This Week’s (small) CSA Share
Cabbage, again. Tis the season. This is the only disadvantage of being a CSA member: non-preferred ingredients, ad naseam. But it teaches you to be creative, think outside the box, discover new favorites, & I try to make the best of it. Thank goodness I have some new & old recipes at my fingertips.
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Chard
- Parsley
- Fennel
- Carrots
- Arugula
- Kale
I have yet to share the outcome of how I utilized the cabbage from the last box, & will do so soon, I promise. But here is a hint…
This time I plan to make another dish from trusty culinista, Heidi Swanson - “White Beans & Cabbage” from her latest book, Super Natural Everyday. I’m sick, again, so my taste buds are flat & I’d just like to keep it simple. This recipe looks rustic & hearty. In fact, here it is on the cover!
Speaking of being under the weather, I haven’t had much of an appetite, but I did have a craving today for something comforting. I’ve also had a hankering for vegan mac & cheese & a bit of inspiration popped into my inbox yesterday - “White Cheddar & Arugula Pesto Mac & Cheese”. Perfect use of arugula from the CSA, but hmmmmm….how can I veganize the mac & white cheddar part? I think I’ve come up with a plan. I’ll test it out & if it is successful, I’ll share.
I was very excited to see kale on the list, as I usually have to buy it separately. I am always up for kale. My CSA has recently begun adding recipes to our boxes & it’s wonderful. This week they included a recipe for “Kale & Potato Gratin” & were kind & amazing enough to add a “vegan adaptation” to the recipe. Thank you, Suzie’s! I will be making it for sure & will share the recipe here. Bring on the comfort food.
In other news…just booked a trip to the bay area. A quick San Fran-Berkely-Napa excursion. Leaving two weeks from today. Made a reservation at Millennium….yes! I need this more than anything right now. Things in my little life have been a bit overwhelming lately.
