Begin at the Beginning

I decided to join a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) again this year. Basically the idea is that before the season starts, you pay the farm for the vegetables you'll get all summer long. The farm uses this money for plants, seeds, equipment, labor, etc. And in return, you get a share in the harvest. Some years, it might not be great. And some years, it might be more than you can eat. But, it's a way to support the local farms and know where your food is coming from and how it's being grown.

I chose Great Country Farms out in Bluemont, VA. Since they also have a picking allowance each week for CSA members, I've opted to pick up my share at the farm each weekend rather than have it delivered. This will get me up and out on Saturday mornings (which I wouldn't otherwise do). Plus it means I get a nice drive in the country and a connection with the farm each week.

A friend (who can't cook, by the way) has joined Bull Run Organic Farm and picks up his share at Dupont Circle each Tuesday.

Each week I'll talk about the vegetables, the trip to the farm, and the attempts (hopefully successful) to use up all the vegetables in appetizing ways with pictures and recipes.