Do you enjoy surprises?
Genuinely speaking, I do not.
I'm boring that way. I suppose its due to my leanings toward a Type-A personality that turn "surprises" into "things to worry about because I can neither control nor understand them."
Despite that, as I have mentioned elsewhere, I signed up my family to be part of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm cooperative.
How does the "surprise" theme figure into my newfound granola-ish lifestyle choice? Well, depending on conditions, the farmer delivers a big box of...whatever grew well given conditions, season, etc.
I received an email update tonight from the farm mananger. She (yes, a woman owns and runs this organic farm! DOUBLE granola points!) noted that our boxes will be delivered next Thursday, April 7th.
I still have not learned to make canned goods yet. I suppose I could buy a "kit" to do this but I'm going to rely on my penchant for making creative salads, stews, soups, juices and sauces to "use up" any particular "surplus" item we receive. If I'm completely flummoxed, I do have two large boxes of freezer bags, so hopefully some of the stuff will be freezable. I know that giving items away via donation or sharing with a neighbor is an option but I do have to prove this food experiment to my budget officer, (aka - my husband) as well as to myself in terms of cost-benefit.
I don't like surprises...but I am really excited to get my first Mystery Box of organic produce.
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 | Posted by Tammy @ 03/26/2008 09:18 PM PDT | |
That sounds like a lot of fun!! You'll be able to try new recipes!!
I don't think there's anything like that here... |
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| Posted by AbbyNormal @ 03/26/2008 10:44 AM PDT | |
Great idea - the CSA. And, ooh, a box of mystery produce!
If you're not into canning (I'm certainly not!), don't forget about your spanking Jack Lalane juicer! |
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| Posted by beej @ 03/26/2008 10:11 AM PDT | |
| I'd be willing to bet I wouldn't be able to name everything in my box. Ever got something you didn't recognize? |
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| Posted by Miss Ginger @ 03/26/2008 08:59 AM PDT | |
| Just to add, you're lucky! We only get our first in mid-June! |
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| Posted by Miss Ginger @ 03/26/2008 08:59 AM PDT | |
I've been doing that for three years, now, the upside is that it's organic, and the surprises can be nice (our guy has the best melons I've ever had)(there's a joke in there, lol). The downside is when there's a ton of one thing, and very little of another due to weather. Last year, we had zucchini and bell peppers coming out the yin yang, and our box would have *one* apple. Yes, one.
Most things are freezable (peppers!), and more often than not, the farmers provide you with recipes for what you have.
Another cool thing is discovering new veggies. Ours introduced us to kohrabi and some obscure melon. Really good stuff!
Have fun! |
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| Posted by Michelle @ 03/26/2008 06:53 AM PDT | |
| How I deal with surprises depends very much on the surprise....I am sure you will be pleased with the box of produce. My sister in law loves this - she does one near her. |
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