CSK Menu & Subscription Registration Form!
Greetings, Food-lovers!!   <3
Welcome to the Subscription Menu of the Plainfield, Vermont, N'Dakinna

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED KITCHEN! 

 *Abenaki name for this region, meaning 'Dawnland'

This is a Registration, an Order Form, and a Menu ~ and through it an opportunity to learn about the CSK.  
All items are offered on a sliding-scale, donation basis.  Thank you for visiting! <3

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This Community Supported Kitchen was born of a *Cultural Engine*, which took root in West Philly in 2012. This particular Vermont node of the CSK is driven mostly, at present, by wildRose (fae/femm/faer).  Be in touch, please, if you would like to help!

We humbly give thanks to our many food system forebears (from this region & beyond) in the realms of local food movements, bulk buying clubs, food co-operatives, food shelves, and all others on whose shoulders we stand.

If you have questions or would like more information about us & this project, please visit ::  bit.ly/cvtCSK  --  or contact us at vermontCSK@gmail.com or 802.224.5433

*We honor & acknowledge the Abenaki peoples as the original & ongoing stewards of this land we now inhabit. 10% of all funds donated to the CSK are tithed to Abenaki groups. <3


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ACCESSIBILITY :: ALLERGIES & DIETARY RESTRICTIONS
Our kitchen contains most of the common allergens.  While we take the utmost care, and strive to meet almost any dietary need, we cannot guarantee that our food is free of all trace quantities of allergens.  If this represents too great a risk, please reach out.  We may still be able to help you eat better in your own kitchen. <3 .
GOALS & INTENTIONS
* We plant the seeds of a more resilient world by sharing knowledge, skills, and nourishment, needed to prepare amazing food anywhere, while investing in local food systems that nourish deeply any place we call Home.

* We help people connect with a passion for Life, by offering pathways to sustenance & vitality through delicious, ethically-sourced food.

* We share, primarily, foods of our own peoples & ancestries, to mitigate appropriative tendencies within food work, arising from people who carry white privilege.  
Hence, you will see here :: foods of the Mediterranean; foods of Northern & Western Europe; and homages to ancient plants, whose origins on Turtle Island saw the arrival of People to Land. 

● We support people in connecting to foods that are nourishing, safe, healthful, & digestible for their bodies, endeavoring to cook for any dietary need/choice/allergy.

More goals of the CSK are listed at the bottom ... <3 ...
We ground our goods & services in the gift economy. 
We envision a world where everyone eats well, feels connected to *place*, and their most vital selves -- while growing ever more passionate about transforming human legacies on this planet.  We offer the CSK because it a joy for us to do so, and because we carry a sense of knowing that this kind of healing is vital on Earth right now.  Meanwhile, supporting righteous food-ways carries a cost (that we gladly pay to support local, and organic producers) and so, we offer our goods & services on a sliding-scale donation basis. We also remain fueled by gratitude, and creative exchanges of all kinds!

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION
How do you like to be called? *
What pronouns do you use? (e.g. she/her, they/them, ze/hir, he/him, etc.)
Where do you live? How do you call your town or area?
Email *
Phone number
Best way(s) to reach you *
Please tell us about any food allergies - if present - or specific dietary needs with which you live.  Thank you. *
Are any of your food allergies *severe*? Which? *
Is there anything else you want to share with us about your allergies or other dietary needs?
CSK Subscription MENU
OUR *NO ONE TURNED AWAY* MENU
Our bean stews are offered on a sliding scale that starts at $0. 

*HEARTY BEAN STEW OF THE DAY* (v)
Fill your belly with a hearty & nourishing bean stew! It may be white beans, red beans, black beans, fava beans (Ful Medames), lentils, or split peas, chickpeas depending on what we have in stock, or what you request in advance.  Please let us know if you have specific preferences and we will do our best to meet them!  These stews come thick, and can be stretched by adding water (plus a bit of salt) - or broth.  They make a complete meal when paired with rice, bread, or your favorite grain.  

sliding scale :: $0 - 13 per quart

Ful Medames
HEARTY BEAN STEWS & FALAFEL !
Note::
There is welcomed natural variation across our batches of beans & broths.  This reflects our desire & practice to keep our approach to these dishes fresh - for ourselves, for you, as well as the cycle of the seasons.  All stews are vegan & gluten-free. <3 .

*CICIRU* (v)

A Sicilian prayer to the Chickpea ~ Ciciru (CHEE-chee-roo) (v)
From the fiery center of the Mediterranean, this dish celebrates the plant-being, who for thousands of years, built the bodies of all the many peoples who ever landed upon Sicily's shores ~ and here, tastes a little like them all.  
A little tang.  A little spice.  A little heat.  A little sweet.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*FUL MEDAMES* (v) (endangered item! Where have all the fava beans gone?)
A deep, bright, savory fava bean stew - (and the national breakfast of Egypt).  , this vegan & gluten-free dish has nourished many peoples & civilizations for thousands of years.  While traditionally served with bread, and a hard-boiled egg, anyone may enjoy Ful on its own, or with any starch of choice.  This is a dish we hear often touted as the one that helps devout omnivores imagine the possibility of going vegan. 
sliding scale :: $7 - 14 per quart


*ITALIAN-STYLE STEWED WHITE BEANS* (v)
These tender cannellini beans are mindfully laced with caramelized onion, garlic, rosemary, sea salt, and herbs & spices of the Mediterranean.  Serving suggestions include ::  as is, w/ bread of choice, a bowl of spiced dipping oil;  thinned with broth, and served with salad or roasted vegetables;  a vegan, protein-rich pasta sauce - a la 'pasta fagioli'.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*SPLIT PEA SOUP* (v) 
Celebrating the pottage traditions of Northern Europe, the Celtic, North & Irish Sea Isles, and their translation to New England, our split pea soup is comfort on a cold or gray day -- warming, thick, and hearty.  Pairs beautifully with breads, butter, broth, and bacon.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*STEWED RED BEANS* (v)
A soft, savory, DELICIOUS quart of red beans.  These plus rice is a Southern staple.  These plus broth makes an excellent soup.  As mentioned, there will be variation across our batches of beans, though these red beans will often carry hints of celery & chili.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*STEWED BLACK BEANS* (v)
Smoky. Rich. Aromatic. Delicious.  We wish to welcome you Home, to this 'between-the-worlds' presentation of this sacred crop of Turtle Island.  These black beans host a wealth of herbs, spices, and aromatics.  Their bouquet often features toasted chiles, and caramelized onions.  When we eat & serve this stew, we try to pair it with corn and/or squash in honor of - and with thanks to - all the Life, and the amazing human cultures indigenous to this land.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*'DAWNLAND' BAKED BEANS* (v)
So-called 'Boston Baked Beans' is a classic dish of this region -- and also of Acorn's ancestors.  It was born of the Indigenous gifts of maple syrup & beans (Phaseolus spp.), offered to settler cultures in 'New England' -- and evolved further through the centuries-long triangle trade, that saw enslaved Africans bought & sold to produce molasses, rum, and wealth for New England trading ports, like Boston.  Hence, molasses & pork (another European import), for settlers, were logical modifications to the ancient recipe.  Here, we present a menu item that whispers between the worlds -- a marriage of people, place, time & seasons.  We dial the exploitation economy way back, and return the maple syrup to the pea bean base in place of the molasses.  Onions, sweet roots, the occasional hearty greens, and a mild blend of spices are what then rounds the dish into one that might yet just feel like Home.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart

'Dawnland' is one translation of *N'Dakinna*, the name given by the Abenaki people to their regional Home place -- this place.  
 

*LENTIL STEW* (v)
Lentil stews seems in a realm of their own -- maybe because lentils are just so unique & charming.  We stew soaked lentils with an aromatic blend of vegetables spices & herbs until they soften in the mouth.  So versatile as a stew, a soup, an omelette filling, a bread topping, and more!  Lovers of lentils stand up. <3 .
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per quart


*FALAFEL DOUGH* (v) -- Ready-to-Fry (or Bake)
We were asked, 'What helped you get through COVID quarantine & lockdown?'  Falafel was on our list!  This comfort food returned to our table so often, we added it to the menu.  

We love falafel enough that we know it's best freshly cooked.  So, we offer this delightful blend of ground chickpeas, alliums, herbs & spices, and sesame seeds, raw, and ready to be fried or baked.  
If you need support in finding awesome frying oil at a reasonable price let us know!
sliding scale :: $8-20 per quart (makes about 20 falafel balls/patties)



(Gluten Free) Sorghum Sourdough Focaccia!
Subscriptions - BREADS
*SORGHUM SOURDOUGH FOCACCIA* (v) (gf)
We love the versatility of Sorghum !  Ancient grain.  This bread, made with our sorghum starter, is soft & moist., and tastes of olive oil.  Pairs beautifully with soups; love butter too; and can double as gluten free pizza crusts.  Frozen fresh, sliced into wide fingers, unless otherwise requested. They love a toaster oven situation to re-warm.  Get your sorghum love! 

sliding scale :: $8 - 18


*GLUTEN FREE SOURDOUGH BREAD* (v) (gf)
A hearty, nutty, delicious loaf of sourdough bread, made with rice, millet, sorghum, and chickpea flours, topped with pumpkin & flax seeds. This delightful, tasty, vegan, gluten-free bread has wow-ed skeptics, and transformed diets of those living gluten-free.  Comes sliced and frozen for freshness.  Toast and serve. 
Fresh bread is possible. 

sliding scale :: $12 - 21 per loaf


*WHEAT FLOUR SOURDOUGH* (v) (gluten)
A loaf of crusty, chewy sourdough bread, made with a creole of sourdough cultures.  Perfect for sandwiches, toast, and dipping.
Sourdough is pre-digested by these cultures, and hence, ease bodily assimilation & absorbtion.  Also stays fresher longer.  Comes sliced and frozen.  Toast and serve.  Fresh bread is possible, on the Kitchen's timeline. 

sliding scale :: $7 - 12 per loaf

Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread
SPREADS & CONDIMENTS
*HUMMUS* (v)
'Hummus' is a shared name offered to the chickpea (or garbanzo bean) in both Arabic & Hebrew languages.  Hummus builds strong bodies and delights the senses.  This Hummus is an ode of devotion, and gratitude to the mighty Chickpea, and a prayer for peace.  With every taste, may we remember that we are ancient cousins, with the same Plantcestors. 
sliding scale :: $5 - $10  --  approx. 12 oz serving


*ALLI-ZINGER PASTE* (v)
Alli-Zinger is a rich & sumptuous blend of fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric, pureed with olive oil & sea salt.  A pungent spread, sauce base, or condiment,  it draws its name from the Allium plant genus that offers the world garlic, and the Zingiberaceae plant family holds ginger & turmeric, this powerful combination of allies adds brightness to anything with which it is paired.  Best kept raw for maximum immune support, but delicious always/all ways!  Delightful with or on ... toast, rice, noodles, soup, eggs, and more.   Also makes a strong salad dressing base.
sliding scale :: $14 - $24 -- per 8 oz jar


*AIOLI MAYONNAISE*
Homemade mayonnaise is simply divine.  Made with high quality eggs, sunflower & olive oils, mustard, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper, our aioli will add a smooth & delicious tang to pretty much anything you're eating.
sliding scale :: $6 - 11 -- per half pint




Alli-Zinger!
HERB, SEED & SPICE MAGIC

*ROSE CEREAL* (v)
An evolving & versatile blend of nutrient-dense seeds, dried fruit, carob, cacao, and more.  Just add water, milk of choice, and some maple or honey. to sweeten as you like, and let sit overnight.  Taste for salt, sweetness, and consistency.  Adjust as needed.  Enjoy the following morning for a nutrient dense breakfast, or anytime thereafter as an easy snack.  
Hot tip: You may also pour over an herbal infusion, tea, or coffee for the overnight soak.
sliding scale :: $8 - 16 per 16 oz jar
# of servings :: 5 - 8


*ZA'ATAR* (v)
Za’atar is a spice blend of the Eastern Mediterranean, which takes on slight character shifts from region to region, and family to family.  Traditionally, it features sesame seeds, ground sumac, and a pungent green herb called za-atar.  In ours, we use the more locally-available thyme, and blend our organic sesame seeds with sumac, and sea salt.  It's meant for olive oil, served with bread.  wRose eats it with a spoon too, sometimes with crushed garlic for an immune boost.  Za'atar is a love language.  Access to this sacred food by the indigenous peoples of Palestine has been restricted and criminalized. 
sliding scale :: $4 - $10 -- per half pint *

* (Half of all Za'atar proceeds are donated to the Middle Eastern Children's Alliance).


*SUN(FLOWER) CRUMBLE'* (v)
Made from organic, soaked, sprouted, then toasted sunflower seeds, assorted herbs & spices, and sea salt, this crumbly topping adds seriously savory notes anywhere you'd look to sprinkle or grate cheese.  It is designed to 'be the cheese' when you need it to be, to supplement dairy cheeses if you want to add more plant proteins & bright flavors to your dishes.  A very good friend to pasta.
sliding scale :: $4 - $10  --  per half pint


*HOUSE SPICE* (v)
An opening, aromatic, fresh blend of organic spices/seeds that includes coriander, fennel, chili flakes, caraway, dill, and pink Himalayan sea salt, & thyme.  It speaks of Home to its preparers.
sliding scale :: $4 - 9  --  per approx. 2 oz


*SEASONING SALT* (v)
Our all-natural, organic version of the classic Lawry's seasoning salt blend.  It emerged from a collaboration with our friends at Tot's Hot Sauce, who were looking for that smoky, savory, umami something in their sauce.  It offers instant depth & zest to almost anything.  It deserves special mention as a spectacular popcorn topper.
sliding scale :: $4 - 9 per 4 oz


*LEMON PEPPER* (v)
Zest, heat, savor.  Our organic and whole-food Lemon Pepper is another one-stop seasoning blend to finish your eggs, soups, and sautés.  Nicely balanced, bright, and piquant.
sliding scale :: $4 - 9 per 4 oz


*(ROSE)MARY BAY BLESSING BLEND* (v)
A magical blend of fragrant herbs of the Mediterranean :: hips of Rose, leaves of Rosemary and Bay Laurel are compounded into a sacred smudge to bless House, Home, and Body.  Also fierce in the kitchen, lending a magical signature to roasts & stews.  
For most fragrant results, sprinkle delicately over hot metal (e.g. wood stove or skillet) rather than directly on charcoal or fire.
sliding scale :: $4 - 11 per 3 oz



(Rose)Mary Bay Blessing Blend!
SNACKS & DESSERTS
*POPCORN EXTRAVAGANZA* (v)
This delicious olive oil-doused, spirulina-colored, nutritional yeast-enhanced, black pepper-spiked, truffle-scented, house-spiced flavor popcorn extravaganza is where it's at.
sliding scale :: $6 - $13  --  one gallon bag


*CUSTOM POPCORN* (vegan & buttered options available)
Almost everyone who has tasted Popcorn Extravaganza knows why it gets special billing on this menu.  And, frankly, most of our popcorn creations get rave reviews.  Wanna share with us your popcorn inspiration, or invite us to surprise you with a creation of our in-the-moment inspiration?
sliding scale :: $6 - $13  --  one gallon bag


*SESAME FENNEL BALLS*
With the additions of red clover & dried pomegranate, these honey-sweetened energy bites are vehicles of deep, delicious nourishment for anyone!  
sliding scale :: $7 - 15 -- per 12 ounce container

Additionally, for those exploring a path of herbal transition, these treats are naturally-rich with phyto-estrogens, and therefore can provide hormonal support & balance on that journey.
*To learn more about herbal transition (MTF), see the zine Wild Transition -- A Trans Woman Way to Nourish Ourselves with Herbs & Magic by Josephine Parker (Voyager) at wildtransition.com/wild-transition


*GLACIAL CHOCOLATE FANTASY* (v)
Simple and sublime, with opportunity to customize high notes, we melt cocoa powder into coconut oil, sweeten with maple, and then stud with a bright flavors & textures -- rose water with mint is a favorite.  Other flavors include fig pistachio, nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew ...) & sea salt, cashew & raisin, orange blossom, and more. Feel free to make a request or let us surprise you.
sliding scale :: $7 - $14  --  per approx. 4 oz serving

*PASTELI* (... with Sesame or Pumpkin Seed options!)
Pasteli is an ancient Mediterranean confection, enjoyed for millennia.  It is energy rich, sweet, and crunchy.  Traditionally, it features an elemental pairing of honey & sesame seeds.  Not everyone can eat sesame seeds though, so we offer a pumpkin seed option as well.  We add a hint of lemon zest and a dash of sea salt to ours.  Pasteli is a Greek name, but the snack itself transcends borders.  Make sure to indicate your seed preference below!  Thank you <3
 sliding scale :: $7 - 15 -- per approximately 8 oz serving



Popcorn Extravaganza
HERBAL TONICS 
*** Herbal medicine sliding scales start at $0 for people who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color. ***

** We also gratefully welcome back used dropper/medicine bottles**

*FIRE CIDER* (v)
This fiery concoction is a blend of medicinal plants (e.g. garlic, hot peppers, onions, turmeric, ginger, rosemary, hardy citrus, & more) steeped in apple cider vinegar. You receive the strained vinegar, which is filled with the medicinal properties & delicious flavors of the plants. Take a dropper-full or three to boost the immune system, wake up the senses, and kick the cold.
sliding scale :: $6 - 13 per 2 oz dropper bottle

Fire Cider (before straining)!
ORDER FORM
ORDER
*(N.O.T.A.F.L.O.F.) BEAN STEW* :: $0 - 13
*CICIRU* $6-13
*FUL MEDAMES* $7 - 14
*ITALIAN WHITE BEANS* $6 - 13
*SPLIT PEA SOUP* $6 - 13
*STEWED RED BEANS* $6 - 13
*STEWED BLACK BEANS* $6 - 13
*'DAWNLAND' BAKED BEANS* $6 - 13
*LENTIL STEW* $6 - 13
*FALAFEL DOUGH* $8 - 20
*SORGHUM SOURDOUGH FOCACIA (GF)* $7 - 14
*GLUTEN FREE SOURDOUGH BREAD LOAF* $11 - 16
*WHOLE WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD* $7 - 12
*HUMMUS* $5 - 10
*ALLI-ZINGER PASTE* :: $14 - 24
*AIOLI MAYONNAISE* $6 - 11
*ROSE CEREAL* $8 - 16
*ZA'ATAR* :: $4 - 10
*SUNFLOWER CRUMBLE* $4 - 10
*HOUSE SPICE* :: $4 - 9
*SEASONING SALT* $4 - 9
*LEMON PEPPER* $4 - 9
*(ROSE)MARY BAY BLESSING BLEND* $4 - 11
*POPCORN EXTRAVAGANZA* $6 - 13
*CUSTOM POPCORN* $6 - 13
*SESAME FENNEL BALLS* $7 - 15
*GLACIAL CHOCOLATE FANTASY* $7 - 15
*PASTELI* $7 - 15
*FIRE CIDER* $6 - 13
NOTES :: Please note here any relevant item clarifications or flavor requests for your order (e.g. custom quantities, fresh vs frozen bread, preferred bean stew, self-ID as BIPOC for access to $0 herbal medicines, etc.)
INVESTMENT MECHANICS
DonationS to the CSK may be made by cash, check (made out to Frances Rose Subbiondo), Venmo (@wildRoseofFrances), CashApp ($wildRoseAcorn) or PayPal to angie.swiggum@gmail.com (please *do not* select that you're paying for goods or services).

What a subscription to the CSK looks like :: An example spreadsheet
CONTAINERS
We provide all the containers for your subscription items, including plastic take out containers, glass jars, & medicine dropper bottles. Please consider adding an optional additional donation to your order to help us cover the cost of containers (suggested donation $0-10).  Please, if possible, return your empty containers to us to reuse. Your dedication to returning containers helps us keep prices affordable and is better for the planet. Thank you!

I would like to add the following amount to my donation to help cover the cost of containers (suggested $0-10) : *
I HAVE READ & UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE INFORMATION *
FOOD PICK-UP
Currently, our only pick-up location is in Plainfield, Vermont (you will receive the exact address from us after your order is placed).  

In the end, you are responsible to take your food & medicine Home promptly.  Depending on the situation (perishability of the food, fullness of our refrigerator, etc.), we may have to give away or otherwise use items that are not picked up at the arranged time & place.

We recognize that we can reach more people through adding additional pick up locations! The process of creating additional pick-up points includes suggesting receptive locations, and showing that at least three people will use it to pick up their items -- also that the location is able to hold subscriptions in cold storage (for those items that need it) until they are picked up.  Making your home or business a pick up location is a great way to get CSK items delivered straight to your door!!

Where would you most like to pick up your food? *
FINALLY
We will reach out to all subscribers individually, to solidify details.  That said...
Do you have any thoughts, comments, questions, conflicts or feedback which you'd care to share with the Community Supported Kitchen?
Missing something? Propose new CSK subscription items here ::
CSK GOALS & INTENTIONS !!


● We work in the realms of food & culture toward the liberation of all beings.

● We uplift the inherent sacredness of food, of eating together, and the living web of connected cultural food-ways the world over.

● We bridge & (re)weave food-based wisdom-traditions, by helping to promote & share vital, contemporary food-ways.  In doing so, we hope to illuminate & fuel collective paths forward, through the compounding crises of eco-social collapse & late-stage capitalism.

● We share common forms of connection through food, to address the trauma & pain of separation so commonly felt in the modern world.

● We help many people to experience tastes of Home -- wherever it is, or was -- and even if it never was.

● We encourage & hold space for conversations about the connections between food, identity, justice, and resilience.

● We illuminate pathways for anyone to connect with personally- and/or ancestrally-significant food-ways in ways that are mindful of the nuances of ethical sourcing practices in current local & global contexts.

● We help folks to remove perceived obstacles around their diets, and to grow the vitality of their personal food-ways, offering wisdom & knowledge rooted in our own diverse home food practices.

(Before the pandemic -- and hopefully again soon!) We share opportunities to *prepare*, and *enjoy together* ethically-sourced, delicious food in diverse & growing community. 

● We make our offerings financially accessible and cultivate regenerative economies.

● We leverage privilege to collective advantage.


THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING REGENERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS! <3
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