Friday, June 26, 2009

box no. 02 | 2009 | veg | contents

• Lettuce (butterhead, two star, and black seeded simpson)
• Spinach
• Tatsoi
• Radishes
• Turnips
• Zucchini
• Summer Squash
• Cilantro
• Summer Savory
• Scallions
• Garlic Scapes
• Broccoli

source: Angelic Organics

From the Archives...
Veggie Cold Cut Deli Style Sandwiches
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009

box no. 01 | 2009 | veg | contents

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• Lettuce (a green two star, a red magenta, and a lovely green butterhead)
Arugula
• Spinach
• Choi
Radishes
Zucchini and Summer Squash
Basil
Thyme
Popcorn
Scallions (purple and white)


source: Angelic Organics

From the Archives...
Mediterranean Couscous with Zucchini, Chickpeas & Feta
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Zucchini on Foodista

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Simple Series :: New Red Potatoes

From Panfried Smashed Potatoes to Boiled Potatoes with Parsley, the Simple Series will help you figure out what to do with all those potatoes...

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Simple Series :: New Red Potatoes

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

may 27, 2009 | veg | contents

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Romaine lettuce
• Baby Boc Choi
New Potatoes
Purple Asparagus
Kohlrabi
Rhubarb


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives...
Potato & Leek Flatbread with Roasted Garlic
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

may 25, 2009 | meat | contents

One medium monthly share:
• Pork Chops (2 packages)
• Ham Steak
• Ground Pork (Unseasoned; 1 lb)
• Pork Sausage
• All Beef Summer Sausage
• Sirloin Tip Roast (3.7 lb)
• Ground Beef (2 lb)
• Ground Lamb (1 lb)
• Chicken (1/2 and 1 whole cut-up)
• Eggs (3 dozen; additional – not included in share)

source: Grass is Greener Gardens


Wednesday, May 20, 2009

may 20, 2009 | veg | contents

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Napa cabbage
Radishes
Romaine lettuce
Broccoli
Oregano
Rhubarb


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives...
Oven-Grilled Turkey Reuben Sandwich
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Saturday, May 16, 2009

may 16, 2009 | meat | contents

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• Pork Chops
• Pork Bratwurst
• Pork Sausage
• Ham Steak
• Burger Patties
Ground beef (2 pounds)
Chicken
Eggs (2 dozen)

source: Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm

From the Archives... Healthy Sloppy Joes
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

may 13, 2009 | veg | contents

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Asparagus
Rhubarb
• Green Leaf lettuce
Kale
• Mesclun mix
• Red cabbage


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives... Rhubarb Crisp
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Friday, May 08, 2009

Radish & Chive Sandwich with Cream Cheese

This week I’m trying out a new recipe format with one of my favorite Spring treats – Radish & Chive Sandwich with Cream Cheese. Some recipes don’t fit well into a traditional format. Either they’re much too simple to really justify a recipe at all or the preparation is such that specific measurements and directions aren’t necessary. The Visual Recipe format offers a simple, concise visual recipe that’s easy to follow and easy to prepare. I would love to hear what you think of the new format!


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Radish & Chive Sandwich with Cream Cheese

Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Technical difficulties...

update 5-7-09... we’re back up and running!

My hosting provider is currently experiencing some issues. You will not be able to download recipes until they’re back online. But if/when you can see my 24 Boxes masthead image, then that means all is well. Oh technology! ~ J.Noelle

may 6, 2009 | veg | contents

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Asparagus
Carrots with greens
Chives
Broccoli
Romaine
Radishes
Spinach


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives...
Creamy Goat Cheese Pasta with Asparagus
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

april 29, 2009 | veg | contents

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Carrots (the end of the overwintered carrots)
Scallions (planted last fall in the field and overwintered)
Potatoes (end of these until the new crop comes in)
Red and Green Leaf Lettuce
• Collards
Broccoli


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives...
One-Skillet Pasta with Chicken & Broccoli
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Book Review | A Homemade Life

This is more of a public service announcement than a simple book review. I am so enamored with A Homemade Life that I feel it’s my mission to make sure that all of my foodie (especially my female foodie) friends READ THIS BOOK. It’s more than a memoir and not necessarily a cookbook (but there are lots of recipes). It’s funny, familiar, poignant, sometimes sad, bittersweet and very romantic.

Molly Wizenberg is author and creator of the award-winning blog Orangette. Her writing and storytelling style will make you feel like you’re one of her closest friends. You fall in love with her, her cooking and eventually (just like she did), you fall in love with her fiance then husband. Prepare to laugh, cry, laugh some more and then cook.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Simple Series :: Kale

The Simple Series is back! It’s actually harder to compile three simple preparations than it is to post a more complicated recipe. But with Kale, I’ve been finding that the simpler the better and while I’m a fan of all three recipes featured in this Simple Series (including Raw Emerald Kale Salad and Steamed Sesame Kale), I am absolutely addicted to the Kale Chips. They are exactly what they sound like – crispy pieces of Kale with just a sprinkling of salt and a little olive oil to help them crisp up (baked, not fried). I realized just how good they were when a friend asked me how long they would keep in an airtight container, and I said “I have no idea – they’ve never lasted that long in our house!” Guilt-free chips...

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Simple Series :: Kale

Friday, April 17, 2009

april 18, 2009 | meat | contents

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• Pork Chops
• Pork Sausage
• Ham Steak
• Beef Arm Roast
• Burger Patties
Ground beef
Chicken
Eggs (2 dozen)

source: Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm

From the Archives... Skillet Lasagna
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

april 8, 2009 | veg | contents


Radishes
Carrots with tops
Mint
Thyme
• Beets
• Parsnips
• Baby Turnips with Greens
• Boc Choi
Red onion


source: Genesis Growers

From the Archives...
Roasted Radishes with Soy Glaze & Scallions
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Sunday, April 05, 2009

Carrot & Apple Salad with Yogurt, Mint and Honey Dressing

My box season is starting so much earlier this year thanks to my new 2009 Spring subscription from the Genesis Growers CSA. I anxiously picked up my first box, not really knowing what to expect. It is, after all, April in Chicago, and there’s not much growing. But the box was heavy and packed with onions, beets, potatoes and giant carrots – some of the biggest carrots I have ever seen (the beets were giant-sized, too!). After a winter of heavy, warm foods I was craving this crisp, tart but slightly sweet Carrot & Apple Salad with a yogurt, mint and honey dressing. Exactly what I needed to brighten a dreary, rainy Spring day.

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Carrot & Apple Salad with Yogurt, Mint and Honey Dressing

Friday, April 03, 2009

april 1, 2009 | veg | contents


Carrots
• Beets – quite possibly the biggest beets I have ever seen!
Red potatoes
Parsnips
Kale
Chinese non-heading cabbage
Spanish onions

source: Genesis Growers

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Peak-Season Produce Map

Check out this super cool Seasonal Ingredient Map to see what’s fresh in your area, plus find ingredient descriptions, shopping guides, recipes, and tips: