maxine wrote:
> On Jul 20, 11:08 pm, Lin > wrote:
>> bob in nz wrote:
>>> For those of us not in the USA: what is the CSA?
>> Community Supported Agriculture. Typically you pay a fee to get a weekly
>> supply or "share" of organic produce. Our CSA typically runs for 22
>> weeks out of the year. The regular share will have fruit, veggies,
>> herbs, root veggies and potatoes. We have a regular variety share and an
>> additional fruit share.
>>
>> It's sort of like Christmas each week when we pick up what we're getting
>> for the week. Always a surprise or three in there.Then it's sort of like
>> "Iron Chef NorCal" in deciding what to do with what we got that week.
>>
>> --Lin
>
> That's a good way to describe it. This weekend, we had turnip hash
> browns, which were surprisingly good since my previous experience with
> turnips was less than edible. Last night a dishe of pattypan, swiss
> chard, and fresh garlic, with roasted purple potatoes and seasoned
> haddock. Now all that's left is the mustard greens which I've been
> using for salad, and tomorrow we pick up the new share. I hear rumors
> there will be beans, beans, and more beans. The corn, tomatoes and
> peppers are thriving, the pumpkins are setting fruit, and all is right
> with the (farm)world.
>
> IronChef RI

I am always interested in hearing about CSA deliveries.
Unfortunately, as much as I like the idea, I would be really bad
at cooking random unpredictable things. The best I can do is to
frequent ever-smaller farmstands (as vs the ever-larger ones).

--
Jean B.