Act Locally

I have been looking into joining a local co-op for many reasons. It would be wonderful to support local farmers as well as learn to 'eat seasonally.' I also want my children to really know where their food comes from. I think I've found an excellent compromise. From November through May, we will subscribe to Door to Door Organics which will deliver a box of seasonal produce to our doorstep every Wednesday. Then we can put our subscription on hold from June through October, to reap the benefits of a share in the Abbondanza CSA. There are lots of volunteer opportunities here and I think we will have a good 20 weeks, learning about life on the farm from the food point of view (we love the animal point of view at Sunflower Farm, our favorite summer camp and weekend spot in the warmer months.) I am excited for this Wednesday's delivery, and also happy to not have to shop for produce at the grocery store! They tell you exactly what you'll get each week so it will be easy to plan meals. Here's what's in our "Medium Box" this week:

Item/Quantity
Green Leaf Lettuce 1.00 ea.
Kale 1.00 ea.
Spinach 1.00 ea.
Carrots 1.00 lb
Jewel Yams 3.00 lb
Leeks 1.00 lb
Roma Tomatoes 1.00 lb
Spaghetti Squash 1.00 ea.
Red Onions 1.00 lb
Bananas 5.00 ea.
Bosc Pears 6.00 ea.
Haas Avocado 1.00 ea.
Mango 2.00 ea.
Valencia Oranges 6.00 ea.

Good stuff! Anyone want to come over for dinner this week?