Food for thought-thought for food!
We finally committed to joining the Slow Food Movement and to receiving our first CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box filled with some delectable and edible loot!! This week we tried the CSA from the South Central Farmers in Los Angeles. I was kind of bummed to findout that the farm in South Central was closed down and now the Farmers have to travel two hours to Bakersfield to toil their crops. The closure of the farm was a really bad government decision and was really bad for the whole community. Having a farm in the urban jungle was idyllic and healing for all. I am sure it is missed.
Here is a documentary about the South Central Farm. For fourteen years the farm thrived.
What is a CSA?
Local Harvest is an amazing national resource for CSA's and you find one in your local community. Here is what they have to say.
Here are the basics: a farmer offers a certain number of "shares" to the public. Typically the share consists of a box of vegetables, but other farm products may be included. Interested consumers purchase a share (aka a "membership" or a "subscription") and in return receive a box (bag, basket) of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming season.
Getting fresh and seasonal vegies and fruits is really a win, win situation for consumers, farmers, and the environment!
Today we had to pick up our South Central Farmers produce box at a residential house in Santa Monica. Like most CSA's they will not deliver it unless you have fifteen neighbors, who want to participate. So, they provide pre-existing pick up and drop off locations. We arrived at the house and no one was in site. We rang the doorbell and then saw that it was self service. The box was very light and we opened it up it was so beautiful. Yummy! The array we received was awesome! Don and I each had an orange and that was delicious. Now I have to get creative with my cooking.
Anyone know a good recipe for Fava beans? I will keep you posted on what I create from these amazing vegies. Intuitively cooking seasonal "slow" food is good for your body, soul, and your pocket book.
If this has made you epicurious, remember you can find a CSA in your neighborhood at the Local Harvest.
Thanksgiving and Gratitude!
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