WTF, CSA? Or, Recipe ideas for Community Supported Agriculture Farm Shares

[DubaiSis]

My office mate has a similar thing she does (for probably dramatically more money) having a random selection of organic fruit and veg delivered to her house at specified intervals. I think for her program you decide how much you want delivered at a time. But it sounds like the California, way more expensive version of the same thing. The good news here is the growing season is year round, although seasonality dictates what you're going to get.

One of my favorite things to do when I lived in Dubai was buy odd fruits and vegetables just to see what their deal was. Usually I was tickled by the result. Just one time it was a complete failure. But I was unable to find any information AT ALL on the interwebs about this particular Indian vegetable (have forgotten the name of this cucumber/zucchini/potato thing), so I had no idea how to cook it. And I guessed wrong.

[amIblue?]

I learned what a sunchoke is today. Thanks!

I'm no help with recipes, sorry.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by carnation

That would be fantastic if they did it here.

Maybe they do? It's usually the organic or family farms. How many in your house now? They told us a full share was good for 2-4 people but we feel like we could feed an army.

Originally Posted by TonyB06

..I'm just amazed someone actually uses kohlrabi outside of The Food Network.

It's actually my favorite "new" thing. It's a very mild, cabbage-like taste. Really fresh tasting.

Originally Posted by Shellfish

I don't get a CSA because of the small size of my household (one), but I do like to browse at farmers' markets and try things. This year it was garlic scapes, from which I've whipped up a couple of batches of this pesto recipe, which I used as a spread on sandwiches with ham and tomato. At first, it is some super strong stuff, but with age it mellows and is wonderful.

That looks awesome! We'll have to try it.

Originally Posted by DubaiSis

My office mate has a similar thing she does (for probably dramatically more money) having a random selection of organic fruit and veg delivered to her house at specified intervals. I think for her program you decide how much you want delivered at a time. But it sounds like the California, way more expensive version of the same thing. The good news here is the growing season is year round, although seasonality dictates what you're going to get.

One of my favorite things to do when I lived in Dubai was buy odd fruits and vegetables just to see what their deal was. Usually I was tickled by the result. Just one time it was a complete failure. But I was unable to find any information AT ALL on the interwebs about this particular Indian vegetable (have forgotten the name of this cucumber/zucchini/potato thing), so I had no idea how to cook it. And I guessed wrong.

We paid about $500 for a full share and have already saved about $200 at the grocery store - and our CSA goes into October! I wish I knew more about your veggie fail!