Jeanette's Healthy Living

Joining a CSA and Two Recipes for Arugula Salad

Friday, June 10, 2011

Fresh, local strawberries picked the same day were the jewel in this week's CSA box.

This summer, I decided to join a Community Supported Agriculture group ("CSA"). A CSA allows consumers to buy local, seasonal produce directly from a farm.

Warm Mushroom Spinach Salad with Fresh Arugula Flowers and Chives

Thursday, June 09, 2011

Warm Mushroom Spinach Salad with Fresh Arugula Flower and Chives

Recently, I wandered into one of my favorite local restaurants, Farmer's Table, to see what local produce they had in stock. Not only does Farmer's Table serve a farm-to-table menu, but they also carry fresh local produce from their own farm as well as other local farms.

Roasted Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salsa

Monday, June 06, 2011

Roasted Corn, Avocado and Black Bean Salsa

Salsas are a favorite during the hot summer months. I always look forward to the first harvest of local corn at our farmer's market. Although I love corn on the cob, simply cooked in a bit of water and eaten right off the cob, I also saute fresh corn, make corn salad, and use it in fresh salsas. I've found that roasting corn adds a nice chewy texture while enhancing the sweetness of the corn.

Pasta with Sauteed Swiss Chard

Friday, June 03, 2011

Pasta with Sauteed Swiss Chard

Swiss chard is one of my favorite leafy green vegetables that I buy at our local farmer's market. I especially like rainbow swiss chard, with its deep red and yellow hues.

Stewed Rhubarb with Star Anise and Ginger

Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Stewed Rhubarb with Star Anise and Ginger

This past weekend, I picked up some fresh rhubarb from our local farmer's market. I have never cooked rhubarb before, but have been meaning to try it for a while.