2013 CSA Blog Break Time!

I am aware that most of my readers probably only pop over when I post on Facebook or Twitter that a new post is available; however, there are a handful of you who subscribe. Just wanted to post a quick note that I’m taking a blogging break! Yes, it’s summer, and yes the CSA continues … Continue reading →

2013 CSA Week 5

Week 5: June 29, 2013 How is it almost July already? How did that happen?? Our 8th (EIGHTH!!) anniversary is coming soon, and July 4th, and my birthday, and music camp… summer is definitely flying. I spent the evenings this past week teaching at my church’s Vacation Bible School. It’s tiring but very worth it! … Continue reading →

2013 CSA Week 4

Week 4: June 22, 2013 Last week I discovered one of my favorite things to do with zucchini for lunch (besides making this zucchini bread, which doesn’t – or shouldn’t – count as an everyday sort of meal). It’s basically baked zucchini slices drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt, pepper, parmesan, and some … Continue reading →

2013 CSA Week 3

Week 3: June 15, 2013 It was another good food week last week! We ate / froze / used everything in the CSA (minus a few garlic scapes which will get pickled shortly). I think the difference between this year and last year is that I’m more committed to actually eating the produce. I know, … Continue reading →

2013 CSA Week 2

Week 2: June 8, 2013 I consider last week a good food week at our house because we didn’t throw anything away from the CSA (yup, we even ate the radish and turnip tops!) New to the blog this year: at the end of the post I’ll recap how I used everything from the previous … Continue reading →

2013 CSA Week 1

Week 1: June 1, 2013 THE CSA STARTED!!!! *cue jumping up and down with excitement* If you are new to my blog, a CSA is kind of like a subscription to whatever a farmer produces in a given season. We pay for the whole season up front, and each week we pick up a share … Continue reading →

The New Mt. Joy Farmers Market

Today we visited the new Mt. Joy Farmers’ Market (35 W. Main St.) This used to be an outdoor market, but this year it has moved inside. We got some fun things! A bottle of Blueberry Birch Beer bottled in Reading, PA, some great-looking, locally made salt and vinegar chips, and rhubarb (local), blueberries, and … Continue reading →

Weeks 16 and 17: 8.25.12 and 9.1.12

*sigh* I have been a bad blogger. Like it or not, the start of another school year took over pretty much everything! Since my last post I’ve also accepted a playing job at the Fulton (violin for Gypsy). I’m extremely excited about this…pit orchestra is my favorite! Local friends, come see the show. :) So … Continue reading →

Plum Butter and Other Assorted Happiness

Things that bring me great happiness: 1. Old kitchen things. I don’t mean new things that are made in a vintage style (although that’s also sort of neat); I mean actual old things. Sometimes I find such things at the local Memorial and Labor Day flea markets (Courtney, are you excited for Labor Day?? :) … Continue reading →

Week 15: 8.18.12 and Apple Day!

Well, here it is. The last official week of summer vacation before school starts! We have a few teacher days later this week, and students start Monday. At least the beautiful produce is still coming for a few more weeks. :) This week our Creekside CSA share included: Cucumbers (2) Jalapeños (2…I totally took the … Continue reading →