Since I promised you a post of CSA fun, you shall have it, in triplicate. Truth be old, you’re going to get more pictures than that; I just like the phrase “in triplicate.” Rolls of the tongue in a naughty way, and why yes, I’m still reading the 50 Shades series.
One random side note (I have ADD; let’s move on shall we) and a blogging problem: I have no time for legit books anymore (alright 50 shades might not be “legit,” but whatever). I spend all my time perusing other blogs and have been on the last 50 book for weeks now. I’d say its a sign the book isn’t any good, but every time I pick it up, which is rarely, it’s still steamy. For those of you who think this book is boring, you must be up to some kinky business (or still in your twenties).
Back to our wholesome CSA where I have not one, but two weeks, worth of produce to reveal. In an effort to make my posts shorter, to build suspense and overall be a tease (what can I say, I skipped the blogs and read 50 shades last night), I’m only going to share one week worth of CSA goodness in today’s post. You’ll have to come back if you want to see week two (I’ll make it worth your while).
If you want to see other blogger’s CSA “boxes,” head on over to In Her Chucks or Gastronomical Sovereignty and check them out because it’s more link up parties. Similar to WIAW, but in these, we share our lovely CSA surprises and local eats. I’m so super excited (and I’m also at the intellectual maturity of a ten-year old) to have found a group of people, who willingly sign up for a CSA and love all the veggies and all the madness which ensues, just as much as I do. I’m not alone with my crazy anymore. Holla!
Without further ado, because there has been enough ado already, here is week thirteen of my CSA, in all it’s glory.
We got a little bit of everything this week: beets (rhymes and rhythms), bell peppers, patty pan squash, summer squash, hot hungarian peppers (dance ladies, dance), red and yellow onions, green beans, beefsteak tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, and a voluptuous eggplant, which as of this moment is still sitting in my fridge and looking a lot less voluptuous. I’m hoping to cook her up today and share her in my next CSA post. See, now you have to come back to see how it ends for our sexy purple lady.
Shiny happy produce!
Of course, I wash my produce before picture time so my beautiful veggies can look their best (contrary to popular belief, participating in a CSA doesn’t make you lose your mind). I make sure their hair is in place and there’s no food stuck in their teeth, and I don’t limit myself to just one picture anymore. I’m sure all of this is normal behavior and non-food bloggers must think I’m a total freak, but people give me free food now, so there’s that. Case in point: the in-laws got some farm fresh eggs from their neighbor (direct from a chicken’s @ss) and since they already had plenty at home, they turned to me, where I happily and gracefully accepted because I do everything gracefully, including run into walls and corners which obviously are trying to attack me. Bastards and the same could be said for the eggs because I don’t know who the baby daddy is.
As you already know, I drank my beets and I used up some of the tomatoes during my Mediterranean kick.
I also put tomatoes, eggs, onions, peppers and black beans together for some Huevos Rancheros, Scrambled Style. This dish couldn’t be easier or quicker to make, its great for any meal, and you can pretty much top it with whatever you like. Seriously, it doesn’t get better than this.
The quick and dirty for Scrambled Huevos: Brown a tortilla (most people use corn) on a skillet for a quick thirty seconds. Flip it over and brown the other side. Add cheese to the top of the tortilla, because cheese makes everything better, and wait until it just starts to melt. Then pour your scrambled egg mixture (whole eggs plus a little almond milk for me; I ain’t scared of no yolk) on top of your tortilla and cheese. Yes, the egg mixture will completely cover the tortilla and then some; it’s ok. Let it all hang out in the pan on low to medium heat until the egg mixture is almost completely set. Then flip the egg mixture and tortilla and let it cook for another 30 seconds to one minute on the second side. Note: the larger the pan, the harder it is to flip so I’ve taken to buying the mini-tortillas and using a small saute pan. Once done, remove from pan and top with whatever your little heart desires.
I actually sautéed some hot peppers and onions and added those along with black beans, tomatoes, spicy salsa (leftover from Chipolte, yes please), and chives from the garden. It was so ridiculously good and easy, I’ve eaten it twice in the last week. And in an egg-cellent fashion (oh brother, they can’t all be winners), I fried up some eggs and paired them with a cold green bean salad and some cheddar jalapeno biscuits (recipe to come and one you don’t want to miss) for lunch the other day.
And because this salad only put a small dent in our pile of green beans, the Hubby and I made a quick veggie stir fry for dinner one night and coupled it with a Seeds of Change Seven Whole Grains Mixture which has Brown Rice, Wild Rice, Barley, Bulgar Wheat, and Quinoa.
It was rich, nutty and unbelievable delicious. I practically licked my plate clean; no joke.
The veggies were a combination of cauliflower, green beans, bell peppers, hungarian hot peppers, cherry tomatoes, garlic and onions, seasoned with some sea salt, peppercorns and a little bit of love. Since I was already in veggie chopping mode, I kept going and made a quick pasta sauce with pretty much all the same flavors, but added some diced beefsteak tomatoes and some extra Hungarian Hot Peppers (dance ladies, dance).
I threw (not literally) all these veggie delights into a pan, shredded a little Asiago cheese on top, reduced the heat, and let it simmer away for about an hour. The end result was a lot saucy, a little bit hot (go hungarian peppers), and stored in a Tupperware for another night.
All in all, not bad for a week (give or take a day) in my CSA loving life.
What are you making with all your fresh produce? Have you tried the Seeds of Change Seven Whole Grain Mixture (it’s phenomenal)?
Heather @ In Her Chucks says
Thanks so much for linking up! What a gorgeous haul. And some delicious meals to boot 🙂
Meghan says
Thanks for hosting! I’m so excited to find other CSA folks out there!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I don’t even know what to comment on first – it all looks so delish! I love your description of those eggs. Fresh eggs straight from the chick’s arse are the best.
Meghan says
Thanks, those eggs are the best kind.
Michael Robert Brown says
You got a really useful blog. I have been here reading for about an hour. I am a newbie and your success is very much an inspiration for me.
kristy @ Gastronomical Sovereignty says
you still get patty-pans??? jealous!!
p.s. i have such an issue with the 50 Shades series. I read them. I loved the first book. So hot. but when i got to the second and DEFINITELY by the time i got to the third i thought “What the EF is wrong with women??!”…. these books aren’t hot! they’re abusive! and horrible! and with all the whoopla and outrage around the Twilight series (ie the abusive nature of the romance between the central characters and girls learning that romance = stalking and abuse, etc..), where the crap is the outrage around these books?! Girls might be learning bad and dangerous dating and relationship habits from Twilight but the women ain’t alright either. rant over. sorry. lol.
– that being said, the first one started out so hot.
….i think your pattypans are hot. lol. there’s something wrong with me.
Meghan says
I wish I still got patty pans; it was an older post, but deperate times call for desperate measures.
You’re right about the 50 Shades series. By the end of book three, she might as well be a Sub.
kristy @ Gastronomical Sovereignty says
p.s. thank you for sharing with the Wednesday Fresh Foods Link Up! I looks forward to seeing you again this week with more wonderful seasonal & fresh/real food posts. xo, kristy.
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Meghan says
Sorry about the delay; you got lost in my spam filter. I appreciate the 2 cents, and I added the Digg Digg plugin, although I’m not familiar with it, so I hope it’s working ok.