For some weeks now I've been following Patricia's posts and pictures and watching the progress of things at the Farm. Progress that takes on a whole new meaning when I know I will have a close connection with this food. As I travelled to Church Street to pick up my first hamper I was reminded of the anticipation I used to feel when my friend Susan and I traded lunch bags back in the '70's at the University of Alberta. Tired of having the same uninspired brown bag lunch day after day, we decided to make lunch for each other instead. How much more fun it was to pack a lunch for someone else and lunchtime was more eagerly anticipated knowing that lunch would be a complete surprise.
And so too, my first hamper. I was like a kid at Christmas -well really just like myself at Christmas! I couldn't wait to see what was in the hamper. And I was not disappointed! Fresh greens, sprouts and tomatoes, apples and pears, and mushrooms, squash and carrots. All foods I love. It was probably a mistake having my Labrador Retriever Webber in the car with me - they were all foods he loves too!
The planning begins - I have company for the weekend so will try the pear/squash soup recipe; have a pot-luck dinner to attend so will take a big salad with lots of fresh extras, and may even make a carrot cake.
Fresh and local produce aside, its very fulfilling to know that I am part of a Community Sustainable Agriculture project.
And so too, my first hamper. I was like a kid at Christmas -well really just like myself at Christmas! I couldn't wait to see what was in the hamper. And I was not disappointed! Fresh greens, sprouts and tomatoes, apples and pears, and mushrooms, squash and carrots. All foods I love. It was probably a mistake having my Labrador Retriever Webber in the car with me - they were all foods he loves too!
The planning begins - I have company for the weekend so will try the pear/squash soup recipe; have a pot-luck dinner to attend so will take a big salad with lots of fresh extras, and may even make a carrot cake.
Fresh and local produce aside, its very fulfilling to know that I am part of a Community Sustainable Agriculture project.
I know just what you mean about the Christmassy feeling on Wednesday! What FUN it was to see what was in the box. I tried the soup recipe and made a lovely salad for my friend who is visiting from Bermuda (she made bread to go with!)and we could not get over how GOOD the meal was :) And how lovely it has been all week to reach for fruit for a snack.
ReplyDeleteWow! I was thinking the exact same thing. I felt like I was waiting for Santa to deliver a present!
ReplyDeleteMy kids in particular are having fun with it. It's been a great way to get everyone interested in eating more veggies! I've been having fun trying out new recipes. Squash muffins were on the list today and they turned out great.