Every two weeks I pick up a huge box of subscription vegetables
from the local CSA (Community Supported Agriculture)...
and I gotta figure out how to use 'em.
The kids like carrots...
and oranges.
I like swisschard...
....in cream-sauce.
After the kids go to bed...
I get to work.
With tomatoes:
Eggplant:
Beats:
More tomatoes:
Pumpkin:
Pumpkin seeds:
Pumpkin hand:
Cauliflower:
Squash:
Greens:
kale soup:
And I'm a tired Mom.
But dinners and lunches are so easy...
for about two weeks...
and then we start the process all over again ;)
I subscribe to a fabulous, organic, family friendly farm near by and love the people there to death!
-CK
*note: I like to think that I could do this all in one night but usually it takes me a several nights/days to work through all the vegetables... if I'm lucky ;)
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You are a veggie master! I don't believe I've ever had Swiss chard. I assume it has a neutral taste?
ReplyDeleteWow, you should be a tired mom. That is amazing. You are using some things I have never even tasted.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Trying to convince my husband of the value and joys of the CSA. He doesn't have faith that I will find ways to use all the different veggies and fruits. Jealous that you get to enjoy all of the beautiful looking bounty!
ReplyDeletePumpkin hand! Ha!
ReplyDeleteHi - I've popped over from Domestic Goddess. Love the pumpkin hand and tired mom shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful! Loved the pictures!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/11/stuff-you-dont-see-everyday/
I think this is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteAh, that's awesome. I'v got some tomatoes to can, speaking of...
ReplyDeleteWow - I plan to do this with our local CSA next growing season. Do you juice ? or just blend? I'm buying a juicer this week. Any good blogs you recommend ?
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica
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I used to do this...back when I did not cook - go figure! I keep meaning to "subscribe" again because I think we would have so much fun with all these veggies now!
ReplyDeletei love it! we really want to do a csa program next year. LOVE the photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool thing and great opportunity! I'm really unaware of what CSAs are and where they can be found.
ReplyDeleteok seriously, that is a talent! Not only would I not know how to DO veggies in all those ways, but dang I couldn't EAT veggies done all those ways! LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat!!!! I'm impressed. And I really need to find a farm like that. Too cool. Maybe you could do a post about how you found this CSA? And how others can find one in their area? And how it works? Just maybe. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's such a good idea. One I've always meant to do but still haven't. Except when they were babies I guess. Thanks for posting up at Vegetarian Foodie Fridays!
ReplyDeleteYou are one heck of a woman! And you're going to have the healthiest kids in town if you keep that up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift you are giving your family!
=)
Such an awesome idea! I'm eating more fruits and veggies now and it makes a HUGE difference in my energy, health, skin, etc. and using organic/local foods is even better! You are incredible!
ReplyDeleteI have thought and thought and thought about joining a CSA and after this post I think I just may go ahead and do it!
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