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May 2011

May
31
2011

The CSA Project: First Summer Pick Up

Friday was the first regular pick up at the Pennypack Farm CSA.  This means every other Friday I will get 10 units of fresh produce.  The size of the unit depends on how much of the veggie there is for that week.  It could be, for instance, 4 pounds of rutabagas, a bunch of kale [...]

May
12
2011

Butternut Squash Risotto

The nice thing about risotto is that you can add almost any veggie that happens to be in season and it will work.  In the spring, for example, there are asparagus and peas.  I still had a butternut squash sitting around from late winter, so I decided to try that.   Results were delicious. What you’re [...]

May
2
2011

The CSA Project: Spinach Pesto

Spinach is a very versatile vegetable.  You can eat it raw, or sautéed, or you can throw it into soups, stews and sauces for an extra nutritional punch. My favorite use for spinach is making pesto.  Pesto can be used in so many ways.  You can mix it with your favorite pasta, use it as a base [...]

May
1
2011

The CSA Project: Mid April

Coming soon: Spinach Pesto!