After two years of being excited and posting about my CSA, I thought it was time to help those who may not know as much about the produce.  I remember by first day at the CSA.  I was so lost and all I could think was about how I had all this produce but didn’t know the first thing about it.  I’m hoping that with a resource with recipes, I can encourage more people to get out and explore new options.

It’s a major work in progress but I have the spring resource done and wanted to point that out so you can start using it!  There will be four other categories: summer, fall, winter, and a bulk bin section (because sometimes bulk bins can be just as scary as csa’s.)  It’s labeled under seasonal fare and from there, divided into the different periods.  Fall, Winter, and Summer will all take you to my recipes but eventually there will be pages that look like the Spring resource!

With each item you will find a brief description, a way to store produce once it’s out of season, recipes from my blog, and a few recipes from around the web featuring each ingredient.  It’s is heavily based on zone 5 growing (a good chunk of the midwest) but of course, everyone gets most of this produce eventually!

My goal is to have this as an ever growing resource that makes eating locally and in season a little easier!

 

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  • http://how2iceacake.com/ Adrienne @ How to Ice a Cake

    I love this! I will be using this section throughout the upcoming spring and summer seasons. As much as I like to eat in season, I either forget what’s in season or I need a little inspiration for what to cook. Thanks!

  • http://www.monster-cakes.blogspot.com/ Jessica Zigenis

    This is so so great. Thank you for taking the time to do this! I can’t wait to utilize this great resource.

  • Michelle Branch

    Yay! Love it! Thank you!

  • Hilary

    This is so awesome!! I’m SUPER excited I have my first ever CSA shipment coming TOMORROW :D , Its from an organic farm about 20 mins away from me, and I’m pumped to see what its like, I keep telling people and they don’t seem to get as excited as me. Such a food dork :P anyways I’m sure I’ll get alot of use out of the spring section especially with some of the items I’m not as used to in my kitchen. Thank-you!!!!

  • http://thefigtree.blogspot.com/ Courtneyraejones

    Love this! Thank you for all of the info! :)

  • http://www.letscookandbefriends.blogspot.com/ Margarita

    Erin, this is an awesome addition to your website! Very helpful, thank you!

  • http://www.loveandlemons.com/ Jeanine

    This is so helpful. I admire how good you are about eating locally and in season… it’s inspired me to try a little bit harder.(although I’m lucky because my zone looks a lot easier :)

    • naturallyella

      I’m hoping when I move I land someplace that might allow me to branch out and get year-round produce but for now I feel lucky for what I get!

  • http://www.thefirstmess.com/ Laura

    LOVE this idea and totally appreciate how much work it takes to put this kind of thing together. Bravo Erin!

    • naturallyella

      Thank you- it’s like being in college again trying to get a giant research paper done (of course, none of my papers allowed me to stare at food!)

  • http://www.joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/ Joanne

    This is an AWESOME resource! So many times I’m craving a specific seasonal ingredient and just want to know how to store it or want a quick and easy way to find a good healthy recipe for it. And here you’ve given me just that. :)

    • naturallyella

      Thank you :)

  • Michele Buonanduci

    I love this new addition! Just signed up for my first CSA – can’t wait to try some new produce that I’ve always shied away from in the supermarket!

    • naturallyella

      Yay! I think you are going to love how fresh everything is compared to the store!

  • Marie

    I will be using this. Thank you!

  • Munchin with Munchkin

    Great resource! I do most of my shopping at the local farmer’s market. The produce always tastes so much better and I actually save a lot of money too. Thanks for sharing this! I’m excited for the upcoming seasons.

  • http://twitter.com/aCoupleCooks a Couple Cooks

    This is awesome! What a wonderful resource. We’ve been wanting to do something similar for a while too. And thanks for the links :)

  • http://www.outtolunchcreations.com/ Jesse (Out To Lunch Creations)

    I’m new to your blog and I love it! I’m signing up for my first CSA this summer so I can’t wait to use this as a resource.

  • http://twitter.com/sweetnsnazzy Amanda Paa

    Great idea! My first CSA will be this year and is starting soon! Plus I love the layout of your blog. I am in the process of redesigning mine….it is always a work in progress! Would you mind sharing the theme you use? I am paying for wordpress.org, using the Esquire theme right now.