Did any of you get the Gold Nugget mandarins? They were awesome. Even DH who doesn't care much for citrus was hoarding them. Like eating candy. I looked into trying to buy a tree (they are grown in CA) but they are not allowed to ship to FL and some say these mandarins only grow well in the CA climate. Oh well.

I got the rainbow carrots in my order and used two of the lighter ones to make an amazing carrot cake.

I had rainbow carrots selected for last week, but when I tried to save my choices they were sold out. :( Carrot cake sounds great!

ETA, I haven't seen those mandarins as a choice here.

I had mandarins in my last box. One was really good, the other 2 were black inside :-(

My Misfits box was allegedly shipped on Sunday and was supposed to be delivered yesterday. When it didn't show up by 9pm I checked tracking.... FedEx is claiming they tried to deliver at 6:39pm last night but nobody was home so they didn't leave the box. That's a bunch of crap! I was not only home, I was at that time watching a UPS guy deliver boxes to me, and I've never had to be home when they've delivered Misfits boxes in the past! :(

eta: Edie, that's awful! I've experienced the same... I've received something that's really good, but when I got it again it was awful. :p

p_m50, I'm about fed up with FedEx. They seem to have gotten more and more unreliable lately. I realize that these are challenging times but there's not a lot of excuse for incompetence. :-(

Well, get used to the new normal for the next few months. We have had fed-x, ups, and local mail deliveries even on Sundays. They cannot keep up. My misfits are coming Sundays now when my delivery slots are Wednesdays. I'm in NewYork. We may be ahead of others.

I looked at Costco deliveries this morning...2-3 usual day deliveries are now 14+ days and no guarantee. We are good...I was curious. I checked wholesale delivery....also curious. That is 5 days so good to know. Misfits late by 5-6 days is still a life saver for us. We have not left our property in the woods for 6+ weeks, north of NYC where we used to work.every day. No store, nada. Not worth corona-roulette. No delivery dates from groceries at all, even curb-side. With poultry and meat factories shutting down...like in my parents small town, we will have issues for many months. We will recover but it will be slow.

We have a garden fridge we hesitated being busy, in the garage, and wanted to post on free-cycle last year. (it was gross and filthy, un-pluged from electric). DH did a super scrub, a few weeks ago. (did not want to even give free being so disgusting.)

Very handy at this time for veg and beverage and produce quarantined ...DH did minty fresh clean, good boy.

My delivery is scheduled for today, no indication that it’s been put together yet. I’m fine with the delay, I get it. I’m running low on produce but I do shop weekly and produce hasn’t been an issue to find. Meat, that’s a bigger concern. It’s been slim pickings for a few weeks now. I’m supplying my parents as well, so I’m considering an order from the distributor so that I don’t have to worry about it for a few months. Admittedly that’s a bit of an excuse though - my sister tells me there’s plenty of meat in the Hamptons - I’m just eyeing those 50 pound bags of flour now they I’ve discovered the joys and frustrations of baking.

Just got an e-mail from Misfits that my box in on the way. Now to see how long it takes FedUp to actually deliver it.

Well, I finally got my pkg this afternoon -- I seldom get FedEx delivery so I didn't know the driver, but I went outdoors and FROM A DISTANCE I asked him why my box wasn't delivered yesterday. He said he didn't know -- he had the day off yesterday because he was buying a new car.

This was my worst box yet, and it was underweight too. The freezer pack was busted and there was SLIME all over everything... the onion skins had completely soaked it in. :( :( :( I didn't get pears, lemons, white onions, beefsteak tomatoes, english cuke... in substitution I got mango, kiwi, 3 huge yellow onions, .... :p Oh well. It will go with the $6/lb chicken breasts from earlier today. lol!

ETA: I was unhappy to see that the FedEx driver wasn't wearing a mask or gloves. He asked about the ambulance that was across the street at the time... I speculated it may be a covid19 case because the woman who lives there is military. He immediately put on a mask. :p

Yay!!!!! I got an email late yesterday after I logged off, my first Misfits box has been shipped!!!! It was shipped yesterday... It should arrive tomorrow, late... if it doesn't I'll live. As this was my first box, I didn't get to choose. I think I get to choose this next box, and today is the day I get to choose - my account also says add-ons : )

Has anyone ever checked out Misfits recipes? They are good (those I've tried), and they give ideas on how to use produce. I had some items I needed to use today, and there was a recipe perfect for us. Easy to adapt to what you have, too.

Now, if I can't identify something, I'm intend to post a photo and request help. Yes, you all may laugh at me : )

Yay! Now remember to log on at 3.58pm and get ready to choose. (I have Alexa set to alarm me every week.) Since I've been logging on at 4pm I have had first choice in all categories.

The e-mail reminder comes around 5.30. By then some things are sold out.

Still waiting for this week but have lots of produce from last week. It has been coming on the weekends instead of Wednesday.

You read my mind! I was just about to ask if I had to wait for the email or go ahead and sign on... I have had my alarm set for a couple days now : ) LOL! I just looked, it's set for 3:58pm... ha! I intend to choose anything I don't recognise or cannot get here. I'd love to try new produce. I'm hoping for squash this shipment... also leafy greens to cook. This box shipped early, so not sure when the next will actually ship or arrive. I don't care. I'm just thrilled! If I see addons of Bob's Red Mill lentils or quinoa I'll be beyond thrilled.

PM, your post just showed up for me. Sorry about the burst freezer pack and ruined onions : (

ETA: I posted to say (and forgot) that I smiled at your response to the Fed Ex fellow! Ours aren't wearing masks. Had a delivery from Schwan's yesterday (can't get anything else around here, but they did have chicken breasts, frozen fruit I like, and a few other things). No mask or gloves, but when I opened the door accidently he took several steps back midway up our porch steps. I smiled and thanked him for that.

I just set my alarm, too. Didn’t know the time, thanks for that. I’ll be competing against you every other week.

Got my email this morning so I expect I’ll see a box by the weekend.

Ok, FOAS, put up your dukes, let's battle it out! LMAO! Yeah, you and about 60,000 others! Ha!

You saw this right?. The hint list. Does let you know what might be available...

Bob's RedMill organic is minimal these days. They rescued the old packaging that stores did not want. (still months fresh). Add-ons are still an extensive list but not like grocery stores. Just add-on what you will use and not so much that the box will overflow. The veg/fruit fills 2/3rds. I usually add-on a couple avocados and pepitas, and always a chocolate bar treat. Just remember that the wild mushrooms and the herb add-ons are ting packages. Yes they are organic but so tiny. Very fresh BTW.

Do post your haul. Certain things unfamiliar need good produce drawer storage. I spray my box, then lay everything out on my outdoor table, take a pic, then come inside and then decide how to store and sanitize. (What goes into garage and what gets bagged, etc. )

I have winter squash and cauliflower still great from 2-3 weeks ago. I plan accordingly what needs attention first...no waste.

No! I didn't see that. I gotta go look. What? Wild mushrooms... not fresh, surely? Even tiny, a treat every once on a blue moon would be ever so nice. Pepitas... thought I saw those on one of your meals recently! I saw your herb add-on, exactly what we get here in the stores. When one is used to an herb garden, it seems so small. But if they've got something you must have..

I see it now! I want those brussel sprouts! Mango! Kale, acorn squash... I'll probably end up with some potatoes, eighteen limes (because I have a lot right now), and a couple onions! Thanks for the heads up... gonna go look up some of the ones I'm not entirely familiar with.

Thanks, I will, and I do very much appreciate your help : ) I have a table on the porch, but I will spray, then put into my big plastic tub (which is where I put produce to easily carry in, then wash). I've a curbside pick up tomorrow, but it's early and no delivery (if it comes tomorrow) is ever early here.

It will be fun, trust me, like Christmas for home cooks, lol. My first box was a happy dance. That was mid December...ever more these days.

My last box, just last Sunday had 5 very fresh odd potatoes. An unusual variety with purple/white marbled thin skins. I roasted a couple about a 1/2 inch thick for 'chips'. So good.

Every week will be different as the seasons change on the EasternSeaboard.

Note, if you like grapefruit....all have been exceptional. And the mangoes.

We are roasting/pan searing our wild mushrooms tonight in butter, then a garnish over a soup noodle bowl. (they were an add-on)

Oh sh*ts, ten minutes...lol

Good grief, what a COVI-19 sadness/delight...but we deserve it.

8 minutes and I have to use the bathroom. ha!

I can't see anything where I can choose. I can choose add-ons. I have refreshed the page for my account. Darn.

ETA: it no longer says I can choose my produce for the next shipment. Well, poo.

Mine is done 3 minutes before 4pm. Rats it is weird first timers...

Well, I can choose add-ons, so there is at least that.

How do you know what day to log on at 4 pm to choose?

It sounds like choices are done from 4pm on Thursday until 8pm on Saturday for everyone, regardless of the day they choose for delivery.

cloudy_christine, it's always on Thursdays at 4pm, if you are on an every-other-week delivery, it's in the in-between weeks. I see their lists of "what's in your box" but some of the things on that are never on my "choose from" items - like savoy cabbage, darn it. And even if you choose something things happen and sometimes they do substitutes.

Oh, thanks! But not for the first box, right?

No, your first box is always their choice. But like Sleevendog said, it's like opening a Christmas present!

Christine, I was on my 2nd box, which has yet to come. and my account said I could choose for the next box, today, but when I logged in, it had changed to only selecting add on items, which are in addition to, and at additional cost, to the misfits box. Maybe week after next I can choose. I assume they are overwhelmed.

Yes, they need more time to straighten things out. I hope my box comes on Tuesday, but if not, okay. I'm really looking forward to it!

Mine just came without warning, no tracking, nada. (but got the e-mail it was delivered).

Everything I asked for. Lots of greens, one bunch of kale in the sink for tonight, not pictured. Fresh beet greens! Collards and red curly kale, broccolini...

Aw, looks great! Everything on my want list from yesterday's choices (which I didn't get to choose), aside from dino vs. red kale... and a mango. Really had my mouth set for mango. Just checked... in transit and should arrive late today. Fingers crossed! Was your purple broccolini an add-on? I've checked off a few add-ons for next box. Need to quickly add a couple more. You have collards too! And butternut squash! Awww! You'll be eating well!!!

ETA: Oh, I can't add to my add-ons. One time thing. I'll remember that next time!

The broccolini and avocados are add-ons. We've been waiting for the poblanos for gumbo. (prefer them to bland green peppers). Much needed variety. Down to just a couple onions and could have used the green onions in our soup last night. (check under the paper packaging. DH just broke down some boxes and found a couple old rock hard limes in an old box, lol)

Oh that's funny! Sad if you coulda used them (can never have enough limes here), but funny! Yep, I'll be sure to check now : ) I added avocados on mine, thought I'd add the broccolini later... now I can't. Well, another week, perhaps. Wish I'd requested 2 of the blueberries, rather than just one, but will be thrilled if 1, 6 oz comes this... or next week.

A truck... Oh oh oh...they are here!!!!!!

Mangos!!!!! Acorn squash! Zucchini, oranges... Wonder what kind, no tag. Apples, and a cute, I can use all this but what do do with the endive... It's wilty, so wash, bag, crisper drawer. I'm thrilled. Any suggestions for the endive? Maybe after I put things away I can look for a recipe. Blanched endive, lol?!!

Super!. Cold water for the endive. Soak. Pull off about 1/3rd of the outer leaves for the first meal tomorrow? or tonight. (the inside will be fresh a few more days). It loves a sear of heat/steam...warm salad base, then fresh above it. Garlic, onion?.

Fruit lasts forever. If you get to pick soon....I get less fruit and more greens.

Most of my box is still outside while I decide what goes where. Pulling a few things into the sink to wash, dry, then bag. Some things I bag, then wash later next week....especially those that have a long fridge life.

Endive is bitter fresh but gets so sweet with some heat.

Looks nice! Glad you’re happy.

I’m kinda wondering what’s up with my shipment. Yesterday I got an email that it’s on its way. I just went to tracking and Fedex isn’t showing anything beyond shipping info having been sent to them on the 27th. Logged into my account and it says they’ll be putting the order together soon.

This stuff is supplemental so I’m not too concerned. About to go out for my weekly shopping anyway so I’ll pick up more veggies to hold me over.

still putting things away, chicken needs cutting.. be back.. sauteed or steamed endive is genius!!!! these veg are not what i'm used to, amazing!

Just checked my crisper drawer since I did not expect this delivery. My endive heart is still gorgeous from last Sunday...as long as it is dry in the crisper in a bag. The greens are so fresh I have 4-5 days except for the one bunch of kale we are having tonight.

Darn, you seem to have zucchini and no baby Persian cukes?

Mine just arrived also!

Wow, that is amazing! You did hit the jackpot! Gorgeous 'haul' Edie! Edie, is that chard? I'd love to have had those green beans, but the acorn squash is such a wonderful surprise!

Ok, forgive my naivete, but what and where is an endive heart? And what, might I ask, does one do with it? I googled it, I see nothing that appears to be anywhere in my endive! Go ahead, laugh : )

No, I have a regular cuke, or what appears to be a regular cuke - it's darker with a smoother skin. Upper right corner next to the apples. Why, does zucchini go with persian cukes? LOL!

Ok, I need to let off some excitement. That's a storage bin, so the celery is huge. Some of it was crushed, but no issues as that will take time to eat. The carrots are amazing - and long and beautifully orange. Nothing like store carrots which are short, fat, and pale orange. I know the acorn squash (I wanted one!!!) will keep for a bit. So thrilled about that. Apples will go with the celery for a salad, easy, and can always eat apples.

Potatoes will be eaten tomorrow, grilled under the chicken (smoked). DH saw those and was happy - they are a bit soft, so need to be used. One big one is firm, so it can keep.

The endive.. that's genius Sleeve! I'll saute some of those many onions (saving my Misfit onion which is not soft like what I usually get), garlic, and quick saute some of the endive. I have miso lemon dressing left from last night, which is lovely but strong - it has a nutty flavor from sesame oil, so I'll emulsify it with avocado oil and lightly use that on the endive and onions. Just a wee bit. Perfect!

Broccoli is always welcome, of course.

DH hates zucchini, but if I prepare it well, he'll eat it. Any ideas? He does love cucumber.

Oranges... those should keep. Not that they will! Will have to come up with something special for them.

I always call the inner core of any celery, green, head salad, cabbage, etc, the 'heart'. Often far from sun so pale and tender. And far away from any handling covid virus. (why we love our micro/macro greens). WE grow them fresh and no handling from anyone.

"And far away from any handling covid virus" Ah, so carefully peel away and use the endive... and inside, a raw treat to eat in a salad : )

So, this looks good, and I'll be getting some tahini soon (have to order it): Grilled Zucchini with Lemony Garlic Tahini Sauce. I may try that with another grill night. And there is always quick pickling, too. We both like that.

Isn’t it lucky that you/we started getting veggie deliveries just in time for covid!

Imperfect Produce, the service I use, has been very appreciated chez me. They added other stuff - proteins, dairy, etc - so we have only been to a grocery store once in the last month. A local cafe that is open for takeout has started selling eggs, milk, bread, yeast etc, which is very handy.

Yes, John, it is fortunate. I'm grateful we can afford it, too. I've tried to encourage a relative to try microgreens or something like Misfits or a local CSA, but I don't think they can do it. They've been without for 40 days now. No groceries, only meals sent by mail via their kids,split to last. Wonderful about the Cafe, helps them, good for you!