It’s CSA time!
Finally, it’s here! Last Saturday I got to pick up my first box of community supported agricultural goodness.
I’m still amazed at our good fortune. Living just 3 blocks from the Logan Square drop off site, I’m able to grab my box off a kind neighbor’s porch and lug it back all by myself — no granny cart needed.
When I get it home, it’s time to dive in and see what surprises are inside.
The first box certainly didn’t disappoint:
Radishes, garlic scapes, beets (yes!), and the most gorgeous lettuce ever. Fresh basil and oregano, zucchinis and scallions and giant bags of spinach and mesclun.
It takes about 30 minutes to pat dry and put away all the veggies. I couldn’t resist crunching into a radish and swiping a leaf from a heart-stopping head of lettuce as I worked to tuck everything safely into the fridge.
All that food came in handy Monday night when Jared and I threw together a big family-style dinner for visiting friends. Every single veggie and herb made their way into either the stir fry or salad bowl.
In the coming weeks look for CSA-inspired recipes — starting with some of last season’s favorites.
Yay! I can’t wait to come to your house for dinner!
— MeganThanks for dinner that night! We all ate well and had a good time.
— Ari