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Fresh, Young Ginger from The Good Life Farm

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Good Life ginger is harvested fresh and delivered to Regional Access the same day.  As a tropical plant grown in the much shorter season of the Northeast, it is a perishable product and is different than the cured ginger we generally find in the store.  Young ginger lends a flavor and freshness to dishes that surpasses cured ginger, as well as opening up more opportunities for culinary experimentation.  Consider trying it raw- grated into greens and root salads- cooked into vegetable dishes or in tea, ginger beer, glazes, sauces etc. Deliveries start the week of 10/01/12 so email mark@regionalaccess.netto reserve some today!

http://www.thegoodlifefarm.org/

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Limited produce available for direct sales

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What a hot summer its been! We feel for our local farmers who have been struggling with high heat and no rain. We do have some limited fresh local produce available for direct sales from our next door neighbors at Stick and Stone Organics Farm and Summer Times Farm in Ovid, NY. You can ask your sales rep to be added to the automated weekly email of our offerings or call our sales staff. If you want some more variety we are happy to link you up with our freight partners! They handle the sales and billing, and your order will show up on a Regional Access truck on the same day as your regular order. You may contact each directly:

Remembrance Farm (local, organic & biodynamic)
Contact: Nathanial Thompson
607-342-5890
remembrancefarm@gmail.com
http://www.remembrancefarm.org/

Finger Lakes Organics Co-operative (largest upstate growers co-operative)
Contact: Janet Cawley
315-587-4597
flo.coop@gmail.com
http://www.fingerlakesorganic.com/

Full Plate Farm Collective (offering pre-boxed CSA shares too!)
Contact: Sara Worden
607-379-2866
info@fullplatefarms.org
http://www.fullplatefarms.org/

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Flavor packed lassi is now available!

A couple of local entrepreneurs decided to “bring the lassi sensation to a whole new nation” and Regional Access is excited to help. This lassi is made right near our home base in Ithaca and is marketed under the name That Indian Drink. It is currently available in three unique and tasty flavors: Alphonso Mango Rosewater, Blueberry Orange Cardamom, and Raspberry Ginger Cinnamon.

That Indian Drink Offerings.pdf

With probiotics from cultured low fat milk, and antioxidants from fresh, whole fruits, this Indian drink isn’t just good, it’s good for you. http://www.facebook.com/ThatIndianDrinks

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A Benefit for the Great Local Foods Network

This one is very close to our heart.

Saturday, March 31, 2012  *  3:00pm-7:00pm
At Regional Access * 1609 Trumansburg Road Ithaca, NY 14850
Music by Sim Redmond Band & Kambuyu Marimba Ensemble
$10 in advance, $15 at the door!
Silent Auction & Live Auction by Peggy Haine  &  lots of food and drink (of course)!
Great Local Foods Network(GLFN) is dedicated  to bringing together and supporting local food artisans and entrepreneurs, and to the development of a robust and sustainable Finger Lakes food web. Inspired by the vision and passion of local food pioneer Gary Redmond (and Regional Access founder), Great Local Foods Network strives to support new food-based businesses, and celebrates the stewards and champions of our local food web through investment and education. The GLFN has emerged from the networks and community associated with Regional Access, and draws on the experience and creativity of our local partners.