TAZA & EQUAL EXCHANGE HOT CHOCOLATE
Preparedness is the key to having a happy, successful winter in New England, and central to any cold weather kit is hot cocoa. Readiness can be yours with Hot Cocoa Mix from Equal Exchange and Mexicano Discs from Taza Chocolate. Check out the options here, and then order here!

NASHOBA BROOK 7 GRAIN BREAD
Nashoba Brook Bakery of Concord delivers fresh bread to us daily. Their delicious 7 Grain bread is made with wheat, flax, barley, oat, millet, corn and rye and slightly sweetened with dates. It was Yankee Magazine's Editor's Choice for Multigrain Bread! (Bread orders are due by noon two business days before your delivery.) Order here!

GRANDYOATS GRANOLA
We have fine organic granola from GrandyOats in Brownfield, Maine! Three varieties, all perfect for breakfast: Mainely Maple, Cranberry Chew and Classic. It comes in a large yogurt-style container made from recycled plastic.
Order here!

CAPE COD'S CAVIAR CRANBERRY SAUCE
Appalachian Naturals of Goshen Mass sources certified organic cranberries from right here in the Bay State and turns them into some seriously tasty cranberry sauce, perfect for the holidays. (16oz jar) Order here!

MISSOURI NORTHERN PECANS
Many say these organic Missouri Northern American Native pecans are the best in the world... We tried them and we would tend to agree! Pies and beyond, you can use them for anything pecans are used for. (Pieces, 8oz bag) Order here!

ORGANIC CAPE COD CRANBERRIES
We have Cape Cod cranberries from Jonathan's Organic, and it seems we've secured a steady supply to last us until the New Year, so go ahead and order away!

HOLIDAY SEASON PRODUCE ADD-ONS
Until the end of the year we'll have a number of special produce add-ons in the spirit of the season... We've got acorn squash, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, celery, red and russet potatoes, crimini mushrooms and white mushrooms.
Order any or all here!

You could be forgiven for thinking you started your weekend in December and ended it in April. It's warm out there! Two parallel lines of rain are moving northward on either side of the Boston area this morning with partly cloudy skies and not a raindrop in sight in Boston proper. The Midwest got a bunch of snow over the weekend making for some exciting end-of-season cyclocross, but it doesn't look like we'll be getting any of that for the forecasted future.

Making Holiday Plans?
Can you believe that Christmas is next Saturday? Neither can we. But, if you won't be able to use your delivery Christmas or New Year's Eve weeks, keep us in the loop. It's easy to put in a delivery cancellation request for on our website and it's one less thing to think about at the last minute. Happy holidays!

On to the produce! The pie pumpkin supply is slowing down this late in the season so we'll no longer be offering them as add-ons. If you were already set to receive a pumpkin or two in your order this week, we do have enough to put those in your delivery. Also, butternut squash from Atlas Farm of South Deerfield is back in many boxes this week. Atlas also sent over loose beets, carrots, green cabbage, and brought russet potatoes from Full Bloom Farm in Whately.

Depending on your delivery day many of you will get red or yellow onions from Porter Farm in Elba NY. We also have more purple top turnips and watermelon radishes from Winter Moon Farm, and many people will receive Bay State-grown broccoli sprouts from Jonathan's Organic.

New this week we have Hamlin oranges (as pictured), Orlando tangelos and Satsuma mandarin oranges from Florida, as well as Florida grapefruit, Navel oranges and Sunburst tangerines. Our Vermont apple varieties are Gala and Mutsu, with Fujis from Washington. Our pears are red and green anjou, also from Washington state.

And in some quick add-on news, all of our Neighborly Farms cheeses are back in stock. We've also got enough Teather white tea fruit snacks for the next few weeks, but we'll be out of stock of Littleton Grist Mill Moose Mush for the foreseeable future.

A technological note: we've just finished up a cool project! You can now view and edit the contents of your No-List on our website, something that's been in the works for a long time. Just go to the same place you usually do on our site (here), enter your identifying information, and you'll see the contents of your current No-List. You can then edit your No-List to your heart's content! The deadline for No-List changes is noon the day before your delivery. You can still change it after that, it will just take effect for the following delivery.

Winter Weather is (Probably) On Its Way!
If you're not able to promptly bring in your delivery, there's a chance some of your produce may freeze on colder days. We are bonded and insured to take keys to everything from entryways to apartments to homes. And, it doesn't seem like ice and snow are ever going to come, but presumably they will, and when they do, we want to get you your delivery, and we want our drivers to be safe! It's important that you keep your walkways and steps shoveled and de-iced so that your driver can get to your delivery location. If you'd like to change your delivery instructions for the season (perhaps from an unshoveled back porch to a front entryway with key access), you can do that on our website. If you have any questions, drop us an email or call 617-242-1700!

If there is ever anything missing from your order or if there is a quality issue, please let us know. Your feedback will help to make sure that you are receiving the best possible service we can provide.

Enjoy your produce and have a great week!

Thanks!
The Boston Organics Crew

Dogma Box Update: A box consisting of items sourced as close to Boston as possible.
Dwight Miller and Son Orchards (East Dummerston VT) provided the gala and mutsu apples. Atlas Farm (South Deerfield MA) brought over loose beets, green cabbage, carrots and butternut squash, and Full Bloom Farm (Whately MA) popped some russet pototoes on their truck. Winter Moon Farm (Hadley MA) supplied the watermelon radishes and purple top turnips, and Jonathans Organic (Rochester MA) sent the broccoli sprouts.

TIPS

No-Lists! You can create a new no-list or modify your existing no-list right up until 12PM on the day before your delivery, so feel free to change it whenever you would like to! On occasion we may receive a mix of lettuces (red, green leaf, romaine) or a mix of winter squash (acorn, butternut, pumpkins, delicata). If you strongly dislike a particular type of lettuce or winter squash, we recommend adding squash and/or all types of lettuce to your No-List.

Recipe Search! You can now search for past recipes on our blog. Simply type the main ingredient into the search bar, and all past newsletters that have relevant recipes will be returned. We plan to improve on this, but it's a start! We are always looking for recipes and cooking tips to share. Please email them to us at service@bostonorganics.com, or feel free to post them on our Facebook Page. (For those that submit a recipe/tip, you may find a surprise in your delivery!).

For produce storage tips, please visit the storage tips section of our website.

RECIPES

Garlic Butter Roasted Mushrooms
1 pound mushrooms such as crimini or white, halved lengthwise if large
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and chopped
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

The latest recipe from Deb at Smitten Kitchen! (We'll admit to checking her blog for new recipes at least once a day.) According to the comments on the post, this much resembles a German Christmas favorite... Preheat oven to 450°F with rack in middle. Toss mushrooms with capers, garlic, oil, 1/8 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a 1 1/2- to 2-qt shallow baking dish. Top with butter and roast, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden and bubbly garlic sauce forms below, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Serve immediately, with crusty bread on the side for swiping up the juices.

(Directly from Smitten Kitchen. Check out those photos!)

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Ginger Tea
2 inch segment of ginger
4 cups water
Honey (optional)
Lemon slice

A very easy and very good winter beverage. Start off with these proportions and modify it according to your preference for spiciness. 4 cups of water will make about two mugs of tea. Peel and dice your ginger. Add the ginger and water to a saucepan, and bring to a boil. (Keep an eye on it, it will boil over if you've got the pan covered and it really gets going.) Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add honey and your lemon slice, if you'd like, pour it into a cup, and enjoy!

(A long time tradition of unknown origin)

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Orange Sherbet
3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
3/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 cup cold milk
1 5 oz can evaporated milk, refrigerated

In a bowl, mix the sugar with the juice, stirring until all the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the milk gradually, until it is also fully incorporated and the mix is smooth. Pour into a shallow dish and store in the freezer until firm. Remove from refrigerator, break into small chunks, and beat with an electric mixer until the preparation is smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the evaporated milk until it is stiff (which pumps air into the mixture to form a firm and stable foam). Fold into the previously frozen mixture. Return the mixture to the freezer.

(Borrowed from Pierre Laszlo's 2007 Citrus: A History)

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Sprout Sandwich!
2 hard crusted rolls of your choice
4 thick slices of Havarti or Muenster Cheese
1 carrot, raw, shredded
1 beet
2 oz. Jonathan's Broccoli Sprouts
Mayo or Ranch Dressing (optional)

This is surely what's for lunch tomorrow. Wash your beet and put it in boiling water to cover. Cook it for about 20 minutes, checking to make sure it's nowhere near mushy! (Think "al dente.") When it's done, peel and shred it, and put it aside to cool. Slice rolls submarine style, place 2 slices of cheese evenly on each roll. Sprinkle carrot and beet on top of cheese. Top each sandwich with some Broccoli Sprouts. If you'd like, you can spread mayonnaise or ranch dressing on each roll.

(Adapted from a Jonathan's recipe)

BOSTON ORGANICS GUARANTEE
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality produce to you in every box and filling your order correctly. We only want to send you produce that you can use, and by the nature of the service, every now and then we may miss an item or a bad item might slip by us. If you are missing an item or you receive produce that you are dissatisfied with, please let us know. We will add produce of equal value into your next delivery to compensate you or issue a refund.

Produce items and item sources are subject to change without notice due to the nature of the produce market. Click here to view our policies.

Have suggestions or a great recipe to share? Please let us know!
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