Some of you may remember that last year I got all excited about a CSA that I joined. They hooked me up, weekly, with organic and seasonal produce during some of the more sunshiney months of the year. It was awesome.

What wasn’t awesome was when the couple who ran the CSA I belonged to separated, sold their farm, and decided to pursue other ventures. They were very nice and cool people, and I hope they’re doing well. But I still needs me some veggies, so I’ve moved on and have learned to let the wounds heal. Primarily by joining a different one that is much closer to home.

The first shipment came today. It’s a little different setup from before, as I now receive a “full share” bi-weekly (as opposed to the previous half share delivered weekly). I think I’ll like this new arrangement just fine, as it lets me plan more efficiently and also gives me lots of Saturday mornings free.

As you can see, this week I received some lettuce, asparagus, strawberries, a whole mess of kale, and then what looks like some collard greens poking up in the back there. So basically a lot of nutrient-rich greens, and then some fruit for dessert. The spring growing season usually consists of a lot of just that. Once we get into the summer months, there will be an obscene amount of amazing tomatoes and lots of other fun stuff. I’m looking forward to the bounty.

While I’m geeking out about food and cooking, I’ll go ahead and recommend a book I’ve been reading lately, Michael Pollan’s In Defense of Food. He basically makes a case for why people should be eating more things that are fresh and natural (and “real”), and less of things that contain mostly ingredients that look suspiciously like made-up words. No-brainer advice that most of the western world seems to be ignoring, helped along by a food industry creating and marketing products that look real but barely qualify as such. Read it and eat well, dear friends.