VEG BOX CUSTOMER FEEDBACK
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WHAT'S IN YOUR VEG BOX
I recorded a video with Richard yesterday where we went through the contents of this week's box (check it out on the giyireland instagram page) and apart from the fact that he spent most of the video munching the produce, it also strikes me just how pleased he is with himself to have produce! It's been a long winter...! Don't forget that with green onions (and scallions of course) all parts of them are edible - don't discard those lovely stems, they work great chopped in to a stirfry or salad.
Your box may include:
In this weeks box (Delivery):
GIY Organic: Green beans (200g), tomatoes (250g), beets (3), Green onions (3), potatoes (1.7kg), courgette (1), grapes (1 bunch), salad leaves (120g)
Irish Organic: Mushrooms (200g)
Surprise: Organic pasta
In this weeks box (Collection):
GIY Organic: Potatoes (1kg), beets (2), tomatoes (250g), courgettes (2), green beans (200g), baby gem lettuce (1), onions (3), sweet heart cabbage (1), grapes (1 bunch)
Irish Organic: brocoli (1)
Surprise: Organic pasta
Why are the boxes for collection at GROW HQ and delivery different?
There are two reasons. Some produce like salads, leafy greens and sprouting broccoli doesn’t fare so well in the delivery box as they wilt quickly, whereas at HQ we can keep them refridgerated until the customer arrives.
Timing - some of our organic suppliers don’t deliver until later in the week when the boxes for delivery are already shipped
Ingredients
800g new potatoes
200g Irish mushrooms, halved
200g green beans, trimmed
3 green onions, finely sliced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Salt & black pepper
For the Dressing
3 tbsp Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp chopped parsley or chives
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan).
- Boil the new potatoes whole in well-salted water for 15–20 minutes, or until tender. Drain and allow to steam dry for a few minutes.
- Place the potatoes onto a lined baking tray and gently crush each one with the bottom of a glass or potato masher until just flattened.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season well with salt, pepper and the dried herbs, then roast for 30–35 minutes, turning once, until deeply golden and crispy.
- Fry the mushrooms in a hot pan with a little olive oil until well browned. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the green beans in boiling salted water for 3–4 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water to keep them vibrant.
- Whisk together the yoghurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and herbs.
- Toss the crispy potatoes with the mushrooms, green beans and sliced green onions.
- Spoon over the dressing just before serving and gently mix everything together.
MEET OUR SUPPLIERS
In the leaner hungry gap months we supplement our GIY Farm produce with organic produce from trusted suppliers in Ireland and the EU.
Astrid and Ingrid Rog - BIO-Centre Zann, Berkel & Rodenrijs, The Netherlands
ZANN is located in Berkel & Rodenrijs. Plants such as peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers are the heart of the company.
Philip Draper - Coolnagrower, Birr, Co. Offaly
Coolnagrower offers the discerning consumer a wealth of experience in the production of fresh tasty and nutritious organic vegetables.
Beechlawn Organic Farm, Co Galway
Beechlawn Organic Farm is recognised as a producer of the best quality organic vegetables in Ireland.
Richard Galvin, Clashganny Organic Farm, Co Waterford
Richard and Sheila Galvin have been growing their tasty organic eating apples for nearly 20 years in their organic orchards near Portlaw, Co Waterford.
Vincent Grace, Riversfield Organic Farm
Certified organic vegetables and salad leaves.
