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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Yesterday’s Box, 25 November 2011
The delivery for yesterday arrived as I was getting ready to go visit family. So, after taking some photos of the contents and storing everything, I had to run out the door. It is a day late, but here is … Continue reading
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A Cautionary Tale: Glass and Food
Eventually, no matter how careful a person is in the kitchen, accidents happen. Whether you cut a finger prepping some vegetables or drop a glass putting it away, they are unavoidable. Specifically, for those of your have forgotten your high … Continue reading
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Stew with Vegetables and Sausage
With the arrival of my second box, which included several ingredients that would be perfect for stew and/or soup stock, I decided to make one. Ingredients from the box: 2x leeks, rinsed and chopped 4x carrots, chopped 1 bunch celery, … Continue reading
Today’s Friday: What’s in the Box?
Today’s box arrived before I even left for work this morning. I merely set it inside the door and left, anxiously awaiting whatever treats were contained within. Well, now I am home, and am ready to share with you all … Continue reading
Dill Salmon with Green Beans, Tomatoes, and Bok Choy
Ingredients from in the box: 3-4 sprigs of dill, chopped 4x baby bok choy, ends trimmed and sliced in half 1 lb. of green beans, ends trimmed off Ingredients from out of the box: 1x container of cherry tomatoes 1x … Continue reading
Orechiette with a Broccoli and Sausage Cream Sauce
I wanted to use the broccoli, but did not want to cook them the normal way (i.e., steamed and served with cheese sauce or butter). So, since even cut up they are a bit chunky and string tasting, I decided … Continue reading
Why and How to Dry Peppers
For those new to eating locally and/or seasonally, one question inevitably comes up: what do I do with the excess bulk of an ingredient that I have grown, or that I found a good deal on during its peak season? … Continue reading
Scrambled Eggs with Leeks, Red Peppers, and Cheese
Ingredients from the box: 1x leek, sliced thinly Ingredients from out of the box: 4x eggs 3x homegrown and oven-dried peppers, finely chopped (if using fresh, use 1-2 peppers. Personally, while the peppers are unneeded, I like my food spicy.) … Continue reading
How to Clean Leeks
Many people express concern about cooking leeks, since they are often large, initially quite dirty, and hard to clean. Nobody likes gritty food, which is understandable, and neither do I. So, in light of the fact that many people do … Continue reading
Delicious Bounty in a Box!
If you can’t tell by the title, I’m a bit excited. I received the first box this morning. The challenge can now begin in earnest, and there is no turning back. In some ways, in keeping with the spirit of … Continue reading
Farm to Kitchen to Table 