Comments on riddlelove: Menu Plan #11 ~ Using Up that Produce Box

What a fun find. A friend online in our real nutri...

2012-02-28T21:13:07.465-08:00

What a fun find. A friend online in our real nutrition group (WAPF) sent out the link.

Gnats and fruit flies love sourdough starter, so y...

2011-12-13T22:03:01.044-08:00

Gnats and fruit flies love sourdough starter, so you have to make sure to keep it covered with a cloth and secure it with a rubber band. A great way to get those boogers is to get a little jar and put some apple cider vinegar in it with a couple drops of dish soap. They're attracted to the vinegar but drown because of the soap. Keep it next to the sourdough. I hope that helps. :)

Kale chips are absolutely delicious! We can't...

2011-12-12T09:39:12.848-08:00

Kale chips are absolutely delicious!

We can't get a produce box here. It's absolutely freezing and nothing is available. During the summer, we can, but then I grow most of my own in my garden. :)

Sourdough pancakes sound delicious. The last time I tried sourdough starter, I got gnats. :(

Great ideas, Charis!

2011-12-11T21:14:06.852-08:00

Great ideas, Charis!

What a great arrangement! Congrats on your sweet ...

2011-12-11T21:13:45.259-08:00

What a great arrangement! Congrats on your sweet baby!

Thanks! I was given some, but I need to find a so...

2011-12-11T21:13:15.515-08:00

Thanks! I was given some, but I need to find a source soon because we're about to run out and I LOVE them!

What a good menu, where did you get the chanterell...

2011-12-11T21:00:38.002-08:00

What a good menu, where did you get the chanterelles? I haven't been able to find them anywhere. I'm inspired

i have tried some new things too with our produce ...

2011-12-11T11:51:28.986-08:00

i have tried some new things too with our produce box. for one, i didn't know i liked bok choy so much - just lightly sauted for a few seconds with butter and garlic and on rice or couscous. as, i make all our salads "mixed greens" now, so i can sneak in the greens the kids may not be as apt to try as a single dish. it is working great. i love all the extra stuff for my juicing - my version of "prenatal vitamins" since i hate taking pills. thanks for some great new ideas on your meal plan.

I work in exchange for produce at a co-op nearby. ...

2011-12-11T08:06:01.228-08:00

I work in exchange for produce at a co-op nearby. I put in about 10 hours a week (during the growing season) and I love being out in the garden. I also love the flexibility that if I need to travel or say have a baby, there are others who will pick up the slack and keep the garden going. A major upside is I often get to pick out what produce I want to take home. Do I want to can tomatoes or make pickles? I’ll pick some extra this week. Do I want to freeze peppers or pesto, well I can do that too. Until we have land of our own this system works really well. Although I dream of the day I can work my own garden and have my children right there with me.
I’m due in June and I’m curious how soon I’ll be able to get back in the garden and how plausible it will be to take a little one with me. That’s part of why I enjoy your blog. You’re in the same boat!