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CSA Spectacular: Turning Roots & Tubers Into Gourmet Treats

Achievement: #51. CSA Cooking

Our January CSAs loaded our pantry with all sorts of roots and tubers. Luckily, we were able to find a lot of ways to prepare interesting, healthy meals and sides that incorporated these ground-grown delights. Check out the results (and a few pro-tips) here! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: September Highlights

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

September brought some of the biggest, fullest farm share boxes of the season! It was a bit of a challenge to use everything we got, but we made it work! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: August Highlights

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Getting back into the CSA updates, here’s our August recipe wrap-up! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Beets, Bouquets, & Beans

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

The 7th week of our CSA share brought us a bunch of fruits, beans, and greens. With a little effort, we were able to find homes for just about everything; we’re loving how the CSA is pushing us to get more creative with our cooking. Check out some of the tasty side dishes we were able to concoct! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Greens Galore (& Mojitos!)

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

The week 6 delivery of our CSA gave us the chance to make meals for all times of day, baked goods, and even cocktails. Come see the possibilities! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Tiny Strawberries & Cherry Pie

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Week 5 of our CSA brought a box full of new goodies, including our first week with fresh fruit. Salads, appetizers, and pie ahead! Continue reading

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Get Thee To Gilroy! (Unless Thou Art A Vampire)

Achievement: #24. Buy Garlic in Gilroy

In which we visit the Garlic Capital of the World and don’t even have to dodge any vampires – our magical trip to Gilroy, California! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Bacon Greens & Mutant Broccoli

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Week 4 of our CSA, where cheese is so good, it can make an entire meal! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Potatoes, Mushrooms & Cheese!

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Weeks 2 & 3 of our CSA brought some delightful goodies and some lovely flowers. Yay summertime dinner! Continue reading

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CSA Spectacular: Scapes, Salads, & Chevre

Achievement: #26. Join a CSA

Week 1 of our CSA covered topics like ‘what on earth is a garlic scape?’ and ‘just what do you expect me to do with all that kale?’. Read on to find out the results! Continue reading

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