My CSA is Breaking Up with Me

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A few weeks ago, I was talking with my husband about maybe taking a sabbatical from CSAs. We were agonizing over the decision. Then, I received an email that made my decision for me.

5 Reasons Why I Subscribe to my CSA in October

Note: I’m re-posting this article from last year. My last pickup was yesterday, and the feeling was bittersweet. On the one hand, I’m glad for a break. On the other, I’m really going to miss the weekly rhythm of picking up the product.

CSA Week 2 Update 6/17

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I was out of town Wednesday through Friday, so DH picked up this week’s share. Left to Right: Spring turnips, rhubarb, green onions, frisee, Napa cabbage (also called Chinese cabbage), kohlrabi, kale, and Swiss Chard. Not Shown: 2 heads of lettuce and some mixed greens. I still have some radishes, lettuce, and chives left from [...]

First CSA Pickup of the Season!

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FINALLY! You can now expect lots more recipes. As I said before, it’s been pretty hot and chilis and stews were just not appealing. But now I have lots of glorious green to play with! So what was waiting for me when I arrived at pickup?

Top 10 Things to Do Before CSA Season

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CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a system where you buy for a share at the beginning of the year, and then during the growing season you get 1-2 bags of fresh vegetables from the farm. While many CSAs have already started, those of us in Michigan have another month to go. So what should [...]