From May to November, Wednesdays are the big day in our house. We get our CSA box.

For those who don't know, CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. We buy a share in a local, organic small farm (Kirsop Farms) and in return for our payment, we get a share of the veggies grown on the farm every week for the growing season.

Yesterday, we got our first box (the first few weeks are bags) with baby carrots, basil, joi choi, lettuce, garlic, and assorted greens. Driving home with this aromatic box reminds me of what it means to eat what is in season, when it is in season. Strawberries aren't for December. It's a life lesson, really.

We also get a nice newsletter with stories of what transpired on our farm during the week, recipes for the items in the box (so, what do I do with Joi Choi, you may wonder). We have the opportunity to buy produce from Eastern Washington, coffee from organic sources, honey, etc. At the end of the season, we get a garlic braid and squash and potatoes for the winter.

Even though I'm not the main cook in our family (for which they are eternally grateful) I still appreciated being able to get fresh foods and enoy them. Tonight, we'll have fresh pesto on our pasta, and you are all invited.