We were a busy, rushed family last night. The farm box* was filled with the same-old same-old which is what happens – even in the Golden State – this time of year. The same-old same-old included juicy oranges, bright chard, and tiny freshly-dug Yukon Gold potatoes, so I’ll limit my complaints. The leek and cauliflower were put to use to make a lovely smooth soup. And the one sign of spring in the box – green garlic – was chopped, sautéed in butter and spooned atop the servings of soup. It was a lovely bridge: from winter to spring, from rainy day to cozy night.
* “Farm box” is what Ernest calls our CSA (community supported agriculture) box of fruits and vegetables we get every week from Terra Firma Farms. It is an apt description and, quite frankly, more direct than “CSA share.”
Nosheteria | 06-Mar-09 at 9:35 am | Permalink
I am jealous of your green garlic use and consumption! It’s these yucky months of February and March that truly make me miss the Bay Area.