Can you fall in love with a market? For me, it began [bleep] years ago with a high school English assignment. I chose the option to illustrate a song with photos and needed to find a merchant who would “roll his awning down” in a proxy Morning Morgantown. When morning comes to Morgantown, … Continue reading
Everyone can use a little help in the kitchen. In a pinch, even an Earth Mom like me may resort to those little packets of various-food-helper mix. But every time I buy one, I wince at the price, especially if the main ingredient is salt or flour. And don’t even mention the chemical ingredients I … Continue reading
Last weekend marked one of the highlights of our CSA season—the annual salsa party. Everyone is invited and joins in to cut up peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes for a giant salsa mix. We all work hard and produce a giant tub of salsa. Then we kick back and indulge in a bountiful potluck. … Continue reading
Basil must be having a great year! Each week, our CSA boxes are graced with an abundance of its savory, green presence. And despite having a family of pesto lovers, I am having trouble keeping up. My kids are begging for “plain ol’ spagetti with tomato sauce,” so I needed a solution…fast! And so I pulled together a new … Continue reading
Since I have been subscribing to CSAs for approximately 15 years, I have a clear understanding of what my vegetable strengths and weaknesses are. The late summer bounty can be both a joy and a challenge and I have found that one of my weaknesses is clearly and surprisingly… cherry tomatoes. Although delicious, my kids won’t … Continue reading
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