Another delicious-looking CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) delivery today. I’m excited about the fruit, since strawberries, peaches, and apricots are some of my favorites. Celery is the only thing I could do without, but I’m sure I can use it in soup or something else. And my husband enjoys it occasionally.
This week we got (roughly clockwise from the back): cauliflower, romaine, celery, fava beans, strawberries, broccoli, cherry walnut granola bar, apricots, white peaches, artichokes, bok choy, sugar snap peas, zucchini, mint and chamomile, spring garlic, Bloomsdale spinach, and mixed baby greens.
The basic idea of CSA is bringing the Farmer’s Market to you. It’s worked out great for us. We’re eating more fruits and vegetables and a more varied diet in general, so it’s healthier. And the produce tastes much more delicious than what you usually find at the supermarket. Also, even though the $42 charge seemed a little high to me at first, our grocery budget has stayed the same or even fallen a little. I think that’s because I’m buying less meat and pre-packaged items. Still, we only get this delivery once every two weeks because it’s too much for us to use up every week.
If you’re interested, click here to find out more about CSA and find one near you. And if you have recipe ideas or tips for anything you see in this photo, please leave your suggestions in the Comments section.
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