Dale Graff Produce for this week.

Deer Island Farms

 

Hi, Bluecrop blueberries are new on the list this week.  Supplies are limited so order early for best chances. Cherry update.  There continues to be unseasonable rain in the Yakima Valley and it is up in the air as to whether the rest of the crop will be ruined before I can get another load.  Go ahead and place orders for cherries but I may need to cancel them if the quality is poor. Unless noted as "new crop," items below are from the 2012 harvest.   Beaverton - Make Note.  Home Depot asked that I not make deliveries there any more.  The new delivery location is the parking lot of Michael's Arts and Crafts on Western - just south of Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.    Order deadline will be 5:00 Wednesday, June 26. Thanks, Dale Graff Deer Island Farms (503) 556-0524 Cell (503) 410-1720

Bluecrop Blueberries  From Wapato, Washington. The farm has never used pesticides on their bushes.  $28 for approx. 9 lb flat   http://www.gurneys.com/product.asp?pn=08491

Meeker Raspberries  Conventionally grown in Woodland, Washington but with minimal spray application.  $27 for approx. 10 lb flat   http://www.red-raspberry.org/cultivars.asp

Shuksan Strawberries  From Rainier, Oregon.  Only chemical treatment used is for root weevils.  No berries are harvested from plants being treated.     $22 for approx. 10 lb. flat   http://www.thecookbookchronicles.com/blog/?p=1218

Bing Cherries  From Yakima, Washington.    Conventional Cherries   Bing - 10 lb box for $22 ($2.20/lb)     20 lb box for $40 ($2.00/lb)    Organic Cherries   Bing 10 lb box for $35.00 ($3.50/lb) 20 lb box for $68.00 ($3.40/lb)

Rainier Cherries  From Yakima, Washington.  To hedge my bet on being able to provide these this week, I have arrangements with 2 growers that are 30 miles apart.  One packages in the 10 and 20 lb. boxes.  The other packages in 15 lb. boxes.  If you order these, I may need to make last minute substitutions.  Please indicate when you order if you are not ok with a substitution.   I only have one source for the organic cherries so if they get rained out, there are no alternatives.   Conventional Cherries   Rainier (Wapato, WA) - 10 lb box for $25 ($2.50/lb)     20 lb box for $50 ($2.50/lb)   Rainier (Prosser, WA) - 15 lb box for $37.50 ($2.50/lb)    Organic Cherries   Bing 10 lb box for $35.00 ($3.50/lb) 20 lb box for $68.00 ($3.40/lb)    Rainier - 10 lb box for $47.00 ($4.70/lb) 20 lb box for $92.00 ($4.60/lb)

Conventional Items

 

Apricots (New Crop - Tomcots)  http://www.davewilson.com/product-information/product/tomcot-apricot 

22 lb. box for $30 ($1.36/lb)  

 

Fuji apples #1 tray pack - 36 lb. box for $27 ($0.75/lb)

Fuji apples Fancy (80 - 88 count tray pack) - 36 lb. box for $38 ($1.06/lb)

Granny Smith #1 tray pack - 36 lb. box for $27 ($0.75/lb)

Pink Lady #1 tray pack - 36 lb. box for $30 ($0.83/lb)

#1 Russet Potatoes (50 count) - 50 lb box for $20 ($0.40/lb)

Yams - medium size - 40 lb. box for $25 ($0.63/lb)
Sweet Potatoes - medium size - 40 lb. box for $25 ($0.63/lb)

Yellow storage onions (jumbo) - 50 lb. bag for $20 ($0.40/lb)

Vidalia Sweet Onion (New crop) - 40 lb. box for $28 ($0.70/lb)

Walla Walla Sweet Onion (New Crop) - 40 lb. box for $30 ($0.75/lb)

Pickling/canning Beets - mostly tennis ball size - (New crop) - 25 lb. bag for $22 ($0.88/lb)

Rhubarb (New Crop) - 20 lb. box for $33 ($1.65/lb)

  

Salsa Tomatoes. (New crop)  These are a grab bag that can be a mixture of Roma and regular tomatoes of all sizes that are ripe and ready to be used.  There may be a few green ones.  They are sold mostly to restaurants who use them immediately to make fresh salsa.  You can expect minor to moderate bruising. They would also be good for canning. - 25 lb box for $13 ($0.52/lb)

  

Certified Organic Produce - Order early for best chance of getting your order filled.

Org Apricots (New crop - California) - 14 lb. box for $40 - $2.86/lb

  

Org Premium Golden Delicious Apples - 40 lb. box for $50 ($1.25/lb)

Org Grapefruit (New crop - about softball size) - 48 count for $35 ($0.73 each)

Org Fancy Valencia Oranges (New Crop) - 40 lb. box for $35 ($0.88/lb)

Org Strawberries (New Crop - California) - 8 - 1 lb containers for $25 ($3.13/lb)

Org Blueberries (New Crop - California) - 8 - 18 oz. containers (9 lbs) for $50 ($5.56/lb)

Org Cantaloupe (New Crop - California) - 9 count (35 lb.) for $30 ($3.89 ea. or $0.86/lb)

Org Nectarines (New Crop - California) - 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org White Nectarines (New Crop - California) - 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org Pickling Beets - mostly tennis ball size - (New Crop) - 25 lb. bag for $45 ($1.80/lb)

Org Yellow Onions - 40 lbs. for $32 ($0.80/lb)

Org #1 Sweet Potatoes - 40 lbs. for $48 ($1.20/lb)

Org Yams - 40 lbs. for $45 ($1.13/lb)

Org Rhubarb - (New Crop) 15 lbs. for $37 ($2.47/lb)

Org Roma tomatoes (New Crop - California) - 25 lbs for $30 ($1.20/lb)

Org Tomatoes - 4 to 5 inch diamter (New Crop - California) - 25 lbs for $30 ($1.20/lb)

  

Saturday's Delivery Schedule

Troutdale. Factory Outlet Mall. 6:45 a.m.,

Vancouver. Vancouver Mall. 7:30 a.m.,

Hollywood. NE 40th and Halsey. 8:15 a.m.,

Sellwood. South end of West Moreland Park. 8:45 a.m.,

Happy Valley. Eastridge Church. 142nd and Sunnyside. 9:30 a.m.

Oregon City. Oregon Trail Museum. 10:30 a.m.,

Tualatin. K-Mart. 11:30 a.m.,

Beaverton. Michael's Arts and Crafts on Western. 12:30 p.m., (Make note)

Aloha. Movies on TV at SW 234th and TV Hwy. 1:30 p.m.,

Hillsboro. Fred Meyer at Cornelius Pass and Hwy 26. 2:30 p.m.,

Scappoose. Scappoose High School. 3:30 p.m.,

St Helens. High School. 4:00 p.m.,

Rainier. Rainier Park. 5:00 p.m.,

Longview. Mark Morris HS. 5:30 p.m.,

Woodland. Safeway parking lot between pump island and store. 6:30 p.m.

Battleground. (pending) Wilco Farm and Garden. 7:30 p.m.

Kaito Radio

Remember several years ago when these radios were suggested to us as the best option for our emergency preparedness?  They just went on sale from Emergency Essentials.  Here's a link.
If anyone is interested, we could order together and save on shipping.  Let me know by Wednesday, June 26th.

	Kaito Voyager Radio Green Red Black $79.99 $39.99
Multifunctional radio for use in an emergency, while camping or daily that features AM/FM, shortwave, 7 weather bands, LED flashlight, LED reading lamp, and a LED flashing SOS emergency light Charge by solar panel, hand crank or AA batteries (not included), charges some cell phones and MP3 players using USB jack

Bulk Toilet Paper and Paper Towels

I ordered this toilet paper a few years back and really liked it.  It isn't super soft with lots of fluff filler like a Charmin type paper, nor is it a scratchy bargain type.  It's somewhere in between.  If you are interested in ordering, please let Scott Foster know.  Here's his original email.  I ordered some and would be happy to coordinate picking it up.

Prepare now everyone:

In connection with a friend of mine in the janitorial business, we would like to offer an opportunity to buy bulk toilet paper and paper towels.  The details are as follows:

 

 

Toilet paper               -                $ 50.00 per case (96 rolls per case)  2-ply, very soft in my opinion.  We have done this before with nothing but positive  comments on price and softness.

 

Paper towels              -               $ 28.00 per case (30 rolls of 80 sheets or 24 rolls of 110 sheets - depending on stock)

 

Please let me know if you are interested.  The estimated pick up date is Thursday June 27th on the west side.  I have a location in mind on Beaverton Hillsdale highway but need to confirm that it is o.k. to use it.  If interested, please respond with your name, phone number, and quantity of each product desired.  We only need a couple of days to prepare the order.  I will need checks mailed to 2711 se laurel St.  Portland, Oregon, 97267.    The checks  will need to be made out to me (Scott or Lucinda Foster) so that I can write one check for the entire order.  There is zero mark-up on this order.  I would ask that checks arrive at the above address no later than Wednesday, June 26th. 

 

Please let me know what questions you may have! (preferably by email.)

 

Scott Foster

503-544-5296

newlawnoforegon@gmail.com

LDS Canneries

I heard some of the information about the LDS Canneries.  I wanted to post a link to the LDS Newsroom's post.  PLEASE READ THE ACCURATE INFORMATION HERE.

Our local storage center in St. Paul will still be open, but we will no longer be self canning our items.  All items will come pre-canned.  I don't know about the home-canners that can be checked out.  I will find out from Sister Sterner and let you know.

Dutch Oven Bread

I found a great no knead bread recipe that is baked in a cast iron dutch oven.  Dutch ovens should be used at least three or four times per year to keep them from getting rusty or letting the oil turn rancid.  If you have one with a little rust, try rubbing a salt and water paste vigorously with a plastic pot scrubber or cloth to remove the rust, rinse, dry in a hot oven, and rub with Crisco to seal the metal.  If the oil has turned, you can wash it as your would for rust, or burn the oil off in a hot oven.  The goal with a dutch oven is to create a layered patina that protects the metal and creates a non stick surface for you to cook in.  Washing with salt will remove your patina and you have to start conditioning it from scratch so only use that method when washing and scrubbing with plain water won't work.  I pulled out my dutch ovens and both needed a little work.  I've been making this recipe to keep them in shape and the bread is great too.

No Knead Bread

6 c. flour - can use bread flour, but not needed
2 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. yeast
2 2/3 - 3 c. warm water

In a large bowl or container place the flour, salt, and yeast.  Stir together.  Pour in most of the water and begin to stir.  The dough will be sticky and can be stirred with a spoon.  The original recipe calls for the smaller amount of water, but I've found that I needed the full three cups to incorporate all the dry ingredients.  Cover and let raise 12-18 hours in a warm place out of the sun.  Stir again and pour out onto an oiled surface like a cutting board or a frying pan (something that can be lifted and won't stick to the dough).  Let raise for one hour.  Preheat oven with dutch oven inside to 475 degrees.  You want the dutch oven to be hot.  Remove the lid, tilt the dough into it, cover and bake for 30 minutes.  Remove the lid and continue baking for 15-25 minutes.  Remove from dutch oven and let cool before cutting.  This makes a great artisan loaf with a complex texture and good chew. 

Summer Free or Cheap!

Hi,
Just wanted to list some activities that are free or cheap to do with kids this summer.

Oregon Zoo $4 Day - Second Tuesday of the month. LINK HERE.

Woodburn Aquatic Center - First week $5 swimming lessons.  I know it's too late for these now, but put this in your mind for next year.

Free Bowling for Kids - you have to create an account, but it's easy to use.  LINK HERE.

Regal Cinemas $1 Movies - LINK HERE.

Library Summer Reading Programs - Every library has one, sign up.

Ikea Free Kid's meals - Every Tuesday from the kid's menu.  LINK HERE.

Wilsonville Parks - Town Center Park - has the water feature and bubbler pond.  Murase Plaze - has a water and sand play area and the big volcano slide (we take cardboard).  LINK HERE.

Hiking - Tryon Creek (easy)  LINK HERE. Pittock Mansion (not easy) LINK HERE.

Free Lunch - Hubbard Rivenes Park from 11:00-11:30 and Donald City Park from 12:00-12:30 June 24-August 9 (except July 4-5)

Dale Graff Produce

Deer Island Farms

 

Hi, Just got a call from my raspberry farmer in Woodland, Washington that her raspberries are ready for market.  I am adding them to the list for Saturday's delivery. As you may be aware, both the California and Washington cherry crops are very sparse this year due to some crazy weather but I will have a load for delivery Saturday, June 22.  Sorry that prices are up from last year but it's the best I can do. Unless noted as "new crop," items below are from the 2012 harvest.   Beaverton - Make Note.  Home Depot asked that I not make deliveries there anymore.  The new delivery location is the parking lot of Michael's Arts and Crafts on Western - just south of Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.    Order deadline will be 5:00 Wednesday, June 19. Thanks, Dale Graff Deer Island Farms (503) 556-0524 Cell (503) 410-1720

Meeker Raspberries       $27 for approx. 10 lb flat    http://www.red-raspberry.org/cultivars.asp

Shuksan Strawberries       $22 for approx. 10 lb flat   http://www.thecookbookchronicles.com/blog/?p=1218

Cherries        Bing - 18 lb box for $36 ($2.00/lb)    Organic Cherries   Bing 10 lb box for $35.00 ($3.50/lb) 20 lb box for $68.00 ($3.40/lb)    Rainier - 10 lb box for $47.00 ($4.70/lb) 20 lb box for $92.00 ($4.60/lb)

Conventional Items

  

Asparagus - Same grower as before who is transitioning from conventional to organic.  Will be harvested the day before delivery. 

10 lb box for $20

20 lb box for $38

  

Fuji apples Fancy (80 - 88 count tray pack) - 36 lb. box for $38 ($1.06/lb)

#1 Russet Potatoes (50 count) - 50 lb box for $20 ($0.40/lb)

Yams - medium size - 40 lb. box for $25 ($0.63/lb)
Sweet Potatoes - medium size - 40 lb. box for $25 ($0.63/lb)

Yellow storage onions (jumbo) - 50 lb. bag for $20 ($0.40/lb)

Vidalia Sweet Onion (New crop) - 40 lb. bag for $37 ($0.93/lb)

Walla Walla Sweet Onion (New Crop) - 40 lb. bag for $30 ($0.75/lb)

Pickling/canning Beets - mostly tennis ball size - (New crop) - 25 lb. box for $22 ($0.88/lb)

Rhubarb (New Crop) - 20 lb. box for $35 ($1.75/lb)

  

Salsa Tomatoes. (New crop)  These are a mixture of Roma and regular tomatoes of all sizes that are ripe and ready to be used.  They are sold mostly to restaurants who use them immediately to make fresh salsa.  They would also be good for canning. - 25 lb box for $13 ($0.52/lb)

  

Certified Organic Produce - Order early for best chance of getting your order filled.

  

Org Premium Golden Delicious Apples - 40 lb. box for $50 ($1.25/lb)

Org Grapefruit (New crop - about softball size) - 48 count for $35 ($0.73 each)

Org Fancy Valencia Oranges (New Crop) - 40 lb. box for $35 ($0.88/lb)

Org Strawberries (New Crop - California) - 8 - 1 lb containers for $25 ($3.13/lb)

Org Blueberries (New Crop - California) - 8 - 18 oz. containers (9 lbs) for $52 ($5.78/lb)

Org Cantaloupe (New Crop - California) - 9 count (35 lb.) for $30 ($3.89 ea. or $0.86/lb)

Org Honeydew Melon (New Crop - California) - 6 count (25 lb) for  $26 ($4.33 ea. or $1.04/lb)

Org Nectarines (New Crop - California) - 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org White Nectarines (New Crop - California) - 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org Yellow Peaches (New Crop - California) 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org White Peaches (New Crop - California) 18 lb box for $45 ($2.50/lb)

Org Pickling Beets - mostly tennis ball size - (New Crop) - 25 lb. bag for $45 ($1.80/lb)

Org Yellow Onions - 40 lbs. for $37 ($0.93/lb)

Org #1 Sweet Potatoes - 40 lbs. for $48 ($1.20/lb)

Org Russet Potatoes 5 - 10 lb bags - 50 lbs for $30 ($0.60/lb)

Org Yams - 40 lbs. for $46 ($1.15/lb)

Org Rhubarb - (New Crop) 15 lbs. for $37 ($2.47/lb)

Org Roma tomatoes (New Crop - California) - 25 lbs for $30 ($1.20/lb)

  

Saturday's Delivery Schedule

Troutdale. Factory Outlet Mall. 6:45 a.m.,

Vancouver. Vancouver Mall. 7:30 a.m.,

Hollywood. NE 40th and Halsey. 8:15 a.m.,

Sellwood. South end of West Moreland Park. 8:45 a.m.,

Happy Valley. Eastridge Church. 142nd and Sunnyside. 9:30 a.m.

Oregon City. Oregon Trail Museum. 10:30 a.m.,

Tualatin. K-Mart. 11:30 a.m.,

Beaverton. Michael's Arts and Crafts on Western. 12:30 p.m., (Make note)

Aloha. Movies on TV at SW 234th and TV Hwy. 1:30 p.m.,

Hillsboro. Fred Meyer at Cornelius Pass and Hwy 26. 2:30 p.m.,

Scappoose. Scappoose High School. 3:30 p.m.,

St Helens. High School. 4:00 p.m.,

Rainier. Rainier Park. 5:00 p.m.,

Longview. Mark Morris HS. 5:30 p.m.,

Woodland. Safeway parking lot between pump island and store. 6:30 p.m.

Battleground. (pending) Wilco Farm and Garden. 7:30 p.m.