My CSA Box: Visit the farm
This weekend we visited Fifth Crow Farm in Pescadero and met some of the farmers who grow our food. Lunch was pizza from Uncie Ro, who travels with a portable wood-fire oven. We tasted 10 varieties of...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan October 8-13
Taking dinner to a friend this week, so as I think about my menu plan, I will incorporate a dinner for her family as well. The Make-Ahead Cook from America’s Test Kitchen (click here for more details)...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan October 29-November 3
Here we are, almost the first week of November. Yeah, whatever, time moves quickly. I will be happy when we get past the college application process, that is consuming us now. Yeah, I know, I am not...
View ArticleThanksgiving Menu Plan (with recipes)
Thinking about next week, and my family coming into town, and my own excitement about the holiday, I thought it would be wise to start planning the menu well in advance. This will allow me to delegate...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #233
Valentine’s Day and Fat Tuesday this week, plus more basketball and a class project or two. Busy week (I feel lame writing that, every week is busy). In our box from Fifth Crow Farms, we found Hokkaido...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #235
Already up to box #7 of the winter CSA season with Fifth Crow Farms. We had a lot of rain this last week which is much needed. However, I may be the only one hoping for a rainy March, well maybe except...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #236
Lemons are everywhere! At least in our backyard. This week I will pick a peck, zest ’em and juice ’em, and freeze the results for future citrus endeavors. Our box from Fifth Crow Farms was filled with...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #237
Our box from Fifth Crow Farms arrived on a rainy Thursday, which meant I ran outside and grabbed it quick while trying to stay dry. In the box we found Chard, Beets, Spinach, Leeks, Carrots,Baby Head...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #242
Back to school, back to meal plans! Our box from Fifth Crow Farms contained Red Beets, Broccoli, Purple Potatoes, Spinach, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Pristine Apples, and Green Beans. In addition, we have...
View ArticleMy CSA Box: Menu Plan #243
Holiday Monday and the husband wants to run to the store for lunch food for work. Better get this menu plan put together so he can pick up a few things for dinner this week too! In our box from Fifth...
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