Summer Frittata Recipe: CSA Fresh & Local!
This time of year, no matter how hard I try, I always have some random vegetables left. Here’s a list of what I received in my Groundswell Community Farm CSA share last week: Basil Radishes or Herb...
View ArticleCelebrating West Michigan Bounty at Field & Cork Dinner
What happens when creativity, passion and farm fresh ingredients collide? A farm to table dinner event that has everyone talking in the local West Michigan community. On a beautiful Saturday evening...
View ArticleZucchini & Fennel Italian Meatloaf Recipe
I found myself with an extra fennel bulb wondering what to do with it. So I flipped through some cookbooks (actual cookbooks, I love feeling the paper!) and discovered this recipe in The Simple Art of...
View ArticlePreserve Your Bounty in West Michigan
Now is the time to stock up on seasonal produce! As evidenced by the bulging bags from my last CSA pickup, summer bounty has arrived in West Michigan. Now is the time to take that canning class or pull...
View ArticleBrussel Sprout Greens – Expanding Your Menu
Lately I’ve been struck by how differently everyone approaches vegetables. When I was being trained for the diabetes prevention lifestyle program one of the trainers said that some people just don’t...
View ArticleMaking Memories Picking Squash on The Farm
On Saturday Groundswell Community Farm CSA held a squash picking day. I conned my friend Christina and her daughters Marisa and Sarah into coming with me. We almost didn’t go because it looked like...
View Article5 Non-Monetary Benefits of Joining a CSA
Each week, Groundswell Community Farm CSA provides a list of expected vegetables and estimated value to its members. This week’s was: Kale OR Chard Brussels’ Sprouts OR Cabbage Radishes Leeks OR Celery...
View ArticleWinter Squash Bountiful in West Michigan
A few more thoughts on local winter squash… Delicata, butternut, acorn . . . these are just a few of the squash I’ve been receiving in my CSA from Groundswell Community Farm the past few weeks....
View ArticleEating the Season with Groundswell June Week 3
As you might have noticed on Instagram or Facebook, Groundswell Community Farms is sponsoring Simple Seasonal Meal Plans this season. I am LOVING all of the fresh greenery! In the past I struggled with...
View ArticleSaving the Season: Late July 2016
This seems to be an especially good year for growing vegetables, as evidenced by my own garden and the generous amount of vegetables that I’ve been receiving in my CSA. These are the days that we dream...
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