First on the agenda, I'd like to share with everyone in the joys of Spring! We've survived the winter, the darkness, the blistering cold temps, the wind, the snow, the sleet ... the cabin fever!
Second, FOOD> Eating wise, we made it through on frozen goods from our Summer CSA. We also moved to a town that offers a winter farmers market. This is a trend I really hope builds in other communities. It really is a nice treat to have access to produce that is grown nearby and not shipped by mega farms from parts unknown...in the WINTER. in the Northeast. We joined a full year CSA that allows you to select whatever items they have available that week in the quantities you want. There's a lot less stress involved in getting through the week's bounty and little worry of wasting precious greenery. My faves from the winter - tat soi (lovely), mustard greens (bitterific), and a farmers blend of baby greens for ultimate salad enjoyment (a must try for taste and testing your leafy green ID skills). While I like the flexibility in this farm's CSA program, I do foresee the possibility of a less empty freezer and fewer canned goods. But that's easily rectified by going to a pick your own once the growing season gets a-hopping.
Third>> what has that chef been up to? He's been active in the blogosphere, much more than my slacking self. Check it. If you are in our area ... please stay tuned for a formal date.
http://buildabakery.blogspot.com/
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