CSA Week 1

Today is our first pick-up day for the2011 CSA. It's been a couple of years since we have done a CSA so we thought would try it again.

I will be using the blog to list the items in the CSA each week & give you some ideas and recipes on how to use some of the vegetables.

I did check out other blogs to get some ideas, not only for the CSA customers but for myself. I think the only way I have prepared Bok-Choi is in stir-fry and I know there has got to be many other ways to use it.

Please feel free to comment here, on Facebook or email us any ideas you may have too!

Week 1 consists of:

Kohlrabi

Bok Choi

Radishes

Kale

Swiss Chard

Arugula

Romaine Lettuce

This week I searched for ideas for Bok Choi

Stir Fry- Chop the stems & the leaves. Stir fry the stems for about 2 minutes before adding the leaves. Some of the suggestions for what to use in the stir fry were soy sauce, sesame oil, butter and/or balsamic vinegar.

Substitute Bok Choi in any recipe that calls for cabbage.

Grilled

Steamed

Cut in chunks and use in salads (you'll have lettuce)

RECIPE

Braised Bok Choi

Use about a cup of chicken broth and 2 tbs of butter. Bring to boil and set the bok choi in the pan. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until tender.

You can also add some garlic if you choose.