meet a CSA member: Kathleen

Why did join the Owl's Nest Farm CSA?

I had a CSA membership with Radix before & decided to try Owl's Nest when the farm transitioned ownership. I'm so glad that I did! I think this will be my 3rd summer with the ONF market CSA. I love getting to pick produce at the market each week, its one of my favorite parts of my summer weekend routine. & I love the handmade wooden bowl that Liz's dad made!

What was your favorite fruit, veggie, and/or herb from CSA this year?

Spaghetti squash! I was always a little nervous about how to cook with it but it quickly became one of my favorites this summer. I've been using it as a noodle substitute with eggplant parmesan.

What tips do you have for folks who might be trying a CSA for the first time?

I really like the market CSA because of the flexibility in the types of produce that I receive. I've done 'traditional' pre-boxed CSAs and enjoyed them but have also ended up with like 10 rutabagas I'm not going to use. I like knowing that I can pick up staples as well as try something new. It's also fun to have the morning trip to look forward to and to interact with the farmers and other shoppers. My dog loves the occasional kale or sweet potato treat she finds under the tables!

meet a CSA member: Anna

Why did join the Owl's Nest Farm CSA?

I was looking for a CSA that was reasonably priced, with a convient pick-up location and I found Owl's Nest on Google. For me the added bonus was the work-share option. I contacted Liz immediately and began volunteering shortly thereafter. The work-share is a great option for anyone looking to get out of the city, get dirty, learn more about farming, or just to get free vegetables!

What was your favorite fruit, veggie, and/or herb from CSA this year?

Defintely the pea shoots!

Tell us about any new veggies you tried in 2017.

I had never heard of Ground Cherries before I had them as part of my CSA share. Delicious!

What tips do you have for folks who might be trying a CSA for the first time?

Don't be scared to try new fruits and vegetables. If you get something you've never tried before, find a cookbook or crowdsource recipes from friends and test it out. Worst case scenario, pretty much everything can go into an Asian Stir-Fry!

meet a CSA member: Dave and Rae

What was your favorite fruit, veggie, and/or herb from CSA this year? 

Dave really enjoyed the sunchokes, but he's insane. Rae couldn't get enough of the eggplant, especially when it was in prime season. Our kitten Nutmeg really liked the chard (see photo).

What tips do you have for folks who might be trying a CSA for the first time?

 Pesto, pesto, pesto. Leave no green or root vegetable top behind. Also, it helps to adopt a cat who enjoys eating leafy greens.

Please share your favorite recipe(s).

When you join a CSA, you're going to get a lot of chard. What to do with it? This. Seriously, it's amazing and so, so easy. Just make sure to use the chard before your cat eats it all.