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Is This @#$%ing Summer Over Yet?
I’m late with the account of the vegetable box. Life did its thing by getting in the way: the cats continue to struggle with various health issues (the saintly Jenni is convinced that they are both dope fiends) and I … Continue reading
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Tagged CSA, cycling music, focaccia, green beans, moussaka, tallest man on earth, Ugly but Delicious, vegetables
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Ignoring the Rules (or: Mexi-terranean Burritos)
Before I move on the the vegetable box, I must again offer thanks for all your good wishes and healing thoughts. Both cats continue vigorously on their way back to tip-top kitty health, the Unit arrived safe and sound (albeit … Continue reading
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Tagged burrito, CSA, focaccia, food, Leon Bridges, Mediterranean, vegetables
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A Balancing Act
First off, I thank all of you who expressed so much concern for the cats and me after the last post. I have been overwhelmed with words, prayers, and gestures of kindness. I always prided myself on my choice of … Continue reading
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Tagged CSA, Elvis Costello, focaccia, food, music, new basement tapes, peas, tomatoes, Ugly but Delicious, vegetable box
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Back to the Box
Note: I meant to post this last week, but got sidetracked by Chet’s medical situation. Many, many thanks to all of you who sent best wishes and cat prayers. I hope to give a positive progress report soon! The … Continue reading
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Tagged CSA, food, nada surf, strawberries, strawberry, Ugly but Delicious, wine
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Eating Out of the Box: Last Hurrah
The final CSA box weighed a ton. Seriously: I needed a Gatorade after I lugged that thing into the house. The combined heft of a ginormous squash, a healthy noggin of cauliflower, apples, peppers, delightful baby turnips, potatoes, and lettuce challenged … Continue reading
Eating Out of the Box: The Penultimate Edition
The Farmer’s Almanac predicts an early fall and a cold winter for us in New England. Already, chilly mornings mean that I pull out the long sleeves for running. Apples have arrived at the farmer’s markets. Darkness falls earlier and earlier. … Continue reading
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Tagged beets, Brill Bruisers, CSA, food, green beans, kale, kimchi, plums, The New Pornographers, Ugly but Delicious
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Eating Out of the Box: Vacation Scramble
The box arrived while I was on vacation and sat unattended in the fridge at work for four days, giving me much less time to take advantage of the bounty. The original haul included four ears of local corn which I … Continue reading
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Tagged CSA, food, green beans, peppers, pickles, tomatoes, Ugly but Delicious, zucchini
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Eating Out of the Box, More UBD Food
The latest CSA box arrived just days before I left for San Francisco (more on that to come), so I hustled to use or preserve the booty before I jetted (back) to the west coast. The results were even uglier … Continue reading
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Tagged CSA, food, Ugly but Delicious
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Eating Out of the Box, with Added Beauty
When this week’s CSA box arrived, I faced the challenge of emptying it without spousal help (Jay was out of town), so I enlisted three of the most delightful dinner companions I know to lend me a hand (or a belly, … Continue reading
Eating Out of the Box, UBD Edition
This season’s first CSA Box came last week, ushering in a new series of Chopped-like challenges. (Imagine my best Ted Allen impersonation here) “You must create an appetizer using BEET GREENS, PURSLANE, and a HALF-MOLDY pint of BLUEBERRIES!” I always feel … Continue reading