A few years ago, my husband came home from work and told me some asking him about the CSA farm share we belong to. I was surprised, to say the least, as my carnivorous husband was discussing vegetables. This was the person that once suggested I may be “killing him with kale.” Someone went as...Read More »
Our decision to join a CSA this year was mostly spontaneous after hearing tales from friends of plump organic tomatoes and sugar sweet strawberries. We were due with a baby in early April and a summer spent at home, enjoying healthy, farm fresh vegetables with our growing family sounded perfect! It was a creative and transformative adventure that we plan on taking again next year. Honey Brook Organic Farm Heads of lettuce trump their boxed counterpart!
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In the past six years, subscriptions to CSAs in eastern Pennsylvania, southern California and northern Virginia have forever transformed how I eat and cook.
Quick Kohlrabi Kim Chi Salad is an easy healthy accompaniment to dinner
Looking for a unique and delicious recipe to try? These turnip parsley cakes are a perfect choice! With a crispy exterior and a savory flavor, these cakes are sure to impress.
Have you ever thought about joining a CSA? If so, check out all of the reasons why I think you should join a CSA and why I've loved it!
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These farmer's market recipes highlight the best of summer produce! Healthy, easy recipes, including many vegan options!
Of all of winter's hardy greens, none are more popular than the many members of the kale family, and dark green, red-stemmed Russian kale may well be the sweetest of all.
Do you ever wonder 'What is a CSA'? If you are looking to get quality, local, oftentimes organic produce at good prices, this is for you!
One thing that I'm really trying harder to do this year is meal planning. It's something I've preached much (in my life as a counseling dietitian) but practiced little, mostly because I really enjoy spontaneity in the kitchen. And for years I've been blessed with well-stocked grocery stores so close to my kitchen that I could practically reach their shelves without leaving my stove. Not to mention ample free time. That helps. However, as life has gotten busier, balancing baby and work and blog and baby and exercise and friends and hubby and baby and baby and baby (you parents of infants know how it is) our weekday meals have taken a bit of a nosedive. Suddenly the grocery store that is so close is still not quite convenient enough to pull something healthy and delicious together when at 6 pm everyone's tummy is rumbling, baby is having a sleepy meltdown and the kitchen is still a mess from LAST night's dinner plus the present day's earlier meals. Phew. So I've been committing to post-it flagging/pinning delicious recipes as I find them, and using my meal planner app to plan four or five breakfast, lunches, dinners each week.
Think salads are mostly bland? The kohlrabi, apple, mint, Fresno chile herbs, and lime in this recipe will prove just how flavorful salads can be even with minimal ingredients.
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Learn how to cook beets with three easy methods: steam, boil, and roast. These basic techniques can be used to create healthy dishes that maximize flavor.
This time of winter we are looking for easy, delicious, yet not-too-heavy comfort food. Comfort food is often rich and heavy, but we think that these silky braised leeks are comforting yet light.Leeks are an aromatic like the onions, celery, and carrots of mirepoix, but they can also be a main dish in their own right. We ripped this (very basic) recipe off Jamie Oliver and added our own small touches.The nice thing about these leeks is that they are very flexible. No chicken stock?
A fresh and easy alternative to the old cabbage based slaw. Plus you get to use this freaky alien turnip!