first, we misunderstood some of the portioning, so rather than 4 portions of meat, we get 2. we do get the dozen eggs and then a 1/2 bushel of produce. but now the really great deal we thought we were getting, is still good, but not quite as great. second, i knew we'd have to deal with planning a menu around whatever it was we got for that week, i didn't realize that it really takes some creative thinking. for instance, this week we got: 2 heads of lettuce, spinach, 2 big bags of kale, broccoli, green onions, mint, these freaky looking things called kohlrabi, radishes and 2 big baskets of strawberries. all super great stuff - but how do i plan a menu around this? and then, after paying for this - can i get all the rest of our groceries for about $50? this week that was a no. i went WAY over budget. this is for sure a process.
all the challenges aside, i'm SO excited about joining our CSA. we get local, organic food that was grown/raised in earth friendly ways.
so here's a kohlrabi
tonight we're having hamburgers on the grill from our farm fresh beef and sauteed kale.
and on a quick side note - i've not forgotten my weighn' in monday's. it's just there really isn't much to report. losing this baby weight is tough. i'm still chugging away and i'll keep you all updated of any changes. i did make it to the Y today. nuggie had a huge meltdown in the nursery :-( my poor little babes.
2 comments:
You can cut up the kale and add it to everything...eggs, soup, etc. It adds really good fiber! And kohlrabi isn't bad raw. :)
my box is totally different from yours! i have 2 HUGE ham steaks (that will easily make for 2 meals), a whole broiler chicken, eggs, radishes, broccoli, strawberries, and then some leafy greens, which i think (but am not sure) is 2 bags of spinach, a head of lettuce..and something else? kale? gotta look it up. so good luck for this week and maybe next week will be better. :)
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