CSA Share – Weeks 10-13
Weeks 10-12, a selection from: Carrots, Ailsa Onions, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Potatoes, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Shallots (yum!), Kale, Collard, Swiss Chard, Corn, Varieties of eggplant, Green and purple peppers, Beets, Melon, Lettuce PYO: Perennial herbs and flowers, Parsley, Varieties of basil, Dill, Cilantro, Hot peppers, String beans, Husk cherries, Tomatillos Week 13, a selection … Read more
CSA Share – Weeks 8 and 9
Week 8: Carrots, Beets, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, White New Potatoes, Fresh Garlic, Sweet Corn, Green Tomatoes, Swiss Chard PYO: Perennial herbs and flowers, parsley, varieties of basil, dill, cilantro, hot peppers, green beans Week 9: Carrots, Ailsa Craig Onions, Zucchini, Summer Squash, Cucumbers, Red Gold New Potatoes, Fresh Garlic, Sweet Corn, Fairy Tale eggplant, … Read more
CSA Share – Week 7
This week we got: Beets, Cucumbers, Lettuce, Carrots, Swiss Chard, Onions, Red Potatoes, Zucchini, Summer Squash (including patty pans) PYO: Yellow Beans, Herbs (Basil, Dill, parsley, thyme, cilantro…) Last week was rainy and Tuesday was no exception. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to do any PYO due to the rain and generally wet … Read more
Restaurant Review: Persephone
Update: Persephone closed shortly after I posted this, which is quite sad since the food was great. I expect it had a lot to do with the location and the tie in with the clothing shop. In the mood for some shopping, great drinks or a delightful dinner? You must check out Persephone and the … Read more
CSA Share – Week 2
It was our friend Jen’s turn to pick up this week. Jeromy swung by her house on his way home from work to pickup our portion. Our goodies this week: bok choy, garlic scapes, a couple varieties of lettuce, beets, arugala, napa cabbage. PYO: snap peas, snow peas, parsley, chives, thyme When you are splitting … Read more
CSA Distribution Pickup tips
We pick up our weekly distribution at the farm, so instead of having a box ready to go, we actually select our produce from a series of bins, almost like at a grocery store. There is a board that tells us what we can take (e.g. the first week we could choose 8 out of … Read more
Superb Tapas and Wine at Taberna de Haro in Boston
Taberno de Haro 999 Beacon St Brookline, MA 02446 http://www.tabernaboston.com/ I am almost reluctant to blog about Taberna de Haro since I still consider it to be a hidden gem. But it is too good to not blog about. If you consider yourself at all a foodie or actually, simply enjoy good food you … Read more
