CSA Week #8 & A Tribute To Monet

It's Thursday, and we all know what that means - CSA roundup! 

But first, I'd like to talk about Monet.  If you don't visit Monet's blog, you are missing out.  When I first starting blogging (almost 2 years ago - can you believe it?!), Monet was one of the first people that I had connected with.  She's got a way with her words that strikes almost every emotion.  And through the past year or so, has gone through more hardship than some people go through their whole lives.   Lizzy & Kate wrangled up a group of bloggers to compile a book of comforting recipes to present to Monet.  I was surprised at the large group of bloggers that stepped up, and I'm proud to be a part of such a caring community!  You can check out the list of other bloggers that contributed here, and the recipe for Mushroom & Squash Enchiladas that I contributed here. 

So without further ado, let's check out what ended up in our CSA this week... (and I just got some new plug-ins for Photoshop, so I was playing around with them, hehe)

•  Blueberries
• New Potatoes
• Sweet Onions
• Beets
• Fresh Garlic
• Cabbage
• Salad Mix
• Head Lettuce

I actually really love beets!

First potatoes of the season - I definitely know we're in for a ton more!

And we've got two new bloggers participating in the CSA round up this week too (and they're not from Kentucky - not that I don't love seeing what my Kentucky bloggers get!)

First up, Karla from Karla's Veggies Noms

Red Beets, Sweet Peppers, Yellow Peaches, Muskmelon, Nantes Carrots, Celery and Fresh Tomatoes

 

 

Looks like Karla got some great stuff - I'm definitely jealous of those peaches and fresh tomatoes!  By the way, Karla's from Mountain View, CA!  And do check out her blog today because she's got a fantastic tomato sauce w/ vegan gnocchi recipe up!

Next up we've got Lyn from Life Lyn Style.  Lyn hails from North East Ohio and her CSA is from Geauga Family Farms!

Kale, strawberries, tomatoes, eggs, garlic scapes, green onions, pickling cucumbers, and lettuce

Aren't those strawberries too cute?!  And nothing beats farm-fresh eggs!  So check out Lyn's blog for great workouts and to see what she'll be doing with this produce haul =)

What a great variety we had this week!  Glad we could see what some other states get this time of year!  Hopefully you guys will be back next week too (along with a few others, maybe?!)

***If you guys received a CSA this week, what did you end up getting?  I'd love to have a weekly round-up of your CSA goodies (if you participate in one), or even if you made a weekly visit to your Farmer's market (or even just picked from your own garden!) - I'd love to see the local produce everyone gets!  So feel free to e-mail a snapshot of your goods (as well as your name and blog title (and don't worry if you don't have a blog, your name will be just fine!) as well as a link to your blog) at mtlabor85 (at) yahoo (dot) com and I'll post them in next Thursday's CSA post!