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Top 5 Words of Advice about CSA

It’s going to sound strange, but as a farmer, I’ve done my share of “mining” for gold — so to speak. My boys are 8 and 5 years old, and whenever we go spend the night in a hotel, they always try to find “Goldrush” on the TV. (We don’t have cable at home). They…
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The 6 Steps to Using Your CSA Box Each Week

After talking to a lot of my CSA veterans, I’ve heard a thing or two about what they do each week to help them use up their box and prevent food waste. Some of them were obvious tips. Others were a-ha moments for me. As we begin the CSA season, I thought it would be…
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Green Bags: the One Kitchen Tool CSA Members Must Have

Debbie Meyer Green bags kick ass. I don’t usually swear in blogposts. But this is an exception because… well, it’s just not enough to say, “Green bags are great.” They really do kick ass. And if you’re going to be in my CSA (or any CSA), you absolutely MUST have them in your kitchen storage…
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Stir Fried Peat Shoots

Cooking pea shoots is a treat! Usually found in Asian dishes they are a great addition to rice and other stir-fried vegetables.

Garlic Scape and Green Onion Dressing

This is a great addition to salads or grilled vegetables. I like it over grilled chicken to add some fresh, garlicky flavor. Make ahead to keep in the refrigerator and use as needed.

Pickled Green Onions

This is great way to preserve your bunching onions, they also taste great pickled! Use them on salads or as an addition to other meals, they will last one month once pickled. You can modify the amount of dill and crushed red pepper depending on your preference.

Garlic and Green Onion Cauliflower Rice

I love riced cauliflower! It’s a great addition to any meal and one of the sneaky ways you can get your family to eat more veggies. If you’re unsure about using the cauliflower, you could start with half “regular” rice, half cauliflower rice.

Carrot Top Pesto

This is a great tasting exit strategy for your carrot tops. Remember to cut them off your carrots as soon as you get your box home, store them in a bag in your crisper drawer. You can use this pesto in a pasta dish, on chicken, pizza, sandwiches or ON ROASTED CARROTS! It will store in therefrigerator for a couple weeks, or in the freezer for months.

Roasted Carrots and Pine Nuts

This is a crowd pleaser! If you’re looking for more than your average cooked carrot, try adding these rich flavors these gems.

How Does a CSA Work? Your Roadmap to Finding a CSA in Toledo

So you’ve decided you might want to join a CSA near Toledo, Ohio. Only one problem. Where do you begin? How does a CSA work? Starting a search for the “right” CSA in Toledo can be overwhelming. This article is going to try to help you figure out the questions you should even be asking…
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Top 5 Words of Advice about CSA

The 6 Steps to Using Your CSA Box Each Week

Green Bags: the One Kitchen Tool CSA Members Must Have

Stir Fried Peat Shoots

Garlic Scape and Green Onion Dressing

Pickled Green Onions

Garlic and Green Onion Cauliflower Rice

Carrot Top Pesto

Roasted Carrots and Pine Nuts

How Does a CSA Work? Your Roadmap to Finding a CSA in Toledo

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