Dark Days Challenge has begun!

It's November 15, which means the start of the winter challenge this year. This is our 3rd year of participating. The first year was fantastic - I was really on the ball. Last year I managed to prepare about 60% of our food from our CSA and stores. I am motivated again this year, since I am in the groove now and have been preparing. We've been feasting on CSA beans, greens & veggies for a few months now.

So, on to our very first meal! It was a simple one, and perfect for our snowy weather today: chili. I My exemptions are Italian seasoning and 1 can of tomato paste. The local CSA ingredients in this yummy chili are: chickpeas, red beans, yellow onion, garlic, (homemade!) veggie stock, and 2 jalapenos (from our hatch chilis). It's bubbling away in the crockpot right now, blending with the smells of more local roasted potatoes, beets & garlic. We devoured the potatoes and garlic at lunch but will enjoy the roasted beets with some sauteed CSA tut soi alongside our chili. Mmm...