taking place every 2 weeks and are expected to continue with this schedule through the spring. This may require a little more advance planning to keep your fridge stocked with veggies.
You can arrange to receive a regular delivery every 2 weeks or make sure to place your order on time (by the Monday night prior to delivery date).
F) Certified Organic Produce
Note: Some items (eg. dandelion greens, garlic greens, lovage, lambsquarters, dried catnip, peppermint seedlings, daffodils, mixed flowers, and some other greens) come from Aaron's garden and greenhouse and though not yet certified organic, are grown using organic methods.
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)
delivery (custom orders - not ordering Veggie Box) $5
arugula (3½ oz.) $3
carrot spelt bread $5
cabbage (approx. 3 lbs.) $3
cabbage, large (approx. 4 lbs.) $4
cabbage, small (approx. 2 lbs.) $2
cat grass (for cats) $3
cat grass seed (1 lb.) $8
chives (bunch) $2
cress (3½ oz.) $3
daffodils (bunch of 6) $4
dandelion greens (3½ oz.) $3
elephant garlic (large garlic-like bulb, 1 to 4 very large cloves) $2 (or 3 for $5)
flowers, mixed (depends on what's in bloom) $5
garlic greens (bunch) $3
gift certificates $20, $30, $40, or other amount
kale (5 oz.) $3
lambsquarters (3½ oz. use like spinach - commonly viewed as a weed) $3
lettuce (5 oz.) $3
lettuce (head) $3
lovage (celery flavoured herb, not recommended during pregnancy) $2
parsnips (1 lb. spring dug) $3
pepper, kung pao (finger-sized, hot thai pepper - dried) $1
peppermint, fresh $2
peppermint seedlings $2 (or 3 for $5)
potatoes, fabulas - yellow flesh (4 lbs.) $4
raspberry leaves (use fresh for tea, and/or dry them) $2
rhubarb (bunch) $3
rosemary (fresh) $2
salad mix (greenhouse spinach, lettuce and other mixed greens) $3
sprouts, alfalfa $3
sprouts, spicy (alfalfa / radish mix) $3
sprouts, crunchy bean $3
stir-fry mix (5 oz. - kale, swiss chard, and other greens) $3
sunflower shoots (sprouted sunflowers) $3
swiss chard (5 oz.) $3
turnip (approx. 2 lbs.) $2
turnip, large (approx. 3 lbs.) $3
turnip, small (approx. 1 lb.) $1
wheat grass (for juicing) $3
basil, red dried (small bag) $2
basil, dried (small bag) $2
catnip, dried (small bag) $2
oregano, dried (small bag) $2
sage, green dried (small bag) $2
tarragon, dried (small bag) $2
G) Other Items
organic PEI Made Tofu (454 g - Firm) $4
(Herb, Garlic, or Chili flavor may be available upon request)
organic PEI Roasted Soy Nuts (114g - Sea Salt or Fire Hot) $3 (2 for $5) plus GST/PST
organic PEI Roasted Soy Nuts (40g - Sea Salt or Fire Hot) $1 plus GST/PST
organic PEI Frozen Soy Dessert (1L - Vanilla or Chocolate) $7
organic natura enriched soy beverage (946 ml) $3
(unsweetened, original, or chocolate)
organic natura enriched rice beverage (946 ml - original) $3
organic buckwheat & spelt pancake mix (made by Junellen) $6 for approx. 2 lbs.
cowboy cookie (made by Junellen) $1
granola (made by Junellen - some organic ingredients) $5 for 1 lb. (2 lbs. for $9)
honey, naturally creamed (not organic) 500g $5 (or 15 lbs. for $45 plus $2 deposit)
apple cider (local, but not organic) 2L $5
local cage free eggs (not organic) $3
Amiel's Island Fire hot sauces (more detail available upon request)
not organic - but made on PEI with no preservatives
Yellow Devil (120ml) $10
Simply Savina (120ml) $10
Bay of Fundy Seaweeds, Imported from the Bay of Fundy by Oceanna Seaplants (Dr. Irene Novaczek)
kelp / kombu: 1.3 oz (whole) or 1 oz flakes $4
dulse: 1 oz flakes $4
nori: 1.3 oz whole, or 1 oz flakes $4
ulva / sea lettuce: 1 oz flakes $4
Coffee (Certified Organic, Fair Trade, Roasted in PEI)
Please Indicate Whole Bean or Ground
Bolivian Medium / Dark Roast (1lb.) $12
Bolivian Black Roast (1lb.) $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 $10
Medium Decaf - medium roast 340g $10
Instant Coffee 100g $8
Black Ceylon loose leaf tea 100g $6
Dark Chocolate (70% cocao) 100g $4.25 (plus GST / PST)
Stash Premium Organic Teas (18 tea bags, 36 grams)
premium greentea $4
lemon ginger greentea $4
honeybush caffeine free herbal tea $4
(The following products usually need to be ordered a week or two in advance)
Sunshine Farm Herbal Teas, Flavoured Oils, Vinegars, and Sauerkraut
The following products are made on PEI at Sunshine Farm.
Sunshine Farm is organic certified since 2007.
(The sauerkraut and teas are organic. The oils and vinegars are not organic.)
(The oils are made with non-hydrogenated soya oil and flavoured with essential oils.)
flavoured oils, 150 ml (garlic, basil, citrus, chili, coriander, or ginger) $6
bread dipping balsamic vinegars, 150 ml (garlic, basil, or coriander) $6
raspberry apple cider vinegar, 150 ml $5
plum sauce, 150 ml $5
sauerkraut, 500 ml $6
herbal teas (loose tea approx. 300 ml by volume) $5
chamomile
feverfew
hawthorne
lemon verbena (no medicinal use, great flavour enhancer for those teas that don't taste that great, can also be used in cooking, eg. fish dishes)
mugwart
peppermint
raspberry leaves (strengthens tissue of womb, helps carrying through pregnancy, aids bleeding gums and mouth inflammation)
red clover (great for dry cough, respiratory ailments, no taste
sage (anticatarrhal, eases laryngitis, reduces sweating in menopause)
st. john's wort
wild carrot (urinary antiseptic, used for cystitis, prostatitis, kidney stones, relieves flatulence and colic)
yarrow (diuretic, antiseptic, stimulant, aids fever, digestion, internal infections, high blood pressure, menstrual pain)
H) Updated List of Other Organic Products (Eg. grains, beans, seeds, nuts, coffee, flour, pasta, soups, sauces, spreads, oils, vinegars, soaps, and non-scented, biodegradable cleaning supplies)
Visit http://www.organicveggiedelivery.com or ask and I can email a list to you.
I) Other Delivery Information
Delivery Charge and 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 delivery charge for custom orders, those not ordering a Veggie Box.
If you are living on a low income and cost is an impediment, please let me know.
Delivery Area
At this time I am limiting deliveries to the Charlottetown area on Thursdays and east to Wood Islands, Montague, Belfast, etc. on Fridays. If you live in another area and are interested, get in touch. In the future I may begin deliveries in other areas, in which case I 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. I'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
I have started trying to reduce the packaging for those who request it.
Please remember to return your buckets.
You can also return the mesh potato bags.
Organic Meats
I'm 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.
I 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/storagetips.html