How so? you might ask.
By having a CSA dinner with our friends S & N, of course.
This tradition began two springs ago when we took a first big step toward "locavorishness" by subscribing to our local CSA. Rather than tackling an entire box of veggies on our own (which leaves us room in the fridge for gardening and farmers' marketing and such), we decided to split our share with Steph & Nate.
When Steph suggested that we consider hosting celebratory meals with our bounty, we all thought it was a brilliant plan. After all, what could be better than feasting on farm-fresh produce (some of which is literally HOURS from its harvest) with good friends? We couldn't think of much. And so, the CSA dinner was born.
Our first dinner this CSA season consisted of a great salad, fantastic fresh mozzarella skewers with rosemary, beet raita with pita chips, and a fantastic rhubarb crisp for dessert.
Saturday's feast was a bit less "on" insofar as sticking to our CSA box, but it was still pretty decent:
- Grilled catfish tacos
- Guacamole
- Pineapple salsa
- Chipotle coleslaw (for the fish tacos) -- made with crisp red cabbage
- Chile-lime marinated yellow squash
- Grilled corn on the cob
- Cuban Sidecars (for refreshment)
- Dessert: Bayless' chocolate pecan pie bars
OK -- so the corn idea might have been a bit premature. And pineapple and avocadoes are pretty far from being "local" fare. But, really, everything was pretty fresh. And really quite fabulous. Despite the (somewhat oppressive heat), we sat outside in the yard, basking in the evening breeze and just enjoying our time together.
And isn't that what it's all about anyhow?
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