May 5th Baskets and beyond

by Corinne on April 29, 2009

We have an exciting problem!  Next week we will have more than a dozen new customers AND a new location.  Welcome to Arnold Mill Elementary!

Just to make it more exciting, Hans will be out of town so we’re short one of our muscular helpers.  With other complications, we may be down to one “lifter and carrier”, SO, we’re asking you to please be patient with us next week as we work through things.  We’re also a little slower responding to emails–but it should still be within 24 hours (but never on Sunday!)

Thank you SO MUCH to those who have shared information about the baskets with their friends.

One known change:  we’ll be to The Glen at Kingsgate (aka The Gomez’s) from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m.  Please make a note of this new time for future pick-ups, too.

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Welcome to our many new customers

by Corinne on April 29, 2009

We are delighted that so many people have heard about our baskets in the last few weeks and find then a good solution to adding more healthy greens to their diets without losing too much green from their wallets!  :-)  For the best service, please be sure that we have your home and cell numbers as well as your email.  We use your phone number if there are questions about your basket or if there are delays in getting it to you.  We use email to tell you about stuff with the basket such as if we notice that the strawberries should be used right away or if it was raining, we can remind you to get the potatoes somewhere they can dry.  We also share recipes and tips for using, storing or preserving the produce.  But, not weekly, just periodically.  :-)

Finally, be sure to check out the New Customer Letter in the Pages section of the blog.  We look forward to serving you!

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March market increases: what do they mean to you?

March 4, 2008

Obviously, prices are going up.  Most people don’t have a lot of spare cash lately.  So, what to do?
First, don’t waste.  Use what you have on hand before buying more.  Plan meals around what you have.  If you have lots lots of lettuce, have a taco salad or a d-i-y salad bar (with beans or [...]

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No bananas, Part 2

March 4, 2008

A separate letter from Taylor Farms outlined the impact of three factors on the market:  (1)  increased growing costs, (2)minimum wages and labor availability, and (3)  packaging cost increases.
1.  Increased growing costs - Again, the doubled costs of fuel since 2004 and the 100% increase in “fertilizer, pesticides, and other inputs” are causing farmers and suppliers [...]

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Yes, we have no bananas!

March 4, 2008

Our supplier indicates that banana supply will be very limited due to the following factors:
*Cooler than usual December weather slowing growing process (Central America)
*Flooding (Ecuador)
*Russian appetite.  Russia is using the money we pay them for oil to pay cash for LOTS of fruit from Central America which limits the supply available to others.
*Increased costs, particularly [...]

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Welcome!

February 6, 2008

We’re delighted that you’ve found Seven Stones, LLC and hope you enjoy our fresh fruits and vegetables. Please browse the pages and posts here for more information about ordering, market developments and so forth.

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