July 2010
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Greensgrow CSA Week 9
When does the summer share hit its stride? When I have a big bowl of stone fruits constantly on my counter!
Shiro Plums - Beechwood Orchards, Biglerville, PA
White Freestone Peaches - Beechwood Orchards, Biglerville, PA
Tomatoes - Linvilla Orchards, Media PA
Cucumbers - Lancaster County
Eggplant - Viereck Farms, Swedesboro, NJ
Basil - Flaim Farms, Vineland, PA
Yellow Onions - Lancaster...
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Zavino Pizza and Wine Bar
I lived on 13th Street for 5 years, so I feel a warmth in my heart every time another great neighborhood spot opens. I may not live there anymore, but it still feels like my own. Zavino is a far cry from the greasy tables of Mama Angelina’s and the 13th St. Pizza counter of my day.
The menu has 4 sections: veggies, seasonal specials, meats and cheeses, and pizza. It being the height...
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Cowboy Cake
After poaching apricots last week, I confess. I was turned around on apricots. Though I’m still not a fan of eating them straight out of hand, they were quite delightfully tart and juicy when cooked. So, when the week 7 basket had more apricots, I was actually pretty excited.
Rewind to last summer. I made peach upside-down cake, then promptly remade it with apples instead. The peach...
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Greensgrow CSA Week 7
Oh yum! Oh heaven! Look at this beautiful array, with nary a kale leaf or beet in sight!
Apricots - Eden Garden Farm, Lancaster, PA
Peaches - Fifer Orchards, Wyoming, DE
Blueberries - Columbia Farms, Hamilton, NJ
Zucchini - Flaim Farms, Vineland, NJ
Tomatoes (from a selection of 5 choices)
I swapped my golden beets for those lovely looking carrots!
Corn on the Cob - Lancaster...
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Poached Apricots
One of my favorite things about being a CSA member is the freedom to experiment. When I get something in the basket that is not a particular favorite of mine, I think, “Well, at least I don’t have to worry about how it turns out!” If the dish is delicious, great. If it’s terrible, well, I didn’t like it that much to start with! (See: roasting peppers, watermelon...