Paella from my cookbook, with a summer twist. I substituted peas and peppers with carrots and zucchini from my organic CSA share
Thanks to my participation in a CSA share this summer, I am literally up to my ears in fresh, locally grown organic produce. I can barely keep up with using it up! It's a fun conundrum, though. Instead of going to the market and choosing my veggies, I get a box of whatever is abundant and in season; it's kind of like homework – or "Iron Chef" on a smaller scale. The CSA veggies have been absolutely gorgeous: much more vibrant than I would find at the supermarket. I leave you with photos, rather than words.
Caribbean-inspired Sloppy Joes, made with tempeh, peppers, mango, and flavored with tamarind.
Monster basil, which quickly became monster pesto
Last week's share: cucumber, carrots, beets, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, onion, yellow squash, green beens, and oregano [not pictured]
Previous share: basil, lettuce, chard, garlic, cucumbers, zucchini/yellow squash, tomatoes, beets and red potatoes
Look at that contrast...gorgeous
17 comments:
Sloppy Joe recipe, plz?
everything looks delicious! Super jealous of your CSA. :)
All that food looks good! Wow, what a basil leaf! I found a monster basil plant at the grocery store. It was a little tree almost.
Yea! This makes me wanna go home right now, pull out your book, and get on that paella!
Everything looks fabulous, This makes me wanna cook again. Since its so hot here I have been eating only fresh fruits & veggies...the stove has been on vacation since the beginning of July. Hee...Hee...Hee.
What a beautiful, bountiful harvest you are sharing in. There are some awesome treats there! You've got a great CSA.
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Gorgeous. (I'm hungry!)
Great photo essay! Everything is better when it's made with great ingredients like those!
that basil leaf is a bit intense!
OOOH my goodness, that photo essay is a feast for the eyes! I'm so hungry now!
Yum, so much beautiful food!
I would like to exchange links with your site www.blogger.com
Is this possible?
Your pictures are so yummy!
Still working my way through your book and have loved everything I have tried.
Still trying to find tempeh here but have had no luck so far.
I would like to exchange links with your site urbanvegan.net
Is this possible?
I am always jealous of people's CSA shares! There seems to be only one option in Vienna and it is SUPER expensive.
haven't been here for a long time.... So glad I revisited your blog. I never feel more at peace with the world than when I'm reading it. :)
Thank you.
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