Comments on: Recipes from America’s Small Farms: A Book Review

By: Lori Stein

Lori Stein — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 20:31:40 +0000

I’m one of the authors of Recipes from America’s Small Farms, and I want to thank you for the review; you understand just why we wrote this book. Joanne and I were site managers at our CSA in NYC and people were always asking us how to use each vegetable. We all have a lot of cookbooks, but when you follow a recipe in a cookbook, you start with the recipe and look for ingredients. When we get our CSA shares, we start with the ingredients and build recipes around what we have. So knowing how to make basic recipes and adapting them to what’s in season is essential for a CSA member. Yes, there are individual recipes that I’ve found in different places (and some are in this book) that are worth following to the letter–but I’m never as satisfied as when I make up my own and use the great, fresh vegetables that I get in my CSA share. I’m in my 14th year at my CSA, and I still find new ways to use my share every week. Best,
Lori Stein

By: The Local Cook

The Local Cook — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:02:34 +0000

It took a bit of convincing to get DH to try CSAs too, but after the first year he was totally hooked. Now HE’S the one making sure we get signed up each year! And thanks for the suggestion about Everyday Food.

By: Jennifer Y.

Jennifer Y. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:18:13 +0000

That sounds wonderful. I tried to convince my husband to buy into a half share at our local CSA, but he wasn’t buying it. He is not very adventurous in the veggie department.

This is not a cookbook, but I used to subscribe to Everyday Food and they would always feature veggies in season, including veggies outside the “norm”.
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By: LaVonne

LaVonne — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:25:24 +0000

This sounds cool. I just got my mom a seasonal cook book from amazon: vegan soups and stews.

Blessings!

By: angie

angie — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:09:24 +0000

this sounds great I love cookbooks and thanks for sharing

By: The Local Cook

The Local Cook — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:03:55 +0000

Thanks for the tip! I do subscribe (I think . . . unless that one ran out . . . sometimes it’s hard to keep track). LOVE it.

By: Glitch Baby

Glitch Baby — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:58:31 +0000

This isn’t exactly a cookbook, but for years I have subscribed to Eating Well magazine, which comes out 6 times a year and each issue is packed with seasonal recipes. I keep all my back issues and right now I am going through the February-March ones for the past few years to see if there are any more I want to make before moving into the April-May issues. It’s a terrific magazine, focusing on whole seasonal foods and simple recipes. I think you would like it. Check out their website if you’re not familiar with it. http://www.eatingwell.com (no I don’t work for them…just a big fan)

By: Joanne @ Barely Domestic Mama

Joanne @ Barely Domestic Mama — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:10:13 +0000

I don’t have any seasonal cookbooks. I’m still fairly new to cooking, but I am enjoying it so far. I love trying new recipes, especially for cookies.

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