· 1 (12 ounce) package bacon · 1/4 cup bacon drippings · 1 small head cabbage, cored and finely chopped · ground black pepper to taste · 1 medium onion chopped · 1 tbsp brown sugar Directions 1. Cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and … Continue reading Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon
July 23 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - Swiss Chard (1 bunch) - Red Batavian Lettuce (1 head) - Green Batavian Lettuce (1 head) - Green Cabbage (1 head) - Onion (1 piece) - Baby Red Potatoes (1 qt) - Cucumbers (3 pieces) - Basil (1 bunch) - Garlic (1 piece) Fruit Share: - Peaches (1 bag) - Blueberries (1 … Continue reading July 23 2013 Share List
July 16, 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: - baby carrots (1 bunch) - zucchini (3 pieces) - cucumber (1 piece) - parsley (1 bunch) - scallions (1 bunch) - wala wala onions (1 bunch) Fruit Share: - blackberries (1/2 pt) - blueberries (1 pt) Herb Share: - summer savory - sage
Composting in the City
I throw my garbage into a bag, shove it down a chute, and then it's all picked up by this huge, clanking truck that sometimes wakes me up in the morning. It just goes away. It's like magic...or is it? It's tough to find exact numbers about NYC garbage, but over 30,000 tons of waste … Continue reading Composting in the City
Cipollini Onions Braised in Red Wine
Ingredients 2 tablespoons butter 2 pounds cipollini onions, peeled Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup red wine 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Directions In a large straight-sided saute pan over medium-high heat, melt butter and add onions. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Saute until nicely browned then add the wine and … Continue reading Cipollini Onions Braised in Red Wine
Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Ingredients 3 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups white sugar 2 cups shredded zucchini 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 pint fresh blueberries Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees … Continue reading Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Sautéed Kale with Kohlrabi
ingredients • 1 1/4 pound kohlrabi, bulbs peeled • 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 2 pounds kale (2 bunches), stems and center ribs discarded • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1/3 cup salted roasted pistachios, chopped • Equipment: an adjustable-blade … Continue reading Sautéed Kale with Kohlrabi
July 9 2013 Share List
Vegetable Share: Kohlrabi - 3 pieces Zucchini - 4 pieces Green Lettuce - 1 head Red Lettuce - 1 head Radicchio - 1 head Swiss Chard - 1 bunch Cipollini Onions - 1 bunch Fruit Share: Blueberries - 1 pt Gooseberries - 1 pt Herb Share: Mint - 1 bunch Oregano - 1 bunch
New NYC Recycling Rules
Those who participate in CSA are likely to care about environmental issues, including recycling. Living in New York City, we’ve had to deal with sometimes confusing recycling rules. The good news is that in April the NYC DOS announced that it began recycling all rigid plastics. This means that you no longer have to try … Continue reading New NYC Recycling Rules
Salad Turnips
One of the items in our box this week is Salad Turnips. They are among the nicest I’ve seen in a while. Yes, you can make a salad with them, but don’t let the name discourage you from cooking them as well. Salad turnips are sweeter, juicier and more delicate than a traditional turnip. The … Continue reading Salad Turnips
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