Holiday Monday and the husband wants to run to the store for lunch food for work. Better get this menu plan put together so he can pick up a few things for dinner this week too! In our box from Fifth Crow Farms we found Artichokes, Carrots, Old Indian Woman dried beans, Little Gem lettuces,
Back to school, back to meal plans! Our box from Fifth Crow Farms contained Red Beets, Broccoli, Purple Potatoes, Spinach, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Pristine Apples, and Green Beans. In addition, we have Turnips, Green Cabbage, Cheddar Cauliflower and Rhubarb. Tomatoes went into sourdough and tomato sandwiches for Sunday lunch; apples will be featured in lunches throughout the
Spring showers. And rainbows. And flowers. This week had them all, including major down pours on Wednesday and Thursday. My trees and flowers all think spring is here, so there are tiny buds on some and fledgling leaves on others. The Blenheim apricot looks ready to rock this season and the D’Anjou pear in the
Our box from Fifth Crow Farms arrived on a rainy Thursday, which meant I ran outside and grabbed it quick while trying to stay dry. In the box we found Chard, Beets, Spinach, Leeks, Carrots,Baby Head Lettuce, Broccoli and Savoy Cabbage. The cabbage was used on Saturday night, along with the chard and a bit
Lemons are everywhere! At least in our backyard. This week I will pick a peck, zest ’em and juice ’em, and freeze the results for future citrus endeavors. Our box from Fifth Crow Farms was filled with Baby head lettuce, Rosemary,Butternut squash, Carrots, Cauliflower and Bag ‘o Kale. We also had a bunch of turnips, but
Already up to box #7 of the winter CSA season with Fifth Crow Farms. We had a lot of rain this last week which is much needed. However, I may be the only one hoping for a rainy March, well maybe except for the skiers who are looking forward to a nice spring ski season.
We did not order a Fifth Crow Farms CSA box this week, since we were camping in Joshua Tree. However, the trade box was overflowing when we got home which meant I have lots of tasty vegetables to choose from this week including Napa cabbage, Cauliflower, Purple potatoes, Carrots,Baby kale, Cilantro and Kohlrabi. That kohlrabi might
Thanksgiving week! The food. The family. The joy! Oh yes, I am happy. By now you have all see my menu plan for Thanksgiving dinner. Fortunately, we have to eat the rest of the week too, and with our vegetable box from Fifth Crow Farms, we are all set. This week we found Delicata squash,
Thinking about next week, and my family coming into town, and my own excitement about the holiday, I thought it would be wise to start planning the menu well in advance. This will allow me to delegate as needed, do my shopping before the rush, and hopefully have a relaxing couple of days. Plus, Kenji