CSA Diaries

I have a confession to make. I am getting a tad bit annoyed with my CSA. My husband is literally rolling his eyes and making his "I told you so face" in my direction. But sadly, it's true. Let me run through some of the reasons why. 

First, the selection of vegetables. At first, I was excited at the prospect of all of these new, exotic veggies and roots... like, kohlrabi, for example. Now, I find myself just daydreaming about some green beans, spinach or broccoli - my familiar favorites.  

Second, the options take a few weeks to change. I literally have 6 pounds of cucumber in my refrigerator....6. One whole carton of those lovely strawberries pictured above went bad! It was so sad to see but the sheer volume of them and  the quickness they went bad was just...heartbreaking. 

Third, the herb share. I have no idea what to do with all of the herbs I am getting each week. The first couple weeks I forgot to write down what the herbs were and really had no idea how to use them. Now, I've smartened up and write them down, however, that doesn't mean I am using them any faster. The poor, wilted green leave gives me guilt each morning. 

Fourth, the day of the week. At first, I thought... Thursday is ideal! I can have food for the weekend and  beginning of the next week. Well, in the summer, I am discovering that I go out to dinner much more often. I live right on the water so all of the cafe's open their outdoor seating and the harbor is always buzzing. Also, the food seems to go bad just so quickly!! I fear I am just not organized enough master my CSA.

I am going to push ahead and try and get through this slump. I will try and whip on my chef hat and make some time for preparation. Maybe I'll evening Google "canning", however, as of now, I will plan on just going to my lovely Farmer's Market next year.  I can chalk this an experience.

xoxo

M