Our second CSA delivery just arrived! And it’s gorgeous!
We got cherries again, and both kale and chard (rainbow with reddish stems in the back right) plus that adorable little head of red leaf lettuce, the multicolored carrots, and a zucchini! Also more beets, a small bunch of basil, garlic, spring onion, and some peaches, a plum, and a kiwi. I’m particularly excited about that giant hierloom tomato. I’m going to try a tomato tart with parmesan crust tonight from a recipe on the CSA’s website. I’ll post it for you below this post.
Also, that white bag in the foreground says “Snickerdoodle.” The CSA we belong to is Auntie Em’s in northeast Los Angeles county, and the restaurant that organized the CSA is known not just for their food, but for their delicious baked goods. Apparently, we’ll be getting a little something with each delivery because we received this cookie today. Last time we got a scrumptious toffee bar and I assumed it was for being a new customer. But I guess not! I never turn down baked goods.
So tonight we’ll have the tomato tart and a simple salad, and then I’ll use the greens this week and the carrots and potatoes and beets will still be good for next week.
Joining a CSA is like bringing the Farmer’s Market to you. And one thing I’m really enjoying so far is trying out new recipes and things I might not have chosen on my own. Are you a member of a CSA? Do you have a Farmer’s Market close by? Let me know if you have any good ideas for any of this produce in the Comments section.
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