This last weekend I finally made it out to the tulip fields in Skagit Valley. It’s not the Netherlands but we do have our own little tulip valley about 45 minutes from my house. I’ve lived here for 12 years …
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Locavore Box – 22 December 2016
My last box of 2016. The recipes sound pretty darn good too.. Parsnip Latkes with Homemade Applesauce Sausage Breakfast Souffle and Broccolini Fettuccine with Winter Pesto Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup and Salad Looking forward to sharing next year’s bounty …

Locavore Box – September 29, 2015
Yes, I know this is late, very, very late. I’ve been having some major issues with WP not wanting to upload any of my images. Extremely frustrating! I finally solved the problem by clearing my browser history. Yeah, something like …

Locavore Box – September 15, 2016
Another beautiful box of goodness from Acme Farms & Kitchen This week we have kale, broccoli, bell peppers, onions, fresh pasta, tomatoes, cauliflower, cilantro, red potatoes, shallot, garlic, jalapeno pepper, dried garbanzo beans, black polenta, fresh Italian sausage and eggs. …

CSA Box – September 1, 2016
Look at all of these goodies! Kale, beets, leeks, broccoli, sweet corn, eggs, pita bread, fresh pasta, onions, a nectarine, potatoes, garlic, zucchini, pork kabob meat, gouda cheese, and pie dough. Recipes this week are BBQ Pork Skewers with Kale …

CSA – August 18, 2016
Lots of goodies this week! Cucumber, cilantro, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sweet onion, fresh corn on the cob, scallions, parsley, garlic, poblano peppers, chicken breast, eggs, fresh campanelle pasta and cornmeal. Menu/recipes: Chicken Satay and Cucumber Salad Shakshuka (You might have …

Family Visit May 2015
My daughter and grandson came for a visit again this summer. No camping this year, but we did make sure we did a few of the normal touristy things. You know, those things that you do or places you …

CSA Box – April 9, 2015
My box this week was very generous with greens. Now that I have an empty nest again I’m going to have to switch to receiving a box every other week instead of every week. I’m finding stuff going to waste …

CSA Box – March 26, 2015
The box looks really good this week, the recipes as well. Recipes this week Spaghetti Carbonara with Kale Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Roasted Kale Raab Wild Rice Bowl with Garbanzo Beans, Mushrooms & Herbs Squash Apple Soup I can’t wait …

CSA Box – March 12, 2015
My Acme box this week. Oh dear, more kale. I really do like kale, but I’ll be glad when the Spring/Summer crops start coming in. Recipes included: Gemelli with Carrot Almond Pesto Irish Beef Handpies, Kale Salad Pea Soup …

CSA Box – January 29, 2015
I was very happy with our box this week. Lots of yummy stuff and some good recipes as well. Recipes included Penne with Ricotta & Garlicky Chard Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches with Pickled Carrots Farro Risotto with Squash & Kale …

CSA Box – January 22, 2015
I guess it’s been awhile since I’ve shared one of my CSA boxes from Acme Farms & Kitchen. They are still going strong. This week’s recipes are: Wild Rice & Mushroom Soup Moroccan Chicken Tagine Pasta Ceci
CSA Box – November 6, 2014
Today’s box was a true bounty from Acme Farms & Kitchen. The fresh ginger is something new. They had a nice blog post explaining how to use the ginger that was pretty interesting. I’ve never used fresh ginger before, just …
CSA Box – October 23, 2014
I usually post this on Thursday right after I unpack everything but just didn’t seem to have time. At least I took some quick photos though. Another totally fall box. Recipes included were: Spaghetti with Broccoli Pesto Shepherd’s Pie Quesadillas …