Grabbing the Gusto

Deirdre Reid – Freelance Writer & Home Cook

This is our last CSA share from In Good Heart Farm until the New Year. I’ll have to get myself out to a farmers market when our produce cupboard starts going bare. Here’s what I’m thinking about doing with my bounty. Rainbow chard I already used the bag of baby rainbow chard by simply sautéing …

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Lots of goodies in our CSA share this week from In Good Heart Farm. I am very thankful for having such nutritious and delicious, fresh farm produce in my life. Pie pumpkins I have never ever worked with a pie pumpkin. I don’t think I’ll get much flesh from these cute little fellas, but I …

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That’s my CSA share this week from In Good Heart Farm. If you participate in Community Supported Agriculture, then you know the challenge of using up your share before it’s time for another one. Don’t get me wrong, I love the abundance, but I have to be more disciplined in my menu planning. I’m always …

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This red wine braised lamb shank recipe served over polenta is absolutely swoonable — one of my favorite winter recipes. You’ve been good, treat yourself. ~~~ Confess. How many of you peek into the bargain meat section at your supermarket? No one? I admit, it’s sometimes scary, but I take a look when I’m in the …

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