csa box oct 30

- green leaf lettuce
- romaine lettuce
- squash
- russet potatoes
- huge head of cabbage
- parsley
- carrots
- apples
- strawberry jam

csa box 9/18/09

csa box
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

almost a week late, but here it is. in the midst of the havoc that has been wrought by my latest project, i have been eating lots of veggies.

- romaine & green leaf lettuces
- celery
- zucchini & squash
- cucumbers
- corn
- carrots
- apples
- basil
- beets

csa box aug 7

- romaine lettuce
- green beans
- cucumbers (2)
- basil
- giant maui onion
- carrots
- cherry tomatoes
- tomatoes (3)
- red pepper
- peaches (3)
- strawberries

csa box 7/24/09

csa box 7/24/09
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

- lettuce
- cabbage
- basil
- cilantro
- green bell peppers
- one giant onion
- cucumbers
- oranges
- tomatoes
- peaches

csa july 3, 09

i was dreading seeing the two heads of lettuce in our box this week since we hadn't even finished eating the two heads of lettuce from the last box, but all the new and fun items made up for it. needless to say, i'll be making a cream of lettuce soup again.
*marks what's new

- romaine lettuce (2 heads)
- purple cabbage (2 heads)
- cucumber (3)
- purple carrots*
- japanese eggplant*
- green beans
- cilantro
- corn
- tomatoes (not sure, but they look like heirloom)
- strawberries (1 qt)
- apples (4)

i'm not sure how they determine how much to put in the box, but it seems that there are a lot more in quantity and variety this week, which is exciting. i'll probably use the japanese egpplant in a red coconut curry. not sure what i'll make with the purple cabbage, yet. anyone have suggestions for something relatively easy? i usually just stir-fry with some red pepper, onions and basil.

csa box june 19

- romaine lettuce
- red leaf lettuce
- green beans
- cucumber
- corn
- radishes
- maui onion
- tomatoes
- basil
- strawberries

csa box june 5 '09

- romaine lettuce
- green cauliflower
- carrots
- spinach
- yellow beans
- cucumbers
- maui onion
- strawberries
- apples

csa box may 15

- a huge head of cabbage
- lettuce
- broccoli
- cauliflower
- spring onions
- beets
- carrots
- green beans
- apples
- strawberry jam

huge maui onion from csa

huge maui onion from csa
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

only the onion & the cauliflower are from the csa. all other produce came from last week's farmer's market, but i left them in for scale. i thought the onion in the delivery two weeks ago was big, but this i would call ginormous.

- romaine lettuce
- broccoli
- yellow cauliflower*
- maui onion
- green beans*
- zucchini & squash*
- cilantro
- carrots
- apples
- strawberries

as you can see, a few new things in the box this week (*). yay!

csa produce box: april 17

- romaine lettuce
- green leaf lettuce
- spinach
- sugar snap peas
- celery
- spring onion
- carrots
- apples
- strawberries

csa produce box: april 3

- green leaf lettuce
- celery
- spinach
- sugar snap peas
- carrots
- red radishes
- purple cabbage
- potatoes
- bananas
- strawberries

dear tanaka farms,
i love your fresh produce and having it delivered to my doorstop. sugar snap peas--they're relatively new. strawberries--i could eat them all the time, but would you consider growing other types of lettuces and greens, like arugula, baby lettuces, mache, escarole or endive? some asparagus or even brussel sprouts in lieu of cabbage would nice too.

thanks,
me

*sigh*

this week's csa box

- carrots
- green leaf lettuce
- iceberg lettuce
- cabbage
- spinach
- cilantro
- green onions
- apples
- strawberries

csa produce box - march 6, 09

csa box march 6
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

today's box included:

green leaf lettuce
celery
spinach
snap peas
red radishes
carrots
yellow onions
cilantro
navel oranges
strawberries

leftover over-ripe or wilty produce

csa
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

often, there are leftover portions or produce starts to ripen or wilt before i can cook them. trying to save them from the trash bin, i started chopping them up and freezing them. vegetables, especially celery & carrots, can be saved for soup stocks or even flavoring basis as mirepoix, and sliced fruit is perfect for smoothies.

romanesco (broccoflower)

csa box 2/20/09
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

this unusual vegetable with fractal forms is romanesco, a variant of broccoflower. i think i'll roast it, to maintain it's lovely form.

csa box 2/20/09

csa box 2/20/09
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

our produce box today included:

- red leaf lettuce
- iceberg lettuce
- red radishes
- celery
- beets
- spinach
- cabbage
- carrots
- cilantro
- romanesco (broccoflower)
- apples
- bananas

purple cabbage w/ basil & carmelized onions

dinner
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

found this easy recipe for spicing up the pretty purple cabbage we received in our last produce box

1 yellow onion chopped
1 small head of purple cabbage, sliced in 2 inch strips
4 cloves garlic, minced
basil
1 tsp red pepper flakes
salt & pepper to taste

saute the onions in 2 tbs olive oil for 10 min until they have browned. add 1 tsp salt and the red pepper flakes and cook for 1 min. add the cabbage and a tbs of water and cover. let the cabbage steam for 5-10 min until cooked down. add garlic, basil and salt and pepper to taste. cook for another 5 min and you're done!

today's csa produce box delivery

purple cabbage
Originally uploaded by bluepupae.

included:
purple cabbage
celery
romaine lettuce
carrots
red radishes
green onions
cilantro
large gold potatoes
bananas
tomatoes
strawberries