Down on the Farm

It's a bit dusty around here...I'm sure that can't be because I haven't shown up in 9 months.  I wish I had a good excuse but I really don't.  Sure I've been busy with work, teaching Bible study and trying to keep up with family and friends, but that's exactly what I want this blog to be...how to cook at home, even when you don't think you have time.  With that in mind I've decided to wipe away the dust and try again, and there is no better time than NOW.

And speaking of now, Rob and I joined a CSA this summer.  We picked up our first basket today!  We'll be getting a box of veggies and a 1/2 dozen eggs every Wednesday.  This was a big part of our food budget for the next couple months so we have to use the food we get.  We all ready have something new to try!

And these eggs, I can't decide what I want to do with these eggs.  Do I want to simply fry them in a little butter, or make egg sandwiches, or scramble them, or a quiche.  There are so many options!  I love that they are mismatched, it feels like it goes against the norm.  I'm so used to buying eggs in a dozen at the grocery store where all the eggs are the same color and the same size.  I love the freedom the farmers have to just put 6 eggs in the carton and not worry about it.  I was so excited when I saw we had a blue egg.  Why?  Well I really don't know other than I have never had a blue egg before, and for some reason have wanted one.

Cooking with seasonal produce is a bit different for me.  I like to plan ahead, look through the cookbooks, think about what I want to eat or cook and then make a meal plan and grocery list to go with it.  But I can't do that when we are eating what we get from the farm.  I have to wait and see what's in the box and how much, and then make plans for it.  It's a great way to break out of habits and try something new.  I'm excited to get started!